GoPro updates MAX2 360 camera firmware

GaryPageau ,

GoPro, Inc. announced a significant new firmware update for its MAX2 360 camera that delivers a suite of professional image quality improvements and expanded creative controls. The firmware introduces a new Maximum Bitrate setting, enabling MAX2 to record up to 200Mbps — a major step forward in image quality for content creators and athletes who demand the best. Higher bitrates reduce compression artifacts and preserve finer detail, particularly in scenes with fast motion or complex textures.Available in Key Video Modes: The Maximum Bitrate setting is supported in 8K 360 video and 4K single-lens video — the same pro-focused modes that also benefit from 10-Bit color.

The update expands MAX2’s existing professional color capabilities to the full suite of Time Lapse recording modes for professionals looking for complete creative control.

10-Bit Color Across Time Lapse: Greater color depth is now available in TimeWarp, Night Effects, Time Lapse, and Night Lapse modes, giving creators more color information and detail in every shot.

GP-Log Encoding for Time Lapse: The GP-Log profile is now supported across all Time Lapse modes, enabling a flatter, more flexible image for professional color grading workflows.

Additional Updates

Anti-Flickering Toggle: Quickly switch between 60Hz and 50Hz shutter speeds to eliminate flickering caused by artificial lighting when you go between NTSC and PAL regions — ideal for travelers who might shoot indoors.

Blur Reduction for Single-Lens Video: The Blur Reduction feature now extends to single-lens video modes, reducing motion blur in low-light environments.

Update Available
The firmware update for MAX2 is available via the Quik app or at GoPro.com.

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.