GoPro Announces New GoPro Labs Firmware Launches, Unlocking Advanced Features for GoPro Cameras
January 13, 2021 at 02:06 pm
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GoPro announced that its GoPro Labs special firmware program has released an update that unlocks innovative and experimental features for advanced users. The program supports HERO9 Black, HERO8 Black, HERO7 Black and GoPro MAX. With the features launching January 13, 2021, GoPro customers can push the boundaries of their GoPro's capabilities: Camera Motion Triggers: Leverage the camera's accelerometer and/or gyroscope to start/stop capture only when the camera is in motion, preserving storage and battery; USB Power Triggers: Equips GoPro to start/stop capture when USB power is detected, enabling USB-triggered functions like serving as a dash cam; Motion Detection Enhancements: Motion detection is now supported in all video modes, including 360° motion detection on MAX, with improvements to the sensitivity range; Simplified Live Streaming QR Code: Program your GoPro got start live streaming within seconds of being connected to a designated Wi-Fi network; Single-Setting/One-Button Mode: A one-button mode where the operator can only start/stop capture, making it impossible to accidentally change camera modes. Perfect for simplified use and new users; New Exposure Modes: Set timed exposure lock and minimum shutter speed settings; New QR Code Controls: QR code controls supported in 5K and HindSight capture for HERO9 Black. These features join previously released functionality including QR-code-controlled options like motion detection, wake-up timers, saving favorite settings, camera personalization and more—some of which became official features in HERO9 Black, which launched in fall 2020.
GoPro, Inc. produces cameras, and mountable and wearable accessories. The Company offers a family of flagship cameras, including its cloud connected HERO12 Black, HERO11 Black, HERO11 Black Mini, HERO10 Black, HERO10 Black Bones, HERO9 Black, and MAX cameras. HERO12 Black is a waterproof camera, featuring a GP2 processor and HyperSmooth 6.0 image stabilization. MAX is a 360-degree waterproof camera featuring MAX HyperSmooth image stabilization, 360-degree MAX TimeWarp Video, MAX SuperView, PowerPano, audio, live streaming, voice control and a front facing touch display. Its subscription service offers full access to the video and photo editing features in the new Quik desktop app and Quik mobile app. It offers mobile, desktop and Web applications that provide a media workflow for archiving, editing, multi-clip story creation, and sharing content on the fly. It also offers a lifestyle gear lineup that melds its signature design and versatility across a line of bags, backpacks and cases.