Congratulations! The choices you made in our GoPro Buyer’s Guide led you to the GoPro HERO. Even though there is no “4” in its name, this camera belongs to the current lineup (end of 2014).
The GoPro HERO is the entry-level model, so it’s very easy to use, and with a price tag of just $129 it’s extremely inexpensive. Of course, it has some limitations:
- The battery is built in, so when it’s empty, you cannot just pop in a fresh one. Instead you have to attach the camera to a charger and wait before making any more pictures or videos.
- The camera has no wireless capabilities, so you cannot use an external LCD back or an app for you phone. So there is no way to have to properly frame and review your images and videos — you’ll just have to guess where the image borders are.
But make no mistake, this cam is still capable of making great images and stunning movies in HD quality. It also boasts SuperView and Auto Low Light, two very desirable features.
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GoPro HERO
Most Important Specifications:
| List Price: | $129.99 | Price: | $129.99 | You Save: | N/A |
| Announced | Sept, 2014 @ USD 129 | ||||
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| Field of View (FOV) | Ultra Wide only | ||||
| Highest Video Specification | 1080p30 (no slow-motion), 720p60 (up to 2x slow-motion) | ||||
| SuperView | only in 720p | ||||
| Protune (higher quality in post-production) | – | ||||
| Auto Low-Light | yes | ||||
| Highest Photo Specification | 5 MP @ 10 FPS burst, no continuous shooting | ||||
| Night photo + Night lapse | – | ||||
| Connectivity | none (no remote control, no remote LCD, no phone app, etc.) |
Find out all details about this camera on the GoPro official Page.
And if you like, see how this camera compares to all other GoPro models.
