Today GoPro has announced the latest powerful and portable camera of 2020, the GoPro HERO9 Black featuring “more of everything” that in short, it packs literal better performance in sensors, display estate, battery life, and more.
It comes with a new sensor that delivers 5K video and 20-megapixel photos applying the next-generation HyperSmooth 3.0 video stabilization with in-camera horizon leveling that further improvises the recording experience and quality powered by the 1.4-inch front display and 2.7-inch rear display with touch zoom for easy pan and zoom access. The battery is 30% more lasting than the HERO8 and stands durable even in cold weather with the entire device rugged to withstand 10meters of water pressure.
The TimeWarp 3.0 lets you shoot in slow motion, particularly Half-Speed for detailed movements and details in fast-moving scenarios. Want to use it as a part-time PC peripheral? It also natively supports 1080p live streaming and webcam mode for easy integration to your streaming hobby as well. The replay experience is pretty sick too due to the large speaker providing clear and audible audio during video playbacks. Speaking of audio, the device is capable of encoding both the video and audio in RAW format for the most original forms of digital data for edits later on.
Utility-wise, the voice control has a set of 14 commands that responds to 11 languages spoken in 6 kinds of accent making it a true multiculturalist. Picking up voice recordings are the triple mic setup with the wind-noise reduction that excels within stormy situations. To protect the lens, a removable cover is provided while the mounting finger is built to be folded inwards for maximum portability.
Alongside the HERO9 Black, there is this all-new Max Lens Mod that allows you to shoot videos with Max ShyperSmooth stabilization or low-distortion, ultra-wide Max SuperView at up to 2.7K60 resolution. It even allows horizon lock even when the camera is turned a whole 360° degree to maintain its focus target. Users from producers, vloggers and even video professionals will find this useful and interesting at the same time.
There are also several mods available to the HERO9 Black as well such as the Media Mod (Price TBA) with a removable foam windscreen, Display Mod (RM399), and Light Mod (RM249). The Light Mod is available right now with the rest having an estimated arrival timeslot at Q4 2020.
Pricing and Availability
The GoPro HERO9 Black is now available at selected retailers for RM2,099 (Find them here) to round up the rest of the 2020 Go Pro Lineup at the following price:
- GoPro HERO9: RM2,099
- GoPro MAX: RM2,310
- HERO8 Black: RM1,699
- HERO7 Black: RM1,199
Additionally, the early 400 buyers of the HERO9 Black will get receive a free rechargeable battery and a chance to score weekly prizes up to RM1,000 cash vouchers.
Million Dollar Challenge
The challenge is back for the 3rd year in a row and this time it is open exclusively to HERO9 Black owners for an equal share of $1 million USD to participants whose clips are shortlisted for a release during December 2020. The submission is closed on December 4 so consider submit some of your wildest exploration and adventure clips and win some extra cash. The submission site is over here by the way.
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