The much anticipated action cameras from GoPro, the Hero5 Black and Hero 5 Session was launched today at at event in Squaw Valley Ski Resort, Northern California. The launch event also saw the global brand unveil a foldable drone that can practically be carried in a backpack.
Hero5 Black was unveiled today at an event in California
Both the new cameras are waterproof to 33ft (10m) without a housing. The Hero5 Black has a 2-inch Touch Display. A single press of the shutter button powers the camera on and starts recording automatically. The gadget can be used with over 30 GoPro mounts and accessories.
The Hero5 Black boasts of Single, Burst, and Time Lapse modes and can capture breathtaking 4K videos and 12MP photos. It is available for a price tag of $399.
As for Hero5 Session, it retains the basic features of Hero5 Black but with different specifications. The sleek and compact device can capture 4K videos and 10MP photos. The $299 camera does not include a screen, GPS or WDR modes.
The Hero5 Session retails at $299
The Hero5 series can automatically upload video and pictures to the new video sharing service, GoPro Plus. Users can access their multimedia on cloud paying a $4.99 per month subscription fee. Files can be accessed on GoPro’s desktop or mobile apps.
“With these new products, we’re delivering on our promise to make it easy to capture and share engaging stories,” said GoPro’s CEO Nicholas Woodman.
Alongside the cameras, GoPro also officially unveiled the Karma drone that comes with a rectangular backpack. It is compatible with both Hero5 Black and Hero5 Session.
The Karma folds into its own lightweight and compact case; has a removable stabilizer; and comes with replaceable arms. It has built-in No-Fly Zones to keep the drone from flying into restricted areas. Karma packs a 5100mAh 14.8V battery that provides up to 20 minutes of flight on a 1-hour charge.
The GoPro Karma will be available from October 23 for $799.
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