So, if you are less than stoked after being upgraded to the new Quik app this week just to find that the remote settings for "Pro Tune" is nowhere to be found in the app the reason is that GoPro is in litigation with a company which holds two old Contour patens:

"the court agreed with Contour’s claim that GoPro’s remote app infringes on the technology patents and has done so since 2014."

"In December (2020), a jury is scheduled to hear evidence and will decide whether GoPro has willfully infringed on the patents and how much in damages must be paid. So far, liability has not been established; however, if it is, GoPro will be required license the rights from Contour since Contour has valid patents on the technology. Contour will also be allowed to share evidence of GoPro CEO Nick Woodman taking apart and copying Contour action cameras at the trial."

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/contour-ip-holding-llc-v-gopro-inc-70318/

Then again when I look at the list of supportet phones it's not so great either, while a lot of iPhones is listed the support for i.e. Samsung is only for devices which are a couple of years old. I.e. it works like a charm with my Samsung S22 Ultra, so no problems here.

So this begs the question if there is an issue with different / non supporting protocols / profiles?

It's not perfectly clear to me if protocol and profile are the same thing, or not?

From the documentattions:

DJI Mic2 transmitter supports bluetooth protocol BR / EDR (basic rate / enhanced data rate).

GoPro Hero12 supports HFP / HSP profile ( Hands Free Profile, Headset Profile).

That said the documentation for the Hero12 clearly shows that the BT audio is targeted at headsets: https://community.gopro.com/s/article/HERO12-Black-Bluetooth-Headset-Support?language=en_US

Documentation for DJI Mic2 and mobile phone compatibility list: https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_Mic_2/compatibility%20list/DJI%20Mic%202-%20Mobile%20Phone%20Compatibility%20List_EN.pdf

And; while the DJI Mic2 works with their own products like Pocket 3 and Action 4, it also seem to be supported by the latest Insta360 AcePro action cam. So clearly not a DJI exclusive support either.

So finally my question; is it probable that the GoPro BT audio is implemented in a way which will not be compatible with the latest DJI Mic2 transmitter?

Suggested rumours for the Hero 12:

• new form factor with more angular design with sharper, well-defined edges
• new 'Edge-to-Edge' touchscreen on the rear

However in the recent earnings call Mr Woodman took some time off his yacht to tell us about the 2022 highlights.

I'll just refer to the DC Rainmaker report on YouTube which seems to sum it up nicely (I have not listened to the actual earnings call).

In 2022 GoPro will release a whopping four new models:

• Pro Level action camera with possibility of a larger sensor
• smaller FPV compatible form factor, i.e. Session, "DJI Action 2 lookalike" or some sort of "clip on"
• Hero 11
• Max2 (or some other named 360 degree camera to replace the soon to be 3 year old Max).

For 2023 this range of new cameras will expand further. All cameras will be iterations built on existing technology.

Also: More cloud based features and a new desktop app is coming this year.

DC rainmaker speculates that we might see some of these new models already for a spring 2022 launch.

Action camera manufacturer GoPro seems to have recovered in the last year, despite the pandemic sales are up like 70 per cent.

Which brings us to the imminent autumn releases of the Hero10 and possible Max2.

So far there is basically no solid rumours floating around, just whishfull thinking. But leaks tend to surface at this time in late august for the usual late september announcement. Production of the new models is underway, this seems to start around june/july at the factories in China/Mexico.

Wishlist:

• The "gopro" SOC has been around for four cameras now and need an imminent replacement IMO. For better refresh of front screen and overall performance. And lower power consumption.
• Integrated option for wireless mic (like DJI has in the Pocket2).
• Lager edge-to-edge back screen.
• Significantly better stabilisation performance in indoor lighting. Hypersmooth is basically crap even in well lit interiors IMO.
• Better in low light in general. Pocket2 managed to squize in a slightly larger sensor which seems to boost low light performance. With the larger Hero9 form factor it should be possible to use a slightly larger sensor even in the GoPro.
• Ditch the media mod and include the HDMI output and analogue input on the core unit. Instead provide a light weight frame with cold shoes.
• Option of turning of excessive image processing in pro tune mode (i.e. like noise reduction).

GoPro, Inc. today announced that the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has recognized the company with a 2021 Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award, in the category of In Camera Sensor and Software Stabilization. This Emmy® is in recognition of the technology powering GoPro's industry-leading HyperSmooth video stabilization — a feature found in the company's full line of cameras including the HERO10 Black and MAX cameras.

https://investor.gopro.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2022/GoPro-Wins-Second-Emmy-Award-for-Groundbreaking-Digital-Imaging-Technology/default.aspx

Specs

• 5K/30 FPS video recording
• 4K/60 FPS video recording
• 2.7K/120 FPS video recording
• 1080p/240 FPS video recording
• 1080p live streaming
• 1080p Webcam mode
• 20Mp photos
• HyperSmooth 3.0
• TimeWarp 3.0
• 1.4" front color display with live preview
• 2.27" rear touch display with touch zoom
• Waterproof up to 10 metres
• SuperPhoto + HDR
• RAW
• Voice control with 14 commands in 11 languages
• 30% more battery life than HERO8 Black with improved cold-weather performance
• Removable, rechargeable battery
• Compatible with Max Lens Mod, Light Mod, Display Mod and Media Mod for HERO9 Black
• $349 with one year subscription directly from GoPro
  • https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/cameras/hero9-black/CHDHX-901-master.html
• $449
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1585844-REG/gopro_chdhx_901_hero9_black.html
  • https://www.adorama.com/gph9b.html

Still better than the Hero 10's stabilization at night (awful, unusable).

But the gimbal in conjunction with the Hero 10's least-cropping stabilization ("Standard"), you get an extraordinary smoothness. So you can produce full-resolution 5K 60P videos that are tripod steady when static and look cinema smooth when moving with the camera, in good light. At least, that is what I discovered.

Here is my test video: static shots followed a by a torture test - 2 minutes continuous walking briskly with the camera on slanted, uneven grass terrains and through leaves and over curbs. Then a sideways, parallel subject following (which I could never do with the camera alone) and finally a follow-subject walk. Shot in 5.3K 60P wide, just like in the night video.

The gimbal is tiny and light, basically you can think of it as a little handle, which I would and do use anyway when shooting handheld with a GoPro. The battery lasts 14 hours, so no worry about that constraint. It is splashproof, so it like the camera can be used in the rain or snow, no constraint there either. It connects (easily) to the GoPro by bluetooth so you start and stop recording with the gimbal button. And, best of all, no balancing, so you will use it. You just hook the camera on (no screw necessary) and go. $79 on Amazon.

GoPro's USPTO filing: "This disclosure relates to systems and methods for determining predicted risk for a flight path of an unmanned aerial vehicle. A previously stored three-dimensional representation of a user-selected location may be obtained. The three-dimensional representation may be derived from depth maps of the user-selected location generated during previous unmanned aerial vehicle flights. The three-dimensional representation may reflect a presence of objects and object existence accuracies for the individual objects. The object existence accuracies for the individual objects may provide information about accuracy of existence of the individual objects within the user-selected location. A user-created flight path may be obtained for a future unmanned aerial flight within the three-dimensional representation of the user-selected location. Predicted risk may be determined for individual portions of the user-created flight path based upon the three-dimensional representation of the user-selected location."

"My research suggests that GoPro is not having a good holiday season. Consequently, I don’t think fourth quarter numbers will be that good. Considering more than a third of this year’s revenues are expected to be generated in the fourth quarter, bad Q4 numbers could send the stock to new lows."

"GoPro’s Bad Holiday 2017 It doesn’t look like GoPro cameras and drones are selling that well this holiday season. While GoPro cameras are the best-selling action camcorders at Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:BBY), it looks like this whole action camera space is shrinking.

Just look at search interest trends for GoPro’s cameras over time. Each new product launches to less fanfare than prior products. The Hero4 had higher search interest than the Hero5, which had higher search interest than the Hero6. This is a bearish trend that only accelerated this year, implying GoPro action cameras aren’t a popular gift item this year."

Here in Norway the biggest consumer electronics retailers have started a price dump on the Hero6 which is now rebated by more than 100 euro.

Features

• Streamlined Design -- Frameless mounting with built-in folding mounting fingers, more pocketable and 14% lighter. The frameless design also makes changing batteries and SD cards even faster; plus, the lens is now 2x more impact resistant.
• HERO8 Black Mods -- Vloggers, pro filmmakers and aspiring creators can do more than they ever imagined with quick-loading accessories that bring flashes, microphones, LCD screens and more to HERO8 Black.
• HyperSmooth 2.0 -- Improved overall baseline performance and dramatically improved stabilisation in pitch-axis movement. HyperSmooth 2.0 also features a new Boost mode that cranks up the stabilisation when desired. Plus, HyperSmooth 2.0 works in all resolutions and frame rates and features in-app horizon levelling.
• TimeWarp 2.0 -- Automatically adjusts speed based on motion, scene detection and lighting. Tap to slow down to real time and again to speed back up.
• Digital Lenses -- Toggle between Narrow, Linear, Wide and SuperView.
• Capture Presets -- Customise up to 10 presets, or use pre-loaded video presets for Standard, Activity, Cinematic and Slo-Mo shots for quick access to settings
• On-Screen Shortcuts -- Customise your screen with the shortcuts to the features you use most.
• LiveBurst -- Record the moments 1.5 seconds before and after your shot, so you can choose the best single frame for the perfect 12MP photo or share an amazing 4K 4:3 video.
• SuperPhoto with improved HDR -- Capture killer 12MP photos with improved HDR -- while in motion or stationary -- with reduced blur and serious detail even in low-light areas.
• Pro-Quality 4K60 + 1080p240 Video -- Stunning video resolution, with studio-quality bit rate options of up to 100 Mbps and 8x slo-mo ultra-high frame rate 1080p240 video.
• RAW in All Photo Modes -- RAW mode delivers the most flexibility and is now available for time lapse and burst photos.
• Night Lapse Video -- Capture amazing time lapse videos at night in 4K, 2.7K 4:3, 1440p or 1080p, all processed in-camera.
• Live Streaming in 1080p -- Get HyperSmooth stabilisation as you broadcast via the GoPro app and save footage to your SD card to check out later.
• Voice Control -- Go hands-free with 14 voice commands in 15 languages and dialects; "GoPro, take a photo".
• Advanced Wind-Noise Reduction -- Enjoy crisper, clearer audio quality with a new front mic location and improved algorithms that actively filter out wind noise.
• Rugged and Waterproof -- Waterproof without a housing to 10 m.
• GPS-Enabled -- Track speed, distance and elevation, then highlight them by adding stickers to videos in the GoPro app.
• Transfer to Phone -- Your photos and videos transfer automatically when connected to the GoPro app for on-the-go sharing.

The model number SPCH1 is exactly the same as the GoPro Hero6.

The new GoPro action camera does not get a new name. The recent inspections of the device show that GoPro sticks to the usual designation and chooses Hero7 Black. For example, the action camera was approved last month by the Canadian ISED under this name with the model number SPCH1. Presumably this was not desirable as this inspection was quickly removed from the database. The screenshot below, however, shows that the Hero7 Black is indeed inspected including the product name and the model number.

https://www.mobielkopen.net/gopro-hero7-black

“After nearly four years at GoPro where Danny was instrumental in transforming our design function, Danny decided to take his career expertise and family back to his native New Zealand to begin a new chapter of his life,” a spokesman for San Mateo, California-based GoPro told Bloomberg News. Coster’s last day at the company was in February, the spokesman added.

In April, GoPro cut more than 20% of its workforce, shifted its sales strategy away from physical retail to direct-to-consumer, and cut its 2020 financial guidance due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Still, action camera hardware is key to GoPro’s future, and the departure of Coster means the loss of an influential product and design leader.

Read more: GoPro Cuts More Than 20% of Workforce, Changes Sales Strategy

Coster joined GoPro in 2016 as vice president of design, and his departure from Apple’s famed industrial design team was one of the first for the Cupertino, California-based technology giant. After he moved, several other veteran team members left, including longtime leader Jony Ive.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-26/gopro-design-head-danny-coster-left-company-earlier-this-year

• Supports 4K60, 2.7K120, 1080p240 Video
• Capture 12MP Photos at 30 fps
• Ultra-Wide-Angle Glass Lens
• Waterproof to 33′
• Voice Control
• Rear Touchscreen
• Wi-Fi for Remote Monitoring and Control
• Interval Capture for Time-Lapse
• Linear Video Mode Corrects Distortion
• Flat and Curved Adhesive Mounts Included
• Available for $499 at:
  • https://www.amazon.com/GoPro-Camera-Sports-Action-CHDHX-601/dp/B074X5WPC5/
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1354531-REG/gopro_chdhx_601_hero6_black.html
  • https://shop.gopro.com/cameras
• With Karma kit
  • https://www.amazon.com/GoPro-Camera-QKWXX-601-Drone-Karma/dp/B075CQHM3M/

We purchased a GoPro HERO (2018) the other day and after some cursory inspection we realized this camera is actually a GoPro HERO5 with the firmware crippled. To confirm our hypothesis, we decided to trick the camera to loading the GoPro HERO5 software. It loaded properly and all the features were unlocked. Even GPS and 4K at 30fps work great!

• 4K30 / 2.7K50 / 1080p120 fps
• 12MP / 30 fps Burst
• Control. View. Share.
• Waterproof to 131’ (40m)

• $499

• Preorder - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1078001-REG/gopro_chdhx_401_hero4_black_edition_adventure.html

• Preorder - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1078003-REG/gopro_chdbx_401_hero4_black_edition_music.html
• Info - http://shop.gopro.com/cameras/hero4-black/CHDHX-401.html

GoPro HERO4 SIlver

Old HD3+ now becomes the HD4 Hero Silver with a few additions.

• 1080p60 / 720p120 fps
• 12MP / 30 fps Burst
• Control. View. Share.

• Waterproof to 131’ (40m)

• Preorder - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1078007-REG/gopro_chdhy_401_hero4_silver_edition_adventure.html

• Preorder - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1078009-REG/gopro_chdby_401_hero4_silver_edition_music.html
• Info -http://shop.gopro.com/cameras/hero4-silver-surf/CHDSY-401.html

• NEW - integrated Touch LCD screen on the rear.
• NEW - Battery door on bottom of the GoPro
• NEW - Settings button in place of Wifi button the side of the camera
• NEW - Front LCD now has record and Wifi lights.
• Same physical size
• Has rear Bacpac port
• LCD sleep ( save battery)
• 4k-30
• 2.7k-60
• 12MP Stills - with own settings menu and NightLapse has intervals from 15s to 60m
• Bluetooth capabilities
• GPS, Environmental data (temperature, etc)
• Internet streaming (secondary GOPs)
• Many other features unconfirmed to be announced - Available 15th Oct regional based.

And here is a test vs The Xiaomi Yi 2:

I ordered my H8 Plus (with 720p240 and 1080p60 stabilized) for 119$ on banggood. There is a "ProTune" mod in the works here: https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/eken-h8-pro-finally-real-4k.21605/page-2

Adding a 36$ 90°FOV lens, and some higher bitrates, this thing is a brilliant bang for the buck! Anyone have any experience with it?

General thread rule: Please post any and all things pertaining to the 3DR Solo only please!

Here is our most recent technical demonstration with the SOLO.

Thanks as always!

Patrick

However, one of the parents of a climber decided to build a pretty spectacular American Ninja Warrior course in his backyard. Here is what opening day looked like.

This was filmed with the GoPro Hero5 Black and the Panasonic LX100. Most of it is UHD/4K @ 30 FPS or 2.7k @ 60 FPS. However, some clips were 1080p @ 120 FPS converted to UHD/4K @ 60 FPS. There is one 720p @ 240 FPS clip for the super slow motion. The compression artifacts are terrible but 240 FPS is really cool for slow motion.

If you have any questions about the GoPro 5 please let me know. I know it doesn't look that much better than the Hero4. However, it still is a fabulous camera for what it is designed to do and its price is actually quite reasonable.

There is no color grading done at all. This is footage straight out of the camera pieced together and sometimes slowed down or sped up. No other changes except for just a little general sharpening throughout the video. This is the first 4K @ 60 FPS video I have done for youtube. I don't have the ability to make HDR videos yet. However, I am really impressed with the true HDR videos youtube now has.

Everything is in excellent condition and it comes with original packaging.

PM if interested.

What we know so far:

• 16 Cameras
• Uses image computation to render 360 VR & 3D VR Scene, AKA Lightfield
• Image computation may be too power hungry to run on a single computer- (maybe Google Compute?)
• Youtube is now 360VR Aware- use python script to activate- with equirectangular video (4k looks like max)
• GoPros have an extended battery (possibly the orange thing in the photo)
• GoPros are also synced
• Google experimenting with best material for UFO. Plastic - Metal - Wood - Unobtainium, final design will be available online
• Looks like there may be a fisheye element on front of each camera, (otherwise how is the top & bottom captured)

http://www.techradar.com/news/photography-video-capture/cameras/gopro-goes-4k-with-new-hero-3-black-edition-1104951

http://www.wired.com/business/2012/10/gopro-3-goes-to-11-and-shoots-in-4k/

4K HD at 15fps and 2.7K at 30fps is AWESOME for $399.99, and actually outdoes the BMCC resolution in a matchbox.

4K HD at 15fps; 2.7K at 30fps, 25, 24fps; 1440p at 48fps; 1080p at 60fps

Looks like we are in for some awesome footage coming soon! GoPro Cinema 4K is coming pretty fast, just need a few more frames and a little more time!

If Vitaliy manages to hack this baby for the few extra frames, BIG BUCKS! Lovely how GoPro manages to have a small partly useable 4K mode, while the GH3 skips it entirely...

Available at:

• ebay - http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=gopro+hero+3&_sacat=0&_odkw=gopro&_osacat=0&_from=R40
• http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=gopro+hero3

Newsshooter report:http://www.newsshooter.com/2015/10/23/filmpower-roxor-a-4k-integrated-brushless-gimbal-camera-for-199/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

http://www.gearbest.com/action-cameras/pp_311067.html

Specs:

360 x 190 degree panoramic camera

Achieve a certain range of 360 degree no dead angle shooting

Hemispherical, circular, segmentation and panorama 4 recording modes controlled by smartphones through WiFi

Support recording on while charging

Support WiFi function, can connect to 2 devices at the same time

Compatible with iOS and Android smartphones

WiFi protocol: WiFi 802.11 b / g / n

With standard 1/4 screw interface

Ultra small mini appearance

Video resolution: 1280 x 1024 at 28fps

USB cable length: 80cm approx. ( USB cable for charging only, not for data transfering)

SLR Magic Anamorphot 1,33 50
- 3 Diopters +1 +2 +3 Tiffen Series 9
- Adapter Ring for Series 9 tiffen filters 77mm
Price: 880 UK Pounds + Shipping

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 ART - Nikon mount
Price:525 UK Pounds +Shipping

GoPro Hero 3 Black Edtion + Touch LCD
- Touch LCD
- 3 Extra Batteries
- 1 External Charger
- Chest and Head Strap
Price:370 UK Pounds + Shipping

-Will Ship internationally
-PayPal Payment

Thanks!

From there you can use, for example, an iPad to view the video and dynamically adjust white balance, tint, exposure and lens distortion in real time for each camera. You can monitor the video in three different ways -- Perspective, Panoramic and Headset -- so you can see just how your viewers will see your content, whether that's on a mobile device, in a Web browser or in a VR headset.

The Sphere app can then be used to live-stream the 360-degree video to platforms like Wowza and YouTube, which now supports live-streaming 360-degree content.

"With the ability to stream to any destination at bit rates of up to 10Mbps and the flexibility to work with any rigged camera setup from GoPro to RED, Sphere will be the go-to solution for high-quality 360 streaming," said Teradek Brand Manager Topher DeLancy. "As VR grows we feel it will be another powerhouse media division alongside cinema, gaming and broadcast."

The Teradek Sphere will be available in June for $3,000 (approximately AU$3,875 or £2,100), but you can get a taste of its performance right now via a live-stream of the NAB 2016 convention or by downloading the free iOS app.

http://teradek.com/pages/nab