GoPro Volta review

Turn your GoPro into to a content creator kit with the GoPro Volta - that provides more power, a tripod and a hand grip

GoPro Volta review
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Digital Camera World Verdict

The Volta is a tripod and grip, as well as a wireless remote with a reach of up to 98 feet when paired with a Hero 9 and Hero 10 Black. It’s also a 4600mAh power bank that works with any USB-C device. A worthy addition to any GoPro user’s arsenal, its permanently-fixed cable is clumsy, and the grip is relatively pricey, but its utility can’t be argued with, and as part of the Creator Edition bundle, it upgrades the GoPro into a mega-portable entry-level filming rig.

Pros

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    Battery grip and wireless remote in one

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    Supports Media Mod and Light Mod

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    Two mounting systems

Cons

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    Relatively heavy and bulky

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    Pricey without GoPro membership

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    Clumsy fixed power cable

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The GoPro Hero 10 Black launched in 2021 and enjoyed a five-star reception – and is still topping the best action cameras of 2022 list, and bettering the Hero 9 Black with its updated processor, smoother performance, and improved connectivity. Now, both the Hero 9 Black and Hero 10 Black can enjoy a battery boost and easier access to key controls with GoPro’s nifty battery grip, the GoPro Volta.

For anyone looking to buy a new GoPro, the Creator Edition has also been announced, marrying a Hero 10 Black with a Volta, a Light Mod and a Media Mod. That means in addition to a battery grip tripod, the Bundle also packs an incredibly bright LED light and upgraded audio and connectivity – clearly targeting vloggers and YouTubers.

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Basil Kronfli

Basil Kronfli is a freelance technology journalist and content creator with a number of specialisms. He started his career at Canon Europe, before joining Phone Arena and Recombu as a tech writer and editor. From there, he headed up and runs Tech[edit], a technology YouTube channel, and has worked alongside this role at Future as a Senior Producer, sharpening his considerable video production skills. 


His technical expertise has been called on numerous times by mainstream media, with appearances and interviews on outlets like Sky News, and he provides Digital Camera World with insight and reviews on camera phones, video editing software and laptops, on-camera monitors, camera sliders, microphones and much more.