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GoPro Hero 6 - from rumours to delivery
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  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

  • chefchef

    looks like the iphone8 outperform the gph6... lol !

  • davedvdavedv

    According to this page at B&H the maximum recording bitrate is 60 Mbps or 78 Mbps (in Protune): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/new-go-pro-hero-6

    This suggests that GoPro wanted to stay under the 10 MB/s (80 Mbps) minimum guaranteed write speed for Class 10 Micro SD cards.

    Initial user report indicates that HEVC (H.265) encoding is only used for the new higher frame rate recording modes (4K @ 60fps, 1080p @ 240fps, 2.7K @ 120fps) and H.264 encoding is used for other recording modes: https://community.gopro.com/t5/Cameras/GoPro-Hero-6-Black-First-Impressions/td-p/64662

  • EspenBEspenB

    Live streaming might come as a software upgrade later.

    https://www.engadget.com/2017/09/28/gopro-hero-6-and-gp1/

  • EspenBEspenB

    Stabilization seems wastly improved. Almost like a gimbal.

  • EspenBEspenB

    As rumored the GP1 SOC is made in colloboration with Socionext (partly owned by Panasonic):

    "GoPro worked with Socionext (a company with DNA from Fujitsu and Panasonic) to build the GP1 chip to the company's specifications, rather than trying to wrangle the best image it could out of the off-the-shelf Ambarella options. We don't have specific details yet as to what optimization GoPro has done, so we'll need to spend some time with the camera to see for ourselves the difference it makes."

    Link: https://www.engadget.com/2017/09/28/gopro-hero-6-announced-4k-60-hdr-photos/

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    Available for $499 at:

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

  • EspenBEspenB

    Karma firmware 2.0 is out.

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  • EspenBEspenB

    https://gopro.com/update/hero6

  • EspenBEspenB

    https://photorumors.com/2017/09/25/gopro-hero-6-black-camera-additional-info/

    • 2-inch touchscreen features intuitive navigation and on-the-fly controls.
    • Expanded voice control lets you take images, or start and pause recording, without stopping or taking off your gloves.
    • WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity makes for fast, easy file transfer.
    • 5GHz WiFi offers data transfer 3x faster than previous models.
    • GP1 processor provides improved image quality and stabilization.
    • Internal GPS tracks your location, path, speed and elevation.
    • Compatible with MicroSD cards up to 128GB.
    • Burst mode allows up to 30 frames per second at 12MP.
    • Take pictures even while filming in most resolutions.
    • Video resolution and frame-rate options are 4K at 60fps, 2.7K at 120fps, 1440P at 60fps, 1080P at 240fps, and 720P at 60fps.
    • ProTune controls exposure, white balance, ISO and more, with a live preview window to see what's happening.
    • 3 microphones reduce wind noise and unwanted sounds.
    • Advanced video stabilization takes out shakiness by cropping 10% of the full-resolution file.
    • Auto image rotation speeds up editing.
    • Enhanced low-light performance for alpine starts and epic dawn-to-dusk rides.
    • Waterproof up to 10m out-of-the-box, no additional housing required.
    • RAW and WDR photo options offer flexibility in post-production.
    • HDMI port allows for instant sharing.

    • QuikStories lets you generate automatic video edits right on your phone. GoPro app, available for both mobile and desktop, allows editing, data overlay, camera control and more.

    • Resolution

      • 3840 x 2160 @ 60/50/30/25/24fps
      • 3840 x 2880 @ 30/25/24fps
      • 2704 x 1520 @ 120/100/60/50/30/25/24fps
      • 2704 x 2028 @ 60/50/30/25/24fps
      • 1920 x 1440 @ 60/50/30/25/24fps
      • 1920 x 1080 @ 240/200/120/100/60/50/30/25/24fps
      • 1280 x 720 @ 60/50fps

    • Codec H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC

  • EspenBEspenB

    The countdown has started at Gopro.com. 3 days to go.

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  • EspenBEspenB

    There is a new gray package for the Hero5 out now.

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  • EspenBEspenB

    (the suggested retail price incl. VAT in Germany will be €569):

    Read more: https://photorumors.com/2017/09/19/gopro-hero-6-black-camera-and-karma-drone-v2-00-coming-on-september-28th/#ixzz4tRSs4DFH

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    @EspenB '

    Thanks for tracking it all.

    I deleted posts with removed videos, as they have no use now.

  • EspenBEspenB

    Today both the "I found the Hero6 in my store" video and the two unboxing the Hero6 videos have been removed from YouTube.

  • EspenBEspenB

    The Yi 4K+ seems to support "live streaming". The Hero6 does not.

  • eatstoomuchjameatstoomuchjam

    Sounds like they've caught up to exactly the same feature set as the Yi 4K+ with really similar limitations - though being waterproof out of the box is nice. I wonder how long it'll take before Yi release a 4K+ variant that has that...

  • EspenBEspenB

    Comments from Frank:

    • video stabilization works with 4k30, not 4k60
    • 2.7k is the highest res with linear view.
  • EspenBEspenB

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

  • EspenBEspenB

    Must be the worst GoPro leak ever. The only thing missing is a picture of the new Karma Grip with a joystick.

  • EspenBEspenB

    Embargo.

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  • EspenBEspenB

    The redesigned "The Handler". Photo leaked from Adorama.

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  • EspenBEspenB

    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.

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  • EspenBEspenB

    https://gopro.com/update/karma-drone

    Karma Drone v2.00 | September 28, 2017

    NEW FEATURES Provides full support for HERO6 Black on Karma and in the GoPro Passenger App Adds Follow and Watch as Auto Shot Path options (using GPS for both)

    PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS Allows Karma to fly through more points in the Cable Cam Auto Shot Path Allows the Camera Tilt wheel to point the camera above the horizon

    USABILITY IMPROVEMENTS Adds localized voice alerts

    GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS + BUG FIXES

    CAMERA REQUIREMENTS Your camera must be running the latest software. For details, visit gopro.com/update.

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