Thursday, January 10, 2013

GoPro HD HERO3: Black Edition


Price: $399.99
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Product Features

  • Professional 4K Cinema 15 fps / 2.7K cinema 30 fps / 1440p 48 fps / 1080p 60 fps / 960p 100 fps /720p 120 fps and more video capture
  • Professional quality HD video & 12MP photos with 30 fps burst
  • Built-in Wi-Fi enables remote control via included Wi-Fi Remote or live video preview and remote control on smartphones and tablets running the free GoPro app.
  • Compatible with LCD Touch BacPacTM and second generation Battery BacPac
  • New advanced camera settings: Looping video, Continuous Photo, Manual White Balance control, Protune Mode, allows to shoot photos while recording video and more

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Product Description

Smaller, Lighter And 2x More Powerful, Again. The Wi-fi Enabled Hero3: Black Edition Is The Most Advanced Gopro, Ever. No Expense Was Spared During Its Development, Resulting In A Gopro That Is 30% Smaller, 25% Lighter And 2x More Powerful Than Previous Models. Wearable And Gear Mountable, Waterproof To 197' (60m), Capable Of Capturing Ultra-wide 1440p 48fps, 1080p 60 Fps And 720p 120 Fps Video And 12mp Photos At A Rate Of 30 Photos Per Second,

The Hero3: Black Edition Is The World's Most Versatile Camera. Built-in Wi-fi, Gopro App Compatibility And The Included Wi-fi Remote (normally A Separate $79.99 Accessory) Make The Hero3: Black Edition All The More Versatile, Still. smaller, Lighter...better weighing In At A Scant 2.6 Ounces, The Hero3: Black Edition Is 25% Lighter And 30% Smaller Than Previous Models. 2x Faster Video Performance the Hero3: Black Edition Captures Professional, Cinema-quality Video At 2x The Resolution And 2x The Frame-rate Of Previous Models While Delivering 2x Better Low Light Performance.

Slow-motion Aficionados And Industry Professionals Will Love The Hero3: Black Edition's 1080p-60, 720p-120, Wvga-240, 960p-100 And 1440p-48 Video Modes While Those Desiring A Cinematic Look Will Appreciate The Ultra-high Resolution 2.7kp-30 Fps And 4kp-15 Fps (protune Only) Video Modes. 3x Faster Photo Performance the Hero3: Black Edition's Photo Performance Is 3x Improved, Now Boasting 12mp Burst Capture At A Staggering 30 Frames Per Second With 2x Better Low Light Performance Compared To Previous Models. Still Photo And Time-lapse Photo Modes Remain The Same But Are Now Joined By A New Continuous Photo Mode That Captures Continuous 12mp Stills At A Steady 3, 5, Or 10 Photo-per-second Rate, Up To 30 Photos At A Time.



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What's Included

  • HERO3: Black Edition Camera
  • 197’/ 60m Waterproof Housing*
  • Wi-Fi Remote + Key Ring
  • Remote Charging Cable
  • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • QR Buckle
  • J-Hook Buckle
  • 3-Way Pivot
  • 1 Curved Adhesive Mount
  • 1 Flat Adhesive Mount
  • Assorted Mounts and Hardware
  • USB Charging Cable


Customer Reviews

~ I will update my review if I can get my camera issues resolved.~    
Ben McEachern



Finally 5 stars for GoPro from a Hero1, Hero2, and Sony User November 16, 2012
I bought the Black Edition from Local Best Buy. I have used Hero1, Hero2 and Sony Aciton Cam. I just have to say this is the best action cam for me so far. GoPro seemed to address most of my issues where I wrote under my Amazon Hero2 review except the short battery life. Hero3 blk has better low-light than hero2. Sony does pretty good under low-light, but I still like hero 3 noise reduction better.

Hero3 Black Edition Advantages Over Hero2:

1. Smaller and lighter
2. Much better build quality
3. Built-in Wifi
4. Included flat lens case
5. Better low light
6. Better image quality
7. Higher dynamic range
8. Higher resolution and fps (4k/15fps, 2.7k/30fps, 720p/120fPs, and 480p/240fPs WOW!!!)
9. Higher photo quality and burst rate
10. Higher quality case
11. Double lock latch on the case
12. White Balance Adjustment and Cam Raw
13. Reliable ProTune Modes
14. Better Lens and Less Fisheye
15. Included Remote Control

Hero3 Black Edition Advantages Over Sony Action Cam:

1. Smaller
2. Much more mounting options
3. Better build quality
4. Included flat lens case
5. Better noise reduction
6. Higher dynamic range
7. Better image quality (Sony color is unreal)
8. Higher resolution and fps
9. Excellent Photo modes (No Photo mode on Sony)
10. White Balance Adjustment and Cam Raw
11. ProTune Modes
12. Included Remote Control

Hero3 Black Edition Wish list:

1. Hero3 blk without the Remote for less than $399. All I need is one remote, but I might buy more black editions.
2. No Wifi version for less than $399 because I do not need Wifi that drains battery.
3. More battery life. I can record 1080/60P just little over 1 hour. It should last at least 1.5 to 2 hours IMO.
4. Bug fixes. It is a new product, so the cam has some minor bugs with sudden reset, Wifi, and the battery indicator.

For Hero1 and Hero2 Users:

1. I can use most of the same mounts and accessories except batteries, cases, and full-size SD cards.
2. Cleaning the lens on the inside is pretty tough now. You have to remove the lens and clean all the way.
3. The product updates are done via Java based webpage. Chrome browser was not supported.
4. Video files are in general larger even if they are in the same modes.

Summary:

The biggest issue so far is the battery life. I really have to get the new battery pack. Other than that, Hero3 black is amazing. I could not believe how good the IQ is from this super tiny cam. I will keep updating this review as I find more pros and cons.