Latest reveals surfaced online surrounding the GoPro Hero 5 release date this coming October as well revolutionary killer features such an 8K Resolution, 60mm under water capacity and more.
With the HD cam GoPro Hero 4 being released only about six months ago, people are already waiting for its successor. Considered a commercial success, other manufacturers (like Xiaomi and Polaroid) are entering this side of the market. So hopes are high that the fifth incarnation will provide a new level of standard and experience to withstand any incoming new competitors.
As for specs, the action camera is rumored to still have the same box design with a new battery door at the back with additional yet-unknown buttons and LED indicators on the front. It will also have a little more rounded corners and a design for additonal mic possibly for surround sound recording.
The GoPro Hero 5 is expected to have 4K resolution, some say 8K, 60 FPS rate, Bluetooth 4.0, HDMI ports, and a 2800 mAh lithium battery. Word is it's also going to have a 30 - 60 feet while some say it's meters - we'll wait for confirmation on that underwater capacity.
With 4K resolution becoming a standard (even some high-end smartphones are vying for this), this will give the unit a good grap of the mid-range market. So having a Bluetooth 4.0 is logical if transferring high-res photos and videos are to be done here.
60 FPS is a jump from Hero 4's 30 FPS and this would be a justified expectation. HDMI ports are a no-brainer. The 2800 mAh battery is a 150% increase in its predecessor's cpacity, and if all the other features ae true then a powerful battery is needed for support.
The GoPro Hero 5 could be released by Q4 2015 and is estimated to go for about US$400 - $500. Between now and then, there could be more information, hopefully official, available from the California-based camera manufacturer.
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