American action camera company GoPro has officially launched the 'Hero10 Black,' a new installment of the brand's popular video camera. The compact unit is equipped with a powerful new processor that allows the camera to capture footage at 5.3K at 60 frames per second.
Another standout upgrade of the 'Hero10 Black' is that it offers users a variety of smartphone-like features, including the ability to upload videos to the cloud while plugged in to charge. This feature does, unfortunately, require users to sign-up for a GoPro subscription.
Other improvements include better stabilization and a new "horizontal leveling" feature, which automatically keeps the horizon as a straight line while shooting, even at 45 degrees. The still photo function has also been upgraded, bumping up the resolution of images from 20MP to 23MP.
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GoPro Unveils the 'Hero10 Black' With New Cloud-Based Features
Trend Themes
1. Cloud-based Action Cameras - GoPro's new 'Hero10 Black' camera offers cloud-based features that could inspire the development of similar action cameras that prioritize remote storage capabilities.
2. High-resolution Action Cameras - The Hero10 Black boasts the ability to capture footage at 5.3K at 60 frames per second, representing an opportunity for other action camera manufacturers to explore high-resolution and high-frame rate technology.
3. Smartphone-like Action Cameras - The 'Hero10 Black' also offers users a variety of smartphone-like features, demonstrating an opportunity for other action camera companies to develop similar functionalities to improve user experience.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics Industry - The advancements featured in the Hero10 Black make it a noteworthy product within the consumer electronics industry, which may serve as a catalyst for competitors to invest more resources in R&D to sustain their competitive edge.
2. Action Sports Industry - With GoPro's innovative upgrades to image stabilization, it could inspire new changes and innovations within the action sports industry in response to customer needs for better footage.
3. Cloud Computing Industry - The integration of cloud computing technology into GoPro's Hero10 Black presents an opportunity for the cloud computing industry to expand into new markets, such as action cameras, and for action camera companies to seek partnerships with cloud computing companies to enhance their products.