GoPro's flagship action camera for 2020 - GoPro Hero 9 Black - has been launched and bringing it with one of the most significant updates in years to the product line-up. It features a front-facing color LCD display, a higher resolution 23.6-megapixel sensor, a larger battery, a removable lens cover, and plenty of software tweaks.
GoPro Hero 9 Black price in India
The GoPro Hero9 Black price is set for 449.99 USD, which is slightly more than the Hero8 Black launch price. However, the GoPro Hero9 Black is currently offering the new action camera at 349.99 USD with a one-year GoPro subscription plus a 32GB micro SD card. GoPro subscription comes with Unlimited Cloud storage, Total Camera Replacement and Up to 50 percent off at GoPro gear, mounts, and accessories.
GoPro Hero9 Black Release Date
The GoPro Hero 9 Black has been released on 16th September 2020 and will be launching in India around late October for Rs. 49,500 or USD 449.99. GoPro will also be launching the new Media Mod in the coming months that features a built-in directional mic with wind-suppression, 3.5mm mic port, HDMI-out, two cold-shoe mounts, and tough weather-resistant design.
GoPro Hero 9 specs
- New Image Sensor
- Camera: 20MP
- Video: 5K30, 4K60, 2.7K120, 1440p120, 1080p 240 and more
- 1080p Live Streaming
- 1080p Webcam mode
- 100Mbps Bit Rate
- 8x Slow-Motion
- Super Photo + Improved HDR
- HDR Night lapse video
- Presets + On-Screen Shortcuts
- Removable, rechargeable battery (1720mAh Lithium-Ion)
- 30 percent more battery life than HERO8 Black with improved cold-weather performance
- New 1.4” front color display with live preview and status modes
- Larger 2.27” rear touch display with touch zoom
- Power Tools: Hindsight, Live Burst, Scheduled Capture, and Duration Capture
- Time Warp 3.0 featuring Real Speed and Half Speed
- Hyper Smooth 3.0 Video Stabilization
- RAW in All Photo Modes
- Digital lenses (Super View, Wide, Linear + Horizon Levelling, Linear, Narrow)
- Stereo + RAW audio
- Removable lens cover
- Rugged + waterproof to 33ft (10m)
- Built-in folding mounting fingers
- 3 microphones with advanced wind-noise reduction
- Voice control with 14 commands in 11 languages + 6 accents
- Larger speaker for improved audio playback
- Compatible with Max Lens Mode, Light Mode, Display Mode, and Media Mod for HERO9 Black
GoPro Hero 9 Detailed Specifications
The GoPro Hero 9 Black features a new 23.6-megapixel image sensor and is powered by the GP1 processor. More megapixels means the Hero 9 Black can shoot 5K video and snap 20-megapixel still images. The all-new 1.4-inch front-facing color LCD display should be useful for framing front shots. The Hero 9 Black has a larger battery compared to the Hero 8 Black and will deliver up to 30 percent improvement in battery life.
GoPro Hero 9 Black new software features include Hyper Smooth 3.0 that promises improved stabilization and the ability to use Boost mode in all resolutions. The new Time Warp 3.0 mode allows slowing down hyper-lapse videos to real-time speed with audio or half speed for a slow-motion effect. It's also capable of performing horizon leveling within the camera by selecting the ‘Linear Horizon Levelling' option.
The GoPro Hero 9 Black brings back the option of removing the lens cover and now, you can swap it with the new Max Lens mod. This optional lens is said to offer a much wider field of view and can take advantage of Max Hyper Smooth stabilization and horizon lock features that debuted with the GoPro Max.
GoPro Hero 9 Design and Display
GoPro Hero 9 has come up with the most amazing change for the first time, that it has a color LCD display screen on the front. The most striking new addition of a 1.4-inch display can be used to see a live preview or view shooting status. The new action camera itself is bigger and heavier than before and equipped it with a larger 2.27-inch touch-sensitive panel with touch-zoom capabilities. Also, the touchscreen on the back is improved.
The core design elements are similar to the previous model. There's a power button on the right and a record button on the top, a total of three microphones and two status LEDs. A flap on the side of the camera hides a micro SD card slot, battery compartment, and USB Type-C charging port. The GoPro Hero 9 Black is waterproof up to 33ft (10m) and features a rugged body. The camera continues to have the foldable mounting fingers like its predecessor Hero8 Black.
In numerical terms, the GoPro Hero 9 is around 5-6mm wider on each side compared to GoPro Hero 8. As for the weight, the new camera is over 30g heavier than the Hero 8 and 42g heavier than the Hero 7. The new front display, the larger rear display, and the more capacious battery.
GoPro Hero 9 Image Quality
GoPro Hero 9 possesses a higher resolution imaging sensor at 20MP which is higher than any of GoPro's previous cameras, including the Fusion and the Max. GoPro introduced 5k video capture in the action camera which offers up to 5K video capture at 30fps (frames per second). You can also remove the lens cover and swap it with the new Max Lens mod that offers a much wider field of view and can take advantage of Max Hyper Smooth stabilization and horizon lock features that debuted with the GoPro Max.
GoPro Hero 9 5k Video
The GoPro Hero 9 can shoot in 5K video, which is the highest resolution we've ever seen in a GoPro camera. Shoot stunning 5K video that maintains serious detail even when zooming in and capturing 14.7MP frame grabs. With the highest 5k video recording facility, we can also record in 4K, 2.7K, 1440p, and 1080p. Adding the facility, it also captures up to 8x slow motion or 240 fps (frames per second). For selfie lovers, the camera now facilitates with a front screen as well as a rear screen to capture selfie images. There's also a removable lens and the standard lens can be replaced by GoPro's Max Lens that widens the Field of View to 155 degree. Max Lens Mode allows better stabilization and field of view. GoPro Hero 9 black received an ultra-wide 155 degree FOV digital lens which is the widest ever lens on a HERO camera.
GoPro Hero 9 Dealers in India
We already have the various information about GoPro Hero 9 Dealers including GoPro Hero 9 Agency Address, GoPro service centers in India, GoPro Camera Hero 9 Dealer contact number, and their email address. The below-provided link will lead you to GoPro Hero 9 dealers from every state of India that also connects you with GoPro Service Centres in India.
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GoPro Hero 9 Review
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