GoPro, HERO6 Black arrives: 4K at 60fps and FullHD
The new version of the most famous action cam is presented, which now offers support for 4K at 60fps and extends the possibility of slow-motion shooting even at FullHD resolution. Also presented in Fusion, the action cam for 360 video.
GoPro has announced its new action camera, GoPro Hero6 Black. Externally identical to version 5, it implements important innovations under the body: as usual GoPro has chosen to leave unchanged the external form factor for this range of action cam, so as to maintain full compatibility with all the accessories on the market.
The main news is related to the ability to shoot at 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, twice the previous limit of 30 fps. GoPro has also implemented a system of image stabilization even at 4K resolution, although only at 30fps and not at 60fps: previously, this functionality was available but limited to shooting at 2.7K resolution.
It also changes the maximum shooting limit with Full HD resolution: it is now possible to shoot up to 240 frames per second, setting previously only accessible up to a resolution of 1,280×720 pixels.
More than the increase in shooting capabilities, in GoPro Hero6 Black worked to improve the quality of recorded images thanks mainly to the adoption of a new processing chip: it is the GoPro G1 model, which takes the place of the previous solution generation used by the company for several years now. Where this innovation is felt on the final quality is in shooting under low-light conditions and when there are strong contrasts of lighting.
GoPro Hero6 Black is offered at an official price of $399, with immediate availability on the market.
The company has also introduced Fusion, its new video camera capable of shooting 360 videos at resolutions of 5.2K to 30fps or 3K to 60 fps, as well as spherical photos up to 18MP resolution. This product is currently available on GoPro.com for USA, Canada, UK and European Union.
The new GoPro HERO6 Black is also compatible with the Karma drone, which gains the two new Follow and Watch functions: through the Karma GPS it can automatically follow the user (with the connection to the controller) and keep it inside the shot and twirl in air, rotating, on the spot. The GoPro Karma with HERO6 Black kit is offered at $999.
