https://investor.gopro.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2017/GoPro-Announces-Second-Quarter-2017-Results/default.aspx

"HERO6 and Fusion, our 5.2K spherical camera, are on course to launch later this year "

Power source in FCC test: Li-Ion 3.85 V /1220 mAh.

This is the same capacity as the current Hero 5 battery.

https://fccid.io/document.php?id=3447291

Release in 14 days on september 28...

https://photorumors.com/2017/09/13/this-is-the-upcoming-gopro-hero-6-black-camera/

Rumored features:

• 4K60, 1080p240, 1440p120 video recording capabilities.
• The Hero 5 Black and Hero 5 Session will still be available. The new Hero 6 Black will be more expensive.

Read more: https://photorumors.com/2017/09/15/additional-information-on-the-upcoming-gopro-hero-6-black-camera/#ixzz4sjAwB21g

No mention of the high frame rate (1000 fps) found in the new Sony sensor.

Higher price! 500 usd? Or more? Surely that is not the way forward for GoPro.

A picture of the redesigned The Handler mount.

I know Im talking about quality :) I wish them well and hoping for surprises

The top-end image processor currently listed on the Socionext website seems to be the Milbeaut SC2000: http://www.socionext.com/en/products/assp/milbeaut/SC2000.html

However, the SC2000 is only capable of H.264 (and H.265) encoding up to 4Kp30. Which means that if GoPro is using a Socionext chip, it must be either a custom design or a new processor that is not yet widely available.

It would be nice if the GoPro 6 supported H.265 as a recording option though.

@davedv The socionext reference popped up in an investor speculation earlier this summer.

"What's more, it sounds like GoPro will be switching to a custom processor for the new model, the GP1, which may give its engineers the chance to boost battery life or image quality. "

http://www.techradar.com/news/new-gopro-hero6-leak-reveals-a-few-more-action-cam-details

"The Karma system will get a software update that adds a “follow me” mode similar to what’s found on DJI’s drones."

"The Karma stabilizer grip, which lets users shoot with the drone’s gimbal in a more handheld fashion, will also get a physical update. The new version will have more options, like a joystick for aiming the camera, that also bring it in line with DJI’s offerings."

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/9/16/16318882/gopro-hero-6-black-specs-features-price-karma

This flyer seems to confirm the previous leaks.

4k60 / 180p240 = 2x performance in marketing talk. Typically GoPro.

Sadly there is just an improved low light situation and not 2x improvement. :-p

Also it confirms Gopros "own" GP1 processor.

Embargo.

It has been confirmed that the Hero6 (at least for now) maxes out at 240 FPS even in 720p mode.