New model "GoPro HERO 4 Session" adopting the series's smallest cube type body appeared

A new model with a cube-shaped body redesigned to the GoPro series which is a representative of small action cameras "HERO 4 Session"Has been added. In models with 50% smaller size and 40% lighter weight than conventional HERO 4 Black / Silver, it is possible to capture movies of full HD image quality (1080 / 60p) and capture 8 megapixel still images It is now possible to start shooting easily with a simple one-button operation than the conventional model.

GoPro - HERO 4 Session - So small. So stoked.
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The newly appearing HERO 4 Session is a model that has redesigned the conventional design and drastically reduced its size. Having this size in hand, this is a big feature that the shape when viewed from the front is square. It has realized waterproof function of 10 m without requiring an external housing like the conventional HERO series, and it is designed to be excellent in durability and waterproofness.


One of the features is that operation is greatly simplified compared with the conventional model. The power is turned on by lightly pushing the shutter button at the top of the body, recording starts immediately, and when the shutter button is pressed for a long time, shooting in the time lapse mode is started It is said that.


HERO 4 Session is a high-end modelGoPro HERO 4 Black / SiverIt is possible to set the shooting mode of 1440 / 30p / 1080 / 60p / 720 / 100p without supporting 4K movie shooting which was possible with. The SuperView, Protune, Auto Low Light recording mode installed in HERO 4 Black / Silver, the HiLight function which records the tag by pressing the button at the moment of "Here!" And makes it easy to find the point when editing, etc. can be used as it is I will.

In still image shooting, it is possible to shoot in single mode with 8 megapixel image quality, burst mode for high speed shooting of 10 frames per second, and time lapse mode with 0.5 to 60 second interval settable.

Although it is a body with high durability and waterproofness even without a housing, of course, a holder suitable for various uses is prepared. It also supports traditional mounts and accessories, so it is a pleasure for those who already have the GoPro series to be able to use most of the accessories they have.


In addition, using "ball joint buckle" allows you to freely adjust the direction and angle while continuing shooting.


Since it has the Auto Image Rotation function which automatically recognizes the direction of the main body and automatically corrects the shooting direction, there is no need to reset each time.


Although liquid crystal display is not mounted in the main body, it is made possible to perform more advanced operation and setting by combining with "dedicated remote control" Smart Remote 2 "and smart phone" GoPro application "as with the conventional model .


Of course it is important to record speech with realistic sensations in order to record the activity in a clear way. The HERO 4 Session features two microphones in front of and behind the body, adopting a "dual microphone system" that dynamically switches the recording between microphones, has a function to reduce wind noise during shooting, Clear voice recording is possible even at shooting at the waterfront.


The battery is built directly in the camera, and the maximum shooting time in the fully charged state is up to 2 hours.


Images shot in such HERO 4 Session can be seen in the following movies.

HERO 4 Session: So small. So stoked. - YouTube


The Verge is posting reviews of HERO 4 Session immediately with videos.

GoPro's Hero 4 Session is its smallest camera ever | The Verge
http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/6/8887691/gopro-hero-4-session-camera-cube-hands-on

GoPro's Hero 4 Session is a tiny little cube - YouTube


HERO 4 Session which reporters have miniaturized in hand. It is a really small body.


The main body has only the shutter button and the button for Wi - Fi connection, so that the photographing is automatically started after just a few seconds by simply pressing the shutter button.


A small display is laid out under the shutter button and it is possible to check the shooting situation and remaining battery power.


The exclusive housing can be fixed only by locking with "finger", and it seems that it can be used easily here as well.


MicroSD card slot and charging / communication connector are equipped on the side of the main unit. The GoPro series seems to be the big point that the first micro-USB terminal is loaded.


GoPro HERO 4 Session has two editions of "HERO 4 Session" which is a standard model and "HERO 4 Session / Surf" which includes a surfboard mount etc, and the price in Japan is 50,000 yen in both cases plans. It is the same price as GoPro HERO 4 Silver which is a conventional model, and which model to choose is likely to be said to be a troubling place depending on the application. The release date in Japan is expected to be in mid-July, and if you register on the global site below you can receive notification by e-mail.

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