The new GoPro HERO7 Black, Silver, and White action cameras are different not only in color, but also function. The HERO7 Black is GoPro’s cream of the crop and, perhaps, the most advanced action camera ever created. The HERO7 Silver and White are not too far behind.

The $399 HERO7 Black is available for pre-order on Sept. 20 at GoPro.com; it will be in-store internationally beginning Sept. 27, and in the U.S. on Sept. 30. The $299 HERO7 Silver and $199 HERO7 White will also ship on those dates.

GoPro Press Release

Today, GoPro announced its new product lineup including the $399 flagship, HERO7 Black, which sets a new bar for video stabilization with its standout feature, HyperSmooth.

HyperSmooth is the best in-camera video stabilization ever featured in a camera. It makes it easy to capture professional-looking, gimbal-like stabilized video without the expense or hassle of a motorized gimbal. And HyperSmooth works underwater and in high-shock and wind situations where gimbals fail. HERO7 Black with HyperSmooth video stabilization – you’ve got to see it to believe it.

With HERO7 Black, GoPro is also introducing a radical new form of video called TimeWarp. TimeWarp Video applies a high-speed, ‘magic-carpet-ride’ effect to your videos. Imagine a scenic drive, ocean dive or walk through the city compressed into a super-stabilized, sped-up version of itself, with the entire experience playing out in seconds. TimeWarp Video transforms longer experiences into short, flowing videos that are compelling to watch and easy to share.

And when it comes to sharing, there’s no faster way to do it than live. HERO7 Black is the first GoPro to live stream, enabling users to automatically share in real time to Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, Vimeo and other platforms internationally. The result is an exciting and convenient way to share life’s more interesting, on-the-go moments.

“HERO7 Black is the GoPro we’ve all been waiting for,” said GoPro founder, Nick Woodman. “With HyperSmooth video stabilization, HERO7 Black is a camera anyone can use to capture amazingly smooth, professional looking shots of their favorite activities. And they can do it live.”

$399 HERO7 Black Features:

• HyperSmooth Stabilization - Gimbal-like stabilization without the gimbal
• Live Stream – Automatic sharing as you live it while saving your streamed videos to your SD card in high definition
• TimeWarp Video – Super-stabilized time lapse ‘magic carpet ride’ videos of your experiences, up to 30x speed
• SuperPhoto – Intelligent scene analyzation for professional-looking photos via automatically applied HDR, Local Tone Mapping and Multi-Frame Noise Reduction
• Portrait Mode – Native vertical-capture for easy sharing to Instagram Stories, Snapchat and more
• Enhanced Audio – Re-engineered audio captures increased dynamic range, new microphone membrane reduces unwanted vibrations during mounted situations
• Intuitive Touch Interface – 2-inch touch display with simplified user interface enables native vertical (portrait) use of camera
• Face, Smile + Scene Detection – HERO7 Black recognizes faces, expressions and scene-types to enhance automatic QuikStory edits on the GoPro app
• Short Clips – Restricts video recording to 15- or 30-second clips for faster transfer to phone, editing and sharing. Great for new users and kids.
• Photo Timer – Countdown timer for convenient selfies and group shots
• Stunning Image Quality – 4K60 video and 12MP photos
• Ultra Slo-Mo – 8x slow motion in 1080p240
• Rugged and Waterproof – Waterproof without a housing to 33ft (10m), goes everywhere your phone can’t
• Voice Control – Verbal commands let you go hands-free in 14 languages
• Auto Transfer to Phone – Your photos and videos move automatically from camera when connected to the GoPro app for on-the-go sharing
• GPS Performance Stickers – Track speed, distance and elevation, then highlight them by adding stickers to videos in the GoPro app
• Touch Zoom – Frame your photos and videos with just a touch 

The $399 HERO7 Black is available for pre-order on Sept. 20 at GoPro.com; it will be  in-store internationally beginning Sept. 27, and in the U.S. on Sept. 30.

Today, GoPro didn't just announce one new camera, we're debuting THREE all-new HERO7 cameras. Yes, HERO7 Black is amazing, but what if you don't need all the bells and whistles? Well, say hello to HERO7 Silver and HERO7 White.

These are the simplest GoPro cameras ever, at the best value ever, all while maintaining everything that makes GoPro, GoPro. Both rugged, pocket-size cameras capture high-quality photo and video, are waterproof without a housing, voice commend-enabled, and have WiFi connectivity for seamless pairing to your mobile device

The $299 HERO7 Silver and $199 HERO7 White both shoot in three modes: photo, video and tim lapse. They also have built-in electronic image stabilization to smooth out playback of experiences that are inherently bumpy/shaky, whether you’re skiing, snorkeling or chasing your kids around the yard.

But what's arguably most impressive is the entirely redesigned user interface. This new UI resembles the feel of a smartphone and delivers epic content with a few taps of your finger. Plus, new tools, such as vertical capture, the pre-set Short Clips video feature and selfie/group-friendly Photo Timer, take the guess work out of video and photo capture. 

$299 HERO7 Silver Features:

Designed for users who prioritize performance and value simplicity, but want to level up.

• HERO7 Silver shoots stunning 4K30 video and 10MP photos
• GPS-enabled so you can track your speed, distance and more. Add GPS stickers to your videos in the GoPro app to show off how fast, far and high you went. 
• Waterproof to 10M
• 2-inch LCD touch screen with intuitive UI
• Built-in electronic video stabilization
• Shoot vertically
• Photo timer
• Touch Zoom
• Short Clips
• 2x Slow-mo video
• Share directly to Instagram story with GoPro app
• Voice control
• Auto-transfer to phone
• QuickStories enabled
• Auto-backup to the cloud

$199 HERO7 White Features:

Designed for users looking to experience GoPro for the first time at the best price.

• HERO7 White shoots full HD video at 1440p60 and 10MP still photos
• Waterproof to 10M
• 2-inch LCD touch screen with intuitive UI
• Built-in electronic video stabilization
• Shoot vertically
• Photo timer
• Touch Zoom
• Short Clips
• 2x Slow-mo video
• Share directly to Instagram story with GoPro app
• Voice control
• Auto-transfer to phone
• QuickStories enabled
• Auto-backup to the cloud

The HERO7 lineup is available for pre-order on Sept. 20 at GoPro.com. Cameras will be available in-store internationally beginning Thursday, Sept. 27, and in the U.S. on Sunday, Sept. 30.

B&H Photo Press Release

GoPro Announces 3 HERO7 Action Cameras, the HERO7 Black, Silver, and White

Action Camera/Pro Video News: GoPro has revealed its new HERO7 lineup, featuring three cameras—the HERO7 Black, HERO7 Silver, and HERO7 White. They’re different not only in color, but also function.

September 20, 2018 12:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--B&H is happy to announce one of the biggest pieces of news in action camera history. GoPro has revealed its new HERO7 lineup, featuring three cameras—the HERO7 Black, HERO7 Silver, and HERO7 White. They’re different not only in color, but also function, for users from the most professional to the everyday adventurer.

GoPro HERO7 Black

Product Highlights

Record 4K60, 2.7K120, and 1080p240 Video

Capture 12MP Photos at up to 30 fps

HyperSmooth Video Stabilization

Vertical Portrait Mode for Social Media

SuperPhoto Auto HDR Photo Enhancement

33' Waterproof without a Housing

Touch Zoom Framing via Intuitive 2" LCD

Face, Smile, and Scene Detection

Live Streaming, TimeWarp Video

Voice Control, Raw Photos, and Much More

More than once, GoPro has, in past times, released two versions of a HERO model, such as the HERO4 Black and HERO4 Silver. This time, for release number 7, GoPro has announced three versions: the HERO7 Black, HERO7 Silver, and White. As in previous times, they’re not only different in color but also in feature sets. Just the idea of a HERO7 is exciting already, but to see three versions is much more so. The HERO7 Black is GoPro’s cream of the crop and, perhaps, the most advanced action camera ever created. The HERO7 Silver and White are not too far behind.

GoPro HERO7 Silver

Product Highlights

Record 4K30, 1440p60, and 1080p60 Video

Capture 10MP Photos at up to 15 fps

Built-In Video Stabilization

Vertical Portrait Mode for Social Media

33' Waterproof without a Housing

Touch Zoom Framing via Intuitive 2" LCD

Voice Control, Time-Lapse Capture

Photo Timer for Individual/Group Selfies

GPS Performance Stickers & More

The HERO7 Black is sure to be the action camera of choice for professionals for a long while, at least until the next version comes out. Any Hollywood film or any TV show or commercial that uses action cameras to capture some of those hard-to-reach shots, as has been done on films such as Captain Phillips, starring Tom Hanks (with dozens of GoPros at the same time), will almost unquestionably use HERO7 Black models. The same goes for sports enthusiasts or anyone else looking for top image quality in an action camera.

The HERO7 Black records up to UHD 4K resolution video at 60 fps with sophisticated HyperSmooth digital image stabilization, which is a gimbal-like stabilization that feels out your movements and compensates for camera shake accordingly. The maximum bitrate at 4K is 78 Mb/s. The camera also records 2.7K resolution at the high frame rate of 120 fps and Full HD 1080p at an even higher 240 fps for super-slow-motion playback. As far as audio, the HERO7 Black captures stereo and raw audio and supports an external microphone via an optional adapter for cleaner audio. The HERO7 Black offers an HDMI video output connector, allowing for a more complete professional workflow.

The HERO7 Silver records 4K video but at up to 30 fps, and with standard image stabilization and a maximum 4K bitrate of 30 Mb/s; the HERO7 White shoots up to 1080p60 video with standard stabilization. The HERO7 Silver and White aren’t designed for slow-motion capture and top out at 60 fps (in 1080p) as the highest frame rate. Basically, the HERO7 Black has 8x slow motion and the Silver and White 2x.

GoPro HERO7 White

Product Highlights

Full HD 1080p60 Video

10MP Photos at up to 15 fps

Built-In Video Stabilization

Vertical Portrait Mode for Social Media

33' Waterproof without a Housing

Touch Zoom Framing via Intuitive 2" LCD

Voice Control, Time-Lapse Capture

Photo Timer for Individual/Group Selfies

Although the HERO7 Black and Silver have 4K capability, the HERO7 Black has a 12MP image sensor, while the HERO7 Silver contains a 10MP sensor. This means the HERO7 Black produces a sharper 4K image and shoots 12MP photos, in comparison to the latter’s 10MP photos. The HERO7 Black also supports raw photo capture. The battery on the HERO7 Black is removable, while in the other two models it’s built in. For professional applications, being able to switch in a new battery is a plus, eliminating recharging times.

The above are the main differences in terms of image and audio quality. But there are also many other features that these three advanced actions cameras share and many that only the HERO7 Black has. All three cameras are waterproof down to 33 feet as they come, without a housing (a dive housing is available for the HERO7 Black). All three have a 2" touchscreen with an intelligent feature called Touch Zoom that helps you frame your shots by touch. All three have the famed GoPro Voice Control, which allows you to talk to the camera with commands like, “GoPro, start recording.” All three shoot time-lapse video. All three have the QuikStories feature, which automatically transforms your footage into a fun video with music and effects, ready for sharing. Other than these, the HERO7 Black is loaded with many features that one would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. A big one is live streaming. Another big one is Protune, which lets you access and manually adjust various professional settings, such as white balance and ISO limit, to give you optimal control over your image and achieve highly enhanced results. Others include TimeWarp video, advanced metadata, and SuperPhoto, which optimizes your photos with HDR, local tone mapping, and noise reduction.

The entire HERO7 lineup also has a vertical capture feature that allows for easier integration with social media. With all three models, you can turn the camera to the side and shoot photos in portrait orientation, and the photos can then be uploaded seamlessly to Snapchat, Instagram, and other destinations.

The HERO7 White is a great companion to anyone on any recreational adventure. The HERO7 Silver is a great companion with 4K image capture. And the HERO7 Black is perhaps the most advanced, most sophisticated, and most full-featured action camera ever made—and it looks great, too. All three do. GoPro has always been big on aesthetic.

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