The company GoPro at Photokina: a small revolution

Editions Nsmartphone lucky enough to be present at the Photokina in Cologne, where we could look at all kinds of news, photo and video equipment. However, most of us are impressed with the company’s new products action cam GoPro Hero 5 review. In fact – against the background of other companies GoPro booth looked dull.

We would like to commend separately, not only new items (which we describe below), but also the stand. He was small and there were only a new model. Unfortunately, the main problem of exhibition stands (this applies to all exhibitions: MWC, IFA, CeBIT, Photokina and other) – the visitor is lost in the “forest” of all kinds of exhibition samples. New items are mixed with an already familiar models in the photo environment is especially critical – often new cameras, one to one similar to the previous model. Browse novelty, if only come to the stand and did not see the presentation, it is very difficult. In addition, most of the major manufacturers (Sony, Nikon, Canon, Olympus) showed on display only one new model. At the same time, a 360-degree camera from Nikon – it is not even new.

SHOOTING AIR

One of the main trends Photokina 2016 – drones. More precisely – quadrocopters because other types of drones was very little. Indeed, flying drones opens up a whole new chapter in the history of photography, enabling photographers to take pictures of these perspectives (and from places) that were previously unavailable. Even with the helicopter do not get many shots, which are relatively easy to obtain from portable quadrocopters. For example, pictures taken at right angles to the earth’s surface, or pictures in hazardous areas (volcanoes, caves, etc.).

One of the first fully ready for flight and images “out of the box” drone showed Chinese DJI. It was a few years ago. The first versions of DJI worked just with cameras action cam GoPro Hero 5 review but later switched to Chinese own cameras. They can understand – the drone with a camera is more convenient for the user, plus, it is not necessary to adjust to the equipment from another manufacturer, and own developments can be developed – the good, resources are available. Nevertheless, for some time GoPro «dropped” from quadrocopters market. It turned triumphal return.

KARMA – THE DRONE OF ACTION CAM GOPRO HERO 5 REVIEW

At Photokina 2016 the company introduced its own action cam GoPro Hero 5 review flying drone – Karma. The novelty many advantages over its competitors: the size of its rather big in the unfolded state (which should provide stable flight even in strong winds), Karma fairly compactly folded into a small backpack. At the same time expand the drone into operation – a matter of seconds. The procedure is much simpler than the “unpacking” DJI, plus thanks to foldable chassis Karma backpack turns relatively thin, while the DJI drones transported in “cubes”.

KARMA IS PACKED IN A BAG, IT REMAINS ONLY TO CLOSE THE COMPARTMENT

The second advantage – the removable stabilizer and the included grip (grip). The stabilizer can be removed and used without the drone, securing it on Gripe and holding.

Such stabilizers Grip – another trend Photokina, therefore, is particularly noteworthy that the GoPro managed to combine the two main trends in one product.

GRIP WITH STABILIZER

THE STABILIZER IS SECURELY FASTENED IN KARMA

Managed by the drone with a standard remote control with a folding screen. Something remote resembles NVIDIA Shield gaming console. Unfortunately, we have not been able to test the drone control, and the very process of the GoPro flight, unfortunately, did not show. This is due, inter alia, with severe restrictions on drone flights in Germany, plus a small room at the show just does not fly. Drones competitors if they flew Photokina, in narrowly confined spaces: small “tubes” from the grid.

BY THE END OF 2016, THE KARMA IS ALREADY DUE TO GO ON SALE.

Rates, by the way, is quite democratic – at least in dollars. $ 799 is itself a drone (backpack, grip, and control panel – bundled), US $ 999 – complete with camera action cam GoPro Hero 5 review Session, 1099 dollars – camera GoPro Hero5 Black. So when you buy a set of Karma + camera, the user receives a discount of $ 100.

Also, we were assured that Karma is compatible with last year’s GoPro Hero4 Black. However, we would not recommend buying Hero4 Black now – it’s better to wait for new items, but if you have “quartet” – the new drone can try with her.

Perhaps it is time to talk about the cameras themselves.

NEW ACTION CAMERA

The action cam GoPro Hero 5 review Session outwardly not much different from its predecessor – Hero Session (no number). This is the same waterproof “cube” (ie, an additional case is not required), but with more features and improved quality of shooting in poor lighting conditions. Hero5 Session is now equipped with voice control in 7 languages (Russian is not included, but the number of supported languages will grow), which further simplifies the operation.

GOPRO HERO5 SESSION

Video recording is carried out in 1080 / 90p, 1440 / 60p and 4k / 30p. Photos – 10 megapixels, high-speed shooting up to 30 frames per second. Available software stabilization and correction of barrel distortion directly on the shooting stage.

As you can see, a compartment for memory cards and USB-C connector in Hero5 Session is protected by a rubber flap

The action cam GoPro Hero 5 review Black – an older model, it is already equipped with a touch screen that allows you to see real-time frame (Live View) and to do without a smartphone or other external screen.

The possibilities here are little more than action cam GoPro Hero 5 review Session: video recording in 1080 / 120p, 1440 / 80r, 4K / 30p, photo shooting – 12 megapixels (30 f / s), integrated GPS-module, photo shooting in RAW and WDR.

GOPRO HERO5 BLACK, REAR VIEW – TOUCH SCREEN OCCUPIES ALMOST THE ENTIRE BACK SURFACE

It should be noted, in any case, once again – action cam GoPro Hero 5 review new cameras (as of Black, and Session) do not require any cases for immersion in water to a depth of 10 meters. If somewhere in the photo you see these cameras in their cases, it is done only for installation on a variety of fasteners.

Unfortunately, the cameras themselves have not received at least a standard threaded holes for mounting on a tripod. But maybe it’s for the better – the new covers and fasteners, as do not require water protection, it is quite compact and the camera holds them still better and stronger than a thread.

ACCESSORIES

In addition to the cameras, action cam GoPro Hero 5 review offers two accessories. First – this is a new remote control as a button that allows you to use voice control camera functions even in strong winds. Also, if your camera is set somewhere far away from you, you can easily manage it – simply click the record button or give a voice command.

The second accessory – Quik Key – is a MicroSD card reader for the Lightning port (compatible with the iPhone your iPad). We do not know whether it’s something from the other, a MicroSD reader for iGadzhetov differs, however, it is logical that in its own portfolio GoPro such accessory finally appeared.

IN TOTAL

We look forward to the new action cam GoPro Hero 5 review testing. Although we can already say with certainty that the cameras have become better – let the quality of shooting is (to test) to speak correctly, but the possibilities are impressive. And voice control, and does not require water-resistant cases. Well, Karma – really must be the best drone, in any case, when we will show it “in action”.

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