GoPro Hero+ action camera launched for $199.99

GoPro has unveiled a new budget action camera dubbed as Hero+ that offers improvements over the basic Hero such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi support, enabling control via the company’s mobile app and Smart Remote. new GoPro Hero+ Wi-Fi is capable of recording 1080p videos at 60fps and 8-megapixel still images and captures Time Lapse and Burst photos at 5 fps. The gadget is waterproof up to 40 meters.

• 1080p60 and 720p60 video
• 8MP photos with Single, Time Lapse and 5 Photos-per-Second Burst modes
• Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® connect to GoPro App and Smart Remote
• Rugged, durable and waterproof to 131’ (40m)
• Integrated camera + housing design
• QuikCapture enables power-up and recording start with the press of a single button
• HiLight Tag lets you mark key moments while recording
• SuperView™ captures the world’s most immersive wide-angle field of view
• Auto Low Light mode intelligently adjusts frame rates for optimal low-light performance
• Built-in microphone
• Wearable and Mountable, Compatible with GoPro’s vast array of mounts and accessories.

The GoPro Hero+ action camera will be available at retailers and GoPro.com starting on Oct. 4 for $199.99. GoPro has also announced a $100 price cut for the Hero 4 Session camera and it is now be available at $299.99.