After the success of the HERO4 Silver, which includes a built-in LCD, GoPro has announced a lower-priced HERO+ LCD model that is slightly-lower spec’d but still offers a built-in touchscreen display. [Read more…]
Joby Unveils Action Jib Kit for GoPro Cameras
Joby has unveiled a new, ultra-portable jib kit for GoPro cameras and other action cameras. The Action Jib Kit is available with or without poles and can be fitted to any kind of lightweight pole (like a painter’s extension pole). [Read more…]
PolarPro Unveils Several New GoPro Accessories
Ahead of NAB 2015, PolarPro has announced several new GoPro new action cam mounts and cases. [Read more…]
GoPro & NHL Partnership Update
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GoPro has finally come out with an official statement on its partnership with the NHL for using GoPro cameras on players and refs during NHL games. We first reported this agreement back in October 2014 and commented about how the new perspective could serve up some fresh views on the sport. [Read more…]
Sony FDR-X1000V 4K Action Cam Unveiled; Hands-On Report
At CES 2015, Sony announced a new 4K action cam – the FDR-X1000V. The new camera largely follows the capabilities of its HD predecessors with a splashproof design and elongated body. [Read more…]
Case Logic Kontrast Action-Cam Case Review
If you use a GoPro camera, there is a good chance you have more than one. At the very least, you have plenty of parts and accessories for your camera.
If you’re like me, you may have used a combination of zip-lock bags and pouches on traditional camera bags to tote your GoPro cameras and accessories around. The more GoPro gear you accumulate, however, the tougher this method becomes.
Case Logic recently sent me their new Kontrast Action-Cam Case to try out. I’ve been using the case for a few weeks now and am completely sold on the idea of a dedicated bag that is made for GoPro gear. [Read more…]
V.360° Camera is a Seamless 360° Action Cam
The V.360° is an action camera that captures a seamless 360° image or video file through a single lens, which means there’s no stitching together of images to work with your 360° footage in post. [Read more…]
GoPro & NHL Partner for Hockey Players’ Helmet Cam Views
The NHL and GoPro recently entered into an agreement to use GoPro cameras to show TV viewers what it looks like from a hockey player’s point of view. [Read more…]
GoPro HERO4 Officially Announced
After some huge leaks, GoPro has finally taken the wraps off its new HERO4 as it throws the gauntlet down again to make a statement as the clear leader in the action camera market with the HERO4 Black Edition. [Read more…]
GoPro HERO 4 Leaked; Features 4K Video at 30fps and Touchscreen LCD
GoPro HERO4 Black
There has been a huge leak of the heavily-rumored GoPro HERO4. The biggest rumors of the 4K video feature in the HERO4 are confirmed in the leak with 30fps available at 4K. (And overall matches closely with previous rumors.)
Another new and much-requested feature in the HERO4 is a built-in display, which will be available on at least one of the new models.
The HERO4 will continue the split of the model line, as was the case with the HERO3+, with a Black and Silver version. [Read more…]