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Watch Felix Baumgartner’s 24-mile Free Fall from His Body-Mounted GoPro Cameras

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On October 14, 2012, Felix Baumgartner ascended more than 24 miles above Earth’s surface to the edge of space in a stratospheric balloon. Millions across the globe watched as he opened the door of the capsule, stepped off the platform, and broke the speed of sound while free falling safely back to Earth.

His max speed was over 800MPH – while enduring a violent spin as a result of little resistance at such high altitudes. While several other cameras were mounted the balloon capsule, none of them captured the experience quite like the GoPro cameras mounted on his helmet and body.

Look for a shorter version of this video tonight during the Super Bowl.

[via GoPro]

 

Letus Releases AnamorphX Adapter for GoPro Hero 3/3+

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Letus AnamorphX Adapter for GoPro Hero 3+
Letus has announced a new anamorphic adapter for the GoPro Hero 3 and Hero 3+ cameras. The AnamorphX Adapter is a 1.33x anamorphic adapter that gives you the 2.39:1 aspect ratio to your 1080p footage when you de-squeeze the footage in post. Additionally, the adapter works with GoPros 4:3 SuperView footage to create a proper 16:9 frame without any further processing required in post. [Read more…]

GoPro’s “On the Quest for Glory” Features Winter Olympians in the Hunt for Gold

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This short video, shot 100% on the GoPro HERO3+, features Olympians “On the Quest for Glory” at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. It shows off the amazing preparation Olympic athletes endure with unique shots that GoPro cameras continue to deliver.

I’m fired up for the Olympics now….  Only 35 days to go!

GoPro Hero 3+ Unveiled

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GoPro Hero 3 Plus

GoPro has announced a refresh to its Hero 3 camera with the Hero 3+.

It is a mild upgrade to the Hero 3; however, the updates address some of the key criticisms of the Hero 3. The Hero 3+ features 30% more battery life thanks to a 1180mAh battery (up from a 1050 mAh battery in the Hero 3). Additionally, the Hero 3+ gets a sharper f/2.8 lens, 4x faster built-in WiFi. [Read more…]

Watch the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition Promo Video

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No doubt that there’s a lot of excitement surrounding the new GoPro Hero3, and for good reason.  It’s the best specs we’ve seen on an action cam to date.  Check out the above promo video for the Hero3 Black Edition, which contains footage 100% from the Black Edition.

It’s solid footage and a very solid edit through and through – and makes me want to go jump off a waterfall…