GoPro major updates to Max 360-camera adds time lapse modes and more

GoPro released an update for its MAX 360-camera unlocking new features like the addition of 3k at 60 frames per second, Time Lapse Video and Time Lapse Photo, all in 360 mode. The company says the 2x slow-mo mode also allows for more time to pan and zoom around in the frame while the action is happening.

The 360 Time Lapse Video and Time Lapse Photo are already available in single-lens HERO mode. Prior to this update, a MAX user would have to press the shutter button to capture a 360 photo, but in Time Lapse Photo mode, creators can select a single photo from all the shots taken or use the footage to create an actual time-lapse.

“3k60 video enables more diversity in what you can capture and play back, particularly in high action scenarios,” noted Abe Kislevitz, Creative Director of Media and also one of GoPro’s earliest employees. “Adding time-lapse video and time-lapse photo provides additional options for shooting longer activities or moments with a greater amount of creative control.”

An additional feature of the new update extends horizon leveling capability in single-lens HERO mode to TimeWarp and Photo modes, allowing for more freedom in mounting and shooting without the worry of horizon lines. The new firmware update allows for faster offload of MAX content to the GoPro App