GoPro launches Hero10 Black camera with 5.3K 60p video
GoPro has launched the Hero10 Black action camera with an improved GP2 processor which helps deliver 5.3K 60p video. The 4K video can now be shot at 120p and 2.7K video at 240 frames per second. The video stabilization has also been improved with the introduction of HyperSmooth 4.0. The still photo resolution has also been increased to 23 megapixels. The low light ability has been further improved. So even though the new GoPro Hero10 Black looks similar to its predecessor, there have been all round improvements.
If you want to use several GoPro cameras as PoV cameras in vehicles and record action sequences, it earlier used to be a big headache due to battery draining fast and connection to its app dropping. Even today the battery of the GoPro cameras drain fast. However, when used within its limitations, the GoPro cameras shine.
GoPro has been down financially and have pulled through after failed venture into drone space. It was rumoured that GoPro would be bought over. There have been many competitors in action cameras including cheap Chinese companies. Sony too has offerings in action cameras. Nevertheless, GoPro seems to have found back its competitiveness and still remains the undisputed king of action cameras.
The cloud subscription is in tune with the focus of all companies moving into the cloud space and earning money from service. Incremental amounts of revenue per month in form of subscription can form a neat chunk of money.
There are also some interesting features like duration capture, schedule capture etc. So you can schedule at what time your Hero10 Black will start recording. The duration capture allows the the length of video that needs to be captured. The Hindsight feature allows upto 30 seconds worth of footage to be captured before you hit the record button. The live burst mode records 45 frames 1.5seconds before and after you clicked.
The form factor of the GoPro Hero10 Black remains similar. It also comes with a host of accessories.
There are also various Mods that can be added to the Hero10 Black at an additional cost. If you need an extra large screen for Vlogging or flipping it up, then it can be had with the Display Mod. You can add a directional mic with the Media mod. With the Light Mod you can have wide, smooth and even light. It has 4 levels of brightness and upto 200 lumens. It is also waterproof upto 33 feet. CRI is 90+. With many of these lights, one can also selectively create nice effects in the set.
Even if you are not an adventure person, having this camera in the bag can often help in getting some unique shots.
PRESS RELEASE
GoPro’s New HERO10 Black Camera Delivers Breakthrough Image Quality and 2X Speed with Ease
Powerful New GP2 Processor Delivers 2X Faster Video Frame Rates and Next Generation Image Quality
Stunning 5.3K Video at 60 Frames Per Second Provides 91% More Resolution Than 4K
Higher-Performance 4K Video at 120 Frames Per Second and 2.7K Video at 240 Frames Per Second
Upgraded HyperSmooth 4.0 Video Stabilization Resets the Bar, Once Again
Higher 23 Megapixel Photo Resolution
Cloud-Connected: HERO10 Black Uploads Footage to the Cloud While Charging
SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) announced its new flagship camera, HERO10 Black, which features the company’s new high-performance GP2 processor. GP2 delivers breakthrough image quality and blistering video frame rates that enable HERO10 Black to capture life-like 5.3K video at 60 frames per second, 4K video at 120 frames per second and 2.7K video at an incredible 240 frames per second. The new processor also enables HyperSmooth 4.0 video stabilization, setting a new bar once again and all but ensuring HERO10 Black captures the smoothest shake-free video you’ve ever seen from any camera, regardless of price.
Hero10 Black boasts higher resolution 23 megapixel photos, improved low-light performance and a significantly snappier user interface—all thanks to the increased performance of the camera’s new GP2 processor.
HERO10 Black is also cloud connected—when plugged in to charge, the camera will automatically upload recently captured footage to your GoPro cloud account. This feature, along with unlimited cloud backup of your GoPro footage at original quality, is available for GoPro subscribers for $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year.
Hero10 Black is available at GoPro.com for $399.98 with an included one-year GoPro Subscription or $499.99 MSRP without a subscription.
Existing GoPro subscribers can purchase a value-added HERO10 Black + Accessory Bundle at subscriber-exclusive $399.99 pricing on GoPro.com, representing subscriber savings of $150. The accessory bundle includes an extension grip with tripod, a magnetic clip mount, a spare battery plus a 32GB SD card.
“HERO10 Black is one of the most impressive cameras in the world, regardless of price,” said Nicholas Woodman, GoPro founder and CEO. “Congratulations to our product and engineering teams on creating such a worthy 10th edition of our beloved HERO camera.”
Breakthrough Image Quality and Video Stabilization
Hero10 Black’s all-new GP2 processor combines with an ultra-high resolution 23.6 megapixel sensor to enable shockingly life-like image quality. The camera’s highest video resolution of 5.3K delivers 91% more resolution than 4K and 665% more resolution than 1080p HD at an impressive 60 frames per second—allowing for fluid playback and 2X slow motion. 4K video can be captured at 120 frames per second (4X slow motion) and 2.7K video can be captured at 240 frames per second (8X slow motion).
The new GP2 processor also enables improved video algorithms featuring local tone mapping (LTM) and 3D noise reduction (3DNR) that capture finer detail, more realistic textures and better contrast—even in low light.
In addition to 23 megapixel photos, HERO10 Black enables 19.6 megapixel video stills to be pulled from 5K 4:3 video at 30 frames per second and 15.8 megapixel video stills from 5.3K video at 60 frames per second—ideal for capturing amazing still images of sports and fast-paced activities.
GoPro’s shockingly good in-camera video stabilization gets an upgrade to HyperSmooth 4.0, ensuring that HERO10 Black smooths out even your most shake-ladened experiences. HERO10′s in-camera horizon leveling feature benefits from an increased tilt limit of 45° in high-performance settings, up from 27°, making even your most chaotic video footage look professionally smooth and steady.
Faster Access to Your GoPro Content
HERO10 Black offers three ways to conveniently access your photos and videos, including:
- Auto uploading your most recent footage to your GoPro cloud account while the camera is charging
- Wireless offloading from the camera to the Quik app at speeds up to 30% faster than HERO9 Black
- A new USB wired offload option that transfers content from the camera to the Quik app on your phone at speeds up to 50% faster than wireless
Plastic-Free Packaging with Reusable Case
GoPro is committed to environmentally conscious, plastic-free packaging for all of its products. HERO10 Black’s packaging isn’t even packaging per se, rather it’s a high-quality, durable travel case that’s designed to fit additional GoPro mounts and accessories.
“We’re as committed to reducing GoPro’s impact on the environment as we are to producing the world’s most versatile cameras and imaging software solutions,” said Woodman.
HERO10 Black Features:
- All-New GP2 Processor
- Video: 5.3K60, 4K120, 2.7K240
- Video Stills: Up to 19.6 megapixels
- Photos: 23 megapixels
- Improved Low Light Performance
- Local Tone Mapping (LTM) and 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR)
- Next-Gen HyperSmooth 4.0 Video Stabilization
- Increased 45° Horizon Leveling Tilt Limit in 4K60, 2.7K120 and 1080p120 Video
- Front Color Display with Higher Frame Rates for Smoother Live Preview of Your Shots
- Faster, More Responsive Rear Touch Display with Touch Zoom
- Faster Content Transfer
- 3 Ways to Transfer Content: Cloud Upload, Wireless Offload and New Wired Transfer to Your Phone
- New Protective Lens Cover with Hydrophobic, Water-Shedding Design
- Removable, Rechargeable 1720mAh Battery
- TimeWarp 3.0 featuring Real Speed and Half Speed
- 1080p Livestream featuring HyperSmooth 4.0. Video Stabilization
- 1080p Webcam Mode
- Power Tools: HindSight, LiveBurst, Scheduled Capture and Duration Capture
- SuperPhoto + HDR
- Night Lapse Video
- RAW Photos
- Digital Lenses Providing Ultra-Wide (SuperView), Wide, Linear and Narrow Perspectives
- Voice Control with 13 commands in 11 languages + 6 accents
- 3 Microphones with Advanced Wind-Noise Reduction
- Stereo + RAW Audio
- Custom Presets + On-Screen Shortcuts
- Built-in Folding Mounting Fingers for Attaching the Camera to GoPro Mounts
- Rugged + Waterproof to 33ft (10m)
- Fast-Charging Compatible
- Compatible with Media Mod, Display Mod, Light Mod and Max Lens Mod (support coming in post-launch firmware update)
HERO10 Black Million Dollar Challenge
For the fourth year in a row, GoPro is challenging its users to create the launch highlight reel for its new flagship camera. Open exclusively to owners of HERO10 Black, the Million Dollar Challenge will award an equal share of $1,000,000 to entrants whose video clips are chosen for the HERO10 Black Million Dollar Challenge video that will be released in December 2021.
Beginning today, HERO10 Black users are invited to capture and submit their video clips for consideration to the Million Dollar Challenge on https://gopro.com/en/in/awards/million-dollar-challenge
Submissions close Dec. 1 at 11:59PM PT.
Subscribing to GoPro
With a GoPro Subscription, customers enjoy the ultimate HERO10 Black experience:
- Auto upload to the cloud while the camera is charging
- Unlimited cloud backup of your photos and videos at original quality
- Unlimited use of the Quik app, including Premium Editing Tools
- No-questions-asked camera replacement
- Discounts on new camera purchases
- Up to 50% off GoPro mounts, accessories and lifestyle gear at GoPro.com
- Premium quality 1080p live streaming to a subscriber’s account at GoPro.com
The GoPro subscription is available for $49.99 annually or $4.99 a month.
Global Availability
Hero10 Black is available at GoPro.com for $399.98 with an included one-year GoPro Subscription or $499.99 MSRP without a subscription.
Existing GoPro subscribers can purchase a value-added HERO10 Black + Accessory Bundle at subscriber-exclusive $399.99 pricing on GoPro.com, representing subscriber savings of $150. The accessory bundle includes an extension grip with tripod, a magnetic clip mount, a spare battery plus a 32GB SD card.
GoPro’s other cameras include its dual-lens 360° Max camera at $399.98 with an included one-year GoPro subscription or $499.99 MSRP without a subscription; Hero9 Black at $349.98 with an included one-year GoPro subscription or $399.99 MSRP without a subscription; and Hero 8 Black at $279.98 with an included one-year GoPro subscription or $299.99 MSRP without a subscription.
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