Meet GoPro's Latest Cameras - The Hero4

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Today, GoPro announced the latest edition of their popular cameras with the release of the Hero4 series. If you thought these cameras already packed a punch just wait until you take a peek at this new edition.

The company released three new cameras: The HERO4, with two levels of awesomeness called Black and Silver and a new budget-friendly option aptly named the HERO.

GoPro Hero4 Black Edition

GoPro Hero 4 Black

The HERO4 Black is the flagship of the bunch, delivering the next level of GoPro image quality, versatility and performance for professional photographers, videographers and action sports junkies.

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Features:

  • 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

GoPro Hero4 Silver Edition

GoPro Hero4 Silver

The HERO4 Silver sets the new standard for ease-of-use with first built-in touch display. That’s right, no longer will you need to purchase the LCD Touch BacPac™ as it comes built-in with this model.

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Features:

  • Brilliant built-in touch display allows for easy camera control, shot framing and playback in a slimmer profile
  • Professional quality video capture at 2.7K resolution at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps and 720p at 120fps for those super slow motion shots
  • 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

GoPro Hero Action Camera 2014

GoPro Hero Basic

If you are looking for the perfect entry-level GoPro, look no further than the new HERO. This no-frills version still comes packed with enough features for the novice yet at the most affordable pricing ever.

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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 eye-popping footage that’s made GoPro one of the best-selling cameras in the world at a retail price of just $129.99 USD firmly positioning it as the affordable option.

If that’s not enough to get your adrenaline pumping you might want to watch their latest promo video below!

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Michael is the founder of Backpacker Travel. He also runs walking tours in San Francisco and is a freelance travel writer. Michael is extremely passionate about travel and loves to explore festivals around the world.

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2 comments on “Meet GoPro's Latest Cameras - The Hero4”

    1. I am a couple of models behind the curve at the moment so will be upgrading soon. Still undecided on whether to go for the black or silver edition. Let me know what you think once you have had a chance to test it out.

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