When the GoPro Hero13 Black launched, the action camera promised greater flexibility and cinematic effects with a swappable lens system. Now, users have access to a lens that creates cinematic horizontal lens flare and an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio. On April 3, the Anamorphic Lens Mod for the Hero13 Black started shipping, bringing Hollywood-esque features to the camera’s young lens mod system.
An anamorphic lens compresses footage to fit a wider, cinematic aspect ratio while minimizing distortion. But while the main purpose of an anamorphic lens is to get wider footage, the popular filmmaking tool also creates an iconic look because it also renders light flares as horizontal stripes.
