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GoPro Hero 11 Black ‎CHDHX-111-RW Launched in India [ Amazon.in ]

Go Pro has officially launched Hero 11 Black ‎CHDHX-111-RW and Hero 11 Mini Action Cameras in India online. The price in the US for GoPro Hero 11 starts at $499.99. In India, GoPro Hero 11 Black ‎CHDHX-111-RW price starts at ₹51,500 and is now available to pre-order online from Amazon.in. Check here for more info and full specs. The official India release date is September 16, 2022.

The new GoPro Hero 11 Black CHDHX-111-RW features a 27MP sensor and is powered by GP2 chip which we first saw in last year’s GoPro Hero 10 models. This new action camera supports 5.3K60 video recording as well as 2.7K 240 slow-mo video recording. It has a new 8:7 aspect ratio sensor which enables online creators and influencers to create better vertical style, mobile-friendly videos for Tiktok, Youtube Shorts, Instagram Reels, etc.

Other features include HyperSmooth 5.0, Horizon Lock, improved stabilization for 4:3 aspect ratio footage, and AutoBoost for maximum stabilization with minimal image cropping.

Like the last-gen Hero 10, the new Hero 11 Black also has built-in, foldable mounting fingers – so you don’t have to use a separate housing to mount it like the older generation GoPros. The Hero 11 is equipped with a 1720mAh Lithium-Ion Enduro battery for better, long-lasting battery life.

According to the listing on Amazon.in, the new GoPro Hero 11 comes with a 2 Year warranty option ( 1 year international + 1 year local India warranty – For 1 Year extended warranty you need to visit gopro.luxurypersonified.co.in and do the needful ).

GoPro’s main rival in the action camera market – DJI – has also announced their Osmo Action 3 camera on the same date. It is yet to be available to pre-order online in India. Price-wise, DJI Osmo Action 3 will be available for a cheaper launch selling price in India.

Since the launch of the new Hero 11 Black, older generation GoPros such as Hero 10 Black, Hero 9, Hero 8, etc will be available for discounted prices from Flipkart, Amazon.in etc. Check out the current deals for these cameras on Amazon.in here.

GoPro Hero 11 Black Technical Details

Model no: CHDHX-111-RW
Image Sensor resolution: 27MP Photos
Sensor aspect ratio: 8:7
Chipset: GP2 Chip
Video recording modes: 5.3K60 / 4K120 / 2.7K240
Recording aspect ratio: 16:9, 4:3, 8:7
Video color depth: 8-Bit + 10-Bit Color
Rugged + Waterproof to 33ft (10m)
Video stabilization: HyperSmooth 5.0 Video Stabilization with AutoBoost
Live streaming: 1080p
Battery capacity: 1720mAh Lithium-Ion
Webcam Mode: Yes
TimeWarp 3.0 Video
Horizon Lock / Horizon Leveling
Star Trails, Light Painting, Vehicle Light Trails Effects
SuperPhoto + HDR
Digital Lenses: HyperView, SuperView, Wide, Linear, Linear + Horizon Lock/Leveling
Night Lapse Video
Built-In Mounting with Folding Fingers
HERO11 Black Mods Compatibility
RAW in All Photo Modes
In the box: HERO11 Black Camera | Rechargeable Enduro Battery | Curved Adhesive Mount | Mounting Buckle | USB-C Cable | Thumb Screw | Camera Case

GoPro HERO10 Black Bundle with INR 7700 Freebies | Republic Day 2022 Sale

Amazon India has GoPro HERO10 Black Bundle with INR 7700 Freebies Offer listed online as part of their Great Republic Day 2022 Sale. The current lowest price for this is ₹53,990. With this package, you get a Free Swivel Clip, Battery & Shorty Mini+ Tripod. This bundle is currently sold by Cam Zone seller and is Fulfilled by Amazon.

Check here for the current pricing, offers and availability.

GoPro HERO10 Black is currently the best-selling Action Camera online in India. It is powered by the All-new GP2 processor making it much faster than the previous-gen GoPro cameras.

Hero 10 Black supports shooting 5.3K @ 60fps + 4K @ 120fps video resolutions as well as lets you shoot 23-megapixel photos. Whether you are blogging or using it mounted on your dirt bike, you get smooth, shake-free videos thanks to the Advanced HyperSmooth 4.0 video stabilization.

It also supports various GoPro mods like Max Lens Mod, Media Mod ( Add a directional mic, HDMI port + more. ), Display Mod ( Extra-large flip-up screen for framing + vlogging. ), Light Mod etc.

Amazon.in is having a lot of other Cameras on offer part of their Great Republic Day 2022 sale from Jan 17-20 ( starts early for Prime members ). Check out all upcoming and ongoing offers here.

DJI Action 2 Camera Dual Screen Combo Launched in India | Price, Specs

DJI Action 2 Camera with Dual Screen Combo is now available to purchase in India online. It’s quite surprising to see DJI making a new product available to purchase in India on the launch day itself. The current lowest price for DJI Action 2 Dual Screen Combo in India is ₹51,990. The MRP Price is ₹54,990. This new DJI Action 2 Camera is now available to purchase online from Amazon.in, currently sold by Appario Retail Private Ltd and Fulfilled by Amazon. Check here for the pricing, availability and buyer reviews if any.

Launch Price in India: ₹51,990 ( Oct 2021 ).

Update: DJI Action 2 Power Combo is also now in stock on Amazon.in. It has a launch selling price of ₹41,990.

Jan 2022 update: Republic Day 2022 Sale offers on Amazon.in – DJI Action 2 Dual Screen Combo Offer price: ₹38,990, DJI Action 2 Power Combo Offer price: ₹29,990.

DJI Action 2 Camera is a compact, modular Action Camera that uses magnets to connect accessories. You can use various modules to enhance the functionality of this action camera. Along with the Dual Screen Combo, DJI has also launched DJI Action 2 Power Combo which is currently out of stock online in India.

DJI Action 2 Camera is the successor to the popular DJI Osmo Action camera and offers a wider field of view than its predecessor. It features a 12MP 1/1.7” CMOS sensor with 155° field of view. This is wider than the recently launched GoPro Hero 10 which is also now available to purchase in India at a price of ₹54,500.

This new action camera from DJI supports 4K @ 120fps slow-mo recording and is 10m Waterproof. Keep in mind only the Camera module is waterproof. In order to use the Dual Screen combo underwater, you would need to use a waterproof case made for it. It comes with features like HorizonSteady, Rocksteady 2.0 Image stabilization, Timelapse, DNG raw shooting, Digital zoom etc.

Since this is a modular action camera, DJI has announced a wide range of accessories you can magnetically attach to it.

The Front Touchscreen Module features an OLED screen and provides a maximum battery life of 160 minutes and can record 4-mic Matrix Stereo input. The Power Module when attached, can film for up to 180 minutes and also has a micro-sdcard slot. By default, the Camera module has 32GB of internal storage. Other accessories include Remote Control Extension Rod, Magnetic Lanyard, Waterproof case, Macro lens attachment, DJI Floating handle, Magnetic Ball-Joint Adapter mount, Magnetic adapter mount, DJI Mic and many more to come.

GoPro HERO10 Black listed on Amazon India | Price, Specs

GoPro has launched HERO10 Black Model ( GO-PRO-BLK-H10 ) in India online. Amazon.in has now listed this model for an MRP price of ₹54,500, currently sold by Appario Retail Private Ltd and Fulfilled by Amazon. The launch selling price will be less than the MRP. Check here for the current lowest price, offers, and buyer reviews if any. In the US, the price is $499.

Oct 2022 Update: GoPro Hero 11 Black ‎CHDHX-111-RW Launched in India [ Amazon.in ]

Jan 2022 update: GoPro HERO10 Black Bundle with INR 7700 Freebies now available on Amazon.in.

Dec 2021 Update: GoPro HERO10 Black Combo with Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter + 64GB Memory Card now listed on Amazon.in – Launch Price: ₹54,500.

GoPro HERO10 Black comes with a newer and faster processor in the form of GP2 processor which makes the overall performance of the camera snappier compared to the older GoPro Hero9 model. GoPro has also just announced a Firmware Update that enables longer video recording times and extended battery life.

GoPro HERO10 Black lets you shoot 23MP stills and up to 5.3K @ 60 videos. For high-quality, super slow-mo videos, this new GoPro can shoot 4K @ 120fps as well. The new model comes with updated HyperSmooth 4.0 Video Stabilization and has TimeWarp 3.0 Video.

Digital lenses, which we saw on last-gen models are available on this 2021 model as well. You can choose between SuperView, Wide, Linear + Horizon Leveling, Linear or Narrow to get a different view. Like the GoPro Hero9, the new model also has Built-In Mounting with Folding Fingers letting you mount the camera easily. GoPro has equipped the Hero10 with a 1720mAh Lithium-Ion battery and also has released a new Enduro High-Performance Battery to increase cold temperature performance.

GoPro Hero 10 Specs Highlights

Processor: GP2 Chip
Photo resolution: 12MP
Video recording: 5.3K60, 4K120 + 2.7K240 Wide FOV
Battery: 1720mAh Lithium-Ion
Max Video bitrate: 100Mbps
Waterproof rating: Rugged + Waterproof to 33ft (10m)
Digital Lenses: SuperView, Wide, Linear + Horizon Leveling, Linear, Narrow
Image stabilization: HyperSmooth 4.0
Mods: HERO10 Black Mods
Live streaming supported: Full HD 1080P
Power tools: HindSight, LiveBurst, Scheduled Capture, Duration Capture

Sony Alpha ILCE-7C/7CL in Stock on Amazon India | Lowest Price, Specs

Sony India has launched Sony Alpha ILCE-7C Mirrorless Camera in India online. It has an MRP launch price of Rs 167,990 – Rs 196,990. The current lowest price for Sony Alpha 7C Body only ( ILCE-7C ) online is Rs 1,47,990 on Amazon.in ( Feb 2021 Price ). You can also buy this with 28-60mm Zoom kit Lens ( ILCE-7CL ) at a price of 1,73,290. This camera is available in two different color options – Black and Silver. Check out the current lowest price on Amazon.in here.

Sony Alpha 7C is a compact mirrorless camera and features the same 24.2MP sensor we saw on the A7M3 camera launched a while back. Instead of using an A7 Series body, Sony is using an A6000 Series style body on this camera making it one of the smallest Full-frame cameras you can buy in the market today.

Since this has the same sensor as the A7M3, you can get excellent image quality out of this body. It boasts a total of 693 phase-detection AF points in Full frame mode, that covers approx. 93% of the image area offering fast and accurate AF. Sony’s smart AI-based Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF ( for Humans and Animals ) features are available as well.

Sony’s older bodies use NP-FW50 batteries which weren’t that good for continuous long hours of shooting. The A7C uses the newer NP-FZ100 battery which gives much battery life than the older Sony cameras.

A7C can shoot 4K videos ( up to 30fps ) as well as Full HD videos ( up to 120fps slow-mo ). Unlike older Sony bodies, you can slide out the monitor LCD and tilt in different angles, even facing you to take vlog-style videos and selfies.

GoPro HERO9 Black Holiday Bundle listed on Amazon India

GoPro HERO9 Black Holiday Bundle is now available in India online. It will go on sale on Amazon.in during the Great Republic Day 2021 Sale from Jan 20-23. The official price is yet to be announced, however, you will be able to get this on a launch offer price during the sale. ( check here )

GoPro HERO9 Black Holiday Bundle March 2021 Price in India: Rs 49,999

GoPro HERO9 Black Holiday Bundle comes with some extra accessories, which when you buy individually would cost you more than the price of the bundle.

With the Holiday Bundle, you can get GoPro Hero 9 Black Camera, The Handler (Floating Hand Grip), Magnetic Swivel Clip, Spare Battery, 32GB SD Card and Camera Case.

HERO9 Black is the latest Action camera from the GoPro featuring a new Dual-screen design. While the older models came with 12MP sensors, the newer Hero 9 can take 20MP photos and supports video recordings up to 5K @ 30fps for better quality. It is powered by a 1720mAh Lithium-Ion and offers 30% more battery life than the previous generation model.

GoPro Hero 9 Black has an MRP price of Rs 49,500. The current lowest price is Rs 38,100 ( Jan 17, 2021 Price ).

Sony A7II – is it worth buying in 2020?

Sony Alpha A7II ( ILCE-7M2K/BQ IN5 ) now sells for a much lower price in India online. During the Big Billion Days 2020 sale on Flipkart, it was available for the lowest ever Deal price of Rs 69,999 ( regular selling price is Rs 84,999 ). This is currently the cheapest Full Frame Mirrorless Camera you can buy in India.

This camera has been out for a while now. Sony A7II was launched way back in 2014 and has the same 24MP sensor as the original A7. It is a Full Frame camera and supports E-mount lenses.

Sony A7II – Is it worth buying in 2020 ? Is it better than Sony Alpha A6500 / A6600 ?

There are some Pros and Cons. The main advantage the A7II has over A6000 Series of cameras like A6600, A6500, A6100, etc is the Full Frame Sensor inside. Even though it’s an old sensor, image quality is still good enough, and you get that Full Frame look – better bokeh aka shallow depth of field than the crop sensor A6600 like cameras.

The newer Sony Cameras on the other hand have much better Auto Focus, Eye AF tracking, Fast burst rates, and far better Video recording capabilities.

Which has the better image quality ? A6600 or A7II ?

In General, a Full-Frame Sensor offers better overall image quality and much better performance in low light. However, the A7II sensor is quite old now. 6 years is a long time in the tech industry. The newer sensors with newer tech on the A6600 / A6500 cameras are now on par with the Full Frame sensor on the A7II. In some areas, A7II has a slight edge, offering better color rendition and sharpness. Check out the DPReview comparison tool to see how much close these cameras are in terms of image quality.

Why did i buy A7II over A6600 / A6500 / A6400 etc

During the Flipkart sale, I did get the Sony A7II for the Rs 69,999 offer price. It came with a 28-70mm lens ( quite good quality ) and a 64GB Sdcard. You also get a carry bag with this camera. When I bought it, I thought this would be old stock, but it is very new – Sept 2020 was the date on the box I got.

I am a Hobbyist Landscape photographer, and I only plan to shoot Nature and Landscape. So for me, A7II is a great buy for the price. But it can’t shoot 4K videos or doesn’t have super fast Auto Focus Sony’s new cameras are famous for. The high ISO image quality on this is not that good. A7II is also not idle for sports or action photography. However, for me, all these issues were not deal-breakers.

So if you are like me, wants that Full Frame look and plans to shoot this in good lighting for Landscape, A7II is a fantastic camera to own. It can also shoot great portraits and the AF works well except when you are at high ISO in low light scenarios. A6600 like cameras also have good overall image quality, but they are not as good as the newer A7M3 or A7C cameras when it comes to overall image quality and high ISO performance.

My buying decision was quite simple – I wanted a decent Full Frame Sony Mirrorless Camera with IBIS ( in-body-image-stabilization ) and the A7II is/was the best value for money camera in that category.

DJI Pocket 2 up for pre-order on Amazon US

DJI has launched Pocket 2 Handheld 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer in the US at a price of $349. You can also buy DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo for $499 ( comes with an extra lens, tripod, external mic, etc ). It is now available to pre-order online from Amazon US ( check here ).

DJI Osmo Pocket 2 features a brand new sensor – a 1/1.7-inch sensor offering 64MP photos and 4K videos. It has a 20mm f/1.8 lens offering a wide focal length to shoot videos as well as vlogs.

Like the first-gen Pocket, it has a 3-axis gimbal system built-in offering smoother videos while you shoot on the move. You can also make use of this gimbal to take photos in low light when the shutter needs to be lower to let the camera shoot at a lower ISO.

The new model comes with DJI Matrix Stereo – which enables sound recording in different directions thanks to four microphones onboard. It also comes with features like Audio Zoom and SoundTrack to let you create videos with better audio.

For the Instagram and Tiktok generation, DJI is bringing Glamour Effects and AI Editor to create better photos and videos without much hassle.

You can connect Pocket 2 with your smartphone using DJI Mimo App which is compatible with both Apple iPhones and Android smartphones.

DJI Pocket 2 weighs just 116 g and offers 140mins of battery life from a full charge.

DJI Osmo Pocket 2 Creator Combo Bundle Accessories.

Osmo Pocket 2 Full Specs and Features

New 1/1.7 inch sensor ( shoots 16MP by default – Pixel Binned )
3-Axis Stabilized Camera
64MP Photos ( DNG raw supported )
FOV 93° / 20mm
Photos ISO range: 100-6400 (16 MP) / 100-3200 (64 MP)
Video ISO range: 100-6400
Shutter speed: 8-1/8000 s
4K Ultra HD Recording support ( 3840×2160 @ 24/25/30/48/50/60fps )
2.7K / Full HD recording @ 24/25/30/48/50/60fps
HDR Video support ( max resolution supported is 2.7K )
Max video bit-rate: 100 Mbps
Slow-motion: 1080p/120fps or 240fps
Hyperlapse / Motionlapse / Timelapse
Hybrid Auto Focus 2.0
ActiveTrack 3.0
Weight: 117g
Battery capacity: 875 mAh ( up to 140 minutes of Full HD video / 73 minutes charging time )
AI Editor
DJI Matrix Stereo Directional Audio
48 kHz, AAC Audio
High-Definition Panorama
8X Zoom shots

DJI Pocket 2 Accessories

Pocket 2 Charging Case: Charges pocket 2 while providing storage space for microSD cards and ND filters ( $99.00 )
DJI Osmo Pocket Part 1 Extension Rod (CP.OS.00000003.01)
DJI OSMO Pocket Part 13 – Expansion Kit ( $68.80 )

Fujifilm X-S10 up for Pre-order on Amazon US

Fujifilm X-S10 Mirrorless Camera is now available to Pre-order online on Amazon US. It has a price tag of $999.95 ( body only ) / $1,399.95 ( with XF18-55mm Lens kit ) / $1,499.95 ( with XF16-80mm Lens Kit ).

Fujifilm X-S10 features an X-Trans 26.1-megapixel backside-illuminated APS-C sensor which we have seen on many other Fujifilm cameras like X-T4 in the past. It has the same Auto-focus system as well as the same image processor as the X-T4.

Fujifilm has equipped this camera with a five-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS) system to let you take better photos and videos handheld. It features a 180° vari-angle, Fully articulating LCD touchscreen to help you shoot in challenging angles.

You can record 4K UHD videos up to 30 minutes on the Fujifilm X-S10. Full HD slow mo at 240fps is supported as well. You can record videos in F-log, 8-bit 4:2:0 ( internally ) and 10-bit 4:2:2 ( externally ).

A portable, intuitive camera, capable of outstanding performance. X-S10 offers renowned FUJIFILM design, engineering, and color science in an accessible package. The newly created body features a deep grip for absolute security when making images handheld, even with larger lenses, and an intuitive, simple control dial for effortless operation. It is also packed with state-of-the-art technology, including five-axis in-body image stabilization to enable smooth footage and super-sharp stills, a 180° vari-angle LCD touchscreen that covers even the most awkward angles, and superfast 0.02 second autofocus that is accurate down to -6EV. When combined with the outstanding 26.1 megapixel, back-side illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and quad-core X-Processor 4 CPU, it is possible to achieve stunning photography and cinema-quality video, while harnessing the unique beauty arising from Fujifilm’s offered 18 Film Simulation modes.

Fujifilm X-S10 Specs

APS-C Camera
X-Processor 4
26.1 MP BSI X-Trans Sensor
3 inch Fully Articulating Touch LCD Screen
USB Type-C port
ISO 160-12800 supported
5-axis image stabilization
DCI 4K/30p
Super-slow-motion Full HD/240p
4:2:2 10-bit color via HDMI
18 Film Simulation modes

Other New Launches in Cameras: NIKON Z 6II, Z 7II Full Frame Mirrorless, Canon EOS M50 Mark II APS-C Mirrorless.

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NIKON Z 6II, Z 7II up for Pre-order on Amazon US

Pre-order NIKON Z 6II & NIKON Z 7II Mirrorless Cameras online on Amazon US. NIKON Z 6II body only price: $1,999.95. NIKON Z 7II body only price: $2,999.95.

Nikon has launched two new Mirrorless cameras – NIKON Z 6II & NIKON Z 7II. These are second-gen models with improved specs and features.

In the US, the NIKON Z 6II has a price tag of $1,999.95 ( Body only ) – $2,599.95 ( with Z 24-70mm F4 kit lens ). NIKON Z 7II can be bought for $2,999.95 ( body only ) – $3,599.95 ( with Z 24-70mm F4 ). Both these cameras are now available to pre-order online in the US from Amazon ( check here ).

Nikon has also launched the MB-N11 battery pack at a price of $399.95.

In India, the NIKON Z 6II has an MRP price of Rs 1,64,995 ( body only ) – Rs 2,09,995 ( with 24-70mm lens ) and will be available to purchase from 5th November 2020 onwards. NIKON Z 7II has an MRP price of Rs 2,49,995 ( body only ) – Rs 2,94,995 ( with 24-70mm lens ) and will be available to purchase from 10th December 2020 onwards.

Specs and Features – What’s new?

Nikon has equipped these 2nd Gen models with Dual EXPEED 6 Processors for more power and faster performance. This guarantees better processing speed, faster burst rate and better power efficiency.
These new models come with Dual Memory Card Slots ( one CFexpress (type B)/XQD slot and one SD card slot (UHS-II) ).
Faster burst shots with improved buffer capacity – up to 10fps on the Z 7II and up to 14fps on the Z 6II
New MB-N11 battery pack with vertical grip for all day long shooting
Better Auto-focus system – Eye and Face-Detection AF is now available in the Wide-Area AF (L) mode, Nikon has also improved low-light AF detection range on these new bodies.
4K Ultra-HD video recording @ 60fps support ( Z 6II will get this feature via a firmware update in Feb 2021 only. Z 7II has this out of the box )

Nikon Z 7II Specs at a glance

45.7-megapixel backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor
Dual EXPEED 6 Processors
ISO 64 to 25,600
up to 10 fps maximum shooting speed
493 on-sensor phase-detect autofocus points
4K 60fps support ( 1.08x crop )
3.69M-dot EVF / 2.1k dot touchscreen LCD
Dual card slots
New battery – EN-EL15c

Nikon Z 6II Specs at a glance

24.5-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor
Dual EXPEED 6 Processors
ISO 100–51,200
273 on-sensor phase-detect autofocus points
up to 14fps maximum shooting speed
Full-sensor 4K 30p
4K @ 60fps with APS-C Crop
2 card slots
3.69M-dot EVF / 2.1M dot touchscreen LCD
USB Type C

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