Tiny GoPro for the action-shot connoisseur

GoPro has introduced the Hero4 Session camera – a tiny waterproof, light and rugged device that is much easier to mount and less obtrusive to wear
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Latch: Releases camera from mount

One button: Simple on/off operation. App handles other functions

Helmet Chest Knee Selfie stick

Base jumper readies to leap, using four Hero4 Session cameras

Mount: Ships with several varieties
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Video (H.264 codec, .mp4 file format)

Modes   Frames per second     Resolution  Field of view

1440p    30, 25               1920 x 1440  Ultra wide

1080p (SV)* 60, (48), 50, 30, 25  1920 x 1080  Ultra wide, medium

960p  60, 50, 30, 25  1280 x 960  Ultra wide

720p (SV)  100, 60, 50, 30, 25  1280 x 720  Ultra wide, medium

WVGA  120, 100   848 x 480  Ultra wide
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Photo Fidelity  Field of view  Resolution

8MP  Wide  3264 x 2448

5MP Medium  2720 x 2040

Burst mode  Can capture up to 10 photos in one second for fast action shots

Battery life range (rechargeable lithium-ion)

2hrs 5mins (wi-fi off) – 1hr 35mins (wi-fi on)

Cost $400  Weight 74g

Video/photo storage: Up to 64GB capacity microSD card supported

*(SV) = SuperView option. Captures tall perspective shot, then stretches out sides to fill 16:9, leaving centre of image unchanged. Particularly effective for head-mounted filming such as cycling or skiing
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Sources: GoPro, Wired

Picture: GoPro

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