GoPro Max Lens Mod 2.0: Is It Worth It? (Video Test & Review)

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Decided to do a quick video testing out the GoPro 12 with the Max Lens Media Mod 2.0 to see how it performed, what benefits/limitations it offered, whether or not it's useful, and ultimately answer the question of "Is It Worth It?" for new GoPro owners out there.
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MAX LENS MOD 2.0 FEATURES
Attach the GoPro Max Lens Mod 2.0 to your HERO12 Black action camera to expand your FOV and vertical capture. This upgraded lens mod increases the FOV of your camera to 177° and provides a 48% larger vertical capture. It also unlocks Max HyperSmooth stabilization for ultra-stable video capture up to 4K60. Record Horizon Lock with all lenses and 1080p120 for 4x slow-motion footage with a maxed-out FOV. The design of the lens mod allows it to be attached or detached from your camera without the need for tools.
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⌚️ TIMESTAMPS
00:01 - Introduction to the Max Lens Mod 2.0
00:56 - Wide FOV Test (Standard GoPro 12)
01:26 - HyperView FOV Test (Standard GoPro 12)
02:18 - Attaching the Max Lens Mod 2.0
02:34 - What to do if you have a black ring around your video?
03:02 - Enabling Max Lens Mod Mode on the GoPro 12
03:09 - MAX Wide FOV Test (GoPro 12 with Max Lens Mod 2.0)
03:31 - Max Lens Mod 2.0 Horizon Lock test
04:13 - MAX HyperView FOV Test (GoPro 12 with Max Lens Mod 2.0)
05:12 - Limitations of using the Max Lens Mod 2.0
05:40 - Is the Max Lens Mod 2.0 worth it?
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@MotoBaumVirginia 4 месяца назад

Great video something I don’t think I need for Moto logging anyway. I’ve always wondered about these things. Thanks for creating the vid.😊

@RakishRc 3 месяца назад

I got the max lens mod 2 and realised it's just not worth the dollar. The super wide views are just awful with that much distortion. Hero 12 without max lens in linear horizon lock is actually the best option overall. In 4:3 mode without Max lens it's limited to 2.7k resolution whereas previous cameras had option for 4:3 4k 60.. Just to puch users to buy the max lens mod and enable that 4:3 4k 60. I honestly just prefer the hero 12 without Max lens mod now. Good video and informative 👍

@Matei2575Cip 3 месяца назад

great video! really helpful!!!

@leo78787 4 месяца назад

great comm!!! its only support 16:9 and 4:3 right? how biggest view betwin 12 and 12max mode ?

@jedaroyt Месяц назад

thanks for the review, straight to the point!

@viljamiveikkola6012 13 дней назад

Thanks! This was really helpful.

@itravelwisely 3 месяца назад

Super helpful, really appreciate the point of view on the product!

@DigitalTechReviewsTips 3 месяца назад

Thanks man! Glad to hear that! Hope it helped.

@edwardrobison3684 7 дней назад

Thanks for the video, is it possible to film in 8:7 5.3 K with that full circle image if you don’t enable the mod setting? I’m thinking about getting two of these to shoot some 180° VR footage.

@Mike_Oscar Месяц назад

Can you share your vlog settings

@Medium0Rare Месяц назад

Great straight forward video. Thanks bro!

@DigitalTechReviewsTips Месяц назад

And a great straight forward comment in return 👏 Glad my video helped!

@maximilianpaech1944 2 месяца назад

Have it - its crispy sharp to the edges 👍

@joaomarveloso1049 3 месяца назад

Am I seeing it right but it I think it looks sharper with the mod 2.0? Also your face seems to be more in focus with the 2.0. That could be a big deal for vloggers, not having only the background in focus.

@smetlogik 4 месяца назад

Great review. Off topic, but what mic are you using?

@jorgemonge3369 Месяц назад

Yes mic was perfect

@e-mtbgarraf 19 дней назад

You have to know why you need it, to ride a bicycle with the camera on my chest in vertical mode you can see the entire handlebar, it suits me perfectly

@randy_n 11 дней назад

Has the new software updates made it so linear mode is available for the Max Mod 2.0? Eliminating the fish eye distortion with a wide field of view would make this a buy for me.

@James-qy4es 4 месяца назад

btw how durable is the lens itself? would you put a go pro with lens 2.0 in your cycling jersey back pocket without rubber cover or will it get scratches instantly?

@DigitalTechReviewsTips 4 месяца назад

I mean GoPro *says* it’s more scratch resistant and durable than the 1.0 model, but I still have a hard time being rough on any lenses like this that curve out. Cycling jersey back pocket probably wouldn’t be too tough on it though.

@dblockchain Месяц назад

I’m going to try it out for off-roading. Hope it’s worth it

@aoejoe 2 месяца назад

THANKS ，really Helpful 🥰

@DigitalTechReviewsTips 2 месяца назад

You’re welcome 😊 Glad it helped!

@basedsoothsayer День назад

I want a 180 FOV capable GoPro because RU-vid supports 180 degree 3D videos (meant for VR) but honestly those clips look good even without the 3D function on.

@ctyson1_17 3 месяца назад

How does it orient the horizon? Does horizon lock have a start point? In other words, does it lock on what it thinks is the horizon when you turn on the GoPro?

@DigitalTechReviewsTips 3 месяца назад

It uses a gyroscope to sense the orientation of which way is up or down. Same way you can use your phone to play racing games where you tilt the phone from side to side to steer. So it doesn’t use any image recognition to determine the horizon - it’s all done with sensors.

@DipuMaddukuri24 13 дней назад

Is the lens waterproof?

@Filmedbyak 4 месяца назад

I use it for skateboarding in 4:3. I think it looks great. Definitely disappointed that some settings are limited. But for my use case it works

@DigitalTechReviewsTips 4 месяца назад

Skateboarding, skiing/snowboarding, and other similar activities are kinda what this is made for in my opinion.

@kellerferenc 2 месяца назад

I’m thinking about buying it to use it for my stills. I film tandem skydives and don’t really wanna put a stills camera on my helmet! What do you think? Would that work?

@DigitalTechReviewsTips 2 месяца назад

Are you already using a GoPro camera on your helmet to take stills or no? If not I’d maybe just start with a regular GoPro 12 as I think the Max Lens Mod 2.0 might almost be too wide. (Though I don’t really know what focal length skydivers usually use for a stills camera)

@kellerferenc 2 месяца назад

@@DigitalTechReviewsTips I’m using 2 GoPro 10s one for video and one for stills and I should have a back up camera if anything goes wrong with one of the cameras… if I get the 12 with the max lens I will have to modify my mount or order a new one that is compatible with the max lens… I don’t really know the technical side of photography I just know how to fly but I’m willing to learn!!

@yArnh0j 3 месяца назад

The max lense mod 2.0 cannot use a HDR so I sell my mine.

@DigitalTechReviewsTips 3 месяца назад

Yes the lack of HDR is definitely a big trade off. Sorry you didn’t find my video before you bought the Max Lens Mod 2.0.

@orcuncuvak7992 4 месяца назад

Is it worth the Buy if using motobike videos ?

@DigitalTechReviewsTips 4 месяца назад

Potentially. It really depends on your filming style. If you find yourself using the hyperview and superview options a lot with the standard GoPro it might be worth considering as it gives a less warped look to that. For POV could be worth it.

@engineer9750 5 месяцев назад

sausage arm XD laughed my ass off... never heard that before, but know exactly what you mean by that.

@DigitalTechReviewsTips 5 месяцев назад

Someone commented on this video on another platform saying they called them spaghetti arms so now I’m torn which one is better 😂

@GoldenRoseRecords 4 месяца назад

They need to make a waterproof case that fits the max lens mod

@DigitalTechReviewsTips 4 месяца назад

For diving? The MLM2 and GoPro are still waterproof to 5 meters (though GoPro doesn’t recommend using underwater due to image distortion).

@user-bp5jv1fp4t 20 дней назад

I’ll wait for the sale of the lens 😅

@TheEmmauswalk Месяц назад

Another limitation is you cannot use HDR.

@miwiYT 2 месяца назад

240fps in 1080p? I will not buy it

@taytam8967 Месяц назад

looks like you cant use nd filters with it also huh? shux

@DigitalTechReviewsTips Месяц назад

Great point actually! Didn’t think about that since I almost never use ND filters on my GoPros (just my shooting style, doesn’t mean you should or shouldn’t) but that is 100% correct: due to the dome shape of the MLM 2.0, users cannot use an ND filter while the lens is attached.