GoPro took note of all inconvenience factors in the GoPro HERO9 and announced the next generation as GoPro HERO10 Black, rectifying and adding all that it lacked in the previous versions. The new action camera equips a new processor, allowing users to shoot videos in higher frame rates, enjoy better stabilization, and the ability to automatically upload videos to the cloud while charging. On top of that, it makes the GoPro HERO10 black an absolute stunner with a fluid and responsive experience.
Highlights
The new GP2 Processor allows HERO10 to double its existing frame rate on HERO9 and go as high as 5.3K at 60 frames per second. It is also capable of shooting at 4K 120fps, and 2.7K 240fps, breaching the previous limit of shooting at 1080 resolutions. The HERO10 Black can be used to shoot 23MP photos, and can even pull up to 19.6MP frame grabs from a 5K video.
GoPro now has a new HyperSmooth 4.0 stabilization feature, which can operate at higher resolution and frame rate combinations than before. The GP2 chip removes noise and allows local tone mapping in videos, making it a delight to use in low-lit environments. There’s an additional hydrophobic coating for the lens cover, less scratch-prone, and support for a wired connection for offloading content faster to the phone.
Among the new additions is the “horizon leveling” feature, where the camera tries to keep the horizon as a straight line, lets it tilt up to 45 degrees before the sky starts moving, which is a big improvement over the 27 degrees on the HERO9. However, it comes at the cost of resolutions and frame rates, as it limits them to 4k 60fps or 2.7k 120 fps.
Subscription
Apparently, the feature of uploading videos directly to the cloud while charging is what makes it more of a smartphone than just a regular camera. However, it is only functional with a GoPro subscription, which is $5 a month or $50 a year. The subscription saves you an additional $100 off the camera, bringing its price of $499 down to $399. An added bonus is access to GoPro’s damaged camera replacement program.
It is equally easier for users without a subscription to transfer data to the smartphone as GoPro says the new processor makes wireless transfers to its app 30% faster. There’s an additional option of using a cable to further expedite the data offloading process.
GoPro HERO10 Black Price
USA:
- HERO10 Black: $499.99
- HERO10 Black + Accessories: $549.99
- HERO10 Black: Rs 54,500
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