GoPro announced two cameras in its new HERO5 arsenal, the HERO5 Black, and the HERO5 Session. Besides the typical excellent video and photo imaging qualities, new additions include image stabilization, voice control interfacing, full camera waterproofing, and auto-upload of videos and photos to a cloud-based service.
The HERO5 Black utilizes preexisting technologies including the capabilities to capture 4K footage at up to 30 frames per second, 12-megpixel photos, and a 2-inch color touchscreen. They have also added electronic image stabilization to smooth out the video on rugged terrain, built-in GPS for tagging locations, voice control interfacing for hands-free operation, waterproofed the camera so the external housing isn’t required and best of all they dropped the price to $399.
Both cameras are now cloud-connected via the GoPro Plus cloud service so you can auto-upload photos and video to a paid subscription account while the camera is charging. With the account, you can view, edit and share your videos and photos anytime from a computer or a smartphone and this functionality will open up a new world of possibilities for GoPro users.
The HERO5 series can be operated hands-free using simple voice commands (7 languages), such as “GoPro start video” to start capturing footage or “GoPro take a photo” to initiate taking photographs. It will also offer voice commands to power up and down the camera, start and stop time lapse, perform tagging, capture a photo during video recording, etc.
HERO5 Black is the most powerful, easy-to-use GoPro, ever. Exciting features include:
Specs/Features
- 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 (additional languages coming)
- Simple 1-Button Control
- Waterproof Without a Housing to 33 Feet (10m)
- 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
HERO5 Black will be available October 2nd for an MSRP of $399.99.
The HERO5 Session cube now gets the 4K recording at 30 fps, 10-megapixel photos, electronic image stabilization and support for voice commands and will retail for $299.
HERO5 Session shares the same small design and brilliant convenience of the original HERO Session camera, but benefits from significant performance upgrades:
Specs/Features
- 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 (additional languages 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
HERO5 Session will be available October 2nd for an MSRP of $299.99.
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