First Look At The GoPro HERO 6

As expected, GoPro just announced the new HERO 6 but also a new VR camera called Fusion and we share with you a first sneak pick at both of them.

The HERO 6 looks practically identical to the last generation of GoPro however internally it brings a number of interesting features including:

12MP sensor (same as before) but with better image quality (in stills and video).
Includes a new GP1 processor for better dynamic range.
HDR photos and videos.
RAW stills.
4K at up to 60fps (vs. 30fps on earlier models), also shoots 4k at 4:3 aspect ratio.
2.7k at up to 120fps and 1080p at up to 240fps.
Voice control, touchscreen, zoom (digital) and more advanced (digital) image stabilization (3 axis).
Better, faster auto exposure (from moving from dark to light places and vice versa).
GPS, Accelerometer and Gyroscope.
WiFi + Bluetooth (and 3x Faster Offload Speeds via 5GHz Wi-Fi).
Price: $500 (up from $400 for the Hero 5 Black).

Other than these things the two cameras (Hero 6/Hero 5 black) are practically identical – both have the same external design, 10m waterproof, dual mic, battery, Karma grip etc.

Official GoPro video showing the new HERO 6

Besides the GoPro HERO 6 GoPro also announced the new Fusion VR camera which uses dual built-in cameras along with some very clever algorithms and a number of interesting options including making a “normal” video from 360 footage (if this works well – it is pretty amazing).

Here are some of the main features of the new Fusion VR camera:

Video resolution of up to 5.2K at 30fps and 3K up to 60fps spherical video.
Stills resolution – 18MP spherical image.
OverCapture software lets the user make traditional video from 360 Footage
Advanced stabilization.
360 degree audio.
Waterproof up to 5m/16f.
Time Lapse Video + Photo, Night timelapse and burst modes.
Voice control (10 Languages).
GPS, Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Compass.
WiFi + Bluetooth
Price: $700.

The new Fusion and Relive Reality

Iddo Genuth

Iddo Genuth is the founder and chief editor of LensVid.com. He has been a technology reporter working for international publications since the late 1990's and covering photography since 2009. Iddo is also a co-founder of a production company specializing in commercial food and product visual content.