GoPro Launches New Hero 7 Camera

Sep 20, 2018
by Pinkbike Staff  

PRESS RELEASE: GoPro

First leaked on the B&H website, GoPro's new Hero 7 is going to come out in three models; the black, silver and white. Full details are now available on GoPro's website and the camera looks to have fully launched.

Hero 7 Black
The Black model is going to cost US $399.99/£379.99/€429.99 and product highlights include:

- 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

"Every year or two, we hear of a new "best GoPro ever", and indeed, every time, the latest HERO model lives up to the label. Over the years, in addition to improved image quality, a new collection of sophisticated and creative features was added each time, such as Voice Control. The GoPro HERO7 Black follows suit, offering the best of the preceding models' features plus many new, super-creative ones. For example, the camera is designed to be used, in addition to the standard way, in portrait orientation. It can physically be turned into a portrait mode and shoot portrait photos that you can seamlessly upload to Instagram, Snapchat, and other social media sites. Please see the Features section below for a list of all the features.

The HERO7 Black captures up to Ultra HD 4K resolution video at up to 60 fps and applies built-in HyperSmooth Video Stabilization to let you get smooth, professional-looking video. HyperSmooth is a gimbal-like stabilization that feels out and predicts your movements and compensates for camera shake. Other recording resolutions include 2.7K at up to 120 fps for slow motion, and Full HD 1080p at up to 240 fps for super slow motion. Still images can be captured in up to 12MP resolution in bursts of up to 30 images per second. The camera is waterproof without a housing down to 33' and supports an optional dive housing that will let you go deeper many times over."



Hero 7 Silver
The Silver model is retailing for US $299.99/£279.99/€329.99 and features:

- 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 second most advanced model in the HERO7 lineup and one of the most advanced action cameras of its time, the GoPro HERO7 Silver records 4K video at up to 30 fps, shoots 10MP photos, and offers many sophisticated features to go along with the image capture. These features include digital stabilization for smoother video, voice control allowing for hands-free commands, a photo timer for individual and group selfies, and a GPS function that tracks your speed, distance, and other factors and lets you document these in the included GoPro app for iOS and Android.

The camera is waterproof down to 33' natively, without any housing required. It's rugged and rubberized and has an intuitive 2" touchscreen display on the rear. A Touch Zoom feature provides a quick and effective way of framing your shots using your fingers on the touchscreen. Other features include time-lapse capture, wide dynamic range (WDR), and a portrait mode which allows you to physically turn the camera into a portrait orientation and shoot portrait photos that you can seamlessly upload to Instagram, Snapchat, and other social media sites. The HERO7 Silver operates on a built-in rechargeable battery."



Hero 7 White
And finally, the White model that sells for US $199.99/£179.99/€219.99 features:

- Full HD 1080p60 Video
- 10MP Photos at up to 15 fps
- Built-In Video Stabilization
- Vertical Portrait Mode for Social Media

"A Full HD version of the HERO7 lineup, the GoPro HERO7 White is the base model of the three HERO7 action cameras and is designed for the adventurer. It offers user-friendly features across the board including a 2" touchscreen, intuitive Touch Zoom shot framing, built-in digital stabilization, voice control, a photo timer, vertical photo capture for seamless integration with social media, QuikStories for automatically transforming footage into short fun videos, and much more. The camera is 33' waterproof without a housing and has a rugged, rubberized enclosure.

The HERO7 White records 1920 x 1440 video at 60 and 30 fps in a 4:3 aspect ratio, and this image can be cropped in the companion GoPro app into a 1080p60/30 image in 16:9. It shoots 10MP photos and provides an easy way of capturing selfies and group photos using to the photo timer feature. The vertical photo capture feature allows you to physically turn the camera into portrait mode and shoot portrait photos that you can directly upload to Instagram, Snapchat, and other destinations without any image resizing. The fun clips you get with QuikStories come with background music already applied and come ready to be shared."

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216 Comments
  • 299 7
 "Vertical Portrait Mode for Social Media" You can f*** off with your vertical video.
  • 103 3
 Vertical mode is for all the people with eyes on top of each other instead of next to each other. So no one.
  • 51 111
flag WAKIdesigns (Sep 20, 2018 at 10:35) (Below Threshold)
 You obviously haven’t heard of instagram story vertical format. And instagram post square format. You don’t post it to Facebook or Youtube like some queer don’t you?
  • 34 1
 Vertical mode, there is a place in hell special for you.
  • 35 0
 @WAKIdesigns: Even though it exists, doesn't mean it should exist.
  • 15 10
 I think I can appreciate a bit of vertical mode. When watching this helmet cam footage from people, I usually either want to look further ahead on faster sections or closer down on those low speed tech steep sections. Vertical mode should get that sorted.
  • 92 6
 Every phone runs a vertical aspect ratio of 1920x1080 so believe it or not you’re looking at a vertical screen constantly. It’s proven that social posts that have a vertical aspect ratio get more viewership and interaction because it takes up more of the screen on a phone. GoPro is simply responding to that trend which isn’t a bad idea as a company. Haters gonna hate.
  • 12 25
flag WAKIdesigns (Sep 20, 2018 at 10:55) (Below Threshold)
 @megatryn: erm... this logic doesn’t even work on herpes. People buy those cameras to post their sht on social media. It so happens that currently instagram rules in action sports segment.
  • 7 0
 Vertical Video Syndrome is real and can be prevented. Smile

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt9zSfinwFA
  • 1 0
 Am I reading the description above incorrectly? It keeps saying that the vertical portrait mode is for taking photos to post to social media, doesn't say it will shoot video in the vertical orientation.

"It can physically be turned into a portrait mode and shoot portrait photos that you can seamlessly upload to Instagram, Snapchat, and other social media sites."
  • 4 0
 Vertical ads now running on YouTube. You may not like it...but it's here and looks to be staying based on how people use their phones
  • 11 5
 @bigtim Media companies pay people, myself included thousands to convert their horizontal projects to vertical. People really enjoy not having to tilt their phones sideways.
  • 7 9
 @jasperwesselman: And those people are lazy cucks who ruin stuff for normal people.
  • 8 1
 @Chingus-Dude: Then do something about it rather than complain like a child. Must be unfortunate to be "normal"
  • 7 1
 @Lone-Wolf-Productions: Spot on. ITS JUST A f*ckING RESPONSE TO EVERYONES CONSUMPTION HABITS>
  • 12 8
 I am waiting for Schindlers list in vertical...
  • 6 1
 @WAKIdesigns: $100 an hour and I'll convert the whole thing just for you.
  • 6 1
 @Chingus-Dude: Also, "lazy cucks". What the f*ck have you done?
  • 3 2
 @Lone-Wolf-Productions: I don't believe I'm looking at a vertical screen constantly. You didn't know that phones turn sideways now? Wink
  • 3 1
 @wingguy: 1x1 does the best. 9x16 does worse then 16x9 displayed on a vertically oriented feed. But 16x9 displayed sideways at native res does worse than everything.
  • 3 2
 @jasperwesselman: Does the worst at what, being watched? When lots of people are wrong, they're still wrong. The VVS sketch does a good job of pointing out that our eyes are laid out horizontally, but the central point is why our eyes are horizontal in the first place. We live in a flat world where people stand next to each other and shit happens sideways. Unless you're filming a rocket launch or cliff diving competition a vertical video is going to miss more of what you're trying to capture. If that's because people can't be bothered to turn their phone 90 degrees then Apple could at least have the decency to make a square phone ;p

(And yes, I realise that the press release says portrait photos. But this is a whole other thing.)
  • 2 0
 @wingguy: "When lots of people are wrong, they're still wrong."

I don't get it. GoPro is filling a consumer demand. OK consumers are dumb. But if you want to make something to appeal to them then fill that (dumb) demand.
  • 4 0
 @wingguy: Square, compressed wide, and tall do better from a consumer engagement standpoint than anything else right now. This also only applies to apps that don't allow screen orientation adjustment. If we want to go game theory then this might be a situation where rational choices like following data leads to irrational outcomes like vertical video being a thing in the first place. Vimeo and Youtube make you go 16x9 anyways. You can certainly get 50-100k quality views on vimeo with really good work. Or go grab a fast 10million plus on a more publicly used mobile based network without even trying. Everything has its place.
  • 2 1
 @wingguy: Also your eyes focus together on a center point. The two streams of information interpreted by your brain produce better 3 dimensional depth. Just because they are horizontal doesn't mean you have more or less horizontal field of view. I have equal field of view up, down, left, right. maybe you're f*cked mate.
  • 2 0
 @Lone-Wolf-Productions: Begone with your valid points and reasonable ideas! We want to hold onto our manufactured rage! lol

The only place vertical video sucks is the remaining people who use windows for social media. Although I'm on my laptop now, 95% of time it's a phone.
  • 3 0
 @vinay: What would be better if people would actually learn to use a video camera properly ... vertical video is one of the worst things smart phones have introduced to the world.
  • 1 0
 @leelau: Thank you, Apple.
  • 1 0
 @Chingus-Dude: you sire are right!
  • 2 5
 @Darknut: that is such a fkng stupid thing to say, sorry. Vertical videos are made for smart phones. Purposefully, because that is how most people view the videos, by holding the phone straight up. Period. Smart phones are one of the best things that happened to humanity, Period nr2. Nothing is perfect, the actual idiot is the one who expects utopia to become reality. Inability to adapt is punished by the law of natural selection. Period nr3
  • 2 0
 @WAKIdesigns: I’m waiting for Schindler’s list the musical
  • 3 2
 @sickbicycleco: awwwwww... savage! So offended right now. Because I haven’t thought of it myself...
  • 1 0
 @Darknut: What is your objective reasoning for it being "one of the worst things smartphones have introduced to the world".
  • 1 0
 @jasperwesselman: "Square, compressed wide, and tall do better from a consumer engagement standpoint than anything else right now. This also only applies to apps that don't allow screen orientation adjustment."

Lol, well yeah, no shit Sherlock! In other news, the sky being blue causes the vast majority of people to see a blue sky.
  • 1 0
 @jasperwesselman: "Just because they are horizontal doesn't mean you have more or less horizontal field of view. I have equal field of view up, down, left, right."

Factually incorrect. You have a much wider peripheral field of vision horizontally than vertically. You are also much better at tracking horizontally moving objects than vertically moving objects. But you also miss the point. I'm not saying that you can see more of a horizontal video because your eyes are side by side. That's a very limited analysis of what's going on.

Your eyes are side by side, and as a result you have better horizontal perception than vertical perception in several ways (seriously, look it up if you don't believe me) for a reason. That reason is - life happens sideways. We don't live in elevators, things don't tend to happen up and down. A vertically oriented video (of the vast majority of activities) will capture more dead space and miss more relevant action than a horizontal video, because our world is horizontal.
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: I looked it up. You're right. But its so damn close to equal. Now don't come at me with bitchy "no shit sherlock" belittlements looking for a sucker punch. We only reference a blue sky because the specific composition of our atmosphere and ocean scatters more short wavelength light than long wavelength light. Its all relative to the space you occupy. If you hate vertical video. Leave the space where it exists. Or get a job at snap and convince ol Spiegel to add some auto orientation adjustment. But its statistically likely you wont do either.
  • 1 0
 @jasperwesselman: It's not close to equal. Don't get pissy just because it turns out your knowledge is f*cked mate.

Now, you're going to need to tell me where on earth you think you hid a sucker punch in that post, because I sure as hell didn't feel one. In fact, you just restated my point. People say the sky is blue because air is blue, not because they prefer a blue sky to a green one or any other colour. You can't say that people like vertical video more just because people watch more vertical video on apps that only offer vertical video. Unless you think the reason that content gets more views on social media like snap or whatever than Youtube is because Youtube is horizontal, and not because of any of the other features that make those channels quicker and easier to engage with than YT.
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: I didn't once say people like it.
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: The sucker punch was you you attempting to humiliate me ("no shit sherlock") when all I did is share reality. Lots of people spend time on apps where you can't change the orientation. Potentially more than ones where you can. I'm not trying to make an opinionated point.
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: I utlilize vertical formatting because there are technological realities and economic prospects that both deserve recognition. That will probably change over time.
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: People need to share in that format to reach a share of their current base. If they need creative support in doing that, it might help to have some understanding of how to illustrate within those constraints.
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: What qualifications do you have to objectively decide my knowledge is f*cked?
  • 1 0
 @jasperwesselman: "I didn't once say people like it"

Jasper - I'm a gunna sucker punch you now. Ready? Here it comes...

"People really enjoy not having to tilt their phones sideways" Source: You.
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: That doesn't at all mean people enjoy vertical video. It means people enjoy using apps where vertical is a more effective means of sharing than horizontal.
  • 1 0
 @jasperwesselman: "Lots of people spend time on apps where you can't change the orientation."

Yeah, and you said that was because they enjoyed not changing the orientation. Your facts as presented do not support that conclusion. You may have forgotten that was the point you started with, and if you no longer agree with yourself then please say so and we'll be done. But you can't blame me for not knowing that what you said isn't what you really think. I'm not psychic, I have to assume the words you've written are an accurate representation of your thoughts.
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: You're not going to win this, you don't know what your talking about, and your using emotional arguments to gain perceived high ground that I'll tear out from under you each time.
  • 1 0
 @jasperwesselman: "What qualifications do you have to objectively decide my knowledge is f*cked?"

You already admitted you were wrong about how human vision works, why on earth would I need to prove it any further?
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: I'm a professional filmmaker not a medical professional. I have no clue how human vision works.
  • 1 0
 @jasperwesselman: Good for you. I'm sure it's an awesome job. But you did try to explain to me how human vision works, and you were objectively wrong. Right?
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: I do have millions upon millions of collective visual references by other peoples visual systems. So that might indicate that I inherently understand something relating to what those systems want to observe.
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: If you can tell the world exactly why people use apps that don't allow orientation adjustment. You win.
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: I admit it could be because they find their connections in those same networks. But we don't know that, do we?
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: I also admit, youtube and vimeo have a stronger future in facilitating the important creative works of this generation. That doesn't mean the other outlets won't exist.
  • 1 0
 @jasperwesselman: Probably should have stuck with that instead of attempting to explain something you had no clue about, then, right?

And is that millions and millions of references within a system that's already constrained to display a certain format? Where do you get from there that fixed orientation is one of the defining attractive features of the platforms you've used?

PS: Saying that's what people 'want to observe' sounds dangerously close to saying they like that video orientation to me, not that they don't like turning an object in their hands.

(BTW, 5 replies to 1 comment is very difficult to follow. This isn't Twitter, you can say everything you have to say in one go!)
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: You still haven't told me what you personally know about anything. You're just attacking my words with emotion because you can. It makes you feel good.
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: Each separate reply takes up more space and notifies the users so we can watch you rage for no reason.
  • 1 0
 @jasperwesselman: I know you were wrong about how human vision works. You know you were wrong about how human vision works. You've admitted you were wrong about it and are clueless about it. So why are you still asking me to prove it? Doesn't make any sense. If that's not an emotional reaction I don't know what is?

BTW, you entered this thread to claim that fixed orientation apps and vertical videos do well because people don't like to turn phones. You've now admitted that may not be the case, and it could be down to other factors. You made the claim, you've backed off from the claim following our discussion. What is there for me to prove?
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: Consumption habits indicate people don't like turning their phones sideways. Why would someone voluntarily continually consume something they didn't fundamentally enjoy to some degree.
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: Habits also indicate the same f*cking people use apps where orientation change is standard.
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: If the economic incentive for this wasn't there it wouldn't exist. People populated the networks first and filled it with content. Media companies utilize the space.
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: All formats exist out of necessity.
  • 1 0
 @wingguy: What is your counter argument. One that doesn't involve what I said. But your knowledge on the subject at hand. Human vision wasn't the subject, but is also interesting!
  • 1 0
 I need more popcorn.
  • 1 0
 @bigtim: in horisontal bin
  • 1 0
 @bigtim: Show's over m8
  • 50 0
 Fantastic news, now I can have my dh footage looking smooth whilst also flat
  • 45 0
 Live Streaming? It would be SO SICK if we could tap into a world cup rider's camera feed LIVE mid-run! Hope it can happen some day...
  • 9 0
 Live streaming feature requires a wifi coverage throughout the course, if that can be achieved. Then the live feed can happen
  • 5 0
 @Aowen51: If you could pair it to a small mobile hotspot or cell phone and could have that on the rider, and also had adequate cell service throughout the course, you'd be golden (unlikely at an MTB event, but not impossible). We do similar things for Ultra4 Racing event coverage in some wild locations. Can't wait to try it out.
  • 5 1
 A reliable source said Red Bull had already tested live streaming from a GoPro mounted on a rider. But the source himself did not know the quality or the result.
  • 2 0
 @milanboy1986: gopros do live streaming with some additional equipment and set up, seen it at a few sporting events
  • 4 0
 Very much possible already


www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGW7MF_k9zo
  • 1 0
 @Aowen51: my phone becomes a mobile hotspot. Pretty old tech lol
  • 1 0
 @milanboy1986: dude you just blew your source without getting the key intel. Better bet out there and developing a new agent because this one is toast.
  • 1 0
 @browner: Haha, thanks for the notice mate. The info I got was like two years ago already. Now Red Bull must has already had the "in-flight" live streaming technology.
  • 1 0
 @laxguy: Yes. I talked with some technical guys from major TV stations in China, they said it is not a problem to realize the live streaming. The problem is the extra equipment that need to be added to the riders. They might not want to put extra wights during their race runs.
  • 1 0
 @milanboy1986: sorry meant my reply for someone else, yes i know its possibly just heavy and awkward
  • 1 0
 @laxguy: No worries bro.
  • 1 0
 @Aowen51: they can do that no issue with Wi-fi hotspots just the logistics setting it up trackside top to bottom.
  • 1 0
 my girlfriend is into horses. world champs cross country was a 3mileish course (although it did come back on itself) some riders had live streamed helmet cams. Apart from being open fields rather than forest, logistics seem similar
  • 33 0
 I wonder if the chips are the same between models as with the Hero6, wherein a Firmware hack would get you the top of the line for half the cost?
  • 5 0
 There's more RAM in the Hero 7.
Source: youtu.be/3dYouSEBKiU?t=102
  • 18 1
 7 Black uses the same GP1 chip as 6 Black, but the 7 Black benefits from more RAM (theverge.com has an article), so fw hack might not go?
Gimbals, for me, have been a total PITA. If the stabilization benefits of the 7 are real deal, that's a big step.
  • 7 0
 @skijunky05: RAM probably reflects the frame rate ability more than anything else, but yeah, maybe not compatible.

I have the GoPro gimbal system and it makes the video so much better, but it is a massive pain to use. Tough call these days.
  • 2 0
 @skijunky05: agree on the gimbals. I use the GoPro Karma Grip now and for 3rd person shots it's awesome; however, first person having it slapped on my chest is kind of a pain. The demo video looks almost as good as using a gimbal could be awesome. Sucks I just bought the Grip about two months ago to use with my 6.
  • 3 0
 @montgoe271427142714 @Klainmeister : I haven't used the Karma Grip, but I've gone through several Feiyu & similar while trying to mount on the chesty. When they work it's great, but that may be 10% of the time. A GoPro employee mentioned last winter that in camera stabilization would do away with gimbals, and I scoffed. I stand corrected.
  • 1 0
 @skijunky05: makes me wonder how they accomplish this? Maybe a mix of a true IBIS type chip and some oversampling software?
  • 4 0
 @skijunky05: Have a look at rylo cameras. The footage you can get is stabilized beyond belief.
  • 12 2
 @Archimonde: yes but at the cost of a QUALITY image.
  • 3 2
 @trails801: Really? Not much quality loss from the stuff I've shot with the Rylo.
  • 3 0
 @skijunky05: Check out Sony FDR-X3000 it has optical stabilization it's awesome.
  • 1 0
 @Archimonde @bikeinbih both Rylo and Sony have cool options, and that competition is excellent. I know since I've got a bunch of GoPro accessories & batteries, and I'm accustomed to their apps and software, I aim to stay with their product. It's great to have options, I just still think GoPro presents the best option for my needs at present.
  • 2 0
 @montgoe271427142714: I wouldn't go for the new one for stabilization. I remember when they introduced the 6 it was super stable yet in this video its shaky.
  • 2 0
 @Chingus-Dude: "previous GoPro" as they state, I bet, is the basic hero6, not the black? I have yet to see video as Shakey on my hero 6 black as in that video...
  • 1 0
 @Archimonde: does rylo have a 180deg mode?
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 @Archimonde: @gerrycreighton: The rylo's shot is annoying though as you have to look at the persons chin, knees, everything in the shot. I've never liked the view the rylo gives, just seems fake and lower quality than a hero4 with good gimbal
  • 1 0
 @trails801: Yes the Rylo video looks really soft ... & kind of odd
  • 1 0
 @projectnortheast: Right. If you wear it with a gopro chesty mount, it can capture more of the peripheral stuff as you mentioned. It's better when you use a stuntman pro chesty that allows you to extend the cam away from the chest a bit.
I switched from Hero4+gimbal for the simplicity. No more broken gimbals either when you hit the steeps! So far Rylo has provided software updates that have improved the video quality so I'm sure more will come.
I have problems with the Rylo but they are minor compared to the simplicity of no gimbal and ease of use.
  • 1 0
 @gerrycreighton: what quirks do you have with the rylo? I'm considering one...
  • 2 0
 @gerrycreighton: I hear ya, the simplicity is basically the most appealing part. But, after getting my set up absolutely dialed I ride everything with it now without issue. I don't bother wearing it for supersteep terrain around here unless there is a vista, as it's just another video on the internet of trees flying by, lol
  • 1 0
 @bigmike9699: The shape of the lens doesn't allow for a simple protector like you could get when using a GoPro Hero 4 w/ "the frame." The rylo does have a waterproof case available but from what I've read, it distorts the video a bit.
I run the rylo in the frame that they provide and it's been great. I put a couple of wind screens on to cut down on the wind noise. So far I've managed to get a small scuff on the front lens. It's hardly noticeable to the naked eye but when you watch the video, it looks like a really small smudge. Now I have to shoot in 360 mode and flip the cam around.
I wish there was an aftermarket lens cover that didn't distort the view.
Besides that unfortunate situation, getting video off of the rylo isn't as simple as a gopro because of it being a 360 camera. So you have to connect the cam to your phone, select the video, re position the view to what you want, and then export it to your phone. You then have to get those videos off of your phone to edit in whatever software you use. If you only use it to grab short clips for "soesh-meeds" then it's great.
The rylo app will export the video in vertical mode for your insta stories if you hold the phone in that mode.
  • 22 1
 "- HyperSmooth Video Stabilization" is worth 100 dollars? bet they just disabled it for silver
  • 1 0
 Seems kinda like sixes to me. Buy new camera, or buy post software like reelsteady. Never used reelsteady personally, but from what I’ve seen, you could launch a potato and call it a drone after processing. $399 though...
  • 1 0
 @mountainyj: is reelsteady available as a stand alone? I had a quick look and it appeared to be a plug-in for after effects.
  • 1 0
 @jojotherider1977: plug in only I think
  • 21 3
 @gopro
You're doing it wrong, just do like apple and release a new version every year, make the camera bigger every version and make the price 200$ above that of the previous version. You don't need new features, because most people seem to think if it's more expensive than the previous version, it's more bettererest than before
  • 22 0
 This. And add the words Cannabis and Blockchain to your corporate mission statement and GPRO will go todamoon
  • 2 0
 @Seawild66: yeah that was well done. It'll be a slow march to the grave...whatever that looks like
  • 2 1
 @leelau: don’t forget “gender neutral”.
  • 22 1
 But does the audio still suck? That’s really all we care about tbh
  • 14 0
 Would love to "hear" about that too Big Grin
  • 4 0
 This! Still no aux audio port?
  • 10 0
 They had the opportunity to really step and provide something different, but went with incremental nothingness. This is why they've been doing so poorly these past few years. If sony and DJII can stick a 1" sensor in a similarly sized object, so can gopro and they could hit higher bit rate. Alternatively, if smartphones can contain optical image stabilization, so can a gopro. They are writing their own demise with the lack of innovation, makes me feel like they are so tight on cash flow they couldn't fund the R&D.
  • 12 3
 Just FYI, the image stabilization side-by-side video is incredibly misleading. My Hero6 footage is as stabilized as that Hero7 footage. The comparison camera is either old or it's a newer camera with the stabilization turned off.
  • 11 2
 No way your 6 is that smooth unless your on easy trails.
  • 8 0
 Well, it says "Previous GoPro" not the immediately previous Hero6. It's probably 4 generations ago.
  • 6 0
 @andrew8404: The 6 is a lot closer to the hypersmooth footage than the compared footage

youtu.be/die0s9Xt3dU?t=18s this is with the 6's Vibration reduction on
  • 6 0
 Anything gopro puts out is not how it will look when you shoot it, they put a lot of work in post production on all their stuff.
  • 2 0
 In my experience the stabilizing on my hero 6 had a lot of image distortion, hero7 looks way better.
  • 3 0
 @keeqan: that's really good footage. The stabilization and the riding.
  • 1 0
 @jojotherider1977: Cheers! CGP is sooo good.
  • 2 0
 @jojotherider1977: agreed.@keeqan that's actually watchable
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 I haven't felt the need to own a GoPro since I bought one almost 6 years ago. I took an amazing amount of footage on a trip to Moab, and then a year later realized I had barely touched the thing. I made a few short edits, kept the photos I had taken, and then deleted all of the video. I haven't used the GoPro since really. When I ride I like to focus on riding, and I'll never spend a bunch of time going through and editing video. This is why GoPro is doing so badly. The average person has realized they don't have any pressing need for a product like this to make videos that make their riding look way more lame that it actually is.
  • 2 0
 Similar conclusion, but different reason for me: Much like vacation landmark photos, I can always trust that someone more professional than me has posted up the best shots. Same for a great trail: I can just find a sweet video, share the link, and say, "Yeah, I rode that." Heck, in my own mind, I rode it just as well, too!
  • 3 0
 Still have gopro 1. Still dont use it. Its hard enough for me to get a single photo when I ride. Makes me wonder about all these people who need to post a blog every. single. ride. with tons of photos. Thats not riding. Thats a photo shoot.
  • 10 0
 Anyway 5-6 or 7, if you upload it to youtube it still sucks.
  • 3 0
 Because youtube sucks and you lose resolution. Vimeo (or really anything else) is much better for sharing online.
  • 2 0
 @mwjetta: but you have to pay to upload video bigger than 500mb
  • 8 0
 The housing "that will let you go deeper many times over"

Sign me tf up
  • 4 0
 The 7, especially the Black, looks cool... but GOPRO is starting to remind me of Apple and all the newest iPhones... meanwhile, I'll pick up a deeply discounted Hero5 Session. Smile
  • 2 0
 Every time a new product like this comes out we are all so quick to point out all the flaws. This is in many ways a good thing, if the feedback is actually heard by the people who produce these gadgets. It helps these products evolve. But, sometimes it is also good to take a step back, and realize the great times we live in. When I started snowboarding in 1985, I really wanted to film the experience, but the size and cost of the equipment made it impossible. When you have to put a VHS tape in to your camera to film, POV is pretty much out of the question. So, we should remember to be thankful, while we complain.
  • 4 0
 Will this be as good/smooth as a Rylo?
I'd rather buy a GoPro simply because they have a UK distributor, but pretty tempted to have a Rylo shipped from the US
  • 3 0
 GoPro has gotta reduce prices to sell as many of these as possible prior to the price of Rylo coming down or it's video quality going up. Digitally stabilized 360 gimbals are pretty revolutionary.
  • 1 0
 Really want to see a Hypersmooth vs. Rylo side by side on the same trail and mount.
  • 2 0
 VIDEO STABILIZATION: I'm still skeptical. The great thing about a gimbal is it keeps the camera aimed at your bars at all times, even if your body position changes during the ride. Also, the video stabilization I'm wondering if it will have the tunneling effect like some editing programs when you stabilize footage during production. Still don't think it's gonna be as good as a gimbal. Would really like to see it perform on a chunky trail where the bars will be moving rapidly through chunk and see how it performs
  • 3 0
 if the built in stabilization can't keep up with what Rylo is doing then why bother. Rylo looking so good these days compared to the GoPros
  • 13 0
 I have a buddy who uses a Rylo and although the stabilization is better the picture quality seems really bad
  • 6 0
 @montgoe271427142714: yup, you can immediately tell it is Rylo footage even on Youtube.
  • 2 0
 @montgoe271427142714: interesting. guess I hadnt noticed since I'm usually looking at stuff off my session still lol
  • 2 0
 Yup that’s the only problem with Rylo and price @montgoe271427142714:
  • 1 0
 @montgoe271427142714: It is not that bad at all actually. And the stabilization + ability to choose any frame of reference is unbeliveably good.
  • 1 0
 @Archimonde: right. I'd sooner have slightly worse video quality and get the shot then have the best video quality have miss it completely.
  • 1 0
 @PHeller: Absolutely. What people don't realize is that with a rylo type of camera you can mount it pretty much anywhere (say your arm or leg) and have it cover everything from the forward, LH or RH side and back. So wherever the action happens in that range you will have that footage. Perfectly stabilized even. Mount it on the top of your helmet and you will have all the action from all sides. Also it doesn't matter if the camera is not mounted perfectly straight or something like that. The benefit of all this things is much better than having a slightly higher res footage for me. At least in mountain biking.
  • 4 0
 With the quick, on-phone composition, editing, and straight to social media nature of the Rylo it seems like a no brainer for the average person. The ability to capture the the whole experience is pretty f'ing amazing and ridiculous. That drop looks lame when viewed POV? well flip the view around and look how cool it is when you get the shot of your buddy flying off of it behind you. With a single camera? That's amazing. It makes shooting almost idiot proof, and not needing a gimbal starts to make the price look almost justifiable. Everyone seems hung up on the video quality but for the average user posting to social media what more do you really need? If you're a pro you wouldn't use this camera anyway.

If they can bring the price down a little or at least give you the damn housing in a bundle it'd be pretty sweet. I bought a DJI drone a while back and it's novel things like that which make using a camera fun when you're a hack amateur like myself.
  • 2 0
 Another advantage to the Rylo over say, the GoPro Fusion 360 is that it's a little more low profile and streamlined. It ain't a effin block strapped to your helmet. I'm not sure why GoPro thought it was a good idea to make a 3x3x1.5" square. If they would've built the 360 camera into the size of the Session they'd have a much more ergonomically and aerodynamic camera. Instead the built a freakin sail for your head. I would never buy a Fusion 360 for that reason alone.
  • 3 0
 Is Hypersmooth still digital stabilization? ie. Is it some kind of algorithm crop/zoom function or does it physically stabilize the camera sensor?
  • 2 0
 sounds like it
  • 2 0
 Sounds like it might be digital stabilization that incorporates accelerometer data? Love to see a review of how it works.
  • 7 4
 Only clicked on the article because Pinkbike headline said $199 for a GoPro and my son is looking for one. Fairly low-brow technique to get hits on your feature!
  • 4 1
 To be fair, it does state that it starts at that price. This is not an uncommon thing to see in news media.
  • 3 1
 Really? If you think listing a starting price is clickbait then you must be new to planet earth. Also, what, you thought they slashed their top of the line product by 50% overnight somehow? Derp.
  • 3 0
 Apologies! Operator error. My mobile internet cut out momentarily and I got to the comment section without going past the Hero 7 White. Now that I have seen that I was WRONG all wrong. My bad. Sorry.
  • 6 0
 Bring back the session
  • 3 0
 Wasn't it better when there was a housing to make it waterproof? After a crash you just had to replace the housing if it was broken or even just the lens.
  • 3 0
 yes, in just about every way imaginable
  • 2 0
 This is why the hero 3 and 4 are still the best.
  • 1 0
 This summer my kids too my Sony camera for a swim and returned with the case full with water. Eventually I got it dried and working again, but it doesn't read or write on the memory card so it won't get me far. I may get another camera at some point. Rylo seems most fun from what I've seen. I don't quite see what the appeal is of those GoPro devices. I'm not after silly high resolution stuff. I don't ride high resolution trails. HD or full HD should be sufficient. Is it just because it is a household name and it is easy to find spares and accessories?
  • 1 0
 Ever since they restricted use with 3rd party batteries, ive refused to buy another gipro product. Couple that with the fact that the audio has been completely unusable on the last 2 models, and i really have no desire for one. The hero 4 black was the last good gopro (and it still sells for tge same price as this hero 7 black).

Im excited for rylo to imprive their audio and resolution.
  • 4 0
 Been there done that waiting for gopro X
  • 3 0
 hero 4 black is their best, no reason to buy any other one if you want a gopro
  • 2 0
 in my videos with the 6 i always turn off stabilization and use software stabilization after, much better quality on youtube Wink
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o-WrobulQw
  • 1 0
 What software do you use to stabilize the video?
  • 1 0
 @davidmcdias interested to know that too
  • 1 0
 Me three.
  • 2 0
 Have they stopped the issue where it keeps turning on and draining the battery really fast? I've a hero 6 and it's great bar that...
  • 3 1
 Just watched a video from dirt mag and the footage looks like ass. It also is still super shaky. The rylo shits on the go pro
  • 2 1
 Instead of releasing fw update for Hero6, GoPro decided to release Hero7....

It's a pity I bought Hero6 in February this year. Unless they provide H6 users with updates I'll change the brand (Hero6 is my 4th GoPro).
  • 1 0
 Every year they do the same thing. My Hero X has a problem - Gopro: we'll fix it. - They release a X+1 camera with its own bugs.
  • 2 1
 Here's my problem with GOPro, until you fix the crappy battery life. I'm not interested. I'm tired of changing batteries every 30-40 min
  • 1 0
 This is one of many reasons why I bought the Chinese knock off. Comes with two batteries that last about five hours and all the accessories and mounts.
  • 1 0
 I can get hours of run time and at least an hour of filming at 1080-120 with the hero 6. If you film more trail than that on the regular then kudos but I think haven't had a problem with battery life since my 4.
  • 1 0
 @keeqan: not shooting in 4k you won't.
  • 2 0
 @Biocoug1: Thats fair. I've only used 4k a few times as it takes up so much damn space and its just for youtube, pinkbike, or instagram anyway.
  • 2 1
 I'm good with my hundred dollar Chinese knock off. The image is more stable and it includes all the accessories instead of buying each one individually.
  • 2 1
 Please tell how your image is more stable??
  • 7 0
 link me baby need that good chinese knock off shit *deep inhale through nose*
  • 1 0
 At £380 for the Black Edition (the only one with proper stabilisation), GoPro are going to have to work harder to encourage me to upgrade from my older version.
  • 1 0
 i got crappy internet , streaming sucks i did not see a difference between the 2 ..... will buy hero 14 when it comes out for sure
  • 1 0
 @jasperwesselman and @wingguy need stop filling up the comments section. Just end it. Get ya dicks out and see who's is biggest.
  • 1 0
 Why do you want to see my dick?
  • 2 0
 "previous gopro" looks more like a Chinese fake, Hero 6 was not that bad
  • 1 0
 They didn't say which previous GoPro...Tinfoil hats on everyone!
  • 2 0
 Just looks like they didnt stabilize the left, il stick with my session Smile
  • 1 0
 Sweet!! Just lost my Hero 6 in the river. Glad I don’t have to buy the same one again ????
  • 2 0
 Did they fix the battery issue or the freezing issue from the 5?
  • 3 0
 You mean, like pretty much any black version of the camera so far?
  • 1 0
 @Archimonde: Sure. That.
  • 1 0
 I left GoPro for the Yi 4k+ and couldn't be happier. Image stabilisation is already killer.
  • 1 0
 $399.99/£379.99/€429.99

Uhmmmm.. Wtf?...
Maybe €399.99/£379.99/$429.99
  • 3 1
 Yawn Just ride your fuckin bike
  • 2 0
 looks like a naked mole rat without the front display screen.
  • 3 1
 take my moneeeeyyy!!
  • 14 0
 Ok, should I provide bank details or will you be sending me cash?
  • 1 0
 @bigtim: dont make it official, please rob meeeee!!!
  • 1 0
 I wonder if they fixed the shitty sound?
  • 1 0
 Rylo scared the S#!+ out of this guys!
  • 1 0
 I so want to ride that roller coaster!!!
  • 5 3
 5th comment!!! PODIUM!
  • 1 0
 How much to make any video shot actually interesting?
  • 1 0
 What was wrong with my 4K Hero 4?
  • 1 0
 Be nice to attach a mic for that vertical portrait mode
  • 6 8
 I'm getting tired of all the stabilized footage. Sometimes it's good to show the gnar, instead of showing a smooth image of your handlebars
  • 1 1
 Sorry GoPro. You were the first but Rylo has you beat.
  • 1 1
 Do people still MTB with gopro's?
  • 1 0
 Yes. I saw them
  • 1 0
 And since I can’t edit my comment via this mobile device- a good use of one will be the inaugural MegaKami this weekend - high speed fire road 40 and over group sex mayhem. Toby Henderson is in our cat - are you and Leigh going?
  • 1 0
 @endlessblockades: I shot the MegaKami on a HERO4 Black and Session two years ago: youtu.be/AQJB2DiEb4A

That was the first mass-start MegaKami. It was supposed to be a regular DH race but we had to evacuate the mountain fast because a lightning storm was approaching.
  • 1 0
 @the-dirt-bro: oh sick! I didn’t hear about that
  • 3 6
 As soon as Apple builds a pov cam i will sell my gopro 5...







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