New GoPro Model & GoPro Price Drop
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GoPro has announced a new model- an entry level model, the GoPro Hero+ Wi-Fi, Priced at $199.00.We now have three Hero+ models - these are the more basic, no-frill models that ditch a version number.Hero + is $129.00 - Shop on Amazon(NEW) Hero + Wi-Fi $199 Shop on Amazon or B&H Photo - Shipping Oct 4thHero + LCD $299.00 Shop on AmazonMuch of the difference between these models is distinguishable by name with a few additional key features
| Model | Hero | Hero+ | Hero+ LCD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Video Resolution | 1080p30 | 1080p60 | 1080p60 |
| Still Photos | 5MP (5fps burst) | 8MP (5fps burst) | 8MP (5fps burst) |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi & Bluetooth | Wi-Fi & Bluetooth |
| LCD | N/A | N/A | Yes - Touchsensitive |
| Price | $129 | $199 | $299 |
Hero+ offers a basic action cam capable of 1080p at 30fps. The Hero+ Wi-fi offers 1080p at 60fps AND Wi-Fi connectivity. The Hero+ LCD provides the 1080p at 60fps, Wi-Fi connectivity AND a touch sensitive LCD on the back for easier control of the camera and easier feedback on what you are capturing.The Hero4 series is the higher end offering additional features and power including 4k video.
The GoPro Hero4 session received a price drop, now selling for $299. Shop Amazon Quick Thoughts - Gopro continues to dominate the market and now offer a camera at every price point. The number of GoPro's I have seen tourists using for selfies and general photography is regrettable. They make good action cameras but are not the best for general photography and I will be talking more about a really sweet alternative soon - the Olympus TG-860 that I used in Greece.
There are just two buttons on the device: A shutter button on the outside, which you press once to take a picture and long-press for a couple seconds to take video, and a slow-motion capture toggle that you have to hold down to activate before starting the video. This sounds similar to GoPros new quick start method where you hold the power down for a few seconds and immediately start filming. The RE is smarter (supposedly) and has ditched the power button and will sense when it is needed aka you lift it out of the bag.Selling for $200 the RE offers 16MP f/2.8 lens with 146° view. Spec wise it certainly seems better than the $130 GoPro Hero and it offers Bluetooth Connectivity and the ability to live stream via the app. The table below gives you a few more specs and the side by side vs the new GoPro Hero which sells for $130. Specs aside I am continually impressed with the quality out of the GoPros and the footage I have seen so far out of the RE is decent but noticeably less than what you would get from the Hero. The Hero offers a huge ecosystem of accessories and mounts. The HTC RE will have a few mounts - see below and has a standard tripod socket in the bottom as well as a micro USB charging port. Water proof for 30 minutes, a rubberized stopper, sold separately brings the waterproof-ness up to level with the GoPro.
