# Speedy Processor Action Cams The GoPro Hero 6 Captures Stutter-Free Slow-Motion Footage By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-09-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-hero-6 References: [technobuffalo](https://www.technobuffalo.com/2017/09/28/gopros-hero-6-black-is-here-for-your-next-adventure/) The [GoPro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-12-black) Hero 6 has been unveiled by the brand at an event in San Francisco and promises to be the device that will help it keep the title of [action cam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-osmo-action-6) king when it comes to performance. Set to retail for $499, the camera is able to capture [4K footage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Camera-Intercom) at 60fps, while it will also be able to shoot 120fps at 2.7K resolution when in slow-motion mode. This can also be increased to 240fps at 1080p resolution to make the playback up to 10-times slower when played back without any stuttering. The GoPro Hero 6 also boasts 5GHz WiFi for transferring data to your smartphone at a speed that's three times faster than the previous models, while it's also able to capture 12MP photos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-quality Slow-motion Footage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced video editing software to enhance slow-motion effects in action cam footage. - **Faster Data Transfer Speeds:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create wireless data transfer technology that can transfer large files at even faster speeds than the GoPro Hero 6. - **Improved Photo Quality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design image processing algorithms to enhance photo quality in action cam devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Action Camera Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a new action camera brand that focuses on capturing high-quality slow-motion footage. - **Wireless Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a wireless technology company specializing in high-speed data transfer for smartphone and action cam devices. - **Image Processing Software:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an image processing software company that focuses on enhancing photo quality in action cam devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-12-black.md) - [Compact Sports-Ready Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-action-camera.md) - [Thumb-Sized Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-action-camera.md) - [Vlogger-Targeted Action Cam Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-hero10-black-creator-edition.md) - [Tiny Cube Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-go-ultra.md) - [Illuminating Budget-Friendly Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-lit-hero.md) - [8K 360-Degree Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-max2.md) - [Improved Subject-Tracking Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/action-5-pro.md) - [Accessory-Focused Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-1.md)