GoPro Announces HERO+ LCD; an Advanced Entry-Level Camera

Adding a fourth camera to its lineup, GoPro has announced the HERO+ LCD.

As the name suggests, the camera features a handy touchscreen but also packs WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.

The new camera can record video at up to 60fps at 1080p, capture 8MP stills and be controlled by the GoPro app.

While the HERO+ LCD outdoes the HERO’s 1080p/30fps and 5MP stills, it is still behind the higher-end HERO Silver 4’s 1080p/60fps (not to mention its 4K/15fps) and 12 MP stills.

Like the most basic GoPro, the HERO+ LCD is built directly into its waterproof housing making it waterproof to 131’ (40m).

Other features include HiLight Tagging, allowing you to mark specific moments during filming or playback, and in-camera video trimming which will make it easier to share short videos without needing access to a computer.

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Below are the camera’s specs:

Ultra-wide angle glass lens with reduced distortion
Fixed f/2.8 aperture – See more at:
1080p: 60, 50, 30, 25
720p: 60, 50
720p: SuperView 60, 50
Looping: Records a continuous video loop that overwrites itself until you press the shutter button to stop it and save
Stills resolution: 8MP, Wide FOV, 3264 x 2448 screen resolution
Burst mode: 10 photos in 2 seconds
Time lapse photo intervals: 5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 seconds
Integrated, rechargeable lithium-ion battery rated at 1160mAh, 3.8V, 4.4Wh
Battery life between 1:45 to 2:30 hours, depending on the video mode and whether WiFi and LCD are being used
Audio format: 48kHz sampling rate, AAC compression
Touch display for convenient camera control, shot framing, and in-camera playback
Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth enables connectivity to the GoPro App and Smart Remote
HiLight Tagging lets you mark key moments while recording or during playback for quick editing
In-camera video trimming allows you to create short clips for easy content sharing without a computer
Power on and record automatically with the press of a single button with QuikCapture setting
Integrated housing design for simplicity and ease of use
Supports microSD cards (at least Class 10 or UHS-I) up to 64GB

Priced at more than twice as much as the entry-level HERO camera, GoPro will now offer its action cameras for $130, $300, $400 and $500, with the latest addition to the lineup becoming available in the U.S. on June 7^th. International availability is said to begin only five weeks later – on July 12^th.