Description
Key Benefits (from GoPro):
The HERO3: Black Edition is compatible with all GoPro mounting accessories and older generation BacPacs™ along with the newer generation LCD Touch BacPac and 2nd generation Battery BacPac. However, as all HERO3 cameras have a new size and shape and are not compatible with HERO2 housings.
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Wearable, mountable design
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Immersive, wide angle capture of your favorite activities
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Professional quality HD video & 12MP photos
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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.
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Rugged housing is waterproof to 197’/60M and captures sharp images above and below water
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Compatible with all GoPro mounts for attaching to gear, body, helmets, vehicles and more
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Compatible with LCD Touch BacPac™ and second generation Battery BacPac™
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Backwards compatible with older generation BacPacs™
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New advanced camera settings: Looping video, Continuous Photo, Manual White Balance control, Protune Mode, allows to shoot photos while recording video and more.
Specs
Key Specs
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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
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12MP photo capture with 30 fps burst
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Wi-Fi Built-In
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Wi-Fi Remote Compatible (included)
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GoPro App Compatible (FREE)
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197’/ 60m Waterproof Housing*
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Assorted mounts and hardware included for attaching to helmets, gear and more
Optics
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Ultra sharp ƒ/2.8 6-element aspherical glass lens
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Ultra wide angle / reduced distortion
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2X Better low-light performance*
Video (NTSC/PAL)
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Video Resolution |
NTSC fps |
PAL fps |
STD Mode |
Protune Mode |
Field of View (FOV) |
Screen Resolution/ Aspect Ratio |
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1080p |
60, 48, 30, 24 fps |
50, 48, 25, 24 fps |
YES |
YES |
Ultra Wide, Medium, Narrow |
1920x1080 16:9 |
720p
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120, 60 fps |
100, 50 fps |
YES |
YES |
Ultra Wide, Narrow* |
1280x720 16:9 |
1440p
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48, 30, 24 fps |
48, 25, 24 fps |
YES |
YES |
Ultra Wide |
1920x1440 4:3 |
4K
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15 fps |
12.5 fps |
NO |
ONLY in Protune |
Ultra Wide |
3840x2160 16:9 |
4K Cin
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12 fps |
12 fps |
NO |
ONLY in Protune |
Ultra Wide |
4096x2160 17:9 |
2.7K
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30 fps |
25 fps |
YES* |
YES |
Ultra Wide |
2704x1524 16:9 |
2.7K Cin
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24 fps |
24 fps |
YES* |
YES |
Ultra Wide |
2704x1440 17:9 |
960p
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100, 48 fps |
100, 48 fps |
YES |
YES |
Ultra Wide |
1280x960 4:3 |
WVGA
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240 fps |
240 fps |
YES |
NO |
Ultra Wide |
848x480 16:9 |
Note: *May require a firmware update on camera
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Video format: H.264 codec, .mp4 file format
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White Balance: auto and manual
Photo Modes
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12, 7, 5MP resolutions
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Burst: 30 photos per second
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Continuous Photo: 3 photos per second, 5 photos per second, 10 photos per second
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Time-lapse: 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 second intervals
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Simultaneous Photo + Video:
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12MP + 1440p24 fps
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8MP + 1080p30 fps 8
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8MP + 720p60 fps
Battery & Charging
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1050mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
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Charge via USB
Audio
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Mono, 48kHz, AAC compression w/ AGC
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Supports optional 3.5mm stereo mic adapter **
Storage
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Memory:
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MicroSD class 10 or higher required
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Up to 64GB capacity supported
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Record times will vary with resolutions and frame rates
Included Cables
Operating System
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Microsoft Windows® Vista, 7 and later
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Mac OS® X 10.5 and later
*Compared to HD HERO2 and HERO3 White and Silver Edition Cameras
**Optional accessories sold separately.
