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GoPro HERO4 Firmware ver. 2.0 Now Available

February 5, 2015 By Eric Reagan

GoPro HERO4 Black Edition

This is the big upgrade for the GoPro HERO4 that delivers 240fps at 720p to the HERO4 Black and timelapse video mode to both models. There are several other great improvements as well.

So what all does the new HERO4 firmware version 2.0 add? Check it out below.

HERO4 Black update v02.00.00

New Modes + Features

  • Adds Time Lapse Video mode
  • Adds 720p240 video mode (Narrow FOV only)
  • Adds 2.7K60 video mode
  • Adds Auto Image Rotation
  • Adds 30 photos/6 seconds Burst rate

Performance Improvements

  • Changes Protune default video ISO to 1600

Usability Improvements

  • Adds Reset option for camera Wi-Fi settings
  • Displays Night Lapse shutter time on the camera status screen

LCD Touch BacPac Improvements

  • Delivers the ability to add HiLight Tags during playback
  • Adds new gesture to display the last photo or video captured
  • Automatically locks the display after the camera goes to sleep

General Improvements + Bug Fixes

  • Night Lapse stability improvements

HERO4 Silver update v02.00.00

New Features

  • Adds Time Lapse Video mode
  • Adds Auto Image Rotation
  • Adds 30 photos/6 seconds Burst rate

Performance Improvements

  • Changes Protune default video ISO to 1600

Usability Improvements

  • Delivers the ability to add HiLight Tags during playback
  • Adds new gesture to display the last photo or video captured
  • Automatically locks the display after the camera goes to sleep
  • Adds Reset option for camera Wi-Fi settings
  • Displays Night Lapse shutter time on the camera status screen

General Improvements + Bug Fixes

  • Night Lapse stability improvements

The new firmware has officially been released and available to download on GoPro’s website.

Filed Under: GoPro Tagged With: 240fps, firmware, GoPro, Hero4, Time Lapse

 

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