If you haven’t heard of GoPro camera by now then you must of been living in a box. The founder of the company started it off 10 years ago with a rudimentary disposable camera strapped to his wrist. After seeing the potential of wearable cameras the GoPro was born.
If you are an outdoor enthusiast or into extreme sports then the GoPro camera is one of those items that should be on your kit list. Not a day goes by that a video hasn’t be uploaded to YouTube of people showing of their skill via GoPro. The company have just launched the latest model, GoPro Hero 3. Lighter and faster the Hero 3 cam is probably the best sports camera on the market today.
“The faster, more powerful Black Edition is head and shoulders the best sports camera on the market today.”
CNET
There are 3 different editions of the Hero 3 Black, White and Silver. The black being top of the range and loaded with features and the white being at the bottom with less features. Its worth mentioning that the prices varies quite significantly too. The being $399 and the white being $199. The silver comes in at the middle $299
“…packs more power than most professional cameras on the market today.”
The New York Times
The table below enables you to see features of the 3 different Hero 3 models at a glance.
Model Hero 3 White Edition Hero 3 Silver Edition Hero 3 Black Edition
RRP $199 $299 $399
IMAGE QUALITY
Optics Ultra-sharp ƒ/2.8 - 6 element lens, Ultra wide angle with reduced distortion Ultra-sharp ƒ/2.8 - 6 element aspherical lens, Ultra wide angle with reduced distortion Ultra-sharp ƒ/2.8 - 6 element aspherical glass lens, Ultra wide angle with reduced distortion
Lens Sharp Sharp 2x Sharper
Low Light Consumer Grade Prosumer Grade Professional Grade
PHOTO FEATURES + FOV
Megapixels 5MP 11MP 12MP
Modes Single
3 photos in 1 sec
TimeLapse every 0.5, 1, 2, 10, 30, 60Single
10 photos in 1 sec
TimeLapse every 0.5, 1, 2, 10, 30, 60Single
10 photos in 1 sec
TimeLapse every 0.5, 1, 2, 10, 30, 60
VIDEO FEATURES + FOV
4K Cinema (17:9) 4K (16:9) N/A N/A 12, 12.5, 15 fps
Ultra Wide FOV
Protune Mode
2.7K Cinema (17:9) 2.7K (16:9) N/A N/A 30, 25, 24 fps
Ultra Wide FOV
Protune Mode
1440p (4:3) N/A N/A 48, 30, 25, 24 fps
Ultra Wide FOV
Protune Mode
1080p (16:9) 30, 25 fps
Medium FOV30, 25, 24 fps
Ultra Wide, Medium, Narrow FOV
Protune Mode60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24 fps
Ultra Wide, Medium, Narrow FOV
Protune Mode
960p (4:3) 30, 25 fps
Ultra Wide FOV48, 30, 25 fps
Ultra Wide FOV
Protune Mode100, 48 fps
Ultra Wide FOV
Protune Mode
720 (16:9) 60, 50, 30, 25 fps
Ultra Wide FOV60, 50, 30, 25 fps
Ultra Wide FOV
Protune Mode120, 100, 60 , 50,
Ultra Wide, Medium (only with 60 and 50 fps), Narrow FOV
Protune Mode
WVGA (16:9) 60 fps
Ultra Wide FOV120 fps
Ultra Wide FOV240 fps
Ultra Wide
PHOTO SPECS
Megapixels + FOV 5 MP 11MP (Wide), 8MP (Medium), 5MP (Wide + Medium) 12MP (Wide), 7MP (Wide + Medium), 5MP (Medium)
Time-lapse (Intervals) 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds
Burst (Photos/sec) 3/1 3/1, 5/1, 10/1, 10/2 3/1, 5/1, 10/1, 10/2, 30/1, 30/2, 30/3
Continuous N/A N/A Yes, 3/1, 5/1, 10/1
ADVANCED FEATURES
Wi-Fi Built-in
Yes Yes Yes
Protune Mode Not compatible Yes Yes
Simultaneous Video + Photo N/A N/A Photo every: 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds; Manual
White Balance Not compatible Auto, 3000K, 5500K, 6500K, Cam Raw (with Protune) Auto, 3000K, 5500K, 6500K, Cam Raw (with Protune)
Looping Record (Video)
Yes Yes Yes
High Video Bitrate Capture (H.264) *mode dependent, highest Bitrates supported in Protune Up to 15/Mbs Up to 35/Mbs Up to 45/Mbs
AUDIO SPECS
Mono, AAC compression w/ AGC Yes Yes Yes
USABILITY
User Interface Simple language-based interface Simple language-based interface Simple language-based interface
LED Lights 4 Recording - Red / Wireless LED - Blue 4 Recording - Red / Wireless LED - Blue 4 Recording - Red / Wireless LED - Blue
Inputs Micro-HDMI Port, Composite A/V Adapter, USB, Micro SD, HERO Port, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Adapter Micro-HDMI Port, Composite A/V Adapter, USB, Micro SD, HERO Port, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Adapter Micro-HDMI Port, Composite A/V Adapter, USB, Micro SD, HERO Port, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Adapter
Battery 1050mAh rechargeable lithium-ion 1050mAh rechargeable lithium-ion 1050mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
Storage (Memory) MicroSD Class 4 or higher recommended; Up to 64GB capacity supported (Class 10 required for time- lapse photos @ 0.5 sec intervals in Protune mode) MicroSD Class 4 or higher recommended; Up to 64GB capacity supported (Class 10 required for time- lapse photos @ 0.5 sec intervals in Protune mode) MicroSD Class 10 or higher required; Up to 64GB capacity supported
Average Record Time Recording times will vary based on resolution and frame rate settings Recording times will vary based on resolution and frame rate settings Recording times will vary based on resolution and frame rate settings
Simultaneous Record + Charge Yes Yes Yes
Operating System Mac OS®X 10.5 and later Microsoft Windows® Vista, 7 and later Mac OS®X 10.5 and later Microsoft Windows® Vista, 7 and later Mac OS®X 10.5 and later Microsoft Windows® Vista, 7 and later
COMPATIBILITY
Mounts + Accessories Compatible with all GoPro mounts and accessories. Compatible with all GoPro mounts and accessories. Compatible with all GoPro mounts and accessories.
INCLUDED IN THE BOX
Mounts + Accessories HERO3: White Edition Camera
197’ / 60m Waterproof Housing
Assorted Mounting Hardware
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
1 Quick Release Buckle
1 Curved + 1 Flat Adhesive MountHERO3: Silver Edition Camera
197’ / 60m Waterproof Housing
Assorted Mounting Hardware
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
1 Quick Release Buckle
1 J-Hook Buckle
1 Curved + 1 Flat Adhesive Mount
3-Way Pivot ArmHERO3: Black Edition Camera
197’ / 60m Waterproof Housing
Wi-Fi Remote
Assorted Mounting Hardware
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
1 Quick Release Buckle
1 J-Hook Buckle
1 Curved + 1 Flat Adhesive Mount
3-Way Pivot Arm
HERO3: Black Edition / Surf contains 1 Surfboard Mount and Tether; 1 Curved + 1 Flat Adhesive Mount not included
The brand new GoPro Hero 3 lets you keep those amazing moments alive forever. Don’t miss out on those special moments. REI have the new models now available, click the link to be taken through to the whole range of GoPro cameras and accessories.
