It isn’t news that GoPro is trying to innovate constantly, but their new GoPro Hero 4 is the darnedest camera yet – super tiny, and quite affordable!
The Hero4 Session is going to be available for purchase starting this July the 12th, for the price of $399 – it’s almost the same price as previous models.
The sport camera maker’s Hero4 Session will weigh about 2.6 ounces, that’s about 73 grams for you metric users. That’s about 0.3 ounces less than what their tinniest camera weighs – the Hero4 Silver weighs about 2.9 ounces.
The California-based company has noted that their new camera won’t need an additional waterproof case, because it’s already built to resist up to 33 feet under water.
The company has noted that their new camera will also be way easier to use – I didn’t thought that was even possible. You have one button to put on the camera, and start recording. That’s super efficient when you’re planning on taking a quick video – hey, time is of the essence when you’re trying to be an artist, and capturing that perfect shot will make your video stand out.
Investors don’t seem to be scared if GoPro can keep it’s growth pace, although we’ve seen a reduction of 81 cents per share, and down to $50.94. Last October it was about $90.
If you’re planning on capturing The Loch Ness monster, this little waterproof Hero4 might be the one for you.
As we are accustomed to, GoPro’s new camera can be worn as a helmet cam, so you base jumpers can capture your favourite experiences.
Also, the new trend regarding selfie sticks – Hero4 can be used as one, but just don’t do it a Disney park, because you’ll get kicked out. The Star Wars franchise owners have banned the usage of the selfie stick on their perimeter because of safety reasons.
Disney spokeperson Kim Prunty has stated that the company – ” […] strives to provide a great experience for the entire family and unfortunately selfie sticks have become a growing safety concern for both our guests and cast.”
But I digress.
Hero4 is witnessing some competition from Polaroid that sells it’s Cube camera for about $100 – that’s way cheaper than what GoPro’s Hero4 Session is, and it has almost all of its functionality. Also from Xiaomi’s Yi which sells under $100 – price may differ from retailer to retailer.
But why pick the GoPro Hero4? That’s easy. Quality over quantity. The California-based camera maker is known around the world for their top-notch products. I would rather pay a buck more and have something that will last me a life time, than pay for something cheaper that will break in a year or two.
What do you think? Is GoPro’s new camera worth it? Or are you sticking with your old one? Tell us in the comments section below!
