‘GoPro Hero 5’ Release Date, Review & Specs: Action Camera to Feature 8K Recording? [Rumors]

The official release date of the GoPro Hero 5 will reportedly be delayed to the end of this year. Although those waiting for the release of this device will have to wait a bit longer, The Fuse Joplin suggests that the wait will be well worth it.

According to the rumor mill, the delayed release date was made to further develop the gadget’s specifications. Its predecessor, the Hero 4, got to sell more than 2.4 million units in the third quarter of 2014. After this success, GoPro promised that their next flagship item will shock adrenaline enthusiasts.

Sadly, GoPro has not announced an official release date for the Hero 5. According to Gospel Herald, all their camera units were launched to be out in the market by September or October. Hence, this could only mean that the Hero 5 might also be out around the same time.

Rumor has it that the Hero 5 will be featuring an A10 chip, which is reportedly capable of recording 4K videos at 60 frames per second. This is a very improvement since no other action camera recorder can record the same resolution at the same frame rate.

Although the current Hero 4 Black can record with a resolution as high as 4K, it can only manage to do so at 30 frames per second. Moreover, its Silver version can only capture 15 frames per second.

If these speculations are true, then it sounds like the new GoPro Hero 5 will be a great gadget for others seekings better specs. Moreover, the upcoming camera is reportedly capable of recording 8K resolution, but at a lower frame rate.

However, Gospel Herald says that GoPro's rival companies will also be marketing their own camcorders with 8K quality by October. Despite an increase in competition, it is still advantageous to own a gadget with such specifications as the Hero 5.

Moreover, it is believed that the Hero 5’s frame rate will be adjustable. Users who want a higher frame rate can easily adjust the settings. A video with 1080p HD quality can be achieved at 120 frames per second, while a 720p quality video can be recorded at 240 frames per second.