This GoPro Got Covered by Lava, Burst Into Flames… and Survived
Here's the amazing story of a tough little GoPro camera that refused to die. It was hit by molten lava, burst into flames, and somehow survived to shoot another day.
GoPro’s 16-Camera 360° Rig is Called the Odyssey and Will Cost $15,000
Back in May, Google announced "JUMP", a new technology standard aimed at creating fully immersive content for virtual reality. At the time, Google showed off a demo camera rig that utilized over 16 separate GoPros. The folks over at GoPro have finally decided to release a production version of the apparatus that'll be available for purchase. Called the Odyssey panoramic capture rig, it features 16 synchronized GoPro HERO4 Black cameras recording 8K video at 30fps.
GoPro Adds Built-In Trimming and Sharing to HERO4 and HERO+ Cameras
Today, some GoPro users are getting quite a nifty upgrade for their action cameras. The company has introduced a new firmware that allows HERO4 Black, HERO 4, and HERO+ with equipped LCD screens to trim video directly from the back of the device. In addition, you can now also trim and share videos directly from your smartphone.
Inside the Camera Bag of Portrait Photographer Peter Hurley
B&H published this 9-minute video in which portrait photographer Peter Hurley opens up his camera bags to give us a tour of the gear he uses on a regular basis.
First Sample Footage of the GoPro HERO4’s Upcoming 240FPS High-Def Slow Motion
GoPro is planning to release some firmware updates in February 2015 that will add new features to its HERO4 Black and Silver cameras. One of them in particular is 240FPS recording at 720p in the HERO4 Black, allowing the camera to shoot high definition and slow motion at the same time.
Brent Rose over at Gizmodo got his hands on the firmware update for an advanced look, and shot the sample video above at the 2015 Winter X Games. The footage was captured at 240fps and then played back at 24fps.
GoPro Announces HERO4 Update That Will Add Photo and Video Features
GoPro has announced that it will soon be rolling out new firmware for its HERO4 Black and Silver cameras that will improve the devices' photography and video capabilities.
PSA: Some GoPro Hero4s May Get Dangerously Hot when Attached to a Battery BacPac
If you're in the market for a GoPro Hero4, and especially if you've already purchased one, listen up, because there seems to be an overheating issue with some of the cameras that could potentially be dangerous.
GoPro Goes 4K with HERO4 Black, Adds Touchscreen to HERO4 Silver, and Debuts $130 Entry-Level HERO
Late last week, we broke the first full leak of the GoPro HERO4 Black and Silver editions, followed by a rundown of what you could expect from the new entry-level GoPro HERO. But the time for rumors officially ended this morning when GoPro unveiled the official details themselves.
So say hello to what the company is calling "nothing short of the ultimate GoPro": The GoPro HERO4 Black and Silver editions.
GoPro HERO4 Revealed! 4K Video at 30FPS and the First Built-In Touch Display
The rumor mill is abuzz with speculation, but we have the first full scoop on the GoPro HERO4.
As many have reported, the two big features that are appearing are 4K video recording at 30FPS and a built-in touch display.
Rumor: Website Publishes Possible GoPro Hero4 Specs, Shoots 4Kp30 and 1080p120
The GoPro Hero3+ might be the king of action cams by some people's estimation, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement. To that end, some Hero4 specs as well as a release date (range) have appeared on a small website called DGISE, and the specs at least seem to track with previous rumors.