The Friday Roundup – GoPro Hero4 Released and not much Else!

Well this week it all seems to be about the the newly released GoPro Hero4.

In fact after a week of carefully inspecting all the news from every source I tap into it seems that the whole GoPro thing is the only event that seems to have occurred in the world of video shooting and editing for about a week now!

Given that my blog posts are completely reliant on others creating quality content for publishing and the fact that I am way too lazy to actually write anything of my own there is nothing left for me to do!

I guess I am going to have to go with the crowd and excitedly report the release of the GoPro… pathetic, I know.

Of course I could get into my own thoughts and first impressions of this seemingly earth shattering event but the problem is I am totally not qualified to do so.

Many years ago I gave up on trying to keep up with the latest and greatest in the world of video camcorders etc. because it seemed that almost every day something new was being released.

I honestly have no idea how anyone manages to keep up with it all.

So instead of trying to do a good fake job of breathlessly extolling the virtues of the GoPro, I have simply gathered to gether a bunch of relevant articles and videos which I think will give you a good idea about what the big deal is and whether it is worth your while taking a look at.

One thing I will say is that when you take a look at any of the footage below, do it in high definition because really, some of it is absolutely awesome especially from a cam that fits in the palm of your hand.

 

GoPro’s Promo Video

Reviews and Other Items of Interest

• 4K GoPro HERO4 is Now Official for $500
• GoPro Hero4 goes 4K – claims to virtually eliminate rolling shutter
• GoPro introduces HERO4 Black – 4K video at 30-fps, 1080p at 120-fps, 12-megapixel stills and more
• OFFICIAL: GoPro HERO4 Lineup Announcement! by Jeff Foster
• The GoPro 4 real world evolving review…. Part 1: Initial fiddling

Comparisons

So if you haven’t already noticed there are two versions of the new GoPro. Here are some quality comparison videos to give you an idea of what your extra money pays for.

Sharpness

Low Light

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