Comments from Frank:

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

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

@EspenB '

Thanks for tracking it all.

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

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

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

Karma firmware 2.0 is out.

Available for $499 at:

• https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1354531-REG/gopro_chdhx_601_hero6_black.html
• https://shop.gopro.com/cameras

Stabilization seems wastly improved. Almost like a gimbal.

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

@EspenB

Milbeaut is actually brand of LSI in Pentax cameras. With Fujitsu FR command set.

Since the launch of its Milbeaut family of image processors in the year 2000, Socionext has been providing optimized solutions for a broad range of imaging applications in DSLR cameras, smartphones, and video industry equipment.

So thing did not die.

https://www.ephotozine.com/article/gopro-hero6-black-hands-on-with-sample-photos-31497