GoPro Labs firmware adds experimental capabilities to your HERO and MAX cameras

Posted on by Prakhar Khanna

GoPro has announced a slew of new features for its cameras. The company announced that its GoPro Labs special firmware program has released an update. It unlocks new and experimental features for advanced users. The program supports HERO9 Black, HERO8 Black, HERO7 Black and the GoPro MAX. New capabilities include:

  • Camera Motion Triggers: Leverage the camera’s accelerometer and/or gyroscope to start/stop capture only when the camera is in motion, preserving storage and battery.
  • USB Power Triggers: Equips GoPro to start/stop capture when USB power is detected, enabling USB-triggered functions like serving as a dash cam.
  • Motion Detection Enhancements: Motion detection is now supported in all video modes, including 360° motion detection on MAX, with improvements to the sensitivity range.
  • Simplified Live Streaming QR Code: Program your GoPro got start live streaming within seconds of being connected to a designated Wi-Fi network.
  • Single-Setting/One-Button Mode: A one-button mode where the operator can only start/stop capture, making it impossible to accidentally change camera modes. Perfect for simplified use and new users.
  • New Exposure Modes: Set timed exposure lock and minimum shutter speed settings.
  • New QR Code Controls: QR code controls supported in 5K and HindSight capture for HERO9 Black

GoPro Labs firmware is available to download for HERO9 Black, HERO8 Black, HERO7 Black, and GoPro MAX at GoPro.com/Labs. It includes the current public firmware capabilities appropriate for each model, plus the experimental features listed above. These new features are an addition to previously released functionality including QR-code-controlled options like motion detection, wake-up timers, saving favorite settings, camera personalization and more. Some of these also became official features in HERO9 Black, which launched in fall 2020.

The company is all set to appear on virtual stage at CES 2021. The GoPro founder and CEO Nicholas Woodman will join Engadget for a live interview on its virtual CES stage today, January 13 at 12 PM.

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GoPro Hero9 Black brings better battery life, 5K video, second color screen

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GoPro has announced its new flagship action camera, the GoPro Hero9 Black. It adds a host of new features. The resolution has improved as well. Plus, there’s a bigger battery, a larger display, and a heftier price tag.

The new GoPro Hero9 Black features a 20MP camera instead of the 12MP found on Hero8 Black. It can shoot 5K videos for the first time. Although, it is limited to 30fps. To recall, the predecessor can shoot 60fps for 4K video. Moreover, it fixes one of the major issues of battery life. The new device packs a 1,720mAh battery, which is 40% larger than the one found on Hero8 Black.

The Hero9 Black gets a removable front lens, which was absent on the predecessor. The company will be selling a new “Max Lens” mod for $99 this October. It adds a wider frame and horizontal leveling no matter the orientation of the camera. It includes a 2.27-inch touchscreen as compared to the 1.95-inch display on the old model. This time around, there’s a display on the front, which offers a full color panel for previewing shots. It comes equipped with 3 microphones with advanced wind-noise reduction.

The GoPro Hero9 Black brings Hypersmooth 3.0 for more stabilization. There 8x Slo-Mo and 1080p live-streaming options as well. You can now schedule capture too. The new action camera can shoot Superphoto +HDR. As for connectivity, it features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. You can voice control it in 14 languages.

The GoPro Hero9 Black costs $449.99. It can be purchased for $349.98 through GoPro’s website if you also buy a one-year GoPro Plus subscription, which costs $50 for a year. It is on sale internationally starting today on GoPro.com and will be on sale in India at select retail partners from late October for Rs 49,500 (Amazon, Flipkart, Chroma and select imaging stores).

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GoPro Hero9 Black leaked images reveal a welcome change for vloggers

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GoPro seems to be preparing for the launch of its ninth generation Hero camera. The GoPro Hero9 Black images have leaked online, and they reveal a welcome change for vloggers. The action cam seems to be getting a new color display on the front. To recall, GoPro has only used LC displays so far to display the frame rates, resolution, and other details of the selected recording mode. 

The latest development comes from WinFuture. As per the report, GoPro Hero9 Black will also get an improved front display. The action cam could also come with support for 5K video recording. As for the small colored screen beside the sensor, it could display the live image from the camera in order to work better with recordings in the vlog style.

Apart from the display, there are very few external changes. Further, there is no information on the technical details of the upcoming action camera. However, the GoPro Hero9 Black will come with fold-out mounting arms on the lower edge, with which it can be attached directly to a mount without an additional housing. There is no leak related to pricing and availability yet.

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