GoPro HD HERO3+ (Plus) Black Edition - New!
The GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition Camera is 20% smaller and lighter than its predecessor, the HERO3. It also features faster built-in Wi-Fi than the HERO3. The HERO3+ is designed for recording a variety of adventure sports and it comes with a rugged housing that is waterproof down to a depth of 131' (40m). The camera captures 4K Cinema, 2.7K Cinema, 1440p and Full HD 1080p video. It can shoot 960p and 720p video as well. The camera supports both NTSC and PAL video systems, and it can record up to 120 frames per second (fps) when shooting in 720p mode. For still images, the HERO3+ supports up to 12MP photos with a burst rate of up to 30 fps. -----
The HERO3+ includes the GoPro Wi-Fi Remote and it's compatible with the optional LCD Touch BacPac and Battery BacPac (both sold separately). The Wi-Fi Remote has a range of up to 600' (180m). Plus, it's waterproof down to 10' (3m) and it can control up to 50 cameras at a time. The HERO3+ camera features an ultra wide angle glass lens, a low-light image sensor and a microSD card slot that accepts up to 64GB cards. There's a built-in mono microphone and a port for optional accessories including the 3.5mm Stereo Mic Adapter and Composite A/V Adapter, which are both sold separately.
To ensure you get the best shot possible, the HERO3+ is equipped with advanced capture settings including Looping Video, Continuous Photo, White Balance and Protune mode. Plus, it supports panorama SuperView wide angle photo capture and time-lapse recording. The HERO3+ also works with the improved GoPro Studio 2.0 software, which allows you to easily create professional-quality videos with your GoPro content. The camera's other features include Auto Low Light mode and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which lasts 30% longer than the HERO3 battery.
- Small & Lightweight
- The HERO3+ Black Edition is 20% smaller and lighter than previous models, making it ultra-mountable, wearable and versatile.
- Professional Video Quality
- High-resolution, high-frame rate 1440p48, 1080p60, 960p100 and 720p120 video modes result in professional quality footage and allow for liquid-smooth slow motion playback. Plus, 4Kp15 and 2.7Kp30 enable ultra high-resolution, cinema quality capture.
- Powerful Photo Capture
- The HERO3+ Black Edition captures 12MP stills at up to 30 frames per second - perfect for fast-action sequences. Time Lapse mode enables automatic photo capture at 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 sec intervals. Continuous Photo shoots full-resolution stills at a steady 3, 5 or 10 fps when holding down the shutter button. You can even record video and capture Time Lapse photos at the same time.
- SuperView Video Mode
- SuperView Video mode allows you to capture footage with an immersive wide angle perspective. You'll be able to capture more of yourself and your surroundings in the shot, which will result in captivating and engaging footage. SuperView provides full widescreen playback as well. The twp SuperView settings include 1080p SuperView and 720p SuperView.
- Auto Low Light Mode
- Auto Low Light mode intelligently changes frame rates based on lighting conditions for enhanced low-light performance.
- Sharper Images with Less Distortion
- Enjoy crisper, clearer footage with reduced distortion. The HERO3+ Black Edition provides a 33% increase in image sharpness thanks to its sharper lens and 2x reduction in imaging artifacts.
- Improved Audio
- Sound quality is as important as image quality. The HERO3+ Black Edition features upgraded audio performance, capturing even the most subtle of sounds - whether you're recording voices, music, engine noise, etc. Advanced wind-noise reduction technology also keeps the audio clearer during high-speed activities.
- 30% Longer Battery Life
- Featuring a 30% increase in battery life, you can go longer and capture more with the HERO3+ Black Edition.
- Control, View & Share 4x Faster
- With 4x faster Wi-Fi connectivity to the GoPro App, you can preview content in near real-time and share your photos and videos quicker than ever. The GoPro App makes it easy to control your camera remotely with a smartphone or tablet. Plus, you can preview, playback and share your favorite shots via email, text, Facebook, Instagram and more. You'll also be able to enjoy enhanced connectivity to the included Wi-Fi Remote, which enables control of up to 50 cameras from distances of up to 600' (180m).
- Protune Mode
- Protune is an advanced video mode that yields stunning image quality and cinema-caliber video optimized for professional productions, giving content creators more flexibility and workflow efficiency. Protune allows you to capture images with less compression for professional productions. It also features a neutral color profile that offers more flexibility during post-production color correction. Protune's log curve captures more detail in shadows and highlights. With Protune you'll also be able to record video in cinema-quality at 24 fps, allowing you to easily intercut GoPro content with other source media without the need to perform fps conversion.
- White Balance Mode
- White Balance mode adjusts video and photo color tones to match different lighting conditions. The settings include: Auto, 3000K for use in warm light (incandescent, sunrise/sunset), 5500K for use in slightly cool light (cool fluorescent, average daylight) and 6500K for use in cool light (overcast conditions).
- Spot Meter
- Spot Meter is ideal for filming within a dark space with the camera pointed towards a brighter setting, such as filming outdoors from within a car.
- Looping Video
- Looping Video records a continuous video loop that overwrites itself until you press the shutter button to stop it. It's ideal for saving space on your memory card while waiting to catch a moment of action.
- One Button
- Upon powering on, the camera automatically beings recording video or capturing Time Lapse photos thanks to the One Button feature.
| Optics | |
| Image Sensor | Low-light image sensor |
| Lens | Ultra-sharp 6-element aspherical glass lens |
| Focal Length | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Aperture | Fixed f/2.8 aperture |
| Recording | |
| Video System | NTSC |
| PAL | |
| Recording Media | MicroSD card slot x 1 (Class 10 memory card required) |
| MicroSD card slot supports up to 64GB cards | |
| Video Format | Format: MP4 |
| Codec: H.264 | |
| Supported Video Resolutions | 4K (16:9): 3840 x 2160p at 15 fps |
| 4K (16:9): 3840 x 2160p at 12.5 fps | |
| 4K (17:9): 4096 x 2160p at 12 fps | |
| 2.7K (16:9): 2704 x 1524p at 30 fps | |
| 2.7K (16:9): 2704 x 1524p at 25 fps | |
| 2.7K (17:9): 2704 x 1440p at 24 fps | |
| 1440p (4:3): 1920 x 1440p at 48 fps | |
| 1440p (4:3): 1920 x 1440p at 30 fps | |
| 1440p (4:3): 1920 x 1440p at 25 fps | |
| 1440p (4:3): 1920 x 1440p at 24 fps | |
| Full HD (16:9): 1920 x 1080p at 60 fps | |
| Full HD (16:9): 1920 x 1080p at 50 fps | |
| Full HD (16:9): 1920 x 1080p at 48 fps | |
| Full HD (16:9): 1920 x 1080p at 30 fps | |
| Full HD (16:9): 1920 x 1080p at 25 fps | |
| Full HD (16:9): 1920 x 1080p at 24 fps | |
| Full HD SuperView Mode (16:9): 1920 x 1080p at 48 fps | |
| Full HD SuperView Mode (16:9): 1920 x 1080p at 30 fps | |
| Full HD SuperView Mode (16:9): 1920 x 1080p at 25 fps | |
| Full HD SuperView Mode (16:9): 1920 x 1080p at 24 fps | |
| HD (4:3): 1280 x 960p at 100 fps | |
| HD (4:3): 1280 x 960p at 60 fps | |
| HD (4:3): 1280 x 960p at 50 fps | |
| HD (4:3): 1280 x 960p at 48 fps | |
| HD (16:9): 1280 x 720p at 120 fps | |
| HD (16:9): 1280 x 720p at 100 fps | |
| HD (16:9): 1280 x 720p at 60 fps | |
| HD (16:9): 1280 x 720p at 50 fps | |
| HD SuperView Mode (16:9): 1280 x 720p at 100 fps | |
| HD SuperView Mode (16:9): 1280 x 720p at 60 fps | |
| HD SuperView Mode (16:9): 1280 x 720p at 50 fps | |
| HD SuperView Mode (16:9): 1280 x 720p at 48 fps | |
| WVGA (16:9): 848 x 480p at 240 fps | |
| Auto Low Light Mode (Bright) | 1440p at 48 fps |
| 1080p at 60 fps | |
| 1080p at 50 fps | |
| 1080p at 48 fps | |
| 1080p SuperView at 48 fps | |
| 960p at 60 fps | |
| 960p at 50 fps | |
| 960p at 48 fps | |
| 720p at 60 fps | |
| 720p at 50 fps | |
| 720p SuperView at 60 fps | |
| 720p SuperView at 50 fps | |
| 720p SuperView at 48 fps | |
| Auto Low Light Mode (Low-Light) | 1440p at 24 fps |
| 1080p at 30 fps | |
| 1080p at 25 fps | |
| 1080p at 24 fps | |
| 1080p SuperView at 24 fps | |
| 960p at 30 fps | |
| 960p at 25 fps | |
| 960p at 24 fps | |
| 720p at 30 fps | |
| 720p at 25 fps | |
| 720p SuperView at 30 fps | |
| 720p SuperView at 25 fps | |
| 720p SuperView at 24 fps | |
| Photo Resolution | 12MP (4000 x 3000) |
| 7MP (3000 x 2250) | |
| 5MP (2560 x 1920) | |
| Burst Mode | 30 photos per 1 sec |
| 30 photos per 2 sec | |
| 30 photos per 3 sec | |
| 10 photos per 1 sec | |
| 10 photos per 2 sec | |
| 5 photos per 1 sec | |
| 3 photos per 1 sec | |
| Continuous Shooting | 3 photos per 1 sec (up to 30 sec) |
| 5 photos per 1 sec (up to 30 sec) | |
| 10 photos per 1 sec (up to 30 sec) | |
| Interval Recording | 0.5 sec |
| 1 sec | |
| 2 sec | |
| 5 sec | |
| 10 sec | |
| 30 sec | |
| 60 sec | |
| Simultaneous Video and Photo | 1440p (24 fps) video and 12MP photos (5/10/30/60 sec intervals) |
| 1080p (30/25/24 fps) video and 7MP photos (5/10/30/60 sec intervals) | |
| 720p (60/50 fps) video and 5MP photos (5/10/30/60 sec intervals) | |
| Audio Recording | Mono, 48 kHz, AAC compression with AGC (automatic gain control) |
| Increased audio range by approx. 10 dB compared to HERO3: Black Edition | |
| Handles approx. 2x greater volume without distortion compared to HERO3: Black Edition | |
| Supports 3.5 mm stereo microphone via optional adapter (sold separately) | |
| Connectivity | |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-in Wi-Fi |
| Interfaces | Mini-USB port x 1 (supports charging, connecting to a computer, connecting 3.5 mm stereo microphone via optional adapter and playback to composite TV via optional cable |
| Micro-HDMI x 1 (supports playback to HDTV via optional cable) | |
| Playback | HDTV: Micro-HDMI to HDMI cable required (sold separately) |
| TV: Mini-USB to composite cable required (sold separately) | |
| LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately): Attach to camera for photo/video preview and playback | |
| GoPro App (free): Use smartphone/tablet for photo/video preview and playback | |
| Computer: Connect via mini-USB to USB cable (included), or copy files from microSD card to computer | |
| General | |
| Built-In Speakers | No |
| Built-In Microphone | Yes (mono microphone) |
| Housing | Waterproof to 131' (40 m) |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (rated at 1180 mAh, 3.7 V, 4366 mWh) |
| Battery Life | 4K at 15 fps: 2:00 (with Wi-Fi off) |
| 4K at 15 fps: 1:50 (with Wi-Fi on + using Wi-Fi Remote) | |
| 4K at 15 fps: 1:20 (with Wi-Fi on + using GoPro App) | |
| 4K at 15 fps: 1:25 (with Wi-Fi off + using LCD Touch BacPac) | |
| 2.7K at 30 fps: 1:40 (with Wi-Fi off) | |
| 2.7K at 30 fps: 1:35 (with Wi-Fi on + using Wi-Fi Remote) | |
| 2.7K at 30 fps: 1:10 (with Wi-Fi on + using GoPro App) | |
| 2.7K at 30 fps: 1:15 (with Wi-Fi off + using LCD Touch BacPac) | |
| 1440p at 48 fps: 1:50 (with Wi-Fi off) | |
| 1440p at 48 fps: 1:40 (with Wi-Fi on + using Wi-Fi Remote) | |
| 1440p at 48 fps: 1:10 (with Wi-Fi on + using GoPro App) | |
| 1440p at 48 fps: 1:20 (with Wi-Fi off + using LCD Touch BacPac) | |
| 1080p at 60 fps: 1:30 (with Wi-Fi off) | |
| 1080p at 60 fps: 1:20 (with Wi-Fi on + using Wi-Fi Remote) | |
| 1080p at 60 fps: 1:00 (with Wi-Fi on + using GoPro App) | |
| 1080p at 60 fps: 1:10 (with Wi-Fi off + using LCD Touch BacPac) | |
| 1080p at 30 fps: 2:00 (with Wi-Fi off) | |
| 1080p at 30 fps: 1:50 (with Wi-Fi on + using Wi-Fi Remote) | |
| 1080p at 30 fps: 1:20 (with Wi-Fi on + using GoPro App) | |
| 1080p at 30 fps: 1:25 (with Wi-Fi off + using LCD Touch BacPac) | |
| 720p at 120 fps: 1:55 (with Wi-Fi off) | |
| 720p at 120 fps: 1:45 (with Wi-Fi on + using Wi-Fi Remote) | |
| 720p at 120 fps: 1:15 (with Wi-Fi on + using GoPro App) | |
| 720p at 120 fps: 1:20 (with Wi-Fi off + using LCD Touch BacPac) | |
| System Requirements | Mac OS X 10.5 and later / Microsoft Windows Vista, 7 and later |
| 2nd generation Intel Core-based processor or AMD equivalent (3rd generation Intel Core-i7 recommended) | |
| 2GB RAM (4GB or greater recommended) | |
| Graphics processor comparable to an Intel HD Graphics 3000, NVIDIA GeForce 600 Series, AMD Radeon HD6000 Series or better | |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Weight | 2.6 oz (74 g) camera only |
| 4.8 oz (136 g) camera with housing | |
“To avoid freeze-up/video corruption issues, we recommend using high-speed MiscroSD cards. For more details, please visit: http://gopro.com/support/articles/software-update-release”
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