GoPro have released their latest version of the Hero 4 camera for you guys to get your hands on. The Hero 4 Session is half the size and nearly half the weight of the Hero 4 and they have simplified the camera more and boosted its quality in the sound department. Check out the full press release below. This camera is available worldwide now through all stores that carry GoPro like most local BMX Shops
“50% Smaller and 40% Lighter – HERO4 Session Combines Ultra-Compact Waterproof Design with Easy One-Button Control for Simple Yet Powerful Life-Capture Solution
SAN MATEO, CALIF. (July 6, 2015) – GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRO), enabler of some of today’s most engaging content, is proud to announce HERO4 Session, the smallest, lightest, most convenient GoPro yet. 50% smaller and 40% lighter than GoPro’s best-selling HERO4 Black and Silver cameras, HERO4 Session packs GoPro’s Emmy® Award-winning image quality and performance into an exciting new low-profile form factor. HERO4 Session benefits from a durable waterproof design that eliminates the need for a separate housing and features simple one-button control to make capturing immersive photos and video quicker and more convenient than ever before. HERO4 Session is compatible with existing GoPro mounts and will retail for $399.99 MSRP at authorized GoPro retailers around the world and on GoPro.com beginning July 12, 2015.
“With HERO4 Session, we challenged ourselves to produce the smallest, lightest, most convenient GoPro possible,” said Nicholas Woodman, GoPro founder and CEO. “HERO4 Session combines the best of our engineering and user-experience know-how to deliver our most convenient life-capture solution, yet.” Woodman adds, “I’m so excited about the launch of HERO4 Session because now I can finally use mine in public!”
HERO4 Session captures GoPro-quality 1080p60, 720p100 and 1440p30 video along with eight megapixel photos in Single, Burst and Time Lapse modes. It features many of the same innovative features found in GoPro’s best-selling HERO4 Black and Silver cameras, including SuperView™, Protune and Auto Low Light recording modes. An expanded set of controls and settings can be accessed when using the GoPro App or Smart Remote.”
More details, a video and another photo can be found below!
“HERO4 Session $399.99 MSRP
– Stunning 1080p60, 720p100, and 1440p30 video
– Waterproof to 33’ (10m), no separate housing required
– Easy one-button control: short press of shutter powers camera on and begins capturing video, long shutter button press powers camera on and begins capturing time-lapse photos
– Captures 8MP Single, Burst, and Time Lapse photos
– Compatible with GoPro mounts and accessories
– Dual Mic system captures enhanced audio during high wind and water-based activities
– Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth® enable easy connectivity to GoPro App and Smart Remote
– Auto image rotation corrects image orientation during recording
– Includes standard and low-profile frame mounts for increased mounting versatility
– New Ball Joint Buckle mount is included “
