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GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
34 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
7
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7 editorial reviews
During our review of the Playground Cam100, we mentioned that it shares some elements as the GoPro. In fact, it could be mistaken as one when you firstRead more
We strapped the GoPro HERO3+ to planes, drones, cars and more to see how it performed.  Test shots include dynamic range, viewing angles andRead more
If you're going to get a GoPro, spring for the $400 Hero3+ Black Edition. While $100 less expensive, video quality from the Silver Edition seriously pales in comparison.Read more
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Pros

  • resulting package is more compact and easier to access
  • slimmer
  • more compact

Cons

  • poor with wi fi enabled
  • quite expensive
  • the live preview is only available in select capture modes

Key specs

  • no
  • LCD
  • 12 Mpx
  • Wide-angle

GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition - Pros & Cons

GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition

Pros

  • resulting package is more compact and easier to access
  • slimmer
  • more compact
  • and easier to work with
  • The GoPro application makes life much easier
  • overall size and weight is very impressive compared to all previous models
  • excellent IQ
  • LCD and pretty good battery life
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • far more user-friendly and quick than the remote

Cons

  • poor with wi fi enabled
  • quite expensive
  • the live preview is only available in select capture modes
  • the terminal cover is not tethered to the body of the camera
  • whistling
  • shrill wail-from-hell
  • the camera is not very sharp or in-focus for distances
  • Battery life is poor with Wi-Fi enabled
  • details are blurry
  • the edges on the lettering were blurry and obviously not as sharp as
  • exactly designed to take still photos

GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
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Optics and focus
Lens typeWide-angle
Aperture range (F-F)0 - 2.8
Fixed aperture0.11 in
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Photography features
Photo modeyes
Image resolution
  • 3072x2304
  • 2624x1968
Maximum resolution (stills)4000 x 3000 px
Continuous shootingyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight2.54 oz
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Power
Battery life (max)3.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity118.0 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V
Video recording time2.0 h
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Other features
GPSno
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Image
Image ratio W:H
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 17:9
Supported image file formatsJPG
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayno
Screen technologyLCD
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Videography features
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 px
Video resolutions
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 848 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 960
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1440
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formatsMP4
Supported video modes
  • 1080p
  • 720p
  • 960p
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
3D recordingno
Bitrate at maximum video resolution25.0 Mbps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black,Silver
  • Silver
  • White
Type of protectionWaterproof
Waterproof up to40
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Maximum memory card size64.0 GB
Storage typesMemory card
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Connectivity
Micro HDMI ports quantity1
USB connector typeMini-USB B
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Microphone portyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes

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GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition GoPro - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Based on 7 reviews
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GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition Playground Cam100 vs GoPro Hero3+ Video Comparison » YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
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YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
Published: 15.08.2014
Playground Cam100 vs GoPro Hero3+ Video Comparison » YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews

During our review of the Playground Cam100, we mentioned that it shares some elements as the GoPro. In fact, it could be mistaken as one when you first

GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition GoPro HERO3+ Test Footage
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Videomaker
Published: 16.12.2013
GoPro HERO3+ Test Footage

We strapped the GoPro HERO3+ to planes, drones, cars and more to see how it performed.  Test shots include dynamic range, viewing angles and

GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition GoPro Hero3+ Silver Edition Review
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PCMAG
Published: 24.09.2014
GoPro Hero3+ Silver Edition Review
3.0

If you're going to get a GoPro, spring for the $400 Hero3+ Black Edition. While $100 less expensive, video quality from the Silver Edition seriously pales in comparison.

GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition GoPro design, solid HD video
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CNET
Published: 28.02.2014
GoPro design, solid HD video

If you like GoPro's camera design and are willing to sacrifice a few features to get solid HD video, you could save $100 over the $400 Black Edition.

GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition Hands-on with the GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition
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DPReview
Published: 20.02.2014
Hands-on with the GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition

We put the GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition to the test in our hands-on review.

GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition GoPro Hero3 Silver Edition Review - Great Picture, Short Battery Life
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LaptopMag
Published: 16.01.2013
GoPro Hero3 Silver Edition Review - Great Picture, Short Battery Life

With its top-notch video quality, compact design and waterproof case, the GoPro Hero3 is an excellent action camera, but it has short battery life.

GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition review
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www.dedoimedo.com
GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition review

Thorough review of GoPro HERO3+ Silver high-performance life capture wide-angle camera, covering spec & features, default equipment, additional accessories, Wi-Fi connectivity and app, quality of audio and video, value, other considerations, and more