GoPro HERO 5 Launch Date To Be Pushed Back As The Company Promises 'Unprecedented Upgrades'

GoPro Hero 5 was set to be launched on October 5, but the American tech company specializing on camcorder and videography equipment decided to push it back to next year in order to allow for unprecedented upgrades to the device, reports Venture Capital Post.

Apparently, GoPro wants to live up to the hype that the Hero 5 has established since late last year. The company wants the device to become the most powerful videography equipment in the world upon its roll out by next year.

While others may think of it as a lofty ambition, it is actually a major goal for GoPro because the company is optimistic that it can meet consumer expectations given its credentials with the launch of the groundbreaking GoPro Hero camcorders in the past couple of years.

GoPro is also determined to come up with a new video camera that will surpass the features and specifications of its current model, the GoPro Hero 4, according to Realty Today.

Business decision

The delay in the release of the device may also be a business decision on the manufacturer’s part since releasing the GoPro Hero 5 barely a year after the GoPro Hero 4 made it to the market will really put the clamps on its predecessor considering the initial reports that the latter device would come out with practically the same price as the older gadget.

That would sure to draw buyers away from the old and into the new, which would not make any business sense at all for GoPro.

New GoPro 5 Rumors, Specs & Release Date Update: 8K Recording and Bigger Battery?

There is growing speculation that GoPro will launch Hero 5 with 8K resolution in October

GoPro Inc. has already announced its upcoming revolutionary camera HERO 5 that is speculated to have features such as 8K resolution and 60mm underwater capacity. But the Californian camera maker has not provided any deadline for the roll out nor has it previewed any new features that will make their way into the latest flagship device.

GoPro cameras have the reputation to function in extreme conditions that makes the products unique. The company has been immensely successful with its HERO line and seems to be working hard to maintain its reputation by hitting the market with a better version.

However, there have been numerous speculations about the HERO 5 in the market. Many believe that the new camera will come with extended battery life as it will pack a 2,800 mAh battery as compared to a 1,160 mAh battery in the previous version. Another rumor suggests a dual-lens device supported with 3D imaging. It is also said that the camera can shoot 4K videos at around 60 frames per second. If true, this feature can provide a competitive edge to the company over competitors like Xiaomi and Sony.

GoPro’s current flagship, Hero 4, provides unique functionality such as high-resolution 4K videos. But competitors are fast catching up; Sony and other camera makers have launched their own cheaper action cameras to snag a share in the market. However, GoPro is currently unhindered by these attempts as its revenue soared 75% YoY in the December quarter.

Many experts have speculated that GoPro might launch HERO 5 in October as the market will have time to cool down after being overrun with cheaper versions. Consequently, users will pay more attention to the new and improved features of HERO 5.

(Originally by Business Etc)

New GoPro 5 Rumors, Specs & Release Date: 8K Capable Action Camera to Arrive in October?

American multinational corporation GoPro, well-known for manufacturing high definition personal cameras, plans to upgrade its existing product lineup by releasing the latest GoPro Hero 5. It is expected that the company's upcoming action camera will be released in October 2015, which corroborates with an earlier report by Christian Post.

Christian Today says that the specs of the purported GoPro Hero 5 includes superior video recording and image capturing. The new device will be far more improved compared to the company's existing flagship action camera GoPro Hero 4.

One of the important features of the upcoming device will be its ability to record a maximum resolution of 8K. Although the company has yet to specify the frame rate of recording at such a high resolution, it is expected that the GoPro Hero 5 will have the capability to record 4K videos at an amazing 60FPS frame rate. Moreover, the Hero 5 will pack a faster Bluetooth 4.0 module allowing transfer of high definition content to other devices wirelessly more quickly. Considering how recording at 8K resolution will consumer huge flash memory space, the pace of transfer will be thoroughly vital.

Last year, GoPro shipped out the Hero 4 action camera in two variants - silver and black. The black variant of GoPro Hero 4 turned out to be more popular mainly owing to the camera's ability to record at a frame rate of 30 FPS on the 4K resolution. On the other hand, the silver version came with a touch screen feature, but this model's 4K recording capabilities were restricted to just 15 FPS.

Once the company releases the GoPro Hero 5, it will try to do away with the restrictions mentioned above and, at the same time, upgrade the upcoming action camera's performance. As far as the pricing details are concerned, GoPro is expected to release the Hero 5 with a price tag of $499.99.

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