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GoPro Celebrates Surpassing 50 Million Cameras Sold

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GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) has surpassed 50 million cameras sold since launching its HD HERO camera in 2009. The company celebrated this milestone, highlighting its journey of innovation, including the launch of 20 cameras that sold over one million units each. Founder and CEO Nicholas Woodman expressed enthusiasm for the next phase of growth. GoPro's pioneering technology has earned multiple Technical Emmy and Red Dot Design awards, and an induction into IEEE Spectrum's Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame. The company originally began with a 35mm film-based HERO camera in 2004, but sales of pre-2009 models are not included in the 50 million count.

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  • GoPro surpassed 50 million cameras sold since 2009.
  • 20 camera models sold over one million units each.
  • Awarded multiple Technical Emmy and Red Dot Design awards.
  • Inducted into IEEE Spectrum's Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame in 2018.
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  • Sales milestone excludes pre-2009 camera models.

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) announced that it has surpassed 50 million cameras sold since the launch of its ground-breaking HD HERO camera back in 2009.

"GoPro has helped the world capture and share itself in ways that we could only dream of prior to the invention of the first GoPro camera," said the Company's founder and CEO, Nicholas Woodman. "Selling 50 million cameras over a 15 year span feels good, but it's the next 50 million cameras I'm most excited about. Buckle up."

Since the 2009 unveiling of the original HD HERO camera, GoPro has launched 20 cameras that have sold at least one million units, pioneering multiple camera categories including Action and 360 cameras. GoPro has consistently introduced ground-breaking technology that raises the bar on performance, innovation and quality – earning multiple Technical Emmy® and Red Dot Design awards, among scores of other awards, and the 2018 induction into IEEE Spectrum's Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame.

GoPro originally began selling cameras in 2004 with a 35mm film-based HERO camera, but cameras pre-dating the 2009 HD HERO are not included in the 50 million cameras sold. 

From skydivers piercing the earth's atmosphere to firefighters saving kittens and everything in-between, GoPro technology has unlocked some of the most engaging and exciting perspectives humans have ever seen.

About GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO)
GoPro helps the world capture and share itself in immersive and exciting ways.

GoPro has been recognized as an employer of choice by both Outside Magazine and US News & World Report for being among the best places to work. Open roles can be found on our careers page. For more information, visit GoPro.com

Connect with GoPro on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, YouTube, and GoPro's blog, The Current. GoPro customers can submit their photos and videos to GoPro Awards for an opportunity to be featured on GoPro's social channels and receive gear and cash awards. Members of the press can access official logos and imagery on our press portal

GoPro, HERO and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc. in the United States and other countries. 

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SOURCE GoPro, Inc.

FAQ

How many cameras has GoPro sold?

GoPro has sold over 50 million cameras since 2009.

When did GoPro launch its first HD HERO camera?

GoPro launched its first HD HERO camera in 2009.

How many GoPro camera models have sold over one million units?

20 GoPro camera models have sold over one million units each.

What major awards has GoPro won?

GoPro has won multiple Technical Emmy and Red Dot Design awards.

When was GoPro inducted into the IEEE Spectrum's Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame?

GoPro was inducted into IEEE Spectrum's Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame in 2018.

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