New GoPro HERO5 cameras unveiled
GoPro HERO5 Black and Session have improved in a several key areas.
GoPro has pulled out all the stops in this long-awaited sequel its HERO4 camera. Instead of developing a mere successor to the line, GoPro has developed an entire ecosystem which includes a drone, a cloud-based storage solution, gimbals, and more.
After the riding the seemingly endless wave generated by its brand and POV category creation, GoPro now faces stiff competition and a core customer base that is somewhat saturated. Gone are the days of releasing more resolution at $500 price points. Customers are now looking for new solutions for shooting, editing, and sharing videos.
HERO5 Black is the most powerful, easy-to-use GoPro. Features include:
- 2-inch touch display + simplified controls
- Video resolutions up to 4K at 30 frames per second
- Professional Quality 12MP Photos
- Auto-Upload of Photos and Video to Cloud when Camera is Charging
- Voice Control with Support for 7 Languages with more coming
- Simple 1-Button Control
- Waterproof Without a Housing to 33 Feet
- Compatible with Existing GoPro Mounts, Including Karma
- Stereo Audio Recording and Advanced Wind Noise Reduction
- Professional-Grade Electronic Video Stabilization
- Distortion-Free Wide Angle Video and Photos with New Linear-View Setting
- RAW and WDR Photo Modes
- GPS
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgRIOcIZI1w
HERO5 Black will be available October 2. MSRP is $400.
HERO5 Session shares the same small design and convenience of the original HERO Session camera, but benefits from several performance upgrades:
- Video Resolutions up to 4K at 30 frames per second
- Professional Quality 10MP Photos
- Auto-Upload of Photos and Video to Cloud when Camera is Charging
- Voice Control with Support for 7 Languages with more coming
- Simple 1-Button Control
- Waterproof Without a Housing to 33 Feet (10m)
- Compatible with Existing GoPro, Mounts Including Karma
- Professional-Grade Electronic Video Stabilization
- Distortion-Free Wide Angle Video and Photos with new Linear-View Setting
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7HcmY9g5Nk
HERO5 Session will be available October 2. MSRP is $300.
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