GoPro Releases Software Update for Entry-Level Hero Camera

GoPro has rolled out a software update for its entry-level Hero camera, allowing users to shoot 4:3 video in 4K. This update is great for capturing video that is taller, which is ideal for social media sites like TikTok. The update is available for free via the company’s GoPro Quik app on iOS and Android.

New Aspect Ratio for Social Media Content

The new aspect ratio is intended for social media content, but shooting in 4:3 has several use cases. For instance, it can be the perfect choice for capturing video from a first-person perspective. If social media isn’t your bag, GoPro says that these 4:3 videos can easily be cropped to 16:9 "for a traditional widescreen look."

SuperView Digital Lens Option

There’s another tool available with this update that adds a bit of pizzazz when converting from 4:3 to 16:9. The app’s SuperView Digital Lens option adds a widening effect during the conversion process, which makes captured footage "look faster, more immersive and more exciting." This app-based lens has been available for a while, but only worked with GoPro’s pricier offerings.

Hero Camera Details

The Hero camera is just $180 right now, and it’s incredibly light, weighing only 86 grams. The company’s calling it the "smallest, lightest and widest angle GoPro, ever."

Buy the Hero Camera

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