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GoPro HERO3 Black Edition

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Pros

  • with the casing is more comfortable and versatile to wear
  • this unit is one of the most aesthetically pleasing
  • solid and well-built

Cons

  • HERO3+ Black Edition is only waterproof up to 40 meters
  • there is a bit of a learning curve
  • incredibly difficult-to-open lock seems a bit unnecessary

Key specs

  • yes
  • LCD
  • 12 Mpx
  • Wide-angle

GoPro HERO3 Black Edition - Pros & Cons

GoPro HERO3 Black Edition

Pros

  • with the casing is more comfortable and versatile to wear
  • this unit is one of the most aesthetically pleasing
  • solid and well-built
  • The GoPro application makes life much easier
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • overall size and weight is very impressive compared to all previous models
  • offer great HD video quality and both cameras ship with waterproof
  • tremendous flexibility
  • proven durability
  • excellent IQ
  • LCD and pretty good battery life

Cons

  • HERO3+ Black Edition is only waterproof up to 40 meters
  • there is a bit of a learning curve
  • incredibly difficult-to-open lock seems a bit unnecessary
  • the LCD to be a bit difficult to read in direct sunlight
  • also lacks the ability to simultaneously capture photos while recording video
  • have a resolution
  • the camera was 22 months old so no warranty
  • The menu system is a little cumbersome
  • of buying one and they are not cheap
  • The new battering did not work either
  • with only two buttons is not easy

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GoPro HERO3 Black Edition - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Optical sensor size1.0 in
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
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Optics and focus
Lens typeWide-angle
Focal length range (f-f)2.8 - 2.8
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Photography features
Photo modeyes
Continuous shootingyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight19.29 oz
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Power
Battery life (max)3.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1050.0 mAh
Battery voltage3.7 V
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Other features
GPSno
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Image
Image ratio W:H
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 17:9
White balance modesAuto
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
Screen technologyLCD
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Videography features
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Video resolutions
  • 800 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1440
  • 2704 x 1524
  • 3840 x 2160
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MPEG4
Supported video modes
  • 720p
  • 960p
  • 1080p
  • 1440p
  • 1520p
  • 2160p
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Bitrate at maximum video resolution45.0 Mbps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)240.0 fps
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Design
Colour of productBlack,Silver
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Maximum memory card size64.0 GB
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Connectivity
HDMI ports quantity1
Micro HDMI ports quantity1
USB connector typeMini-USB
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Microphone portyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
AV outputyes
Handheld remote controlyes

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GoPro HERO3 Black Edition GoPro - Editorial Reviews (22)

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GoPro HERO3 Black Edition GoPro Hero3 Black Edition
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Published: 19.04.2013
GoPro Hero3 Black Edition
4.5

GoPro Hero 3 review - a specialist camcorder is designed for challenging environments, including underwater.

GoPro HERO3 Black Edition Top 20 Gadgets Of 2012
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Published: 30.12.2012
Top 20 Gadgets Of 2012

The article talks about the top 20 gadgets of 2012.

GoPro HERO3 Black Edition GoPro HERO3 Black Edition: Super Hero…
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DXOMARK
Published: 18.07.2013
GoPro HERO3 Black Edition: Super Hero…

The photographic industry is split into many sectors, ranging from pure photography to social media (and thus from Pro SLR to smartphone). Some sectors are more “niche” than others. The GoPro HERO3 comes from one of these niche sectors: action cameras. Designed to record extreme sports, they are not like conventional cameras: the emphasis is on rugged build, simple interface, light weight, and predominantly video output. We at DxOMark were curious to test both the still and video quality of this unconventional camera. We were not disappointed: the GoPro HERO3 achieves the highest DxOMark Mobile video score.

GoPro HERO3 Black Edition GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition Review: Yes, It's the Best (Updated)
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Gizmodo
Published: 28.11.2012
GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition Review: Yes, It's the Best (Updated)

Yes, it's action cam season. Sony's entered the market, Contour has updated its line with the Contour+2. But what about the latest from the brand that's come to define the category—the Kleenex of action cams, if you will?

GoPro HERO3 Black Edition GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition Review: Yes, It's The Best [Updated]
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 29.11.2012
GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition Review: Yes, It's The Best [Updated]

Yes, it’s action cam season. Sony has entered the market, Contour has updated its line with the Contour+2. But what...

GoPro HERO3 Black Edition GoPro HERO3 Black Edition
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Layers Magazine
Published: 23.09.2013
GoPro HERO3 Black Edition

The HERO3 is GoPro's newest action camera. I tested the most capable version, the Black Edition, with the new optional LCD Touch BacPac and the new minimal-design housing, The Frame. The optional LCD Touch BacPac allows you to frame your shots properly and command the unit.

GoPro HERO3 Black Edition GoPro Digital HERO 3 Sports Wrist Camera
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CNET
Published: 26.01.2007
GoPro Digital HERO 3 Sports Wrist Camera

GoPro Digital HERO 3 Sports Wrist Camera

GoPro HERO3 Black 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 Black Edition GoPro bets big on its Hero3 Black Edition
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CNET
Published: 10.12.2013
GoPro bets big on its Hero3 Black Edition

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.

GoPro HERO3 Black Edition GoPro Hero3 Black Edition Review
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PCMAG
Published: 23.05.2013
GoPro Hero3 Black Edition Review
4.0

The GoPro Hero3 Black Edition delivers outstanding video quality and features like 4K that you won't find anywhere else.

GoPro HERO3 Black Edition GoPro HERO3: Black Edition Action Camera Review
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Videomaker
Published: 28.11.2012
GoPro HERO3: Black Edition Action Camera Review

From base jumping off a mile high cliff to home movies of your messy two-year-old there's a feature of the GoPro HERO3: Black Edition for everyone.

GoPro HERO3 Black Edition Review: GoPro Hero 3+ Black edition
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The Irish Times
Published: 30.01.2014
Review: GoPro Hero 3+ Black edition

We put the GoPro to the ultimate test , sending it to Hell and Back

GoPro HERO3 Black Edition GoPro Hero3 Black Edition review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 18.11.2013
GoPro Hero3 Black Edition review | Digital Trends

Want to know how to get started with shooting awesome action videos with a GoPro Hero3 camera? First, read our review to find out what and what not to do.

GoPro HERO3 Black Edition GoPro Hero3+
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Published: 03.05.2017
GoPro Hero3+

GoPro Hero3+ (Action Camera): 2.8 out of 5 stars from 15 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

GoPro HERO3 Black Edition GoPro HD Hero3 Black edition
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Pocket-lint
Published: 04.12.2012
GoPro HD Hero3 Black edition
4.0

The GoPro HD Hero3 is an improvement over its predecessor in almost every possible way. Although we don't care for the 4K capture, the 120fps 720p