GoPro HERO4 v2.00.00 Software Update Release

GoPro just released the mid-year software update for their HERO4 cameras. It's basically a free upgrade to a better camera for those who already own HERO4 Black or Silver, so I can see no reason not to upgrade your camera ASAP. One of the coolest things about the GoPro updates is that they can be downloaded and installed all using the GoPro Smartphone app and a WiFi connection. For those who are a little trepidatious about the whole process, I filmed myself updating both my HERO4 Black and Silver (using an Android & an iOS smartphone) to help you make it through alright. It really is a pretty simple and straightforward process, but it never hurts to know exactly what's ahead.

From GoPro:

Latest release:

HERO4 Black v02.00.00 | February 4, 2015

HERO4 Silver v02.00.00 | February 4, 2015

NEW FEATURES

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  Time Lapse Video
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  720p240 + 2.7K60 Video
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  Auto Image Rotation
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  Add HiLight Tags During Playback
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  30/6 Burst Photo

HERO4 Black update v02.00.00

New Modes + Features

• Adds Time Lapse Video mode
• Adds 720p240 video mode (Narrow FOV only)
• Adds 2.7K60 video mode
• Adds Auto Image Rotation
• Adds 30 photos/6 seconds Burst rate

Performance Improvements

• Changes Protune default video ISO to 1600

Usability Improvements

• Adds Reset option for camera Wi-Fi settings
• Displays Night Lapse shutter time on the camera status screen

LCD Touch BacPac Improvements

• Delivers the ability to add HiLight Tags during playback
• Adds new gesture to display the last photo or video captured
• Automatically locks the display after the camera goes to sleep

General Improvements + Bug Fixes

• Night Lapse stability improvements

HERO4 Silver update v02.00.00

New Features

• Adds Time Lapse Video mode
• Adds Auto Image Rotation
• Adds 30 photos/6 seconds Burst rate

Performance Improvements

• Changes Protune default video ISO to 1600

Usability Improvements

• Delivers the ability to add HiLight Tags during playback
• Adds new gesture to display the last photo or video captured
• Automatically locks the display after the camera goes to sleep
• Adds Reset option for camera Wi-Fi settings
• Displays Night Lapse shutter time on the camera status screen

General Improvements + Bug Fixes

• Night Lapse stability improvements

GoPro HERO4 Black Edition Unboxing, First Impressions, and Sample Videos and Photos

I have been enjoying using the new GoPro HERO 4 Black a lot recently (especially the 120fps/1080p and the new Night Photography mode) and hope to continue to put up videos which show both its abilities as well as its limits. If you missed the unboxing I put up of it, here it is:

Though I haven't had the time to do a full review of it (hey I'm a college kid, athlete, musician, and YouTuber, something's gotta give eventually), I have had the time to test out some of its abilities, namely the 4k video and the aforementioned 120fps/1080p.

Low light video may not be too improved for the new HERO4, but due to the addition of the Night Photography Mode, GoPro's can finally have a use after the sun goes down. And man can they produce some awesome (relatively noise free) images! While I haven't had a chance to really test out the NightLapse mode, I have been thinking of as many cool night picture opportunities as I can, ranging from lightning to long-exposure driving shots. Here a couple of sample images below.

So that's it for now. Remember to subscribe to my YouTube channel to stay up to date with my latest video releases as well as following me on my various social media (where you can usually see photos like these right after I take them). Feel free to ask me any questions you have regarding the GoPro 4 Black, GoPros in general, or really anything else. Also, I do have a giveaway coming up (but I'm still trying to decide what to giveaway), so if you know what you want I would appreciate the input.