GoPro has just teased the release date of its upcoming GoPro Hero 9 Black action camera on a social media post. We now know the GoPro Hero 9 Black will launch on September 16 with a 5k 20 MP capable sensor and new front display.
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Along with the short video GoPro shared, it also shared the hashtag “#MorreEverything,” which is likely pointing toward the addition of the front display along with the 5k 30 fps video and 20 MP photos the Hero 9 Black will be able to take.
We can see the GoPro Hero 9 branding on the side of the camera along with the front display in the video. It features the colorful streaks we saw in earlier leaks. The video then goes close up to what looks to be an image sensor, suggesting the sensor will be larger. We already knew the megapixel count was getting a bump, so this makes sense.
What we already know
The new GoPro will feature a sensor capable of taking 20 MP stills and video at 5k 30 fps. It will also be able to shoot in slow-motion at up to 240 fps or 8x. The Hero 9 will feature voice control and will be waterproof to 33 feet. GoPro Hero 9 will feature the improved HyperSmooth 3.0, which will allow for even smoother footage than previous GoPros. Once again, the GoPro Hero 9 will take RAW and HDR photos.
Of course, the Hero 9 Black will feature the rear touchscreen and the brand-new front display for easy framing and vlog-style recording. The GoPro will come with the new TimeWarp 3.0 — an improvement over 2.0 — and with webcam mode right out of the box. You will also be able to live stream from the camera at 1080p.
The GoPro Hero 9 Black will feature a 1720mAh battery, which is almost 41% larger than the current battery found in the GoPro Hero 8 Black at 1220mAh. Hopefully, this means a slight increase in battery life but is likely for the 20 MP capable sensor. An additional charger can be bought to charge the batteries and is rumored to have some sort of quick charge capability.
New packaging
Looking at the leaked packaging, we can see GoPro has gotten rid of its usual cardboard and plastic box, used to show off the GoPro camera while in-store. The new packaging for the GoPro Hero 9 looks to be a hard shell case that can also protect your camera safe when you aren’t using it. It’s great to see GoPro cutting down on the excessive waste while giving users more bang for the buck.
We can also see the GoPro comes with a battery, thumb screw, adhesive mount, standard buckle mount, a USB to USB-C cable, and the carry case itself.
Read the rest of our GoPro Hero 9 coverage here:
- GoPro Hero 9 price to increase by 11% to around $439
- GoPro leaks Hero 9: front color display, removable lens, price
- GoPro Hero 9 playing catch up with DJI in action camera battle
- Will there only be one GoPro action/360 camera released this year?
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