The History and Evolution of GoPro Cameras
The initial goal was to create a small, durable, and high-quality camera for extreme sports enthusiasts.
GoPro: History and Evolution
GoPro is a company founded in the USA in 2002 by Nick Woodman.
The initial goal was to create a small, durable, and high-quality camera for extreme sports enthusiasts.
Main Models and Milestones:
Year Model / Series
2004 GoPro HERO 35mm
2006 Digital HERO
2010 HD HERO
2011 HD HERO2
2012 HERO3 (White / Silver / Black)
2013 HERO3+
2014 HERO4
2015 HERO+ / Session
2016 HERO5 Black / Session
2017 HERO6 Black
2018 HERO7 (White / Silver / Black)
2019 HERO8 Black
2020 HERO9 Black
2021 HERO10 Black
2022 HERO11 Black / Mini
2023 HERO12 Black
2024 HERO13 Black
Special Series:
GoPro Session (2015–2017): Very compact, one-button, waterproof camera.
GoPro Fusion (2017): The first 360° camera, 5.2K video.
GoPro MAX (2019): Advanced 360° camera, combined with HERO mode.
