It looks like the GoPro HERO5 has leaked out ahead of the official announcement (usually in the Sept./Oct. timeframe). Based on a video that surfaced on Reddit and later on The Verge, the HERO5 appears to feature a touchscreen display and a new connection option called GoPro Sniper. [Read more…]
Check out this Bird’s Nest Timelapse with a Twist
This bird’s nest timelapse video with a GoPro did not turn out as expected. Tan Nguyen found the nest in his front yard and set up his GoPro camera in the tree to capture the action. He got much more than he bargained for and now his nature video has amassed over 5 million views in less than a week.
[via PetaPixel]
Watch this GoPro Camera Travel to the Edge of Space at Mach 5.5
GoPro strapped a few of its HERO4 cameras to a 20-foot SL-10 rocket and sent them to the edge of space. The stunning video shows the rocket traveling up to an altitude of 396,000ft and reaching a speed of Mach 5.5 (3800mph).
Deal: Pelican Storm Case for GoPro Cameras for $69
B&H has the Pelican Storm Case for two GoPro HERO cameras for $69 (reg. $99) in limited quantity. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Periscope Can Now Broadcast GoPro HERO4 Feeds Live
You now have the ability to use a GoPro HERO4 Black or Silver camera as your Periscope broadcast camera thanks to an update released today for the Periscope app on iOS (while you’re at it follow Photography Bay on Periscope).
This new feature opens up a whole new world of live broadcasting possibilities. While your phone still has to be connected to your GoPro camera via the app, you can tuck it away from the elements and capture so much more with a GoPro camera. [Read more…]
Contour Sues GoPro for Patent Infringement
It seems that GoPro just can’t catch a break lately. After whiffing on the launch of the HERO4 Session, GoPro was subsequently sued by Polaroid because the Session rips off the Polaroid Cube‘s design. Then, GoPro had to drop the HERO4 Session price down to half the original retail price in order to move a few units during the holidays. Of course, holiday 2015 sales turned out woefully inadequate and GoPro is now restructuring and laying off employees. Of course, GoPro’s stock is in freefall and now shareholders are filing class action suits against GoPro because they think GoPro has been too optimistic about future sales.
In the midst of all of this turmoil, GoPro was sued by Contour, the bastard of the action camera industry, for patent infringement. [Read more…]
Deal: Olympus E-P5 Kit for $399
Adorama has a great limited time sale on the Olympus E-P5 with 40-150mm f/4-5.6R lens for $399 (reg. $1017.95) through the end of today. Check it out while it lasts here at Adorama.
GoPro’s Sales Slipping; Restructure to Cut 7% of Workforce
GoPro announced today that its sales for the fourth quarter of 2015 were lower than expected even with an overall $435 million in revenue. GoPro noted that the lower revenue also reflects a $21 million reduction in price protection related charges due to dropping the HERO4 Session down to $199. [Read more…]
GoPro Deals This Week
B&H has deals on the GoPro HERO4 Black and Silver models, as well as the HERO3+ Silver, right now.
The HERO4 Black is currently available for $429.99 (reg. $499.99). It also includes a free GoPro Remote 1.0 and Battery BacPac Bundle. Get it here at B&H Photo.
The HERO4 Silver is available for $338.99 (reg. $399.99). Get it here at B&H Photo.
The HERO3+ Silver is available for $229.99 (reg. $299.99). Get it here at B&H Photo.
You can also pick up spare GoPro batteries on sale for $13.25 right now.
Fuji Instax Film was the Best Holiday Seller in Amazon’s Camera & Photo Category
If you needed more evidence that Fuji has created a monster film product, look no further than the fact that a twin pack of Fuji Instax Mini Instant Film was the best seller during the Holidays at Amazon.com. [Read more…]
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