Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Go Pro Hero 4 Firmware 5.0 Release

 I own both the Go Pro Hero 4 Silver and Black and found no real reason to upgrade to the Hero 5 except for one 'Linear' field of view. Linear is a wide view without the fisheye look.
 Go Pro released an update to the firmware for Hero 4 users (Ver 5.0 release date 21-Oct-2016) that now makes 'Linear' available.. GREAT!!   The update also makes the cameras compatible with their new Karma drone, but since it's been recalled with no replacement being available this change is less relevant.

Go Pro Firmware Release Information:

Latest release:
HERO4 Black/Silver update v05.00 | Oct. 21, 2016
HERO4 Black/Silver update v05.00
Highlights
  • Highlights:
    • Enables Karma compatibility.
    • Adds Linear FOV.
Karma Compatibility
  • Enables live preview and camera control from the Karma Controller,
  • including starting/stopping recording, changing settings, and more. Enables camera control from the Karma Grip. To learn more about Karma, visit gopro.com/karma.
Linear FOV
  • Linear field of view (FOV) captures video without the traditional
  • wide-angle look, for even greater creative flexibility. Available only for 2.7K and 1080p video.

Actual Go Pro Hero 4 Resolutions vs Frame Rates:

ResolutionHero 4 Silver - FPS
WideMediumNarrowLinear
4K15---
4K SuperView----
2.7K30,2430,24-30,24
2.7K SuperView----
2.7K 4:3----
144048,30,24---
108060,48,30,2460,48,30,2460,48,30,2460,48,30,24
1080 SuperView60,48,30,24---
960100,60---
720120,60,30120,60,30120,60,30-
720 SuperWide100,60---
WVGA240---


ResolutionHero 4 Black - FPS
WideMediumNarrowLinear
4K30,24---
4K SuperView24---
2.7K60,48,30,2460,48,30,24-60,48,30
,24
2.7K SuperView30---
2.7K 4:330---
144080,60,48,
30,24
---
1080120,90,60,
48,30,24
60,48,
30,24
120,90,60,
48,30,24
120,90,
60,48,30,24
1080 SuperView80,60,48,
30,24
---
960120,60---
720120,60,30120,60
,30
240,120,60
,30
-
720 SuperWide120,60---
WVGA240--