Action camera maker GoPro at an event in San Francisco has introduced two action cameras – HERO6 Black, which can shoot up to 4K60 videos, and the Fusion with 5.2K spherical camera. The GoPro HERO6 Black is the successor of last year's HERO 5 and sports rugged and waterproof design (up to 10m). It can shoot 4K videos at 60fps and 1080p videos at 240fps. It is powered by GoPro's custom designed GP1 processor, which enables twice the video frame rates, improved image quality, dynamic range, low-light performance and improved video stablization, over previous HERO camera generation. The GP1 processor automates all these benefits, to deliver vibrant videos and stunning photos. Thanks to GP1's computer vision and machine learning capabilities HERO6 Black can analyze visual scenes and sensor data for improved automated QuikStories, which is a feature within GoPro app that makes it easy to share short videos. GoPro HERO6 Black features:
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
Next is the GoPro Fusion camera which can shoot immersive 5.2K spherical video with 360 audio or 18MP spherical photo. It can capture both fully immersive VR content as well as non-VR video and photo format. Fusion also features gimbal-like stablization for smooth footage. Through the GoPro app you can access a feature called OverCapture, that gives you the ability to produce conventional non-VR video and photos in HD-quality "punched out" from the spherically captured angles. The camera is water proof for up to 5m, and supports voice control in 10 languages. GoPro Fusion features
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
WiFi + Bluetooth
The GoPro HERO6 Black is now available from GoPro.com and at select retailer worldwide for $499 (Rs. 32,500). The Fusion is up for pre-order at $699 (Rs. 46,000), and will start shipping from November. Source
GoPro has introduced GoPro Fusion, a spherical camera that is capable of capturing 360-degree video and images at 5.2K resolution at 30fps. It will be able to capture both fully immersive VR content as well as conventional non-VR video and photo formats. The camera is compatible with broad range of GoPro's mounts and handheld accessories. It comes with a feature called OverCapture that gives content creators the flexibility to produce conventional non-VR video and photos in HD-quality "punched out" from the spherically captured angles. "Fusion is just that, the ability to capture every angle simultaneously…as though you had six GoPro cameras fused into one. Whether filming for VR or traditional fixed-perspective content, Fusion represents the state-of-the-art in versatile spherical capture." said GoPro founder and CEO, Nicholas Woodman GoPro did not reveal the complete specifications, pricing or availability details, but starting today Professional content creators can apply to participate in the GoPro Fusion pilot program, which is expected to roll-out during summer of 2017. GoPro is planning for a limited commercial release of the Fusion camera by the end of 2017.
After three-month-long sales halt, GoPro's Karma drone is back on sale. GoPro in a press release stated that it is finally ready to sell the drone, as the company has fixed the issue that caused the drone fall from the sky mid-flight. GoPro Karma will be available through GoPro.com, and with select US retailers ―Best Buy, B&H and Amazon, and there will be no changes in the pricing. The Karma drone with no camera will cost $799, while the model with Hero 5 Black camera will set you back by $1099. The initial shipments will be limited and Karma will be available in other parts of the world later this spring. To refresh, 2,500 units of Karma drone were recalled, 16 days later after it went on sale back in November 2016, after a small number of drone lost power during operation when up in the air causing the drone to fall to the ground. According to The Verge, the problem was caused due to fault in the design of the latch that holds the drone's battery in place. This led to the battery getting disconnected and caused several drones to loose power while mid-air, resulting in crashes. GoPro says that it has solved the issue and the new Karma drones have a redesigned battery latch and the drone went through extensive test flights to prevent future failures and stay safely in the air. Source | Via
Action camera maker GoPro forayed into the drone market with the $799 Karma. However the drone is off to a troubled start. The company has announced a complete recall of all the Karma drones it sold. GoPro said that it sold approximately 2,500 units of Karma since it was launched back in October 23. All of them are being recalled. Explaining the reason for recall, GoPro says that a very small number of Karma drones are losing power during operation. So far, there have been no reports of injuries or property damage yet. Owners of Karma have to return the drone to GoPro directly or wherever purchased for a full refund. The company will not offer replacement units. Once the issue is resolved, GoPro plans to resume shipment of Karma. Source
GoPro's Karma lets you take aerial shots with the GoPro camera, and the main highlight is its portability. The drone has a compact design and can be folded and placed in its dedicated backpack. It comes with a game-style touchscreen controller, which means you don't require a smartphone or tablet to control the drone, since the controller, will simultaneously provide you a live video feed. The drone also features a 3-axis camera stabilizer which can be detached from the drone and attached to the included Karma Grip for capturing handheld and gear-mounted footage. Karma Drone specs
Maximum speed: 35 mph (15 m/s)
Maximum distance: 3280ft (1000m)
Maximum flight altitude: 14,500ft (4,500m)
Maximum Wind Resistance: 22mph (10m/s)
Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz
Weight: 1006g
Karma Battery specs
14.8V 5100mAH (75.4Wh) Li-Po
Up to 20 minutes flight time
Karma Controller specs
Screen size: 5-inch (12.7cm)
Screen resolution: HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Screen Brightness: 900 nits
Battery Life: 4 hours
Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz
Weight: 625g
The GoPro Karma package include Karmo Drone, Karma Controller, stabilizer and harness, six propellers, Karma Grip, Karma Case, battery and charger. Availability and pricing Karma will be available October 23rd in the following bundles:
Karma without a GoPro camera for $799.99 MSRP (Rs. 54,000)
Karma bundled with HERO5 Black for $1099.99 MSRP Rs. 75,000)
Karma bundled with HERO5 Session for $999.99 MSRP (Rs. 67,000) [available in early 2017]
Popular action camera maker GoPro has introduced two new action cameras dubbed Hero5 Black and Hero5 Session. The GoPro HERO5 action cameras feature Waterproof body without any housing, 4K video shooting at 30fps, auto-upload of photos and videos to GoPro Plus (cloud based subscription) when charging, voice control and Simple One-Button control that lets you press the shutter button to start the camera and start recording. The difference between the HERO5 Session and HERO5 Black camera is that the latter comes with touchscreen display and GPS support for location services. GoPro HERO5 Black 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
WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS
GoPro HERO5 Session 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
WiFi, Bluetooth
The GoPro HERO5 Black is priced at $399 (Rs. 27,000), while the HERO5 Session costs $299 (Rs. 20,000). Both will be available starting October 2. Source | Via
GoPro was expected to launch its drone, Karma in the first half of 2016 and it has been 5 months into 2016 and GoPro has not put the official word out yet. Now the action-camera maker has announced that the launch is delayed until winter holiday, which is in Q4 2016.
The reason behind the delay is not know, but GoPro CEO Nicholas Woodman said that by launching the drone in the holiday season, it will be able to take advantage of that particular period. GoPro has not been in its best possible financial state for quite some time and the company's Q1 2016 results are not impressive. The release of Karma was seen by
analysts as key turning point in the company's fortune, but that
will have to wait till Q4 2016 to happen. GoPro's first Drone, Karma, is expected to capture 4K videos, offer IS (Image Stablization) an have the ability to follow behid the user automatically. Nothing else is known about the drone. Via 1 | 2
Action camera maker GoPro has introduced the GoPro Omni VR, a small VR camera, along with GoPro VR 360-degree content sharing platform.
The GoPro Omni VR is a cubed-shaped camera that houses six individual Hero4 Black camera fitted into a durable aluminum casing, which is light and strong made for action shots. All the six Hero4 cameras work at the same time, and the footage captured from these, are stitched together to create a single 360-degree video. The Omni VR camera is capable of recording videos in up to 8K resolution. GoPro has also outed a sample video captured from the OmniVR camera, which is fully interactive and you can explore the surrounding in all directions.
The GoPro VR content platform allows users to share their 360-degrees videos, and also offers curated original contents from GoPro and partner athletes on the GoPro VR website and as a standalone app for Android and iOS devices.
The GoPro Omni VR bundle includes a aluminum Rig, 6 x mini USB cables, 6 x GoPro Hero4 camera and batteries, a GoPro Smart Remote, 32GB microSD card/card reader, a rugged shipping case and a GoPro Kolor Software license.
Priced at Rs. $4,999.99, the GoPro Omni VR camera will be available for pre-order from the company website starting today.
Popular action camera maker GoPro has announced a new entry-level action camera dubbed Hero+. It supports WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, making it possible to catch and share media contents on-the-go. It is capable of shooting 1080p and 720p videos at 60fps as well as Time-Lapse videos and 8-megapixel still shots with single and 5 photos per second burst modes. It can automatically adjust frame rates according to lighting conditions. The camera has a feature called Spot Meter, which automatically sets the exposure based on a single spot in the middle of the images. The new action camera has an ultra-wide angle glass lens with reduced distortion and fixed f/2.8 aperture. It is fueled by a 1160mAh battery, weighs 123g and is also rugged, durable and waterproof up to 40 metres.
Features of Go Pro Hero+
Stunning and immersive 1080p60 and 720p60 video
8MP photos with Single, Time Lapse and 5 Photos-per-Second Burst modes
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® connect to GoPro App and Smart Remote
Rugged, durable and waterproof to 131' (40m)
Integrated camera + housing design
QuikCapture enables power-up and recording start with the press of a single button
HiLight Tag lets you mark key moments while recording
SuperViewcaptures the world's most immersive wide-angle field of view
Auto Low Light mode intelligently adjusts frame rates for optimal low-light performance
Built-in microphone
Wearable and Mountable, Compatible with GoPro's vast array of mounts and accessories
GoPro Hero+ is priced at $199.99 (Rs. 13,000) and will be available at authorized retailers around the world and on GoPro.com starting October 4.
GoPro has also announced a $100 price cut on Hero Session 4. It will now be available for $299.99 (Rs. 19,900), down from the launch
price of $399.99 (Rs. 26,500).
California based sports camera maker, GoPro launched its smallest and lightest camera yet called Hero4 session. It weighs 76 grams, making it lighter than the company's best selling Hero4 Silver that weighs 82 grams. According to the company, the Hero4 Session is simpler to use because it has one button to switch on the camera and begin recording or capture photos. A short press of the shutter button will turn on the camera and automatically start recording videos. A long press of the shutter button triggers Time Lapse photo capture. Press the button again and it will save the video or photo and turns off the camera. The one button designs. This simple one
button design drastically improves the speed and convenience of
capturing life moments as they happen, the company said.
Hero4 Session captures GoPro quality 1080p at 60fps, 720pat 100fps and 1440p at 30fps video. It also captures 8-megapixel photos in Single Burst and Time Lapse modes. It includes Superview, Protune and Auto Low light recording modes. Users can access more controls and settings via GoPro ppp and Smart Remote app. The Hero4 Session is waterproof for up to 33 feet and is built on GoPro's rugged standards. There is also a dual microphone system which switches sound recording between microphones to reduce wind noise. The waterproof design eliminates the need of a separate waterproof case and enhances audio performance during water-based activities.
While the Hero4 Session weighs less, this has not shrunk the price. It will retail for US$ 399.99 (Rs. 25,000) and will go on sale starting July 12 via authorized GoPro retailers around the world and GoPro.com. The company also introduced 2 new mounts which is specifically designed for Hero4 Session camera - Ball Joint Buckle and Floaty. The Ball Joint Buckle comes included with Hero4 Session camera. It has a rotating axis that allows for a range of perspectives from a single mounting position and enables users to quickly change the angle of capture without un-mounting the camera. Floaty on the other hand is an flotation accessory that can be wrapped around Hero4 Session to keep it afloat. It is designed to protect the camera while also allowing access to shutter button and is "perfect for worry-free shooting" in the water. HERO4 Session Highlights
Stunning 1080p60, 720p100, and 1440p30 video
Waterproof to 33' (10m), no separate housing required
Easy one-button control: short press of shutter powers camera on and
begins capturing video, long shutter button press powers camera on and
begins capturing time-lapse photos
Captures 8MP Single, Burst, and Time Lapse photos
Compatible with GoPro mounts and accessories
Dual Mic system captures enhanced audio during high wind and water-based activities
Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth® enable easy connectivity to GoPro App and Smart Remote
Auto image rotation corrects image orientation during recording
Includes standard and low-profile frame mounts for increased mounting versatility
Google in collaboration with GoPro announced a new virtual reality system called Jump that uses a new 3D camera rig. It is a new technology that uses a ring of 16 separate GoPro camera and is capable of shooting immersive 360-degree panoramas. Google showed off the GoPro system at its I/O conference.
Google's rig features camera syncing, multi-camera control and long battery life. It uses HERO4 camera modules and allows all 16 camera to act as one. It also includes features like shared settings and frame-level synchronization. It relies on very specialized geometry that assembles RAW footage into a VR video. Once the footage is captured, it can be brought in to Google's new Jump software for processing.
The resulting footage will be immersive and viewers will be able to enjoy the 3D experience. It can be viewed with a virtual reality headset or on VR player that will be available withing YouTube.
Clay Bavor, the man behind Google Cardboard, VP of product management, Google said
It’s about capturing and sharing these real-world
experiences, like the great wall, the coral reef, in an entirely new
way, one that looks and feels like you’re actually there. Because the
world is filled with all these awesome places and events, like Great
Barrier Reefs, and Golden Gate Bridges, and birthday parties and
mountain tops.
Initially, the design will be available to a small group of YouTube creators and later it should make its way to the general public as well. (Engadget)
