Popular action camera brand GoPro has launched a new waterproof camera in India. The rugged GoPro HERO sports action camera is waterproof up to 10 metres and comes with features like wide-view, voice control, and stabilisation, the company has claimed. It will go on sale in the country on April 2 exclusively via Flipkart. The e-commerce website has teased the upcoming device under its “No Kidding Days” sale which will run on April 1 and April 2. The GoPro HERO price in India has been set at Rs. 18,990.
Flipkart has already listed the GoPro HERO sports action camera on its website. Interested buyers will be able to pre-book the GoPro Hero via Flipkart on March 30.
The GoPro HERO with model number CHDHB-501-RW sports a 10-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor which is capable of shooting HD videos (1440p60 and 1080p60) and 10-megapixel photo performance (1440p30 and 1080p30 also available). It has an ISO range of 100 – 1600. It bears a 4.95cm touchscreen with a 320×480 pixels resolution. It has 4GB of built-in storage, expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB). It measures 32x62x44.5mm, and weighs 117 grams.
As mentioned, the GoPro HERO has voice control feature that gives hands-free control using commands. It also comes with stabilisation functionality that lets users capture stable videos even when using a GoPro mount.
To recall, GoPro has three other cameras in India – HERO6 Black, HERO5 Black, and HERO5 Session – priced at Rs. 37,000, Rs. 27,000, and Rs. 18,000 respectively.
Commenting on the launch, Meghan Laffey, GoPro’s SVP of Product, said, “HERO is a great first GoPro for people looking to share experiences beyond what a phone can capture. HERO makes it easy to share ‘wow’ moments at a price that’s perfect for first-time users.”
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