GoPro Hero 8 Black and Fusion 2 - GoPro's upcoming news
2019-09-26
GoPro Hero7 Black Camera, which came to market in the fall of 2018 introduced a breakthrough in image stabilization, which, given GoPro's target, is an incredible asset. It has even been called a 'gimbal slayer'.
Opinions, regarding this equipment, have been divided between completely fascinated users, composing their recordings into impressive mini productions, and skeptics considering the stabilization of the HyperSmooth for overrated and, above all, incriminating underdeveloped software.
Opinions, regarding this equipment, have been divided between completely fascinated users, composing their recordings into impressive mini productions, and skeptics considering the stabilization of the HyperSmooth for overrated and, above all, incriminating underdeveloped software.
The Fusion, on the other hand, is a model that has become, in the opinion of most sports camera enthusiasts, the first noteworthy camera to record 360° videos.
However, the launch of GoPro Fusion took place in the second half of 2017, which, given the speed of the technology market, sounds like a long time ago.
For the past few months, especially with the arrival of the Osmo Action in May of this year, rumors have been circulating that GoPro was about to get worse and worse.
Meanwhile, all indications are that the American brand, instead of dealing with rumors, is working to once again revolutionize the market and win the hearts of unbelievers.
In this article, we present the possible parameters of the premiere cameras, based mainly on the emerging voices of users on forums and social media signaling their needs and expectations.
After all, it has not been known for a long time that GoPro has built a brand by going above and beyond for its customers.
GoPro Hero 8 Black - specifications
We'll start with the issue that, when it comes to the Hero7 Black camera, stirs up the most excitement - stabilization HyperSmooth.
Several times we have received information that the stabilization of the Black version (we remind you that the Hero7 Silver i Hero7 White do not have HyperSmooth) does not work as it should, crashes, even leading sometimes to overheating of the camera. All indications are that the camera GoPro Hero 8 Black will be equipped with HyperSmooth 2.0, which will be devoid of the shortcomings of the original.
We suppose this will be due to the use of a new processor - the Hero7 Black version was based on a chip like the Hero 6.
Along with improved stabilization HyperSmooth 2.0, we conclude that the Hero 8 Black will have the function of TimeWarp 2.0 i.e. enhanced time-lapse shots of the type TimeLapse/ HyperLapse created with stabilization HyperSmooth.
In terms of recording quality, we don't anticipate any changes and, as with the Hero7 Black, expect 4K video up to 60 fps./s and 1080p up to 240 fps./s; although there have been rumors that the Hero8 Black is expected to record in 4K up to 120 fps./s and in 8K up to 60 fps./s.
Despite our appreciation for GoPro, we remain realistic and bet rather on improving the quality of the live streaming up to 1080p (Hero7 Black streamed live at 720p quality).
Several times we have received information that the stabilization of the Black version (we remind you that the Hero7 Silver i Hero7 White do not have HyperSmooth) does not work as it should, crashes, even leading sometimes to overheating of the camera. All indications are that the camera GoPro Hero 8 Black will be equipped with HyperSmooth 2.0, which will be devoid of the shortcomings of the original.
We suppose this will be due to the use of a new processor - the Hero7 Black version was based on a chip like the Hero 6.
Along with improved stabilization HyperSmooth 2.0, we conclude that the Hero 8 Black will have the function of TimeWarp 2.0 i.e. enhanced time-lapse shots of the type TimeLapse/ HyperLapse created with stabilization HyperSmooth.
In terms of recording quality, we don't anticipate any changes and, as with the Hero7 Black, expect 4K video up to 60 fps./s and 1080p up to 240 fps./s; although there have been rumors that the Hero8 Black is expected to record in 4K up to 120 fps./s and in 8K up to 60 fps./s.
Despite our appreciation for GoPro, we remain realistic and bet rather on improving the quality of the live streaming up to 1080p (Hero7 Black streamed live at 720p quality).
Other parameters of the Hero 8 Black:
- 12MP camera
- Slow motion 8x
- water resistance up to 10 m
- photos SuperPhoto (auto HDR, multi-frame noise reduction)
- recording in RAW format
- use of two codecs - AVC H.264 and HEVC H.265
In that case, maybe something brand new?
Hero8 Black - new capabilities
GoPro cameras are famous for their classic design and compactness, so it is basically certain that from this angle, the Hero8 will differ from the previous version only by the number stamped on the side. However, taking into account market trends and the expanding fashion for video blogs (vlogs), the new model is expected to have the ability to mount additional modules, such as LED lighting panels or additional screens for vlogging.GoPro has accustomed us to original and functional camera accessories, and this time it seems to be going to the next level.
GoPro Fusion 2 - new 360-degree VR camera
The GoPro Fusion camera is a device that led the spherical camera scene for a long time. However, the level to which the company has taken the sports camera market, obliges the desultory Fusion to give way to the. If we were the American manufacturer, it would be hard for us to resist using the parameters of the Hero7 and Hero8 Black in the Fusion 2, so we assume that the new Fusion will be a device that combines the capabilities of a super sports camera and a 360-degree camera.
This would also be suggested by the as yet unconfirmed name of the new version circulating on the web GoPro Max.
Fusion 2 camera - a fusion of sports camera and spherical camera
You'll probably admit that what the first version of Fusion lacked was a preview display. This resulted in the function OverCapture, giving the ability to capture scenery in all directions from a single point, allowed 360 film to be cropped into 'two-dimensional' film only in post-production. In simpler terms, Fusion 2 is meant to give us a glimpse of what an upright 360 shot looks like already as it is captured.
Since the Fusion 2 is expected to perfectly capture images from every angle, we also expect improved sound quality.
360 degree sound is to guarantee the quality of the spatial audio track, recorded no longer from 4 microphones, but from 6 internal microphones.
In addition, we think that the Fusion 2 will feature the parameters of the Hero8 Black ie:
We will find out exactly what the new cameras will be, whether we can expect versions like Hero8 Silver or Hero8 White, and what modules and accessories GoPro has prepared for the new products, in just a few hours.
Since the Fusion 2 is expected to perfectly capture images from every angle, we also expect improved sound quality.
360 degree sound is to guarantee the quality of the spatial audio track, recorded no longer from 4 microphones, but from 6 internal microphones.
In addition, we think that the Fusion 2 will feature the parameters of the Hero8 Black ie:
- hypersmooth stabilization 2.0
- 12MP resolution - here for each of the 2 lenses (standard from the first version), bringing the total to 24MP,
- 4K UHD recording at 60 fps./s
- fullHD 1080p recording at 240 fps./s
We will find out exactly what the new cameras will be, whether we can expect versions like Hero8 Silver or Hero8 White, and what modules and accessories GoPro has prepared for the new products, in just a few hours.
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