GoPro has become synonymous to Action Cameras and it genuinely deserves the recognition. The brand has been consistent in amazing the users with their new and newer products. For 2016, GoPro has launched their all new GoPro Hero5 line-up consisting of the Hero5 Black and the Hero5 Session. As said by the company, “These new products and services that dramatically simplify the process of capturing, editing and sharing engaging content, establishing GoPro as an end-to-end storytelling solution.” Calling these the best GoPros ever made, the Hero5 Black and Hero5 Session will be priced at USD 399.99 (approx INR 27,000) and USD 299 (approx INR 20,000) respectively and will go on sale from 2 October 2016.
GoPro’s founder and CEO, Nicholas Woodman, introduced the new Hero5 cameras along with other new products. The maker claims that the action cameras are pumped up with significant improvements in performance and convenience. Speaking of convenience, the GoPro Hero5 Black and Hero5 Session can auto-upload photos and videos to GoPro Plus – a cloud-based subscription service. This cloud-based software service makes it easy to access, edit and share GoPro content anytime, anywhere using a phone or computer.
On the launch of these new products, Nicholas Woodman expressed that with the Hero5 line-up, GoPro is delivering on their promise to make it easy to capture and share engaging stories. Hero5’s ability to auto-upload photos and videos to a GoPro Plus account dramatically simplifies mobile, on-the-go editing, sharing, and enjoyment. This is a game-changing experience that the company will continue to build upon.
Some features of the GoPro Hero5 Black are as follows:
- 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
Some features of the GoPro Hero5 Session are stated below:
HERO5 Session shares the same small design and convenience of the original Hero Session camera, but benefits from significant 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 (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. Learn more HERE.