- New Sensor Delivers 5K
Video, 20MP Photos and HyperSmooth 3.0 Video Stabilization
- New Front-Facing
Display, Larger Rear-Display and 30% Longer
- Max Lens Mod Accessory
Brings Max HyperSmooth and Ultra Wide-Angle Max SuperView to HERO9 Black
GoPro,
Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRO) today announced its new camera, HERO9 Black—featuring “more
everything”—including a new sensor that delivers 5K video and 20 megapixel
photos, next-generation HyperSmooth 3.0 video stabilization with in-camera
horizon leveling, a new front-facing display, a larger rear display, 30% more
battery life, and a Max Lens Mod accessory that brings Max HyperSmooth video
stabilization and Max SuperView ultra wide-angle photo and video to HERO9
Black.
HERO9
Black will be available in
HERO9 Black Features:
· New Image Sensor
· Video: 5K30, 4K60, 2.7K120, 1440p120, 1080p240 and
more
· Photo: 20MP
· New 1.4” front color display with live preview and
status modes
· Larger 2.27” rear touch display with touch zoom
· 30% more battery life than HERO8 Black
with improved cold weather performance
· Removable, rechargeable battery
· HyperSmooth 3.0 with in-camera horizon leveling
· TimeWarp 3.0 featuring Real Speed and Half
Speed
· 1080p Live Streaming
· 1080p Webcam mode
· Power Tools: HindSight, LiveBurst, Scheduled
Capture and Duration Capture
· SuperPhoto + HDR Night lapse video
· RAW photos
· Digital lenses
· Voice control with 14 commands in 11 languages + 6
accents
· 3 microphones with advanced wind-noise reduction
· Stereo + RAW audio
· Larger speaker for improved audio playback
· Removable lens cover
· Built-in folding mounting fingers
· Rugged + waterproof to 33ft (10m)
· Compatible with Max Lens Mod, Light Mod, Display
Mod and Media Mod for HERO9 Black
Introducing the All-New Max Lens Mod for HERO9 Black
The
all-new Max Lens Mod (INR 10,500) brings unbreakable Max HyperSmooth video
stabilization and low-distortion, ultra-wide Max SuperView to HERO9 Black at up
to 2.7K60 resolution. Max Lens Mod also allows for horizon lock even when the
camera is rotated a full 360°. This enables mind blowing creative versatility
for social media producers, film and television professionals, and weekend
warriors, alike.
HERO9
Black-compatible Mods also include the Media Mod for HERO9 Black (INR 8,400),
now with a removable foam windscreen; Display Mod (INR 6,900); and Light Mod
(INR 4,700).
Max
Lens Mod will be available globally starting October 2020. The Media Mod for
HERO9 Black and Display Mod will be available starting Sept. 16. The
Light Mod is currently available on GoPro.com as well as at select
retailers.
HERO9 Black Million Dollar Challenge
For
the third year in a row, GoPro is challenging its users to create the launch
highlight reel for its new flagship camera. Open exclusively to owners of HERO9
Black, the Million Dollar Challenge will award an equal share of USD$1,000,000
to entrants whose video clips are chosen for the HERO9 Black Million Dollar
Challenge video that will be released in December 2020.
Beginning
today, HERO9 Black users are invited to capture and submit their video clips
for consideration to the HERO9 Black Million Dollar Challenge on GoPro.com/Awards.
Submissions close on Friday, December 4.
Global Availability
HERO9 Black is on sale internationally starting today
on GoPro.com and will be on sale in
HERO9
Black joins GoPro MAX, HERO8 Black and HERO7 Black to round out the full 2020
GoPro Lineup.