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GoPro announces the HERO entry level action cam

by adamhanlon

GoPro has announced a new entry level action cam which will be priced at $199. The HERO records in 1440p and 1080p at 60fps, along with 10MP stills. It is waterproof to 30 feet (10m), offers in-camera image stabilization and has an integrated 2in (50mm) touch-screen monitor.

The HERO is shipping now, priced at $199 in the U.S.A.

Press release

GOPRO LAUNCHES ENTRY-LEVEL HERO CAMERA 2018

$199 HERO Joins $299 HERO5 and $399 HERO6, Making GoPro Accessible to All

GoPro, Inc. has added a new HERO camera to the family. On sale now, HERO is a $199, go-anywhere, capture-anything camera that makes it easy to share experiences that would be difficult to capture with a phone.

HERO features a 2-inch touch display, is waterproof to 30 feet and is extremely durable, making it the perfect GoPro for kids, adventurous social sharers and travelers.

“HERO is a great first GoPro for people looking to share experiences beyond what a phone can capture,” says Meghan Laffey, GoPro’s SVP of Product. “HERO makes it easy to share ‘wow’ moments at a price that’s perfect for first-time users.”

Sharing cool experiences with HERO is simple. It offloads your photos and videos to the GoPro app which creates fun, shareable videos for you, automatically. No more fumbling with your SD card or plugging your camera into a computer. HERO makes it simple.

Those looking for the ultimate GoPro-experience can subscribe to GoPro’s PLUS subscription service. Cloud backup, damaged camera replacement, 20-percent off accessory discounts and more are included with a PLUS subscription for just $4.99 a month, cancellable anytime.

HERO is available today at retailers around the world and on GoPro.com. Key features include: