GoPro Adds Touch Screen Convenience to New HERO+ LCD camera

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GoPro HERO LCD

Release Date : 1 June 2015
Availability :  7 June (US); 12 July 2015 (International)
Price :  $ 299.99
Available at :  B&H

Key features

  • Professional-quality 1080p60 video and 8MP photo capture
  • Touch display for convenient camera control, shot framing, and in-camera playback
  • Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth enables connectivity to the GoPro App and Smart Remote
  • HiLight Tagging lets you mark key moments while recording or during playback for quick editing
  • In-camera video trimming allows you to create short clips for easy content sharing without a computer
  • Power on and record automatically with the press of a single button with QuikCapture setting
  • Long-lasting battery delivers approximately two hours of recording time
  • Integrated housing design for simplicity and ease of use
  • Supports microSD cards (at least Class 10 or UHS-I) up to 64GB

The New HERO+ LCD camera can capture life-like high definition 1080p60 video and 8MP photos. HERO+ LCD features a convenient touch display for easy shot framing, settings control and access to an all-new in-camera video trimming feature. Like the entry-level HERO, the HERO+ LCD is built directly into its waterproof housing. The simplicity of this all-in-one design now combines with expanded features to make capturing life’s memorable moments easier than ever.

Rugged and waterproof to 131’ (40m), HERO+ LCD also includes advanced features like HiLight Tagging and in-camera video trimming to make it easier to identify and share your favorite moments. HiLight Tagging lets you mark key moments while recording and during playback so you can easily find them later, and the all-new video trimming feature allows you to create short clips in-camera for easier sharing without a computer.

Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® connect the HERO+ LCD to your GoPro App-enabled smartphone or tablet for easy camera control and shot preview when your camera is mounted or out of reach. The GoPro App also allows for easy content sharing to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and more and combines with the new in-camera video trimming feature to form a convenient content sharing solution.

Specification

Video Modes

Video Resolution Frames per Second (fps) Field of View (FOV) Screen Resolution
1080p 60, 50, 30, 25 Ultra Wide 1920 x 1080
720p 60, 50 Ultra Wide 1280 x 720
720p SuperView 60, 50 Ultra Wide 1280 x 720

Video Format : H.264 codec, .mp4 file

Photo Mode
Photo Resolution : Capture a single photo at 8MP, Wide FOV, 3264 x 2448 screen resolution.
Burst Mode : Capture 10 photos in 2 seconds—perfect for fast-action photography.
Time Lapse Mode : Automatically capture a series of photos at timed intervals.
Time Lapse Photo Intervals : 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 seconds

Image Quality + Optics

  • Ultra-wide angle glass lens with reduced distortion
  • Fixed f/2.8 aperture

Battery + Charging

  • Integrated, rechargeable lithium-ion battery
  • Rated at 1160mAh, 3.8V, 4.4Wh

Battery Life

With Touch Display Off + Wi-Fi Off With Touch Display Off + Wi-Fi On (Using GoPro App)
Video Mode Estimated Time Estimated Time
1080p 60fps 2:00 1:45
1080p 30fps 2:25 2:05
720p 60fps 2:25 2:00
720p 60fps 2:30 2:05

 

Audio

  • Format: 48kHz sampling rate, AAC compression
  • AGC (automatic gain control)
  • Internal mic: Mono
  • External mic: Not supported

Storage

  • microSD memory card with at least a Class 10 or UHS-I rating required.
  • Up to 64GB capacity supported

Photo + Video Playback

Touch Display : Preview and play back videos and photos on the HERO+ LCD touch display.