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GoPro announces new lower-priced camera

Published September 28, 2015

SAN MATEO, Calif. (BRAIN) — GoPro's new HERO+ action camera offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for $200.

The HERO+ is waterproof and compatible with GoPro's existing array of mounts and accessories. It captures 1080p60 and 720p60 video and 8MP single, Time Lapse and Burst photos. Wi-Fi allows it to connect with GoPro's mobile app and allows the user to quickly create and share short video clips across leading social media channels. The HERO+ has an integrated waterproof housing.

GoPro's action camera lineup now includes:

  • HERO4 Black: $499.99
  • HERO4 Silver: $399.99
  • HERO4 Session: $299.99
  • HERO+LCD: $299.99
  • HERO+: $199.99
  • HERO:  $129.99

"Whether mounted to a weather balloon floating 100,000 feet above the earth to capture a sunrise across the stratosphere or in the hands of a child recording their backyard tree house adventures, HERO+ is built to capture your imagination wherever it takes you," said Nicholas Woodman, GoPro's founder and CEO. "Even as we continue to raise the bar for our highest performing cameras like HERO4 Black, Silver and Session, we remain committed to developing simplified products like HERO+ that make GoPro life-capture accessible to everyone."

HERO+ will be available at authorized retailers around the world beginning Oct. 4.