GoPro Introduces the GoPro HERO 5 Black & HERO 5 Session

Though everyone was mainly hyped about the launch of the GoPro (aka "The GoPro Drone"), GoPro Founder and CEO Nick Woodman started off the event by first updating their camera line. Gone are all of the GoPro 4s except for the newest of the bunch, the GoPro 4 Session, which will sit at $199 as their introductory camera.

Both of the new GoPro 5 cameras share many features, the biggest of which is 4K video. No longer does the Session have to the lame duck cousin as the similarities don't stop there. The HERO5 Session also features the same new voice control, video stabilization & auto cloud upload as the HERO5 Black. The HERO5 Black has in return inherited the Session's caseless waterproof design, allowing for clearer audio and easier use. However, the similarities end there as the HERO5 Black features a gorgeous 2" touchscreen across its back, a 12MP sensor, higher video frame rates, a built in GPS, and new RAW + WDR (wide dynamic range?) photo capture.

With all of the new features I expected the HERO5 Black to easily stay at the same price as its predecessor, but GoPro will actually be selling it for just $399. The HERO5 Session will thus fill the gap between the two at $299. Both will be available starting October 2 and will also be sold in bundles with the GoPro Karma once that is released on the 23.

GoPro HERO 5 Leaked In GoPro App How-To Video

It’s not glamorous, but the first glimpse we get of the long-awaited GoPro Hero 5 may be this super short how-to video that shows you how to connect the unreleased action cam to your smartphone. Still, even at just 9 seconds, there’s plenty to be gleaned by this “sneak peek.”

GoPro tinkerer Konrad Iturbe discovered the video buried inside the GoPro Android app APK. The Verge was able to find the same file, titled “add_camera_hero5.mp4.” giving us hope that this is a legitimate leak and not something made up by a diligent troll.

From the short glimpse you can glean a few things: (1) The next GoPro has rounded edges and a raised record button; (2) The whole back of the camera is a touchscreen, no more BUS interface to attach accessories through, giving credence to the rumor that the Hero 5 may be waterproof out of the box; and (3) The more user-friendly touchscreen menu includes something called “GoPro Sniper,” a mysterious new option nobody seems to know anything about.

What else do you see from the video? Did you notice other features, options, or design queues can in the 9-second clip that we missed? Let us know in the comments. GoPro is expected to release the Hero 5 in time for the Holidays, but in the meantime this little video is all the “legitimate” information we have.

(via PetaPixel)

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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GoPro Hero 5 Release Date, Specs & Features: Early Camera Rumors Ahead Of October Launch

Most rumors about the upcoming GoPro Hero 5 are currently fuelled by the popularity of the GoPro Hero 4 camera that was released last year and will soon became as popular as earlier models. As many new companies enter the market for action cameras, GoPro has managed to successfully hold them off and outsell its competition, shipping about 2.4 million units of the GoPro Hero 4 last year.

This year, GoPro looks set to improve on the Hero 4 in many ways and even bring out new technology in the GoPro Hero 5. One major rumor surrounding the forthcoming new camera, which is expected to be launched sometime in October, is that GoPro will finally increase the frames per second and bring it up to 60 from the current 30 fps on the GoPro Hero 4. If this happens, it will allow users to shoot 4K videos at 60 fps and thereby address an issue that is currently bugging users of the GoPro Hero 4.

There are also rumors that GoPro also has a camera in the works capable of recording 8K videos. If the GoPro Hero 5 has this ability, it will be released at a time when televisions will be available to play back these high definition videos.

There are also indications that GoPro is going to be creating a camera that can be taken to a depth of 60 feet underwater – an improvement over the 30 feet that the current model is capable of. If this is true, the GoPro Hero 5 will become a strong favorite among divers who already use the camera extensively.

GoPro has also filed a patent which points towards an upcoming camera having a door for a battery at its rear and more buttons and an LED indicator in the front. The patent which many have associated with GoPro Hero 5 has also revealed the presence of a multiple microphones within the camera which point towards recording with surround sound.
   -via The Christen Times