GoPro has turned out another iteration of their award winning camera; the Hero 6 Black in addition to their first rig-less 360-camera, the Fusion. Their press conference put a heavy stress on improvements to stabilization and ease of use, which will come as welcome news to the many, many proud owners of gigabytes of shaky GoPro footage out there.
Check out our comparative review of the GoPro HERO 6 vs HERO 5
Here's the important details:
-The GoPro HERO 6 will shoot 4K video at 60 frames per second and slow-motion at 1080p (240 fps).
-Dynamic range & lowlight performance is improved
-Stabilization is improved
-5GHz Wi-Fi provides 3 times faster connection speed than the HERO 5
-2 inch display with "pinch-to-zoom" capabilities
-Fusion will shoot in 5.2k, full 360-degree video
-Overshoot for 360 video (in Fusion model) allows you to select specific framing from your shot and frankly, does look pretty awesome.
-New, custom, in-house processor named "GP1".
-Quik Stories allows you to put your HERO6 footage on theGoPro app and transform it into a video—automatically
Pricing:
-Fusion $699 (Pre-order available in November)
-HERO 6 Black $499
L-R: 360 Model, Flagship, Mid-Spec, Low-Budget/Ease Of Use
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/876865/GoPro-HERO6--This-Is-the-Moment-in-4K
HERO 6 Trailer
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/876864/GoPro-Fusion--Relive-Reality
Fusion Release Trailer
Full specs for you camera nerds:
GENERAL
Widescreen Video Capture -Yes
Image Recording Format - JPEG, RAW
Max Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
Image Recording Format - JPEG, RAW
Max Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
Navigation - GPS receiver
Effective Photo Resolution - 12.0 MP
Widescreen Video Capture - Yes
Manufacturer - GoPro
CARRYING CASE
Underwater Depth - Up to 30ft
LENS SYSTEM
Focus Adjustment - focus free
MISCELLANEOUS
Protection - waterproof
Color Category - black
Underwater Use - Yes
Protection - Waterproof
Underwater Depth - Up to 30ft
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Additional Features - HDR image enhancement technology, Time-Lapse recording, voice control
Low Lux / Night Mode - Yes
Features - HDR image enhancement technology, Time-Lapse recording, voice control
MICROPHONE
Microphone Operation Mode - stereo
Microphone Features - wind noise reduction
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
Microphone Features - Wind noise reduction
IN THE BOX
Brand - GoPro
Product Line - GoPro HERO6
Model - Black
Packaged Quantity -1
VIDEO INPUT
Image Recording Format - JPEG, RAW
Max Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) - 60 fps
High-Definition Video Support - 4K
Image Stabilizer - electronic
Features - HDR image enhancement technology, Time-Lapse recording, voice control
OPTICAL SENSOR
Camcorder Effective Resolution (Photo Mode) - 12
CAMERA DISPLAY
Type - LCD display
Display Form Factor - built-in
Touch Screen - Yes
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
Wireless Interface - Bluetooth, Wireless LAN
Navigation - GPS receiver
Connectivity Features- wireless video upload to cloud server
CAMCORDER FEATURES
Widescreen Video Capture - Yes
Low Lux / Night Mode - Yes
ACTION CAMERA FEATURES
Camera Type - mountable
Source: CNET
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