If you use the new GoPro Hero10 Black to record at 5.3K and 60 fps, the camera will likely overheat and shut down after about 20 minutes.
GoPro Hero 10 Black has serious overheating issues!!
YouTuber GadgetsBoy discovered the issue when he tried to see how long the new camera could record on the highest settings. It turned out to be about 20 minutes, though that could also be a coincidence. According to a statement from GoPro to Digital Camera World, airflow could be a significant factor in preventing or delaying a shutdown.
GoPro has stated that the Hero10 Black can indeed overheat, but being outside and moving around should help. It goes on to explain that most GoPro videos (about 75%, it says) are shorter than 1:10 and are often filmed outside where there's a breeze. It stands to reason that pushing it far beyond its typical performance parameters could lead to overheating, though those limitations aren't immediately apparent.
Based on GoPro’s response and knowledge of the Hero10 Black’s overheating tendencies, it’s unlikely a fix is coming, and there was no mention of a recall or plans for replacements. It could be a consideration for future models, though neither was said or even implied. Given how specific the shooting conditions must be, this is understandable on GoPro’s part.
