GoPro Hero 4 Camera Unveiled

Acton cam enthusiast company GoPro has announced the GoPro Hero 4 – which is said to be two-times as powerful as the previous iteration, the Hero 2.

The Hero 4 will arrive in two editions: the Hero 4 Black at MSRP $499 (around R5,630) and Hero 4 Silver at MSRP $399 (R4,500), each which unique features such as 4K30, 2.7K50 and 1080p120 video capture (Black) and built-in touch display convenience (Silver), to make it easier to self capture and share video or photo content.

The Hero 4 Black delivers 2x the performance of its best-selling predecessor and now captures cinema-quality 4K video at 30 frames per second (fps), 2.7K video at 50fps and 1080p video at a blistering 120fps, virtually eliminating rolling shutter in most scenarios while allowing for time-bending slow motion effects.

The Black edition also features an entirely redesigned audio system that captures high fidelity sound with 2x the dynamic range of previous models. Additional enhancements include improved image quality, low light performance, highlight moment tagging and an improved user interface that allows for easier discoverability and access to key features and controls.

The Hero 4 Silver delivers the same professional image quality as HERO4 Black less some of the higher performance video capture modes including 4K30, 2.7K50 and 1080p120. HERO4 Silver includes a brilliant built-in touch display for those who value convenience and ease-of-use over the no-holds-barred performance of the HERO4 Black.

The new HERO4 line will be available 5 October on GoPro.com and at select retailers worldwide.