Go Pro Release New Hero 6 and Fusion Spherical Action Cam

Hero 6 Black on sale today

Rachael Wight

Sep 29 2017

Go Pro today announced the release of the new Hero 6 and new Fusion cam, a 360 degrees spherical camera. Updates include doubled processing power compared to previous models, better image stabilisation and faster transfer speeds to smartphones.

Hero6 Black

A new GP1 processor makes the Go Pro 6 the most powerful Go Pro to date, the Hero 6 achieves an entirely new level of performance including stunning 4K60 and 1080p240 video
Go Pro say the Hero6 also has dramatically improved dynamic range and low-light performance to really make things pop, and an added digital zoom. GP1 automates all of these benefits, allowing users to capture vibrant videos and stunning photos without messing around with complex image settings. The cam will retail at £499.99, here are the full specifications:

Custom-Designed GP1 Processor
4K60 and 1080p240 Video
QuikStories Enabled, GoPro App Compatible
Most Advanced Stabilization of any Hero camera
All-New Touch Zoom
3x Faster Offload Speeds via 5GHz Wi-Fi
Waterproof to 33 Feet (10m)
Compatible with Karma and Existing GoPro Mounts
Improved Dynamic Range and Low-Light Performance
RAW and HDR Photo Modes
Voice Control in 10 Languages
GPS, Accelerometer and Gyroscope
WiFi + Bluetooth

Fusion

The other newbie from Go Pro is the Fusion 360 degree spherical action camera, it can capture 5.2K spherical content with gimbal like stabilisation. The dual lens shoots front and back, combining the images to create the 360 degree view. You can also use the Go Pro app's OverCapture™ feature to recapture and share your spherical shot as a traditional fixed perspective video. It'll be £699.99, features listed below:

5.2K30 and 3K60 Spherical Video
18MP Spherical Photo
GoPro App Compatible
OverCapture Allows for Traditional Video Creation from 360 Footage
Advanced Stabilization
360 Audio
Waterproof to 16ft (5m)
Time Lapse Video + Photo, Night Lapse and Burst Modes
Works with Most GoPro Mounts
Includes Fusion Grip Mount
Voice Control in 10 Languages
GPS, Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Compass
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth

The Hero 6 is available to buy now, the Fusion is available for pre-order on GoPro.com for USA, Canada, United Kingdom and the European Union with shipping in November. The OverCapture mobile experience will be part of a new version of the GoPro App available for iOS and Android in early 2018.

Check out www.gopro.com for more.

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Previously Editor here at off-road.cc, Rachael is happiest on two wheels. Partial to a race or two Rachael also likes getting out into the hills with a big bunch of mates. In the past Rachael has written for publications such as, Enduro Mountain Bike Magazine, Mountain Biking UK, Bike Radar, New Zealand Mountain Biker and was also the online editor for Spoke magazine in New Zealand too. For as long as she's been riding, she has been equally happy getting stuck into a kit review as she is creating stories or doing the site admin. When she's not busy with all the above she's roasting coffee or coaching mountain biking in the Forest of Dean.