Last week, GoPro launched its new entry-level action camera, also known as the Hero +, which offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and an affordable price that won’t break the bank.
If you remember correctly, in June, GoPro announced Hero LCD for $300, but the cheapest Hero is essentially the same camera minus an LCD screen. Hero captures videos at 1080p to 60 and 720p to 60, plus taking 8MP photos. Like its cameras in the same line as Hero, the new action camera features Time Lapse and Burst capture modes, as well as being integrated into a typical waterproof GoPro box, and allows users to connect the GoPro mobile app. Via Wifi.
- If you’re interested in what the new hero can do.
- Here’s a promo video to explain some of the key features of Hero.
Surely GoPro is on the market to try to convince you that you can always make an excellent action camera at an affordable price, for this purpose launched this new camera of the Hero range in addition to lowering the price of another very famous camera of the brand, the Hero 4 Session. With these two commercials, GoPro is trying to increase its already remarkable presence in the market of action cameras and extreme sports.
We don’t know what we have for the future, but if GoPro follows the trend, we’re likely to have more cheaper and more affordable camera ads, plus a price reduction for the other cameras on the line. . For those curious about the service, here are some technical specifications of the new GoPro Hero :
Videos 1080p to 60 and 720p to 60
8 MP photos with single mode, time lapse and 5 photos per second
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® built-in devices that connect to the GoPro app and smart remote control
Resistant, durable and waterproof up to 131 feet (40 m)
Camera + integrated case
QuikCapture lets you turn on and start recording with the touch of a button
HiLight Tag allows you to mark key moments during recording
SuperView ™ captures the world’s most attractive wide-angle field of view
Auto Low Light intelligently adjusts image frequencies for optimal low-light performance
Adjustable and mountable, compatible with a wide range of GoPro mounts and accessories
Price: $ 200
GoPro also announced that it has already lowered the price of the Hero4 Session from $400 to $300 This is good news, considering that the HERO4 Session is twice as small as the original HERO4, 40% lighter and only shoots at 1080p at 60 ips or more. 720p to 100 ips. So you get a combination of an offer with interesting features and a price adjustment for some not-so-good features.
Hero can also capture 720p 60 video, 8 megapixel photos, time lapse, and burst mode. Other camera features and specifications include a durable (built-in) waterproof housing up to 40m (131ft), Bluetooth connectivity, the new built-in GoPro cutter feature, QuikCapture (turns on and starts recording) video button) and HiLight Tag to select key moments of the filming.
Finally, a few words from the founder and CEO of GoPro
“While we continue to raise the bar for our best performing cameras like HERO4 Black, Silver and Session, we remain committed to developing simplified products like HERO that make capturing the life of GoPro accessible to all,” says the founder. and GoPro CEO Nick Woodman.
And for those who want to know what the photos look like, here are some examples: