GoPro Hero4 Black & Silver... & GoPro Hero Digital Video Cameras

GoPro Introduces HERO4 Black & Silver... & HERO

GoPro HERO4 Black

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GoPro HERO4 is the highest performance line of capture devices the company has ever made.  GoPro HERO4 is available in two editions, GoPro HERO4 Black at $499 (MSRP) and HERO4 Silver at MSRP $399. GoPro's Emmy Award-winning imaging technology combines with enhanced ease-of-use and powerful new features such as 4K30, 2.7K50 and 1080p120 video capture (Black) and built-in touch display convenience (Silver), to make it easier than ever for consumers to self capture and share stunning, professional quality content of their favorite experiences.

GoPro HERO4 Black delivers 2x the performance of its best-selling predecessor GoPro HERO3+ and now captures cinema-quality 4K video at 30 frames per second (fps), 2.7K video at 50fps and 1080p video at a blistering 120fps, virtually eliminating rolling shutter in most scenarios while allowing for time-bending slow motion effects. GoPro HERO4 Black also features an entirely redesigned audio system that captures high fidelity sound with 2x the dynamic range of previous models. Additional enhancements include improved image quality, low light performance, highlight moment tagging and an improved user interface that allows for easier discoverability and access to key features and controls. The HERO4 Black is simply the highest performance GoPro yet.

GoPro HERO4 Silver

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GoPro HERO4 Silver delivers the same professional image quality as HERO4 Black less some of the higher performance video capture modes including 4K30, 2.7K50 and 1080p120. HERO4 Silver includes a brilliant built-in touch display for those who value convenience and ease-of-use over the no-holds-barred performance of the HERO4 Black.

The new GoPro HERO4 line will be available October 5 on GoPro.com and at select retailers worldwide.

GoPro HERO4 Black - 2x the performance, yet again

The flagship GoPro HERO4 Black builds upon GoPro's Emmy® Award-winning technology to deliver the next level of GoPro image quality, versatility and performance:

- 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 - Professional quality capture. Touch-display convenience

The GoPro HERO4 Silver sets a new precedent for convenience and ease-of-use with GoPro's first built-in touch display:

- Brilliant built-in touch display allows for easy camera control, shot framing and playback

- Professional quality video capture at 2.7K30, 1080p60 and 720p120

- 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 HERO4 Black and Silver share powerful 

new features that expand what's possible with a GoPro

Protune, now for photo + video

For those who prefer to take manual control of their GoPro to maximize versatility and performance, we've expanded our professionally minded Protune mode to include Color, Sharpness, ISO Limit, and Exposure controls for both photo and video capture.

New settings for after dark

Whether you're shooting the Milky Way or a campfire hangout, Night Photo and Night Lapse allow you to capture stunning images of ultra low-light scenes with customizable exposure settings of up to 30 seconds.

Mark your best moments

HiLight Tag enables you to mark key moments with the push of an on-camera button while recording, making it easy to find, playback and share your favorite clips in GoPro Studio or with the GoPro App.  You can also HiLight Tag using the mobile GoPro App or the new Smart Remote accessory.

QuikCapture speed and convenience

QuikCapture makes it easy to power on and record with the press of a single button. When enabled, a single press starts video capture, while a press and hold engages Time Lapse photo capture.

High-performance audio

A totally re-designed internal audio system combines with a state of the art microphone to capture clean, high fidelity sound with 2x the dynamic range of previous models.

*Than previous comparable GoPro HERO3+ models

GoPro HERO

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GoPro HERO - The perfect entry-level GoPro 

GoPro also debuts HERO, the perfect entry-level GoPro. 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 immersive, eye-popping footage that's made GoPro one of the best-selling cameras in the world—all in a simplified package with an MSRP of $129.

For more information, visit www.gopro.com

New GoPro Protune with Technicolor CineStyle Color Profile

GoPro Partners with Technicolor to Incorporate CineStyle into GoPro’s new Protune Firmware for HD HERO2 at NAB 2012

GoPro and Technicolor announced yesterday at the NAB 2012 Show in Las Vegas they have worked to embed Technicolor’s CineStyle™ color profile for the debut of the new GoPro Protune (a free firmware upgrade available for the HD HERO2 camera, available this summer).

Certified by Technicolor, and developed by GoPro, the Protune mode firmware upgrade is a significant development for the professional production and post-production market, which incorporates Technicolor color science into GoPro’s latest product launch. These new features combine to allow professional filmmakers a vastly improved and flexible workflow for seamless integration with other source material and post-production platforms.

Key features of the GoPro Protune mode include:

- 24fps frame rate, enabling GoPro HERO2 content to be easily intercut with other sources without a frame rate conversion;

- 35Mbps data rate for the industry’s highest quality compressed image with virtually zero artifacts;

- Neutral color profile, allowing for greater flexibility in a color correction workflow;

- Log curve encoding, offering more detail in shadows and highlights;

- Reduced sharpening and noise reduction for improved flexibility in professional post- production and color design workflows.

“GoPro Protune mode is an extraordinary development for the entire professional production market – from filmmakers, cinematographers and DITs, to editors and colorists who are increasingly relying on the HERO2 for cinematic productions,” said David Newman, senior director of software engineering for GoPro. “Developing this with Technicolor has provided us with a level of technological expertise that optimizes Protune for the professional market. Filmmakers are making critical decisions every day on the tools they’ll invest in for their cinematic productions, and we are confident our collaboration with Technicolor makes their decision that much easier.”

“Technicolor is thrilled to make its color science available to GoPro throughout its Protune upgraded firmware,” stated Technicolor’s Alejandro Guerrero, senior vice president, Technicolor Digital Productions. “With more than 130,000 (and counting) cinematographers already using our CineStyle color profile, we are committed to expanding the CineStyle toolkit and are thrilled to support GoPro as it expands its market base.”

Seamless Integration with GoPro CineForm Studio

GoPro Protune mode makes integration with GoPro CineForm Studio simple, automatically detecting Protune settings and applying the default adjustments to create stunning images. The workflow is further enhanced by a variety of color tuning presets, or ‘looks’ that further enhance the filmmakers’ story.

Using Protune with GoPro CineForm Studio Premium and GoPro CineForm Studio Professional provides additional benefits, offering extensive color correction controls and customizable presets to create professional, cinematic looks from the GoPro HERO2 captured content. Non-destructive 3D LUTs provide even more flexibility, enabling users to further tweak their images, manipulate saturation and contrast and color correction controls to create highly stylized content.

GoPro Protune mode is available as a free firmware upgrade through the GoPro CineForm Studio software, which is also available as a free download at www.gopro.com

Kodak SDHC Video Memory Cards

At the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show - CES 2009 - in Las Vegas, Kodak unveiled new accessory offerings, including new SDHC Video Memory Cards, customized for faster video transfer and available in 4, 8 and 16 GB capacities to capture and store more HD video.

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Kodak Zx1 Pocket Video Camera

Kodak expands its line of video cameras with the Kodak Zx1 Digital Video Camera, a compact and weather-resistant device that enables “go-anywhere” High Definition recording.

The Zx1 allows users to shoot and share high-quality video quickly and simply, with 720p HD video capture – at 60 or 30 fps – a vibrant 2.0-inch LCD screen, and built-in software for easy editing and sharing of content to YouTube™ and other social media and networking websites.

"The Zx1 is a fun and interactive way to engage in ‘on-the-go’ storytelling, and enables consumers to quickly and easily share their adventures online,” said John Blake, General Manager Digital Capture and Devices, Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company.

The new camera’s feature set includes:

• Pocketable 720p HD video capture at 60 fps Weather-resistant design that stands up to splashes, dirt and more;
• High-quality video capture in bright light or low light - from the beach, to the nightclub;
• Easy editing, personalization, and uploading to YouTube or other Internet sites with built-in video software, ArcSoft Media Impressions for Kodak;
• Expandable SD/SDHC Card slot for memory cards up to 32 GB, that can record up to 10 hours of HD video (Record approximately 20 minutes per 1GB at HD 30fps);
• Available in five colors: black, red, pink, blue and yellow (Color availability may vary).

The Kodak Zx1 Pocket Video Camera will be available from Spring 2009, and retail for US$149.95 MSRP.

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