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The Key Features for GoPro's New HERO7 Cameras

GoPro touts the new HyperSmooth function of its HERO7 Black.
By Andy Zunz | Updated On September 20, 2018
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The Key Features for GoPro's New HERO7 Cameras

GoPro announced its latest line of action cameras, the GoPro HERO7. The flagship camera is the GoPro HERO7 Black, which features a new video stabilization function, among other features.

The HERO7 Black is $399 and is available for preorder today and in stores Sept. 30.


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Divers may be interested in HyperSmooth, which GoPro touts as “the best in-camera video stabilization ever featured in a camera” that also works underwater. Check out the video above to see the feature in action.

The HERO7 Black will also be the first GoPro to feature live stream capabilities, allowing you to stream in real time to Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo and more over WiFi.

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GoPro HERO7 Lineup

Courtesy GoPro

A GoPRo HERO7 Silver ($299) and White ($199) will also be available.

Here’s a look at some of the HERO7 Black’s features, from GoPro:

• 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”