SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, Inc.
(NASDAQ:GPRO) today announced its new camera, HERO9 Black—featuring
"more everything"—including a new sensor that delivers 5K video and
20 megapixel photos, next-generation HyperSmooth 3.0 video
stabilization with in-camera horizon leveling, a new front-facing
display, a larger rear display, 30% more battery life, and a Max
Lens Mod accessory that brings Max HyperSmooth video stabilization
and Max SuperView ultra wide-angle photo and video to HERO9
Black.
HERO9 Black is available globally for an MSRP of $449.99, or $349.98
with a one-year subscription to GoPro. Existing GoPro subscribers
can also take advantage of the $349.98 pricing at GoPro.com.
GoPro also shared that it has updated the name of its GoPro Plus
subscription offering to simply GoPro, reflecting how central the
subscription service has become to the brand's product
experience.
"HERO9 Black reflects our commitment to delivering what our
customers have been asking for, including more value for their
money," said Nicholas Woodman,
GoPro's founder and CEO. "HERO9 Black is a beast of a product, and
GoPro subscribers can get it for $100
off at GoPro.com while also enjoying unlimited cloud
storage of their GoPro footage, up to 50% on everything
at GoPro.com and no-questions-asked camera replacement.
And we're not done, with more value adds coming to GoPro
subscribers later this year."
GoPro has also eliminated plastic from HERO9 Black's
packaging and added value by packaging the camera in a high-quality
travel case that fits additional mounts and accessories.
"Reducing as much plastic as possible from our business is a
priority for us," said Woodman. "We're excited to package HERO9
Black in a high-value travel case instead of traditional wasteful
packaging, and we're committed to doing the same with the rest
of our cameras by the end of 2021."
HERO9 Black Features:
- New Image Sensor
- Video: 5K30, 4K60, 2.7K120, 1440p120, 1080p240 and
more
- Photo: 20MP
- New 1.4" front color display with live preview and status
modes
- Larger 2.27" rear touch display with touch zoom
- 30% more battery life than HERO8 Black with improved cold
weather performance
- Removable, rechargeable battery
- HyperSmooth 3.0 with in-camera horizon leveling
- TimeWarp 3.0 featuring Real Speed and Half
Speed
- 1080p Live Streaming
- 1080p Webcam mode
- Power Tools: HindSight, LiveBurst, Scheduled Capture and
Duration Capture
- SuperPhoto + HDR Night lapse video
- RAW photos
- Digital lenses
- Voice control with 14 commands in 11 languages + 6 accents
- 3 microphones with advanced wind-noise reduction
- Stereo + RAW audio
- Larger speaker for improved audio playback
- Removable lens cover
- Built-in folding mounting fingers
- Rugged + waterproof to 33ft (10m)
- Compatible with Max Lens Mod, Light Mod, Display Mod
and Media Mod for HERO9 Black
Introducing the All-New Max Lens Mod for HERO9 Black
The all-new Max Lens Mod ($99.99)
brings unbreakable Max HyperSmooth video stabilization and
low-distortion, ultra-wide Max SuperView to HERO9 Black at up to
2.7K60 resolution. Max Lens Mod also allows for horizon lock even
when the camera is rotated a full 360°. This enables mind blowing
creative versatility for social media producers, film and
television professionals and weekend warriors, alike.
HERO9 Black-compatible Mods also include the Media Mod for HERO9
Black ($79.99), now with a removable
foam windscreen; Display Mod ($79.99); and Light Mod ($49.99).
Max Lens Mod will be available globally starting October 2020. The Media Mod for HERO9 Black and
Display Mod will be available starting Sept. 16. The
Light Mod is currently available on GoPro.com as well as
at select retailers.
Subscribing to GoPro
The GoPro subscription service delivers the best value and
end-to-end experience to GoPro users. GoPro subscribers
benefit from no-questions-asked camera replacement; unlimited cloud
storage of their GoPro photos and video at original quality;
enhanced live streaming to GoPro.com with fewer
restrictions than other live streaming services; up to 50% on
mounts and accessories at GoPro.com, including the
brand-new lineup of GoPro Lifestyle Gear; plus, up to
$100 savings on new camera
purchases.
The GoPro subscription is available for $49.99 annually or $4.99/month.
HERO9 Black Million Dollar Challenge
For the third year in a row, GoPro is challenging its users to
create the launch highlight reel for its new flagship camera. Open
exclusively to owners of HERO9 Black, the Million Dollar Challenge
will award an equal share of $1,000,000 to entrants whose video clips are
chosen for the HERO9 Black Million Dollar Challenge video that will
be released in December 2020.
Beginning today, HERO9 Black users are invited to capture and
submit their video clips for consideration to the HERO9 Black
Million Dollar Challenge on GoPro.com/Awards. Submissions
close on Friday, December 4.
Global Availability
HERO9 Black is on sale internationally starting today
on GoPro.com and at select retailers around the world.
The camera retails for $449.99 MSRP
or on GoPro.com for $349.98
with the purchase of a one-year subscription to
GoPro. Existing GoPro subscribers can also take advantage of
the $349.98 pricing
at GoPro.com.
HERO9 Black joins GoPro MAX at $499.99 MSRP, or $399.98 with a one-year GoPro subscription; HERO8
Black at $349.99 MSRP, or
$299.98 with a one-year GoPro
subscription; and HERO7 Black at $249.99 MSRP to round out the full 2020 GoPro
Lineup.
Visit GoPro.com to shop the 2020 GoPro Lineup. Learn more
about HERO9 Black GoPro's blog The Inside Line.
About GoPro, Inc.
GoPro helps the world celebrate and share itself in immersive
and exciting ways.
For more information, visit www.gopro.com. Members of
the press can access official brand and product images, logos and
reviewer guides by visiting GoPro's press portal. GoPro
users can submit their photos, raw video clips and edits to GoPro
Awards for a chance to be featured on GoPro's social channels and
receive gear and cash awards. Learn more
at www.gopro.com/awards. Connect with GoPro
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and GoPro's blog The Inside Line.
GoPro, HERO and their respective logos are trademarks or
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States and other countries.
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