Waiting on the GoPro4?

[Hobby Mounts]

There is a massive shortage of Hero 3+ Cameras in the UK too. We've been out of stock for weeks and can't replenish.

 

[wreckdiversam]

I've seen plenty of Black edition Hero 3+ in the last several days. My LDS has at least 5 in stock that I saw at the shop today when I was there for my dive.

 

[SeahorseDeb]

Very exciting!

GoPro Hero 4: 4k Video, New Processor and Release Date ? Air Herald

I wouldn't bother waiting.

I agree, but with the following info, skip it.....buy the Hero 3+ instead....

---------- Post added August 21st, 2014 at 06:18 PM ----------

One thing to remember with the new GoPro 4 (or any other 4k camera) is that one; you'll need a different TV to view it in 4k, 2) you'll need a fairly powerful computer to edit and store these huge files...

Jack won't toot his own horn here, so I will! He is quite right about needing another TV....and he has his store URL posted by his signature...call him....he can give you the scoop! (Jack, I hope you don't get flooded with calls, however you have been the King of underwater photography! ((Sales and service!)) )

---------- Post added August 21st, 2014 at 06:21 PM ----------

Or they will come out with the Hero 3++ and push the 4 back another year.

Yes, ahem....again..... But I'm sticking with my 3+.....I don't need to "upgrade" unless it's such a profound difference in optics that it has a reflexive lens to allow macro photography/video without an adapter lens......(wink-wink)

This article explains the 4k technology

http://www.cnet.com/news/what-is-4k-uhd-next-generation-resolution-explained/

 

[flareside]

If the Hero4 does little more than add 4K/30, it obviously won't be worthwhile to upgrade for the majority of users. And I really doubt there is room for significant improvements in the optics based on the improvements they did with the 3+. The real value of the 4 will come from improvements in user control. If they have added aperture and shutter speed controls, the 3 series will rapidly fade into history. If they haven't, GoPro will. 4k/30 alone is no reason to upgrade.

 

[avigulf]

Bigger capasity of battery is much appreciated...

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[gemillion]

If only they could make the camera itself water resistant! Then if the housing leaked, the camera would have a good chance of surviving.

 

[SeahorseDeb]

Bigger capasity of battery is much appreciated...

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That would be a significant improvement! But what would I do then with my wall charger, car charger and spare batteries??? I doubt that one feature would capture the attention of new and existing GoPro users... but we all have a list of "wants."

 

[Hobby Mounts]

Would the introduction of Image Stabilisation swing any of you into upgrading?

 

[crab4life]

If only they could make the camera itself water resistant! Then if the housing leaked, the camera would have a good chance of surviving.

Then they wouldn't sell as many then, we keep ruining ours and have to buy more lol

 

[kelemvor]

If only they could make the camera itself water resistant! Then if the housing leaked, the camera would have a good chance of surviving.

You might be able to get it coated by liquipel or some similar company (nanostate, p2i, neverwet) to achieve that.