GoPro HD HERO3+ (Plus) Silver Edition - New!
The GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition Camera is 15% 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 Full HD 1920 x 1080p video at 60 fps, as well as 1280 x 720p at 120 fps. It supports both NTSC and PAL video systems as well. For still images, the HERO3+ supports up to 10MP photos with a burst rate of up to 10 fps. -----
The HERO3+ is compatible with the optional Wi-Fi Remote, LCD Touch BacPac and Battery BacPac (all sold separately). It comes with two mounts to get you started, but it's also compatible with a variety of mounting accessories for most outdoor adventure and action sports. The HERO3+ camera features an ultra wide angle glass lens, a low-light image sensor and a microSD card slot. 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 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 enhanced low-light performance and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which lasts 30% longer than the HERO3 battery.
- Small & Lightweight
- The HERO3+ Silver Edition is 15% smaller and lighter than previous models, making it ultra-mountable, wearable and versatile.
- 2x More Powerful
- With 2x the performance of its predecessor, the HERO3+ Silver Edition captures high-quality 1080p/60 and 720p/120 video. Plus, it offers dramatically improved low-light performance.
- Professional Video Quality
- High-resolution, high-frame rate 1080p/60, 960p/60 and 720p/120 video modes result in professional quality footage and allow for liquid-smooth slow motion playback.
- Powerful Photo Capture
- The HERO3+ Silver Edition captures 10MP stills at up to 10 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.
- Enhanced Low-Light Performance
- Thanks to a vastly upgraded sensor, the HERO3+ Silver Edition delivers remarkable low-light performance and overall enhanced image quality.
- Sharper Images with Less Distortion
- Enjoy crisper, clearer footage with reduced distortion. The HERO3+ Silver Edition provides increased image sharpness and 3x reduction in imaging artifacts.
- Improved Audio
- Sound quality is as important as image quality. The HERO3+ Silver 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+ Silver 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 optional Wi-Fi Remote, which enables control of up to 50 cameras from distances of up to 600' (180m).
- 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 begins 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 | Codec: H.264 |
| Format: MP4 | |
| Supported Video Resolutions | 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 30 fps | |
| Full HD (16:9): 1920 x 1080p at 25 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 30 fps | |
| HD (4:3): 1280 x 960p at 25 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 (16:9): 1280 x 720p at 30 fps | |
| HD (16:9): 1280 x 720p at 25 fps | |
| WVGA (16:9): 848 x 480p at 120 fps | |
| WVGA (16:9): 848 x 480p at 100 fps | |
| WVGA (16:9): 848 x 480p at 60 fps | |
| WVGA (16:9): 848 x 480p at 50 fps | |
| Photo Resolution | 10MP (3680 x 2760) |
| 7MP (3072 x 2304) | |
| 5MP (2624 x 1968) | |
| Burst Mode | 10 photos per 1 sec |
| 5 photos per 1 sec | |
| 3 photos per 1 sec | |
| Interval Recording | 0.5 sec |
| 1 sec | |
| 2 sec | |
| 5 sec | |
| 10 sec | |
| 30 sec | |
| 60 sec | |
| Audio | Mono, 48 kHz, AAC compression with AGC (automatic gain control) |
| Increased audio range by approx. 10 dB compared to HERO3: Silver Edition | |
| Handles approx. 2x greater volume without distortion compared to HERO3: Silver Edition | |
| Supports optional 3.5 mm stereo microphone adapter (sold separately) | |
| Connectivity | |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-in Wi-Fi |
| Interfaces | Mini-USB port x 1 (supports charging, connecting to a computer, 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 | 1080p at 60 fps: 2:15 (with Wi-Fi off) |
| 1080p at 60 fps: 2:00 (with Wi-Fi on + using Wi-Fi Remote) | |
| 1080p at 60 fps: 1:30 (with Wi-Fi on + using GoPro App) | |
| 1080p at 60 fps: 1:30 (with Wi-Fi off + using LCD Touch BacPac) | |
| 1080p at 30 fps: 3:00 (with Wi-Fi off) | |
| 1080p at 30 fps: 2:40 (with Wi-Fi on + using Wi-Fi Remote) | |
| 1080p at 30 fps: 1:50 (with Wi-Fi on + using GoPro App) | |
| 1080p at 30 fps: 1:50 (with Wi-Fi off + using LCD Touch BacPac) | |
| 960p at 60 fps: 2:30 (with Wi-Fi off) | |
| 960p at 60 fps: 2:15 (with Wi-Fi on + using Wi-Fi Remote) | |
| 960p at 60 fps: 1:35 (with Wi-Fi on + using GoPro App) | |
| 960p at 60 fps: 1:35 (with Wi-Fi off + using LCD Touch BacPac) | |
| 720p at 120 fps: 2:20 (with Wi-Fi off) | |
| 720p at 120 fps: 2:05 (with Wi-Fi on + using Wi-Fi Remote) | |
| 720p at 120 fps: 1:30 (with Wi-Fi on + using GoPro App) | |
| 720p at 120 fps: 1:30 (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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