New GoPro HERO4 Action Camera Records 4K30 Video

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Recording first-person action just got better. Today GoPro announced the release of several powerful new products, including the much anticipated GoPro HERO4 Black. CEO Nick Woodman shares some of the camera highlights in the video below:

“Each frame of 4K30 video is an 8.3 megapixel image… You can effectively shoot photo and video at the same time with the Black edition.”

According to GoPro’s announcement, the new products and features include the following:

HERO4 Black

GoPro Hero4 Black

The flagship HERO4 Black builds upon GoPro’s Emmy® Award-winning technology to deliver the next level of GoPro image quality, versatility and performance:

• Incredible ultra high definition 4K video at 30fps allows for life-like video capture as well the ability to extract 8.3 megapixel video stills to use as photos
• Faster* high resolution frame rates of 2.7K at 50fps and 1080p at 120fps
• 12MP magazine cover-quality photos at burst speeds of 30 photos per second
• Updated user-interface with improved discoverability and access to key camera controls
  50% faster Wi-Fi* combined with Bluetooth® delivers enhanced GoPro App performance and improved power management
• MSRP $499

“A common pain-point is deciding between capturing video or photos of an experience,” remarked Woodman. “Each frame of4K30 video is similar to an 8.3 megapixel photo. The result is that users can simultaneously capture eye-popping 4K30 video and impressive 8.3 megapixel photo-like video stills at 30 frames per second when using HERO4 Black. It’s one of the many wild capabilities of this impressive new device.”

HERO4 Silver

GoPro HERO4 Silver

The HERO4 Silver sets a new precedent for convenience and ease-of-use with GoPro’s first built-in touch display:

• Brilliant built-in touch display allows for easy camera control, shot framing and playback
• Professional quality video capture at 2.7K30, 1080p60 and 720p120
• 12MP magazine cover-quality photos at burst speeds of 30 photos per second
• 50% faster Wi-Fi* combined with Bluetooth® delivers enhanced GoPro App performance and improved power management
• MSRP $399

HERO4 Black and Silver share powerful new features that expand what’s possible with a GoPro:

• Protune™, now for photo + video. For those who prefer to take manual control of their GoPro to maximize versatility and performance, we’ve expanded our professionally minded Protune mode to include Color, Sharpness, ISO Limit, and Exposure controls for both photo and video capture.
• New settings for after dark. Whether you’re shooting the Milky Way or a campfire hangout, Night Photo and Night Lapse allow you to capture stunning images of ultra low-light scenes with customizable exposure settings of up to 30 seconds.
• Mark your best moments. HiLight Tag enables you to mark key moments with the push of an on-camera button while recording, making it easy to find, playback and share your favorite clips in GoPro Studio or with the GoPro App. You can also HiLight Tag using the mobile GoPro App or the new Smart Remote accessory.
• QuikCapture speed and convenience. QuikCapture makes it easy to power on and record with the press of a single button. When enabled, a single press starts video capture, while a press and hold engages Time Lapse photo capture.
• High-performance audio. A totally re-designed internal audio system combines with a state of the art microphone to capture clean, high fidelity sound with 2x the dynamic rangeof previous models.

HERO

GoPro is also proud to debut HERO, the perfect entry-level GoPro. Designed with simplicity in mind and built directly into a rugged, waterproof housing, HERO captures high-quality 1080p video at 30fps and 720p video at 60fps. HERO captures the same immersive, eye-popping footage that’s made GoPro one of the best-selling cameras in the world—all in a simplified package that’s accessible to everyone with an MSRP of $129.

New Mounts and Accessories

October 5th also marks the availability of these new GoPro mounts and accessories:

• Smart Remote – Control your GoPro from up to 600’ (183m) away with the wearable and waterproof remote. Conveniently mark key moments as they happen with the Smart Remote’s HiLight Tag button when paired with a HERO4 Black or HERO4 Silver.
• The Handler – A compact floating handgrip. Lightweight, ergonomic and durable, The Handler is perfect for handheld shooting during any activity.
• New BacPac accessories – A new and improved Battery BacPac provides almost twice the battery power over the camera’s internal battery alone. And a new LCD BacPac provides improved touch and swipe performance when used with HERO4 Black.

GoPro App and GoPro Studio

GoPro announced several updates to its popular GoPro Studio desktop editing software and mobile GoPro App.

GoPro Studio makes it easy to import GoPro footage from your camera to your computer to create professional-quality videos. GoPro Studio features GoPro Edit Templates, template versions of some of GoPro’s most popular videos. All you have to do is replace the original GoPro video clips with your own favorite clips and the editing style that has made GoPro famous becomes your own. GoPro Studio now supports the HERO4’s HiLight Tag feature, making it easy for GoPro Studio to identify your videos’ best moments thereby allowing for faster and more convenient editing. Also new to GoPro Studio is Flux™, a powerful ultra slow motion and speed ramping tool that enables the dramatic time-shifting effects GoPro has become so well known for. Want to highlight a particularly awesome moment in one of your edits? Flux that thing and share it with the world.

The GoPro App for mobile not only gives you instant access to the GoPro Channel and all of the incredible content that has made it the number one brand channel on YouTube, it also gives you full control of HERO4 Black and Silver and allows for quick and easy changes to any mode or setting. Expanded GoPro App support for HERO4 also includes support for HiLight Tagging while recording, as well as searching for tags during playback. As always, the GoPro App also allows for shot preview, playback and sharing of your favorite photos and videos via email, text, Facebook, Twitter and more.

Availability

The GoPro HERO4 line is set to be released on October 5, 2014.