Monday, October 5, 2015

GoPro’s new $199 Hero+ is a budget action camera with Wi-Fi

GoPro’s new $199 Hero+ is a budget action camera with Wi-Fi
Popular action camera maker GoPro has announced a new entry-level action camera dubbed Hero+. It supports WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, making it possible to catch and share media contents on-the-go.

It is capable of shooting 1080p and 720p videos at 60fps as well as Time-Lapse videos and 8-megapixel still shots with single  and 5 photos per second burst modes. It can automatically adjust frame rates according to lighting conditions. The camera has a feature called Spot Meter, which automatically sets the exposure based on a single spot in the middle of the images.

The new action camera has an ultra-wide angle glass lens with reduced distortion and fixed f/2.8 aperture. It is fueled by a 1160mAh battery, weighs 123g and is also rugged, durable and waterproof up to 40 metres.

Features of Go Pro Hero+
  • Stunning and immersive 1080p60 and 720p60 video
  • 8MP photos with Single, Time Lapse and 5 Photos-per-Second Burst modes
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® connect to GoPro App and Smart Remote
  • Rugged, durable and waterproof to 131' (40m)
  • Integrated camera + housing design
  • QuikCapture enables power-up and recording start with the press of a single button
  • HiLight Tag lets you mark key moments while recording
  • SuperView captures the world's most immersive wide-angle field of view
  • Auto Low Light mode intelligently adjusts frame rates for optimal low-light performance
  • Built-in microphone
  •  Wearable and Mountable, Compatible with GoPro's vast array of mounts and accessories
GoPro Hero+ is priced at $199.99 (Rs. 13,000) and will be available at authorized retailers around the world and on GoPro.com starting October 4.

GoPro has also announced a $100 price cut on Hero Session 4. It will now be available for $299.99 (Rs. 19,900), down from the launch price of $399.99 (Rs. 26,500).

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