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| Post Date | 09/03/2013 |
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #13 in Camera & Photo
- Size: One Size
- Color: Silver
- Brand: GoPro
- Model: CHDHN-301
- Dimensions: 9.65" h x
3.94" w x
3.94" l,
.16 pounds
Features
- Professional 1080p 30 fps, 960p 48 fps, and 720p 60 fps and WVGA 240 fps video capture
- 11MP photo capture with 10 frames per second burst
- Wi-Fi built-in, and compatible with Wi-Fi remote (sold separatly) and GoPro App (free)
- 197-Feet / 60m Waterproof Housing
- Basic mounts and hardware included for attaching to helmets, gear, and more
Product Description
Smaller, lighter and Wi-Fi enabled. GoPros new HERO3 Silver Edition camera makes it easy to capture and share your world. The newest HERO features a thinner design with integrated Wi-Fi, enhanced usability, and an integrated flat lens housing. The HERO3 Silver Edition provides an immersive, wide angle capture with professional quality HD video and 11MP photos. The built in Wi-Fi enables remote control via optional Wi-Fi Remote, or remote control plus live video preview and playback on smartphones and tablets running the free GoPro app. As with previous models the rugged housing is waterproof to 197ft/60M, and is compatible with all GoPRo mounts for attaching to gear, body, helmets, vehicles, and more.Key Specs: Professional 1080p 30 fps, 960p 48 fps, 720p 60 fps and WVGA 240 fps video capture 11MP photo capture with 10 frames per second burst Wi-Fi Built-In Wi-Fi Remote Compatible (sold separately) GoPro App Compatible (FREE) 197 / 60m Waterproof Housing Basic mounts and hardware included for attaching to helmets, gear and more
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280 of 289 people found the following review helpful.
By James R.
After using the GoPro HD HERO2: Outdoor Edition (2011 Model) for the bulk of the last year on my mountain biking adventures, I recently sold it so that I could upgrade to this latest model in "Silver Edition". I particularly liked the idea of a lighter camera with built-in WiFi and the expected spec upgrades, and once it was available on Amazon.com I ordered one up right away through Prime. I didn't write a review for the HD Hero2 since there was more than enough already, so instead I'll write about the latest HD Hero3.Smaller CameraCompared to the Hero2, the Hero3 is about half the thickness of the Hero2, but more importantly the Hero3 is noticeably lighter, both in hand and when mounted to things like helmets or handlebars. The reduced body thickness also makes the camera easier to position and get to the perfect angle - especially when using the Chesty harness mount.New CaseThe new sealed splash-proof case is obviously thinner like the camera, but features the same spring-loaded buttons just like the Hero2 has. If you have a large selection of Hero2 mounts and accessories, they will still work with the Hero3, including the LCD BacPac (though the newer version is in black to match the Hero3 color scheme), the Battery BacPac (newer version gets the same color treatment) and the redundant WiFi BacPac (which you won't need since WiFi is built into the Hero3). The new lens cover is rectangular, and the replaceable lens piece is now recessed behind the frame - much better than the bubble-eye Hero2 lens piece that was easily prone to getting scuffed or scratched because it stuck out. One little "improvement" that is actually a little annoying is the new 2-step release clamp at the top. Whereas with the Hero2 case you had to tug at a tight-fitting latch, on the Hero3 case you have to slide a small tab with one hand, then you can lift the latch open with the other hand. One good thing about it though is that it's nowhere near as tight to release as the old version; I guess you can say that the Hero3 case latch is more "finger-friendly" since the release tension not as stiff as HD Hero2ControlsControl-wise the redesigned "Mode" and "Set" buttons have a softer touch and are much easier to use (even with full-finger MTB gloves) but the inset WiFi button sits flush and is very small. The on-screen menus are the same as the Hero2, and now the Hero3 features both red "recoding" LED lights (4 total like the Hero2) and new blue "WiFi" LED lights to make it easy to know at a glance if you're recording and if the WiFi mode is on or not.ConnectionsAs for ports, there are three located underneath a small removable door: a mini-USB for charging and data transfer, a micro HDMI for video hookup, and the spring-loaded slot for the microSD memory card. A short USB to mini-USB cable is included in the box, but that's about it. The 3.5mm external mic and video output plugs are no longer present (both replaced by the micro HDMI). By the way, the separate port cover is cumbersome, as it isn't attached to the camera case and can be easily misplaced or lost. If you're using the fully sealed case you can just leave the cover off and be done with it. I'm glad they stuck with a standard, "easy to find a cable at any electronics store" mini-USB port for charging instead of some proprietary port. I do wish that they included some small AC-to-USB charger in the box, but you can buy these easily on Amazon (I use an extra iPhone 5w AC cube charger).Built-in WiFiWith the built-in WiFi you can use the optional GoPro Camera ARMTE-001 Wi-Fi Remote (Black) or the free GoPro App your iOS/Android phone or tablet to have full control over the camera remotely. (see below regarding the app). This is an improvement over the HD Hero 2 in that the Hero 2 required a separate purchase of the LCD BacPac to have WiFi capability; not only was this an extra $80, but the WiFi BacPac also added bulk and weight to the HD Hero 2's size. With the WiFi built-in to the HD Hero 3, the Hero3 retains it's smaller, lighter profile. Please note that you don't actually need an iPhone (cell phone) to use the GoPro App... you can use an iPod Touch or a WiFi iPad; As long as it is on iOS6 and has WiFi it can connect to the GoPro WiFi BacPac - a cellular signal is not required. I've tried the App with my iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, and iPad Mini WiFi and all three are fully functional; I can adjust camera settings, start and stop video recording, snap still photos, and power the GoPro on/off - plus with the screen preview I can see what the camera is seeing - a feature that the GoPro $80 remote does NOT have.The GoPro AppWith the GoPro app on your iOS6/Android Wi-Fi enabled device you can adjust video resolution, camera burst speed, and even the beep volume - basically anything you can adjust with the two buttons on the camera can be done with the app. There's also a basic video preview on your phone/tablet to see exactly what the camera is seeing - great for eating up static camera shots or odd angles where seeing what the camera sees isn't easy. Granted, in my review of the GoPro Wi-Fi BacPac + Wi-Fi Remote Combo Kit I had mentioned that there is a 5 second lag between what the camera is seeing and what you see in the video preview on the app. The lag is very noticeable and not something you'd want to use in real-time.Also, note that I said "video PREVIEW" - because you can't view what the camera is seeing while recording AND you can't watch any recorded footage through the app yet; this was a feature that was promised when they first announced the app but is not implemented yet. (For more info on this, please read my review of the WiFi BacPac and Remote on Amazon.com.)Video QualityI was very happy with the video performance of my previous Hero2, and after some testing with the Hero3, so far the Hero3 has produced video that looks just as good if not better! At 1080p/30fps setting, white balance set to "Auto", and wide FOV, video was smooth and crisp when viewed on my 55" HDTV. At 960p/48fps, the video quality was similar to 1080p, but with the added bonus of clear, crisp slow-motion footage just like you see in the various GoPro promo videos. (WVGA supposedly gives even better slow-motion footage, but only at a resolution of 800x480.) The Hero3 allows you to optionally set the white balance as well as activate the "spot meter" for certain types of filming, but I left these at their default settings and I still came up with nice video footage, many times a step above the quality of the old Hero2.Taking Photos (UPDATED 01.14.13)The Hero3 can be used as a regular 11mp digital camera, with point and shoot, burst, and time-lapse functionality. I took a few pics of random stuff around the house just to try it out; I found that there was a slight lag between when you click the button and when the camera actually takes the shot. Later on I also noticed that even when in "narrow" POV, the GoPro still has a wide field of view; noticeably wider than what I'd see at the same distance with my iPhone 5 camera or even a regular point-and-shoot digital camera. At first you'd think to yourself, "great - that just means I can capture more stuff in the photo!" but to take a photo with the GoPro that would have the same amount of info you would have to stand really REALLY close to the subject. Like uncomfortably close. And having no viewfinder (unless you spend another $80 for the LCD BacPac) makes it difficult to get your distance right. Sure, you can use the GoPro app to see what the camera sees, but that's redundantly pointless; for one, the "app lag" I mentioned earlier. Second, you're now holding TWO devices just to see what you're going to take a photo with. And third - at that point you might as well have just used your Phone camera to take the photo in the first place!Also, the GoPro HD Hero3 has burst and time-lapse modes. It adds to the feature list, but honestly? Leave that to DSLRs; if anything, the Hero3's camera mode could have been more useful if it had a timer function - say, if you wanted to take a self-shot with a nice background in the middle of a trail ride. Honestly - the Hero3 is first and foremost a VIDEO camera; if you want to take still digital photos, use a dedicated point-and-shoot or DSLR instead.Firmware Update - It's Not That Bad Really (revised)When you open the box, the first thing you'll see is a note from GoPro telling you that you need to update the camera firmware to the latest version. Unfortunately the actual process of updating the camera firmware isn't a double-click,10 second thing; it takes multiple steps just to get the camera firmware up to date. But it's not complicated - it just takes some time and lots of steps. I've listed the entire firmware update process at the bottom of this review, step by step, exactly how I did it.For people who "tinker" with things (like me) it's not that big of a deal, but there are some people who make this a deal breaker. Personally I'd rather spend a few minutes to have the latest firmware on my camera than to use it "as is" and miss out on any features/improvements. Consider it "some assembly required" - there are things you buy that need to be assembled before they can be used, and (for now) the Hero3's "assembly required" is a firmware update.The VerdictSure there may be smaller "action cameras" out there, but there's a good reason why GoPro cameras are the most popular - they work well and are tough little machines. I was very happy with the HD Hero2, and the new HD Hero3 just upped the performance. The Hero3 is smaller, lighter, easier to use (well, the only exception is the new latch mechanism), and records excellent video. The still camera function is ok, but the built-in WiFi is the best feature - no add-on BacPac required, keeping the camera weight and bulk at a minimum. The only thing that could have been improved was the whole firmware updating procedure; hopefully later production models will have the latest firmware pre-installed. Even though the firmware update process was easy to do, it did take some time and I can understand how some buyers could be turned off by it; I would have given the Hero3 a 5-star rating if it were ready to go out of the box with the latest firmware already installed. All in all I'm very, very happy that I sold my old Hero2 to get the Hero3; if you are in the market for an action camera, this is the one to get. Likewise, if you already own a Hero2 (or original Hero "1") then you'll be happy if you decide to upgrade to the Hero3.BTW - Which "Edition" Should You Buy? (UPDATED 12.25.12)Apparently a lot of people are having problems with the Black Edition Hero 3, everything from random crasing, to having to remove the battery just to unfreeze and reset the camera; a friend of mine got the Black Edition for Christmas, tried it out earlier today, and his unit was also plagued with the same issues. Meanwhile, I haven't seen any of the same issues with the Silver Edition, likewise my own Silver Edition Hero3 has been performing flawlessly since I started using it (the most recent being a 7 hour mountain bike ride). Because of all of these issues being reported by other GoPro Hero 3 users (specific to the Black Edition only) I cannot recommend the Black Edition at all until these issues are resolved by GoPro themselves.That said, a lot of people might be confused as to which GoPro HD Hero3 "edition" to buy. After reading and replying to many responses to my original review, I've updated the review based on the feedback. Here's my opinion on all three:"White Edition" GoPro HD HERO3: White Edition- At $100 less than the Silver Edition, the "White Edition" is the lowest-priced Hero3. It is basically just the original Hero (1) camera with built-in WiFi - skip this version, it's not worth it."Silver Edition" (This model)- Unless you're a specialist (see "Black Edition"), the Silver Edition is most likely the way to go for the majority of users out there looking for a versatile action camera, and is priced at the same $299 that the last model HD Hero2 was selling for. My review is based on this model."Black Edition" GoPro HD HERO3: Black Edition- For $100 more over the Silver Edition you can get the Black Edition. You get the GoPro WiFi Remote in the package (Which sells for about $80) and the Black Edition has some unique features that you may or may not really need. For example, one comment referred to filmmaking. Personally, I bought the GoPro cameras to use for recreational use: mountain biking, or camping, or at the track - and I'm pretty sure a majority of the buyers are in the same category as I am - that is, normal everyday people who want an "action sports camera" to use during activities, not in a specialized field such as filmmaking. So I'd like to believe that my review of the GoPro is reflective of a majority of the buyers. Having the capability to do 1080p/60 and 720p/120 are nice to have but I don't think they are essential for the everyday normal buyer, especially when you take into consideration the fact that a majority of the footage recorded by GoPro's will be uploaded to the internet on YouTube or Vimeo.Another comment pointed out that I "failed to mention" The Black Edition's other features, like the capability to shoot video and stills at the same time, the Black Edition's higher burst photo mode, and a unique "Continuous Photo Mode." Honestly, Honestly, after using a GoPro camera for the last 3 years (starting with the original GoPro Hero) I've never really had a need to have these specific features in a single device. For one, if I wanted still action photos I'd rather use a DSLR with interchangeable lenses and more settings than the GoPro has. Second, taking still photos with a GoPro is a "guess and shoot" affair since there's no viewfinder built-in to the camera - unless I spend another $80 for the LCD BacPac just so I can see what the lens sees. Or I can use the GoPro App on my iPhone, but at that point I might as well take a photo with my iPhone's 8MP camera, which is pretty crisp on its own.Also, the Black Edition does 1440p48/2.7kp30 and 4kp15 resolutions, but most people don't have HDTVs that can do that yet (Sony makes a 4k tv for about $25,000!) Plus, by the time 1440p/2.7kp30/4.5kp15-capable HDTVs are mainstream and in most people's homes, I'm sure there will be a newer version of the Hero camera by then.That said, the current issues being experienced by a lot of Black Edition owners makes all of the upgraded features a little pointless until there's a fix. Why buy a Black Edition and spend an extra $100 for a product that is having all of the crashing and freezing issues?So in the end I still feel that the Silver Edition is the way to go for a majority of the people out there looking for an action camera. If you just want a GoPro HD Hero3 to capture your adventures on a mountain bike, or a surfboard, or in a car, and you want to make your own action videos to share online, go with the "Silver."------------------------------------------------------------------UPDATING YOUR GOPRO HD HERO 3 FIRMWARE------------------------------------------------------------------When you receive your new HD Hero3 camera, a firmware update is immediately required. I STRONGLY suggest that you do this as soon as you receive your camera, because it takes some time to do, and you might as well get it over with right away. (UPDATED 01.14.13) I've moved the instructions to an Amazon Guide, the URL is below:http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syltguides/fullview/R1YIDPFMZK6QUU
55 of 57 people found the following review helpful.
By One who devours books
First camera purchased - defective out of the box (power button worked twice and then stopped).Second (replacement) camera has been used mounted on a car (at freeway speeds) for two weeks, eight hours per day and we are still happy. Some things we noted as IT level users...Camera requires the purchase of a MICRO SD card to function. DO NOT BUY THE STANDARD SD CARD AMAZON "RECOMMENDS" WITH THE PRODUCT. This will not fit in the camera. We used a Class 10 Micro SD card @ 32 Gig - stores 5+ hours of HD video.Follow the directions EXACTLY! Install card, install battery, attach to computer to update via an ONLINE connection (software will not load without the ability to access GoPro's webpage). The SD card may require erasure and reformatting (everything will be lost on the card).PROS: Small, extreme (waterproof, attaches to anything, capable of withstanding freeway speed winds, robust case, etc.), excellent picture quality, works well in all types of lighting conditions, works great with Apple products as it seems to be strictly designed with them in mind, wifi feature is great, cellphone app to control the wifi camera is great, the negatives listed below all have "work-arounds" and allow the camera to be very effective even though exasperatingly quirky at times. The important thing is that it films well. Downloading the data is where all the irritation occurs.CONS: Camera does not interact well with non-Apple products (almost like this functionality was an afterthought), after connecting to a PC the camera needs to be reset which can only be done by removing the battery (cumbersome but the camera is too small for another button), the SD card cannot be removed and reinstalled without having to reset the camera afterwards (remove battery), editing software that comes with the camera is very basic and only allows clipping/pasting with maximum video lengths of about 20 minutes (something not noted clearly in the instructions) - chapters cannot be added, cellphone app allows streaming but functionality and quality is limited with a lot of stuttering, GoPro help sucks - do not believe the "will respond within 48 hours"
48 of 51 people found the following review helpful.
By Andrew Gaerlan
This camera is great! Pics, video, and sound are all top notch! However, many people are reporting their Hero 3 cameras freezing up after a few mins of use. Unfortunately, I've got one of the bad batch.This camera is essentially a paperweight until GoPro releases a patch or update to the firmware of this camera. Until they do, I cannot, in good conscience, recommend this product.
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