SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro,
Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) today unveiled HERO6 Black, the most
powerful and convenient GoPro, yet. Powered by GoPro's
custom-designed GP1 processor, HERO6 achieves an entirely new level
of performance including stunning 4K60 and 1080p240 video and the
most advanced video stabilization ever achieved in a GoPro.
GoPro also launched Fusion, its bar-setting waterproof,
mountable 5.2K spherical camera. Additionally, GoPro introduced new
mounts and accessories plus a new Follow mode for its Karma
drone.
GoPro's founder and CEO, Nicholas
Woodman, introduced the HERO6 Black and Fusion cameras to an
international audience at the California Academy of Sciences in
San Francisco, California. Watch a
replay of the live event HERE.
"HERO6's next-level image quality, video stabilization and three
times faster QuikStories performance makes it a powerful
storytelling extension of your smartphone," said Woodman. "It's
never been easier to live it, then share it...using a
GoPro."
HERO6 BLACK – $499.99
With stunning 4K60 and 1080p240
video packed into a rugged, waterproof, go-anywhere design, HERO6
Black and the GoPro App automatically transform your adventures
into cinematic QuikStory videos you can share with the world. HERO6
also has dramatically improved dynamic range and low-light
performance to really make things pop, and an added digital zoom
just to get crazy.
- Powered by GoPro's Custom-Designed GP1 Processor
- 4K60 and 1080p240 Video
- QuikStories Enabled, GoPro App Compatible
- Most Advanced Stabilization of any HERO camera
- All-New Touch Zoom
- 3x Faster Offload Speeds via 5GHz Wi-Fi
- Waterproof to 33 Feet (10m)
- Compatible with Karma and Existing GoPro Mounts
- Improved Dynamic Range and Low-Light Performance
- RAW and HDR Photo Modes
- Voice Control in 10 Languages
- GPS, Accelerometer and Gyroscope
- WiFi + Bluetooth
Developed from the ground up to maximize a GoPro's capabilities,
GP1 enables twice the video frame rates, improved image quality,
dynamic range, low-light performance and dramatically improved
video stabilization over previous HERO camera generations.
Importantly, GP1 automates all of these benefits, allowing users to
capture vibrant videos and stunning photos without messing around
with complex image settings. GP1 also advances GoPro's capabilities
in computer vision and machine learning, enabling HERO6 to analyze
visual scenes and sensor data for improved automated
QuikStories.
HERO6 Black is now available on GoPro.com and at select
retailers worldwide.
QUIKSTORIES
QuikStories is an app feature that
makes it easy to share short videos of your adventures. HERO6 is
optimized for QuikStories with 3X faster Wi-Fi. This means your
footage will rapidly transfer from your GoPro to your phone where
the GoPro App will automatically create QuikStory videos for
you.
FUSION – $699.99
With its ability to capture
immersive 5.2K spherical content, GoPro Fusion marks the beginning
of a new creative era. Fusion captures everything around you so
you'll never miss the shot, and gimbal-like stabilization makes it
all shockingly smooth. Use the GoPro App to play back and share
your footage as VR content or use the app's OverCapture™ feature to
recapture and share your spherical shot as a traditional fixed
perspective video.
- 5.2K30 and 3K60 Spherical Video
- 18MP Spherical Photo
- GoPro App Compatible
- OverCapture Allows for Traditional Video Creation from 360
Footage
- Advanced Stabilization
- 360 Audio
- Waterproof to 16ft (5m)
- Time Lapse Video + Photo, Night Lapse and Burst Modes
- Works with Most GoPro Mounts
- Includes Fusion Grip Mount
- Voice Control in 10 Languages
- GPS, Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Compass
- Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
GoPro Fusion is currently available for pre-order on GoPro.com
for USA, Canada, United
Kingdom and the European Union, shipping in November.
Create stunning edits using the bundled Fusion Studio desktop
software available when product ships. The OverCapture mobile
experience will be part of a new version of the GoPro App available
for iOS and Android in early 2018.
KARMA – Take the Lead. Karma will tag
along
Karma is ready for HERO6 Black and features two new
auto-shot paths: Follow and Watch. Using GPS, Karma can now
automatically follow the Karma Controller while you're on the go,
keeping you framed in the shot. The Watch auto-shot path will keep
Karma hovering in place while it rotates, keeping the Karma
Controller in frame wherever it goes. Other new Karma updates
include an expanded Cable-Cam auto-shot path and "Look Up" camera
tilt capability.
- Now HERO6 Black compatible
- Follow - Follows the Karma Controller, framing you in the
shot
- Watch – Automatically keeps the Karma Controller in frame
while hovering in place
- Cable Cam – Set up to 10 waypoints for more complex shots
- Look Up Tilt – Allows camera to tilt upwards to look above the
horizon
Current Karma owners may unlock new features via firmware
update, available today.
Additional New Products
- Shorty – The ultimate pocket-able extension pole and
tripod, perfect for any activity.
- The Handler – An updated floating handgrip with a
quick-release mounting feature.
- Bite Mount + Floaty – A versatile bite mount with an
easy-to-spot float, ideal for POV.
Learn more about GoPro's new mounts and accessories HERE.
About GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO)
GoPro makes it easy for people to celebrate and share
experiences. We believe life is more meaningful when
shared. We build cameras, software and accessories that help
the world share itself in immersive and exciting ways.
GoPro, HERO, Karma, Quik, QuikStories and their respective logos
are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro,
Inc. in the United States and other countries. The
Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by GoPro is under
license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
For more information, visit www.gopro.com or connect
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and GoPro's The Inside Line.
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