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GoPro Firmware Update to Add Slow-Motion and Other New Features
By Ian Seldrup, January 28, 2015 @ 05:00 AM (EST)
Source: GoPro
Source: GoPro
Just when you thought your GoPro couldn’t get any cooler, the action cam giant has announced some exciting forthcoming firmware updates for the HERO4 Black and HERO4 Silver models that are sure to take your underwater video to the next level.
The updates aren’t available yet, but get a load of these awesome promised features:
HERO4 Black and HERO4 Silver
- Time lapse video mode – Capture Time Lapse videos automatically—no post-production needed. Showcase a sunrise, road trip or family gathering as a short, sharable video.
- 30/6 burst photo – Introducing a new way to never miss a moment. Capture 30 photos in 6 seconds—perfect for longer duration fast-action activities like surfing and snowboarding.
- Auto rotate – Automatically adjusts capture orientation to right-side up when the camera is mounted upside down.
HERO4 Black
- 720p240 fps video – Record ultra high frame rate video at a staggering 240 frames per second for liquid smooth slow-motion playback
- 2.7K60 fps video – Capture cinematic, high-resolution 2.7K footage at an impressive 60 frames per second
HERO4 Silver
- Add HiLight Tags during playback – Now you can mark key moments both while recording video and playing back content on the built-in touch display to quickly find highlights for easy editing and sharing.
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