Category Archives: GoPro

GoPro HERO5 Black specs

GoPro will soon announce two new models: HERO5 Session and HERO5 Black (see also the leaked HERO5 menu). Here are the specs of the HERO5 Black model (the manual is available here):

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GoPro Hero 5 camera rumors

There is a new leaked video of the upcoming GoPro Hero 5 action camera that will come with a larger touchscreen on the back and built-in GPS. I received a tip that the GoPro 4 silver is already officially discontinued by the manufacturer. Here is the leaked video:

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What else is new?

→ New: Elinchrom EL-Skyport Universal Plus flash trigger (more info available here). → Also new: Entaniya lenses and rigs for ribcage-modified GoPro cameras (see all listings). → Xiaomi’s new action camera combines the best of GoPro’s Hero4 editions. → 40% off moving sale at RockyNook.

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What else is new?

→ Check out the Filmtoaster – it lets you digitize your own film archive with a digital camera (available on Amazon). → New Plustek OpticFilm 135 film scanner announced (price: $399). → PhaseOne and ALPA announced a new A-series IQ3 100MP camera system. → Check out the current Olympus and Panasonic rebates. → Olympus released new firmware updates for the E-M1 and E-M5 […]

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GoPro is not doing very well

Just when Nikon decided to join the action camera segement: GoPro lays off 7% of its staff, warns of poor sales, faces a 30% revenue drop, stock down… read more at The Verge.

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GoPro and Samsung are also working on 360 degree action cameras

Shortly after Nikon announced their first KeyMission 360 action camera (pricing not yet available), GoPro also confirmed that their own 360º camera is in development. It seems that Samsung is also working on one:

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GoPro Karma drone coming in 2016

GoPro published another teaser video of their upcoming Karma drone that will be announced in 2016:

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Sneak peek of GoPro quadcopter footage

Last year I reported a rumor that GoPro is working on a consumer drone with HD camera. The official announcement will be in first half of 2016. Yesterday the company published the first sneak peek video of their upcoming quadcopter hat will have a stabilization system (no post-production stabilization was implemented in the video):

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Cheaper GoPro announced: HERO+ with Wi-Fi for $199.99

GoPro announced announced a new cheaper HERO+ action camera with Wi-Fi for $199.99. Shipping will start on October 4, 2015. The key features of the new model are:

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GoPro Odyssey is a new 16 cameras rig that costs $15,000

GoPro will start selling a new 16 cameras rig called Odyssey that will be priced at $15,000 and will work on Google’s 3D/360° virtual reality platform Jump:

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Deal of the day: GoPro HERO4 Black edition camera now $100 off (today only)

Today only: the GoPro HERO4 Black edition action camera is now $100 off (down to $399 from $499) with free expedite shipping. Here are camera’s specifications:

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The Hero4 is the smallest and lightest GoPro action camera to date

GoPro announced their smallest action camera to date – the new Hero 4 ($399.99) is 50% smaller and 40% lighter. Here are technical specifications: 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 […]

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