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The GoPro Hero7 Black will occasionally stop recording video while the audio continues recording. I do not recommend buying this camera until this issue is fixed. The attached video shows an example of what this looks like. I reported this issue to GoPro in November 2018, and many others have reported experiencing the same issue. (Search for "Hero7 Black Freezes, video file shows frozen image but audio continues recording" to find the thread on the GoPro forum.) After initially seeming to take the issue seriously, GoPro has stopped providing any updates on the issue. I am using SD cards that GoPro recommends, have the latest firmware (manually installed from an SD card) and have tried adjusting many of the settings. My camera was replaced under warranty, but the replacement camera has the same issue. It really is a shame because except for this issue the Hero7 Black is great. The picture quality is noticeably better than previous versions, and the HyperSmooth video stabilization is astoundingly good. Even with the freezing video issue I continue to use this camera because when it works it is great--I just make sure to constantly check to see if the video has frozen and know there's a good chance I'll lose footage between the times I check it. If you are planning on using the camera in scenarios where you can't constantly check to see if the video is frozen I wouldn't recommend it.