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GoPro HERO 3 Action Camera
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GoPro HERO3 Black Edition Action Camera
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Editiorial reviews
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9 editorial reviews
Get the pros and cons, key specs, and reviews of the GoPro Hero3 from users, Engadget editors, and other tech reviewers.Read more
The GoPro Hero3 Black Edition delivers outstanding video quality and features like 4K that you won't find anywhere else.Read more
GoPro's latest generation of sports cameras is its best yet, offering tremendous flexibility, proven durability, and some of the highest available resolutions and frame rates in the business.Read more
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4.2 out of 5
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Photography features

Photo modeyesyesyes
Maximum resolution (stills)2048 x 1536 px
N/A
1280 x 960 px
Shooting modesAuto
N/A
N/A
Continuous shooting
N/A
yes
N/A

Videography features

Maximum resolution512 x 384 px3840 x 2160 px640 x 480 px
Video resolutions
N/A
  • 800 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1440
  • 2704 x 1524
  • 3840 x 2160
640.0 px
HD type
N/A
Full HD
N/A
Supported video file formats
N/A
  • H.264
  • MPEG4
AVI
Supported video modes
N/A
  • 720p
  • 960p
  • 1080p
  • 1440p
  • 1520p
  • 2160p
N/A
Analog signal format system
N/A
  • NTSC
  • PAL
N/A
Bitrate at maximum video resolution
N/A
45.0 Mbps
N/A
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)
N/A
240.0 fps30.0 fps

Design

Colour of productSilverBlack,SilverBlack
Type of protectionWaterproof
N/A
N/A
Waterproof up to30
N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Weight4.52 oz19.29 oz1.41 oz
Width2.6 in
N/A
1.14 in
Height1.73 in
N/A
1.97 in
Depth1.26 in
N/A
0.79 in

Storage

Internal storage16.0 mB
N/A
N/A
Compatible memory cardsSD
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
microSD
Maximum memory card size2.0 GB64.0 GB16.0 GB

Connectivity

USB 2.0 ports quantity111
HDMI ports quantity
N/A
1
N/A
Micro HDMI ports quantity
N/A
1
N/A
USB connector type
N/A
Mini-USB
N/A
Microphone port
N/A
yes
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)
N/A
yes
N/A
AV output
N/A
yes
N/A
Handheld remote control
N/A
yes
N/A

Other features

GPSnonono

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