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UPDATE 21-09-2017: The release date of the critical GoPro action camera is nearing, and ValueWalk has all of the latest information about this intriguing device.
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And the first thing to note about the GoPro Hero 6 is that it will play a vital role in the future of GoPro, after the innovative start-up that became a major company experienced some financial travails. From a peak value of over $80, the share price of GoPro has tumbled in recent years, on the back of concerns that the revenue streams for the camera and drone manufacturer were less than sturdy.
GoPro needs the GoPro Hero 6 to be a big success, and thus it is interesting to look at the latest information on what will be included in this action camera.
Release date
Firstly, a tweet from Konrad Iturbe, a key leaker who spilled the release date of last year's , indicates that a major unveiling event will take place on September 28. This will announce the new action camera to an expectant public, but what will be in included in the makeup of this device?
Devices
It is heavily suspected that GoPro will announce the flagship Hero 6 Black alongside an updated Karma drone stabilizer. But there has been media speculation that the manufacturer could also take the wrapper off a Hero Session release as well, with a second-generation drone also being floated in some quarters. This would add up to an impressive array of products, and undoubtedly make the unveiling event more significant and newsworthy.
Recording
Nonetheless, the primary device of interest will be the GoPro Hero 6, and it is believed that the recording capabilities of this camera will be significantly improved. With 4K resolution having established itself as a mainstream technology by now, it is believed that delivering this resolution will be a real focus of the GoPro Hero 6.
Thus, the predicted specs for this action camera are that it will record 4K video at 60 frames per second. This is undoubtedly an attractive proposition, but the faster slo-mo capabilities of the camera are also set to impress. It is rumored that the action camera will deliver this functionality at a staggering 240 frames per second, providing some outstanding shooting in this department.
The previous release offered only 30 frames per second in 4K resolution mode, so this can be considered a significant breakthrough.
Processor
Rumors also indicate that the GoPro Hero 6 will be driven by a custom-designed GoPro GP1 processor. There haven't been too many details regarding the precise specifications of this unit, but it is expected to be significantly beefed up compared to the previous GoPro Hero generation.
Photography
Although action cameras are not primarily purchased for photography reasons, the ability to capture still images remains a central feature of such technology. It is interesting to note then that the GoPro Hero 6 will deliver a 12-megapixel snapper with optical image stabilization, ensuring that the device takes pictures as good as many commercial cameras. When coupled with HDR functionality that is expected to be included, this means that the GoPro Hero 6 will be an excellent snapper as well as action camera.
Stabilization
The stability of shooting is obviously particularly key for action cameras, and thus it will be interesting to see what GoPro delivers in this department. While an electronic image stabilization system will certainly be provided by the GoPro Hero 6, it is debatable whether it will be possible for 4K resolution shooting to benefit from this intensive technology. It would certainly impressed consumers is GoPro was able to deliver at 60fps and also offer stabilization functionality. But this is, frankly, unlikely.
GPS
GoPro Hero 6 will also deliver the that was introduced in the generation. There will be significant tie-in functionality with the that has become central to GoPro operations, and GPS will play a major role in the system.
Major leak
Another interesting rumor has emerged over the last couple of weeks, thanks to leaked images of the retail packaging for the device. This information not only revealed the actual release date of the device to be September 28, but also that the GoPro Hero 6 will be capable of shooting 1080p at 240 frames per second. Once again, this represents a doubling of the capabilities in comparison to the Hero 5 Black, and suggests that the action camera will be an extremely nifty performer.
Price
Early indications on the pricing for the GoPro Hero 6 suggest that the device will cost $499 in the United States when released. Other territories can expect to pay more in relative terms, with the price being floated as $649 in Canada, while Britons unfortunately may have to pay £499. It is also worthwhile for keen bargain hunters to keep an eye on the price of the GoPro Hero 5 generation, as it is highly likely that this range will benefit from a price cut when its replacement is revealed.
Learning from the last generation
When the GoPro Hero 5 was released, the critical community and users alike praised the voice-activated camera controls and improved video and image quality. Additionally, the ease of use and quality of editing applications was also considered to be particularly impressive. The Hero 6 will be expected to build on these strengths, while also addressing some of the common criticisms of the previous series.
They GoPro Hero 5 was considered to be a little less sturdy than previous releases, while the touchscreen system didn't work as well as would have been desired in wet conditions. There were also problems with the editing suite's compatibility with desktop platforms, with some considering this aspect of the action camera to be a little clunky.
It is excellent news that GoPro has made a commitment to improve the recording and photographic qualities of this device, and this should add up to an excellent GoPro Hero 6 release if the company can also deal with some of the aforementioned foibles.
Action camera maker GoPro has been going through a rough patch since last year. The Hero 5 , the of Karma drones, and have prompted many Wall Street analysts to CEO Nick Woodman's leadership capabilities. The company's stock has tumbled from $86 in October 2014 to just about $8 today. Woodman has slashed hundreds of jobs and shut down the entertainment division to return to profitability, but the company's revival will depend largely on the success of the upcoming GoPro Hero 6.
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Woodman has confirmed the existence of GoPro Hero 6
During the company's earlier this year, Nick Woodman confirmed that the company would release GoPro Hero 6 action camera later this year. There was a two-year gap between the Hero 4 and Hero 5 launches, so JPMorgan analyst Paul Coster wanted to confirm whether the Hero 6 would arrive in
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