GoPro HERO4 Black Surf Camera, 4K Ultra HD Video, Waterproof
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GoPro HERO4 Black Specifications
Video Mode: Resolution: 4K
Frames Per Second (fps) NTSC/PAL: 30, 25, 24
Field of View (FOV): Ultra Wide
Screen Resolution: 3840x2160Video Mode:Resolution:4K SuperView
Frames Per Second (fps) NTSC/PAL: 24
Field of View (FOV): Ultra Wide
Screen Resolution: 3840x2160Video Mode: Resolution: 2.7K
Frames Per Second (fps) NTSC/PAL: 60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24
Field of View (FOV): Ultra Wide, Medium
Screen Resolution: 2704x1520Video Mode:Resolution:2.7K SuperView
Frames Per Second (fps) NTSC/PAL: 30, 25
Field of View (FOV): Ultra Wide
Screen Resolution: 2704x1520Video Mode: Resolution: 2.7K 4:3
Frames Per Second (fps) NTSC/PAL: 30, 25
Field of View (FOV): Ultra Wide
Screen Resolution: 2704x2028Video Mode: Resolution: 1440p
Frames Per Second (fps) NTSC/PAL: 80, 60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24
Field of View (FOV): Ultra Wide
Screen Resolution: 1920x1440Video Mode: Resolution: 1080p
Frames Per Second (fps) NTSC/PAL: 120, 90, 60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24
Field of View (FOV): Ultra Wide, Medium, Narrow
Screen Resolution: 1920x1080Video Mode: Resolution: 1080p SuperView
Frames Per Second (fps) NTSC/PAL: 80, 60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24
Field of View (FOV): Ultra Wide
Screen Resolution: 1920x1080Video Mode: Video Resolution: 960p
Frames Per Second (fps) NTSC/PAL: 120, 60, 50
Field of View (FOV): Ultra Wide
Screen Resolution: 1280x960Video Mode: Resolution: 720p
Frames Per Second (fps) NTSC/PAL: 240, 120, 60, 50, 30, 25
Field of View (FOV): Ultra Wide, Medium, Narrow
Screen Resolution: 1280x720Video Mode: Resolution:720p SuperView
Frames Per Second (fps) NTSC/PAL: 120, 60, 50
Field of View (FOV): Ultra Wide
Screen Resolution: 1280x720Video Mode: Resolution: WVGA
Frames Per Second (fps) NTSC/PAL: 240
Field of View (FOV): Ultra Wide
Screen Resolution: 848x480Video Format
H.264 codec, .mp4 file format
Time Lapse Video
Automatically creates video from frames captured at set intervals. Available only in 4K and 2.7K 4:3 resolutions
Time Lapse Video Intervals
0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 seconds
Video + Photo
Record video and capture Time Lapse photos at the same time. Available intervals are 5, 10, 30 and 60 seconds.
Video + Photo: Video Resolution: 1440p
Video Frames per Second (fps): 25, 24
Video FOV: Ultra WideVideo + Photo: Video Resolution: 1080p
Video Frames per Second (fps): 30, 25, 24
Video FOV: Ultra Wide, Medium, NarrowVideo + Photo: Video Resolution: 720p
Video Frames per Second (fps): 60, 50, 30, 25
Video FOV: Ultra Wide, Medium, NarrowLooping
Record a continuous video loop that overwrites itself until you press the shutter button to stop it and save
SuperView Mode: 4K SuperView
Video Resolution: 3840 x 2160
SuperView Mode:2.7K SuperView
Video Resolution: 2704 x 1520
SuperView Mode: 1080p SuperView
Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080
SuperView Mode: 720p SuperView
Video Resolution: 1280 x 720
Photo Mode: Photo Resolution:12MP
Default
Field of View (FOV): Wide
Screen Resolution: 4000 x 3000Photo Mode: Photo Resolution: 7MP
Field of View (FOV): Wide, Medium
Screen Resolution: 3000 x 2250Photo Mode: Photo Resolution: 5MP
Field of View (FOV): Medium
Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1920Continuous Photo (up to 30 seconds)
Hold down the shutter button to continuously capture a series of photos until shutter button is released.
Continuous Interval
3 photos/1 second (Default)
5 photos/1 second
10 photos/1 secondNight Photo
Capture a single photo with a customizable exposure time of up to 30 seconds.
Shutter
Applies only to Night Photo and Night Lapse and determines the amount of time that the shutter is open
Night Photo: Shutter Setting: Auto
Description: Up to 2 seconds (Default)
Night Photo: Shutter Setting: Fixed
Description: 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 seconds
Multi-Shot Mode:Photo Resolution:12MP
Default
Field of View (FOV): Wide
Screen Resolution: 4000 x 3000Multi-Shot Mode: Photo Resolution: 7MP
Field of View (FOV): Wide, Medium
Screen Resolution: 3000 x 2250Multi-Shot Mode: Photo Resolution: 5MP
Field of View (FOV): Medium
Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1920Burst
Capture up to 30 photos per second
Burst Rate
30 photos/1 second (Default), 30 photos/2 seconds, 30 photos/3 seconds, 30 photos/6 seconds
10 photos/1 second, 10 photos/2 seconds, 10 photos/3 seconds
5 photos/1 second
3 photos/1 secondTime Lapse
Automatically capture a series of photos at timed intervals
Time Lapse Photo Intervals
0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 seconds
Night Lapse
Capture a series of photos at specific intervals and exposure times
Night Lapse Photo Intervals
15, 20, 30 and 60 seconds 2, 5, 30 and 60 minutes
2, 5, 30 and 60 minutesShutter Setting: Auto
Up to 2 seconds
Shutter Setting: Fixed
2, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 seconds
White Balance setting: Auto (Default)
Recommended Lighting Conditions: Automatically adjusts the color tone based on the environmental conditions
White Balance Setting: 3000K
Recommended Lighting Conditions: Warm light (incandescent or sunrise/sunset lighting)
White Balance Setting: 5500K
Recommended Lighting Conditions: Slightly cool light (cool fluorescent, average daylight)
White Balance Setting: 6500K
Recommended Lighting Conditions: Cool light (overcast conditions)
White Balance Setting: Native
Recommended Lighting Conditions: Industry standardized optimized color
Color Setting: GoPro Color (Default)
GoPro color-corrected profile (same great color as when Protune is turned off)
Color Setting: Flat
Flat, neutral color profile that can be color-corrected to better match footage captured with other equipment, offering more flexibility in post-production
Protune for Video ISO Limit: 6400
Resulting Video Quality: Brighter video in low light, increased image noise
Protune for Video ISO Limit:1600
Resulting Video Quality: Moderately bright video in low light, moderate image noise (Default)
Protune for Video ISO Limit:400
Resulting Video Quality: Darker video in low light, reduced image noise
Protune for Photo ISO Limit: 800
Resulting Photo Quality: Darker photo in very low light, increased image noise (Default)
Protune for Photo ISO Limit: 400
Darker photo in low light, moderate image noise
Protune for Photo ISO Limit: 200
Bright photo in indoor lighting, marginal image noise
Protune for Photo ISO Limit: 100
Bright photo in outdoor daylight, minimal image noise
Sharpness
Controls the sharpness of your video footage or photos
Sharpness Setting: High (Default)
Resulting Quality: Ultra sharp video or photo
Sharpness Setting: Medium
Resulting Quality: Moderately sharp video or photo
Sharpness Setting: Low
Resulting Quality: Softer video or photo that allows for more flexibility in post-production
Exposure Value Compensation (EV COMP)
-2.0
-1.5
-1.0
-0.5
0 (Default)
+0.5
+1.0
+1.5
+2.0Image Quality + Optics
Ultra sharp image quality with all-glass lens
Ultra wide-angle field of view with reduced distortionBattery + Charging
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated at 1160mAH, 3.8V, 4.4WhBattery Life
The chart below indicates the approximate continuous recording time (hr:min) you can expect when shooting in various video modes using a fully charged battery
Video Mode: 4K 30fps
With Wi-Fi Off Estimated Time: 1.05
With Wi-Fi On + Using Wi-Fi Remote Estimated Time: 0:55
With Wi-Fi On + Using GoPro App Estimated Time: 0:50
With Wi-Fi Off + Using Battery BacPac Estimated Time: 2:00
With Wi-Fi Off + Using LCD Touch BacPac Estimated Time: 0:50Video Mode: 2.7K 48fps
With Wi-Fi Off Estimated Time: 1:05
With Wi-Fi On + Using Wi-Fi Remote Estimated Time: 1:00
With Wi-Fi On + Using GoPro App Estimated Time: 0:55
With Wi-Fi Off + Using Battery BacPac Estimated Time: 2:10
With Wi-Fi Off + Using LCD Touch BacPac Estimated Time: 0:55Video Mode: 2.7K 30fps (4:3)
With Wi-Fi Off Estimated Time:1:10
With Wi-Fi On + Using Wi-Fi Remote Estimated Time: 1:05
With Wi-Fi On + Using GoPro App Estimated Time: 0:55
With Wi-Fi Off + Using Battery BacPac Estimated Time: 2:15
With Wi-Fi Off + Using LCD Touch BacPac Estimated Time: 0:55Video Mode: 1080p 120fps
With Wi-Fi Off Estimated Time: 1:10
With Wi-Fi On + Using Wi-Fi Remote Estimated Time: 1:05
With Wi-Fi On + Using GoPro App Estimated Time: 1:00
With Wi-Fi Off + Using Battery BacPac Estimated Time: 2:20
With Wi-Fi Off + Using LCD Touch BacPac Estimated Time: 0:55Video Mode: 1080p 60fps
With Wi-Fi Off Estimated Time: 1:20
With Wi-Fi On + Using Wi-Fi Remote Estimated Time: 1:15
With Wi-Fi On + Using GoPro App Estimated Time: 1:10
With Wi-Fi Off + Using Battery BacPac Estimated Time: 2:30
With Wi-Fi Off + Using LCD Touch BacPac Estimated Time:1:10Video Mode: 1080p 30fps SuperView
With Wi-Fi Off Estimated Time: 1:30
With Wi-Fi On + Using Wi-Fi Remote Estimated Time: 1:20
With Wi-Fi On + Using GoPro App Estimated Time: 1:15
With Wi-Fi Off + Using Battery BacPac Estimated Time: 2:45
With Wi-Fi Off + Using LCD Touch BacPac Estimated Time: 1:15Video Mode: 720p 120 fps
With Wi-Fi Off Estimated Time: 1:50
With Wi-Fi On + Using Wi-Fi Remote Estimated Time: 1:40
With Wi-Fi On + Using GoPro App Estimated Time: 1:30
With Wi-Fi Off + Using Battery BacPac Estimated Time: 3:00
With Wi-Fi Off + Using LCD Touch BacPac Estimated Time: 1:20Ports: Mini USB
Charging
Connecting to a computer for playback/file transfer/charging
Supports 3.5mm stereo microphone via optional adapter (sold separately)
Supports playback to composite TV via optional cable (sold separately)Micro HDMI
Supports playback to HDTV via optional cable (sold separately)
HDMI playback is certified up to 1080pMemory card
microSD
Storage
microSD memory card with a Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required. See list of recommended microSD cards Up to 64GB capacity supported
Record times vary with resolutions and frame ratesWeight
Camera: 3.1oz / 87.88g
Camera with housing: 5.4oz / 153.09g
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About GoPro HERO4 Black
GoPro Hero4 Black brings the highest quality video, audio and photos to your next shoot, whether in the surf or on the shore. The most advanced GoPro camera yet delivers vibrant high-resolution 4K30 and 2.7K60 video, with its 2x more powerful processor letting you bring super slow motion to your projects at 240 frames per second. This edition Hero4 Black is specially geared toward water enthusiasts, being waterproof and including a Surfboard Mount, camera tether and a FCS Plug Mount to attach your GoPro to an FCS center fin socket. Along with capturing the action with high-quality video and dynamic audio, the HERO4 Black shoots 12MP photos at a speedy 30 frames per second. Never miss that perfect moment through features like QuikCapture, allowing you to swiftly power on the camera and record with the touch of a button and the GoPro App which transforms your phone or tablet into a remote. The GoPro App also allows you to quickly edit and share your content using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
GoPro Hero4 Black Surf Features
• 2x More Powerful Processor - 2x faster video frame rates means sharper footage.
• Ultra high-resolution, high frame rate video - 4K30, 2.7K60,1 1080p120, 720p2401. Cinema-quality video. Slow motion playback.
• Waterproof to 131' (40m). Surf Edition also features Surfboard Mount, Camera Tether, and FCS Plug Mount.
• 12MP burst photos - 30 frames per second. Single photos. Time lapse mode - 0.5 to 60 second intervals.
• New Night Photo and Night Lapse modes - Up to 30-second exposure for single photo and time lapse modes.
• Auto low light mode.
• QuikCapture mode - Single button power on/recording. Video and time lapse photos.
• High fidelity audio - Built-in microphone captures nearly 2x the dynamic range. Best-in-class audio algorithm. Optional 3.5mm mic adapter makes the HERO4 Black compatible with a variety of external microphones.
• High fidelity audio - Built-in microphone captures nearly 2x the dynamic range. Best-in-class audio algorithm. New integrated ADC (analog-to-digital converter) it compatible with more professional low-sensitivity external mics.
• Time lapse video mode.
• Single button camera setting access and simplified menus.
• Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth - Connect to the GoPro App via phone or tablet. Operate using Smart Remote (sold separately) from distances of up to 600' (180m). Sharing via email, text and social media.
• HiLight tag - Mark moments while recording or playing back video.
• SuperView - GoPro-exclusive wide-angle video mode.
• Protune for Photo + Video - Minimally compressed, cinema-caliber video optimized for professional productions. Advanced manual controls for photos and video: Color, ISO limit, exposure, white balance and sharpness.
• GoPro App + Software - Remotely control camera through phone or tablet. View and share content. GoPro Studio. GoPro Channel.
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What's in the box:
- GoPro HD HERO4 Black Surf Camera
- Standard Housing Waterproof to 131' (40m)
- Skeleton Backdoor
- Rechargeable Battery
- Surfboard Mount
- FCS Plug Mount
- Camera Tether
- Quick Release Buckles
- 3-Way Pivot Arm (Mounting Hardware)
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