GoPro’s anamorphic lens is fun, fuss-free, and now available to buy

GoPro is now shipping the new Anamorphic Lens Mod for its Hero 13 Black camera, which allows creators to record in a wider field of view without complex editing. The $129.99 anamorphic lens uses an optical squishing technique to shoot in a 21:9 aspect ratio and capture cinematic-style lens flares, with the Hero 13 Black automatically switching to the corresponding camera mode when it detects the lens has been attached. The anamorphic lens mod was first announced in September last year, alongside a $100 Ultra Wide lens and a $130 Macro lens that launched with the GoPro Hero 13 Black. A $349.99 HB-Series Lens Collection bundle will be available starting next week that contains all three lenses, the ND Filter 4-Pack ($69.99) for motion blur, and a protective case. GoPro says it will also launch a $699.99 bundle “in Q2” that includes both the HB-Series Lens Collection and the $399 Hero 13 Black. The Verge’s Vjeran Pavic has had some time to play with the anamorphic lens mod. He’s detaile ... Read full article.