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Benefits of the GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition Camera:

• This is the best GoPro camera ever.
• Wide range of shooting modes
• Burst mode 30 photos per second
• On-camera control and remote control
• High quality video and photo
• Good selection of accessories

GoPro Hero3 Black Edition Camera Disadvantages:

• Limited features of bundled software
• Too narrowly oriented built-in microphone

Key features of the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition camera:

• Wide range of shooting quality settings, including 1080/60p and 4K HD modes
• 12-megapixel matrix
• Burst mode 30 photos per second
• Continuous shooting mode with long pauses (for shooting slow processes)
• Built-in Wi-Fi and included Wi-Fi remote control
• Compatible with GoPro Android and iOS Apps
• Wide range of specialized accessories

Features and design of the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition camera.

What is the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition?

The GoPro Hero3 Black Edition is a small yet rugged camera designed for taking photos and videos in the most extreme conditions. If you've ever watched the reality show Deadly Catch, then you've probably guessed the harsh conditions it was filmed in. What equipment do you think was used for filming? Of course GoPro cameras. Why gopro? Because only they are able to work in such conditions.

With over a decade of experience in producing high quality action sports and adventure cameras, GoPro is undeniably the industry leader. Although she has worthy competitors.

The GoPro Hero3 Black Edition camera is the flagship product of the Hero3 series, which also includes the Silver Edition mid-range camera and the entry-level White Edition camera. In addition to the regular GoPro Hero3 Black Edition, there is a Surf Edition that comes with special sticky mounts that allow you to mount the camera on a surfboard.

But in all other respects, both cameras have completely identical characteristics and design.

Characteristic features of GoPro Hero3 Black Edition action camera, differences from Silver and White Edition.

As the flagship product of the Hero3 series, the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition has certain advantages over the cheaper versions. The first and most important advantage of the Black Edition models is the built-in Wi-Fi remote control, which allows you to comfortably control the camera when it is fixed on or in another hard-to-reach place and it is very difficult to press the buttons. Read more about management and settings in the article. Adventurers who install their cameras in hard-to-reach places will definitely appreciate the benefits remote control via Wi-Fi.

In addition to built-in Wi-Fi remote control, the Black Edition benefits from a 12-megapixel high-definition camera. For comparison, the Silver Edition has an 11 megapixel sensor, while the entry-level White Edition camera has only 5 megapixels. If necessary, the Black Edition can shoot not only in full resolution of 12 megapixels, but also in 7 and 5 megapixel modes.

More useful feature The camera of the Black Edition is the presence of a burst mode of 30 frames per second, which is significantly higher than the Silver Edition with its 10 frames per second and the White Edition with only 3 frames per second. In the fast-paced world of extreme sports, this is a very useful advantage, as the ability to capture 30 consecutive frames per second will allow you to get exactly the shot you want.

But if you don't need one high speed, the Black Edition also allows you to shoot at 3, 5 and 10 frames per second. While not intended for the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition, it also has a long time-lapse mode of 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, and 60 seconds. All this speaks of its wide possibilities and flexibility.

Still, most buyers of the Hero3 are more interested in its ability to shoot video than photos. And again, the Black Edition has certain advantages over the two younger models in the series. The Silver and White Editions support a maximum resolution of 1080p at 25fps, while the Black Edition is capable of shooting Full HD 1080p video at 50/48/25fps in PAL mode and 60/48/30fps in NTSC mode . In addition, in 720p mode, the shooting speed is 100/50 fps (120/60 fps for NTSC), which allows you to achieve smooth slow-motion playback of HD video, which neither Silver nor White Edition is capable of.

In addition, the Black Edition can shoot in 4K at 15fps and 4K Cinema at 12fps.

Additional shooting modes GoPro 3:

• 1440p mode, 48/25/24 fps (48/30/24 fps for NTSC)
• 2.7K mode, 25 fps (30 fps for NTSC)
• 2.7K Cinema mode, 24fps
• 960p mode, 100/48fps
• WVGA mode, 240 fps

The choice of video recording modes is really huge.

Construction of the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition camera.

Considering that the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition is specifically designed for use in conditions that conventional cameras are not designed for, it is not surprising that this camera is extremely durable in every respect. Although Hero3 is quite compact - 60mm wide, 40mm high and 20mm deep - it is 30% smaller than its predecessor. Weighing just 74 grams, the camera is also 20% lighter than the Hero2.

The camera is housed in a rugged polycarbonate body and is equipped with three buttons: a mode button, a shutter release button, and a dual Wi-Fi button. At the back of the camera is at 1050 mAh. To get it, you just need to snap off the cover. In addition, there is a Hero Port on the back of the camera, designed to connect an optional $112 Touch BacPac LCD monitor, which transmits the image from the camera.

All important information information about shooting, a navigation menu with camera settings and options is displayed on a small LCD screen located on the front of the camera. Below the screen is a mode select button that also doubles as an on/off button. To the right of it are two indicators - a blue paired Wi-Fi indicator and a red status indicator. On the top panel of the camera there is another button that acts as a shutter button and start recording video.

Connectors and a place for a memory card are located on the side of the camera behind a protective plastic: a hole for installing a micro SD card, a micro HDMI port for video playback, a microUSB port for recharging and transferring files. The Hero3 Black Edition camera is compatible with cards up to 64 GB. Given the volume of files being processed, it is highly recommended to use cards of at least tenth grade.

Of course, the camera itself cannot be submerged in water, but it comes with a waterproof polycarbonate housing that can shoot underwater up to 60 meters and also protects the camera from bumps, scratches and drops. The camera is inserted into the back of the protective housing and is securely fixed using the latches located on top of the camera.

Putting the camera in and out of the protective housing is quite simple - place the camera so that the lens looks in the opposite direction, find the latch on the top of the housing, slide it in the direction of the index arrow and then return it to its place.

You can control the camera when it is inside the protective case using three spring-loaded buttons on the case - the shutter button, the mode selection button and the on/off button and the Wi-Fi control button. The buttons are pressed with considerable effort, which is done specifically to prevent accidental pressing of the buttons.

Action camera GoPro Hero3 Black Edition comes with a set of mounts and Velcro. Ours came with an "Adventure Kit" designed for use in dry terrain. If you are going to use the camera on the water, then order the Surf Edition.

Management, software, photo and video quality GoPro Hero3 Black Edition.

Control GoPro Hero3 Black Edition.

You can control your GoPro Hero3 Black Edition in a variety of ways: with the buttons on the camera itself, with the remote control, or with the free GoPro app for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.

Hero3 Black Edition in combination with a Wi-Fi remote control can be installed anywhere you need. GoPro claims a Wi-Fi range of 100 meters.

Menu navigation is easy to master the first time - it is carried out using the mode button and the shutter button. The instruction manual is not included in the package - it is not in any printed version, nor in digital format - it can be downloaded from the GoPro website.

This version of Hero3 differs from others only in the presence of a remote control. The two buttons on the remote control work exactly like the mode button and shutter button on the camera itself. Thus, from the remote you have access to all the settings and parameters of the camera. Another advantage is the presence of a keychain mount, which is located on the charging port of the remote control and allows you to clip the remote to yourself so that it does not accidentally get lost.

The GoPro app for Android and iOS allows you to control your camera from your tablet or smartphone, has a window preview images from the camera (with a slight delay).

If you want to get a real-time camera image, you'll have to spend $120 on an optional GoPro Touch BacPac display. Less cost method The solution to this problem is the GoPro app, which is available for free on Google Play or Apple iOS.

Connect by wifi phone or a tablet to a GoPro camera is not very difficult, but time consuming, since first in mobile phone Enter your GoPro Hero 3's Wi-Fi password (default "goprohero"), enable Wi-Fi on the camera, and use the wireless settings menu to switch the camera to sync with the GoPro app.

Then run the application on your phone or tablet and click "Connect and control", after which you will be taken to the main screen of the application, through which you have full control over the camera. By clicking on the menu icon in the form of a cogwheel, you can access the settings for the quality of photo and video shooting, continuous shooting, and other more complex settings.

You can take photos and record videos directly from the GoPro app - a small preview window shows what the camera sees in (almost) real time.

We said "almost" because there is actually a two second delay. If you control the camera through the GoPro app, then you will have to press the "record" button a little before the moment when you plan to take a picture or start recording video.

Even with this delay, this is very convenient, as it allows the owner to control the camera from a distance without being distracted from their work. Range according to GoPro wifi work reaches 100 meters.

GoPro provides its own software CineForm Studio, which can be downloaded for free from the company's website. Although it does not allow you to edit individual clips together, you can post-process individual fragments.

GoPro video editing software.

Software not included GoPro Black Edition, but you can download CineForm Studio video processing software from the GoPro website. Of course, this is not the most modern video editing software, but nevertheless it allows you to apply a number of video effects, including the ProTune filter, which allows you to improve the color and details in the captured video.

Although CineForm Studio allows you to convert the original video from the camera, apply effects or slow down the video, but it cannot merge individual clips. To do this, you need something like Final Cut Pro or Apple iMovie.

GoPro Hero3 Black Edition photo and video quality.

The quality of the photos is quite good, but the quality of the pictures is significantly affected by wide angle lens Hero3. It introduces barrel distortion that makes photos look like they were taken with a fisheye lens. The color and white balance are quite accurate, although they can always be changed later on the computer. Photo detail is also quite good.

In general, the video quality is good. As mentioned at the beginning of this review, the Black Edition has significant advantages over its cheaper counterparts in the form of a wider selection of shooting modes. Of course, the choice of settings is yours and in different conditions optimal settings.

We used 1080p Full HD at 50fps for testing. The main reason we chose these settings is because the vast majority of computers cannot play videos at higher settings. We also chose them because with a source video of 50 frames per second, the video slowed down by half will be displayed at an acceptable speed of 25 frames and in good Full HD resolution.

Processing with CineForm Studio filters includes Protune technology (adjustment of contrast, saturation, sharpness) and other standard options.

One Black Edition feature that power users will definitely appreciate is GoPro's patented Protune technology, which is activated on the camera via the settings menu. It allows you to set a more neutral color palette and record video in Camera Raw mode, which reduces compression and increases the possibility of further editing. In addition, with the help of the CineForm Studio software, you can of course adjust the saturation and sharpness.

During testing, we used the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition in the most various conditions. On the first day we filmed kite surfing with the camera on the kite so we could film the scene from top to bottom. The sky was gray and the sea pale green. The raw video looked a little gloomy, but we improved it significantly with ProTune technology, making it a little lighter.

On a second very bright and sunny day, we attached the camera to the windshield of a car to see how well it would perform in fast-moving, high-contrast lighting conditions. The camera successfully coped with two tasks, but the built-in microphone did not perform well and could not record music from our car's stereo system in high quality, even though it was exposed high level volume.

However, in other conditions, for example, while surfing, there were no complaints about the sound - GoPro did an excellent job of recording a conversation between surfers.

Conclusion.

If you are into extreme sports and want to buy an action camera that can both shoot video and take pictures and that you can tether to yourself wherever you are - on land in water or in the air, then at the moment the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition has no competitors in the market.

The remote control along with the GoPro add-on for smartphones and tablets running Android or iOS only enhance the versatility of the Black Edition, making it the best choice at a very reasonable price.

As the owner of the GoPro Hero3 Silver Edition, I passed by the “horizontal” update on , and after another year I am holding a camera with an index of 4. And this is already a vertical take-off.

Hero3 vs. Hero4 briefly

I'll save you time. The two pictures below will show the advantage of the four over the three. Thanks to the updated optics and processor.

First, Hero4 is more accurate in color reproduction, while Hero3 is yellow.

Secondly, Hero4's noise is several times lower, and the resolution is higher (attention to vertical elements).

In addition, the 12 megapixels of the Hero4's sharp 10 megapixels are better than the 10 megapixels of the Artifact Hero3. Forgive me the owners of Hero2, but you are generally sad.

This short tour is over :)

Now a little more.

GoPro Hero 4Black or Silver Edition?

The camera is available in two versions - Black and Silver.

If you are a land resident and shoot mostly children's matinees, then take Silver because it has a built-in touch screen. But on the other hand, it does not accelerate above 1080p 60 frames / s, like the GoPro Hero3. The difference with the model before last will be only in the quality of the picture.

For hardcore you have to take Black Edition, because it produces 1080p 120 fps and 4K at 30 fps, and its processor is more powerful than silver. But there is no screen.

Dimensions

You won't notice the size difference between Hero3 and Hero4.

Battery

The GoPro3 has a larger battery, but it doesn't benefit from that.

• Treshka: 1180mAh, 3.7V, 4366mWh
• Four: 1160mAh, 3.8V, 4.4Wh

And finally, in Hero4, the battery is inserted from the bottom.

The Chinese are already offering replaceable power supplies for $7. You should have at least one on hand. On dx.com, shipping to Russia is free.

Since the "treshka" has weaker iron, it works one and a half times longer. The manufacturer writes that 3 hours in 1080p/30fps mode, but in fact it turns out to be an hour less. This means that the “four” will work for about 1 hour 10 minutes non-stop with Wi-Fi turned off.

Relax and watch promo video

So far, no one has been able to shoot a video better than GoPro itself does. Enjoy life in 4K, because it's wonderful. Since 2010, the camera has inspired many to get off their butts, get out of their smelly slippers and start living for real.

Cover, aka boxing

In fact, the changes started with Hero3+ and now the new box looks better than the old one. It has decreased in size, the latch has changed, unnecessary decorative screws around the perimeter of the bezel have disappeared.

The area of ​​the buttons has become larger, the pressing itself is smoother. On land, this is good, but for divers in dry suits and 7mm gloves, the Hero3 was more responsive underwater. And the third model turns on faster by 1 second, but then slows down by the same amount in Photo mode :)

Comes with two back covers. One for land, the other for diving to a depth of 40 meters. I dived to 45 meters and there was no leak. But there was an extra decompression stop due to such unnecessary pampering, because my Deep Diver certificate prohibits such depth.

Have you seen how divers get married? You can’t do without champagne under water -. GoPro has become my indispensable companion in all dives - diving in South Cyprus.

There are currently no alternatives to GoPro. The same one will not be able to shoot underwater, and for some reason Chinese craftsmen do not come up with additional accessories for it. Toshiba has a crisis of ideas without a twinge of conscience.

GoPro Hero4 is good on land and underwater. She again captured moments of life that you can never capture with an ordinary soap dish. In fact, in front of us is a dog-friend, ready to follow his master anywhere. For this, she is loved all over the world.

My video is below.

The cost of GoPro HERO 4 Silver is 19,999 ₽.
The cost of GoPro HERO 4 Black is 24,999 ₽.

Not every Class 10 memory card will work properly on GoPro HERO 3+ and HERO Black cameras, and in particular, failures are observed in ProTune mode and when shooting 4K video.
The GoPro HERO3+ and the slightly older GoPro HERO3 are particularly sensitive to this type microSD cards. If you notice that the video recording stops unexpectedly, then the memory card is definitely the problem (the only exception can be a battery that is almost empty).

The incompatibility of a memory card with GoPro equipment is precisely when you are trying to record video at the maximum resolution that the camera is capable of. The problem will be more visible if you use ProTune mode, which allows you to record more data than in the standard camera mode. Manufacturers of microSD 10 CLASS also did not announce its speed in advance, which further aggravated the situation. If you look at any packaging of memory cards from world brands, you will definitely find information that identifies speed data. Some manufacturers indicate the reading speed. Some indicate a label to indicate the write speed, such as 300x.

Both of the above GoPro 3 cameras need a microSD card with a fast write speed, and this CLASS 10 card does not meet this requirement. I used a Sandisk Ultra memory card. Although on paper its characteristics seemed to me more than high, in reality the video shooting was not carried out properly. But, as soon as I purchased a SanDisk Extreme memory card, the video “flyed” not just in standard mode, but even in Protune mode.

Both GoPro cameras, HERO 3+ and GoPro HERO 3, work on a CLASS 10 microSD card, but only up to 64 GB. However, not all CLASS 10 flash cards are the same. It would be great if the cards this class were standard, but, unfortunately, this is not the case. Two different CLASS 10 cards from two different manufacturers can have different write speed parameters, and this is the main trouble! But if you delve deeper into this problem, it turns out that there are different kinds write speeds, which vary depending on the combination of hardware and software of the digital device being used. Below is a list of memory cards that are officially recommended for use with GoPro HERO 3+ cameras.
And if you are wondering what is the difference between SDHC and SDXC, then this has nothing to do with speed. It's just that the SDHC card type has a storage capacity of up to 32 GB, while SDXC has more than 32 GB.

	SanDisk Extreme 64GB microSDXC Memory Card(Model No. SDSDQXL-064G) Includes microSD to SD adapter
	SanDisk Extreme 32GB microSDHC Memory Card(Model No. SDSDQXL-032G) Includes USB adapter
	Lexar 64GB SDXC 300x(Model No. LSDMI64GBBNL300R)
	Lexar 32GB SDHC 600x(Model No. LSDMI32GBSBNA600R) Memory card plus small USB adapter
	Delkin 64GB SDXC(Model No. DDMICROSDPRO264GB) Includes SD adapter
	Delkin 32GB SDHC(Model No. DDMICROSDPRO2-32GB) Kit with SD adapter
	Samsung 64GB SDXC(Model No. MB-MGCGB/AM) No adapter. Although this card is officially recommended by GoPro, some users are having trouble using this card due to the slow write speed.

New Versions of SanDisk Extreme Memory Cards

SanDisk Extreme cards, which are included in the official GoPro list, have more fast speed read (60 Mb/s) and slightly slow write speed (40 Mb/s).
The new map version seems to work perfectly in GoPro HERO3+ Black cameras. And while a new version is not on the official GoPro list, there are two benefits to working with the new model. The first is the price. As the stock of the older model decreases, some retailers increase the price due to high demand. And some sellers generally inflate the cost by half compared to the new model. The second advantage is that new model much easier to find in the sale markets. So here are the newer versions.

	. Model No. SDSDQXN-064G-G46A. Included with SD adapter
	Model No. SDSDQXN-032G-G46A Included with SD adapter
	(Model No. SDSDQX-064G-AFFP-A) Included with SD adapter
	SanDisk Extreme Plus 32GB.(Model No. SDSDQX-032G-U46A) MicroSD to SD adapter

Other GoPro Hero models aren't as picky about their requirements, as their specs are lower than their Black Edition counterparts. However, there are skeletons in the closet here too: the problems of matching the card with some models and some shooting modes.

HERO3 Cameras: White and Silver

These two cameras are compatible with any CLASS 10 microSD card (both SDHC and SDXC). Under certain circumstances (see below), you can get away with a lower class card.

HERO3 Silver and HERO3+ Silver

Requires MicroSD CLASS 10 up to 64 GB for 0.5 second time-lapse; for continuous shooting (10 frames per 1 second - 10/1); to support Protune mode.

HERO3: White Edition

Requires a CLASS 4 microSD up to 64 GB.
Requires MicroSD CLASS 10 up to 64 GB for time lapse shooting at 0.5 second intervals.

HD HERO2

Requires SD 10 CLASS up to 64 GB for time lapse shooting at 0.5 second intervals; for continuous shooting (10/1); to support Protune mode (if you want to use any of these features, make sure your memory card is SDHC, not SDXC).

HD HERO Original and HD HERO 960

Requires SD 4 CLASS up to 32 GB.
SDXC type cards (more than 32 GB) will not work in these models.

GoPro is an industry-changing camera whose name has become a household name. You often hear how this name is called any action camera. Just 16 years after the first prototype was built, the manufacturing company, led by Nick Woodman, experienced explosive growth, and today is the fastest growing camera and video company in the world with an annual turnover of more than $ 1.5 billion.

Nicholas Woodman, the founder of the company, an amateur photographer and avid surfer, had the idea of ​​attaching some existing camera to his arm in the early 2000s to show what surfing on a surfboard looks like through the eyes of the surfer himself, since the shots from the shore were not so spectacular, and professional equipment was expensive and completely immobile. After a few failed attempts he decided to build his camera complete with mount and sealed box. This is how the GoPro company was born, today there are more than twenty full-fledged action cameras, each with its own character, functionality and set of accessories. But they are all united by one idea: "Go Pro" - literally, become a professional. Indeed, the capabilities of the camera and its mounts allow you to shoot, in no way inferior to professional athletes and cameramen.

The variety of released models and their external similarity often raise the question: what is the advantage of one model over another, and how to distinguish between them? This article aims to answer this question.

GP HERO (2005)

This is the first industrial model of GoPro, which was then called GP HERO. Known for being the only camera to take photos on 35mm film. It was powered by two AAA batteries. The delivery set included a camera, a hand mount and a sealed aquabox with the ability to dive to a depth of 5 meters.

GoPro Digital HERO (2006)

GoPro Digital HERO is the world's first digital action camera. The name has changed from GP to the usual GoPro. Unlike its film predecessor, it supported shooting 10-second videos - then the camera did not have a slot for memory cards, and the internal memory was only 16 MB. But this was already enough to win over an army of fans and earn the first serious money on it.

The scope of delivery has not changed: a camera, a waterproof box and a soft mount on the arm. She was also powered by two finger batteries.

gopro Digital HERO3 andDigital HERO5 (2007)

The following two models are very similar to the original Digital HERO in appearance and functionality, so it's easy to confuse them.

Digital HERO3 differed from its predecessor by the presence of an SD card slot (support for a memory card up to 2 GB), and Digital HERO5 by a similar slot and an improved 5MP matrix.

GoPro Digital HERO Wide (2008)

Then comes the Digital HERO Wide, a very important model in the company's history. Since it provided for mounting not only on the arm, but also on the head and other parts of the body, the line of accessories began to develop rapidly, thanks to which GoPro made a splash among outdoor enthusiasts and became popular with the masses. The number of competitors trying to diligently copy the camera and its functionality has also increased.

It is the first model to record video in 640x480 resolution and is equipped with a 170-degree wide-angle lens, better known as "Fisheye". The matrix "Hero" was inherited from the previous model, but the waterproof box and the packaging concept have changed, which has remained unchanged to this day: a stylish black box with accessories and documents, and above it - a plastic cube with a camera.

gopro HERO 960 (2010)

Camera received further development, abandoning AAA batteries in favor of a replaceable lithium battery, which allowed for a flat back surface. The design of the aquabox remained the same, but the box itself became a little deeper, since the novelty was a few millimeters thicker. Manufacturers also abandoned the viewfinder window, which was present on all previously released models. What's more, HERO 960 now shoots in 960p and 720p.

gopro HD HERO (2011)

The big brother of the HERO 960. GoPro now has the ability to record Full HD video in 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second. For 2011, this was a big breakthrough. A multifunctional port appeared on the back of the novelty, allowing you to connect BacPac accessories - LCD screens and additional batteries. The HD HERO, like its budget-friendly alternative, the HERO 960, sold very well and fueled the company's growth.

gopro HD HERO2 (2011)

In 2011, the manufacturer, following HD Hero, launched its new development on the market - GoPro HD HERO2. The camera was equipped with an 11MP sensor and an advanced processor, which allowed HD HERO2 to shoot video at up to 120 fps. added to camera new mode Protune- special mode shooting with a wide dynamic color range. The model was released in three different trim levels: Outdoor Edition with helmet mount, Motorsport Edition with suction cup mount and Surf Edition with surfboard mount.

The manufacturer also released a new accessory: the BacPac Wi-Fi module with a remote control, with which you could remotely control the capabilities and settings of the camera and link it to mobile devices or computer using a special program.

GoPro HERO3 White Edition, Silver EditionAndBlack Edition (2012)

Three new cameras were introduced at the end of 2012: GoPro HERO3 White, Silver and Black. They were 30% smaller and 25% lighter than their predecessors, despite the built-in Wi-Fi module in each new product, and were equipped with new waterproof boxes that can withstand water pressure even at a depth of 45 meters. Complete accessories and camera mounts remain the same. The models themselves in this line could be distinguished from each other by the color of the number "3" on the front panel.

White copied the functionality of the HD HERO model: shooting photos at 5MP, 1080p video at up to 30 fps and 720p at up to 60 fps. Silver copied the HD HERO2: 11MP stills, 1080p video up to 30fps, 720p video up to 60fps, WVGA (848x480) up to 120fps, and support for Protune mode. A new flagship company, Black, has become incredibly popular in the market due to its capabilities: the camera shoots 12MP photos and 4K video at 15 fps and 2.7K at 30 fps. Moreover, the manufacturer decided to include a Wi-fi Remote in the Black Edition, which was previously only available with the Wi-Fi BacPac accessory. HERO3 Black, like the HD HERO2, also came in three different trims: Adventure, Motorsport and Surf Edition. While the first two trims were identical except for the box design, the Surf Edition included a surfboard mount instead of straight and curved adhesive platforms. .

GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition and Black Edition (2013)

In 2013, GoPro releases HERO3+ Silver and Black, replacing the respective previous generation models. At the same time, HERO3 White Edition is still in the lineup as a budget model. Serious work has been done on the bugs: improved stability, quality of shooting in low light, image stabilization, increased battery capacity and redesigned the noise reduction system. Now the cameras heat up less during operation, which was so lacking in the previous series.

Externally, the models differed only with a "+" sign next to the model name. Silver in FullHD resolution now shot at 60 fps, but the manufacturer decided to remove the ProTune mode from its functionality. Specifications of the Black series have not changed much, but the package has changed: the Motorsport version has disappeared, and a new version of Music has been added to the Adventure and Surf with a special mount for musical instruments, a mic stand mount and a clothespin mount in the kit.

The plastic of the HERO3+ boxes has become a little thinner, the aquabox has become more compact and lighter, because of this, the immersion depth with it has decreased to 30 meters. However, the box was still compatible with previous generation cameras. It is also possible to connect an external microphone via an adapter.

gopro HERO 2014

This camera is also known as the GoPro HERO4 Gray Edition. This model inherited and developed the concept of the HD HERO model. Due to its low cost, it has become one of the leaders in the budget market.

Of the features, it should be noted a 5MP matrix, shooting video in FullHD at a frequency of 30 fps, a capacious battery that allows continuous shooting up to 3 hours, interval shooting ( time lapse) and a wide viewing angle (Superview). Of the obvious disadvantages: the lack of a Wi-Fi module, a battery built into the case, as well as the inability to get the camera out of the aquabox.

In the entire history of the company, this model is the most budgetary, its price at the time of the start of sales was only $129.

GoPro HERO4 Silver Edition and Black Edition (2014)

In September 2014, the manufacturer announced the release of two new models: HERO4 Silver and HERO4 Black. The package included a camera, a waterproof box (immersion depth - up to 40 meters), several mounts and a USB cable. The cameras weighed only 85 grams.

HERO4 Silver copied the functionality of HERO3+ Black, but was sold without a remote control - instead, an LCD touch screen was built into the camera. The design has changed slightly: the LEDs are now located near the monochrome screen. The ProTune mode has also returned, the battery capacity has increased and its location has changed.

HERO4 Black outwardly differed from Silver only in the absence of an LCD screen (for economical battery consumption), but they had significant differences in the filling: now it was possible to shoot 4K video at a frequency of 30 fps, 2.7K at a frequency of 60 fps and 1080p at 120 fps, photos in 12MP resolution. Of the features of the model, it should be noted burst shooting (Burst) up to 30 fps, continuous shooting up to 10 fps, Time Lapse with an interval of 0.5 to 60 s, turning on the camera and starting recording by pressing one button (QuickCapture) and tagging mode (HiLight Tag). All three trims of the flagship have been inherited from the HERO3+ Black, with the only exception being that the Adventure Edition is now called the Standard Edition.

GoPro HERO+AndHERO+LCD (2015)

In 2015, two new models were released one after another: HERO+ and HERO+ LCD. Both new items were a logical continuation of HERO 2014, replacing it in the budget segment.

HERO+ differed from HERO 2014 in the presence of a Wi-Fi module, and HERO+ LCD differed in the presence of a Wi-Fi module and an LCD screen. Otherwise, the characteristics of the new models coincided with those of HERO 2014.

gopro HERO4 session (2015)

The GoPro HERO4 Session was announced back in 2014 along with the HERO4 Black and HERO4 Silver, but the camera didn't go on sale until July 2015. HERO4 Session was shaped like a cube (perfectly new format for GoPro) and turned out to be 50% smaller and 40% lighter than the cameras of the fourth series, with a side size of 38 mm and a weight of only 74 grams. On top of the model was the "Record" button, below it - a small display. Another button was located on the back of the camera: it was responsible for the output useful information on the screen and for turning on Wi-Fi. "Cube" was waterproof to a depth of 10 meters and was equipped with two microphones for audio recording.

After the release of the 5th GoPro series, the manufacturer renamed the HERO4 Session to HERO Session and re-released it in a new, white box.

gopro HERO5 Black Edition AndHERO5 session (2016)

In autumn 2016, the manufacturer released a new series of cameras - GoPro HERO5 Black and HERO5 Session. Both models had a sealed case that allowed diving to a depth of 10 meters without a special aquabox, equipped with voice control and a digital stabilization function. They could automatically upload footage to the GoPro Plus cloud (a subscription to the cloud in Russia, unfortunately, is not yet available).

HERO5 Black could be called the flagship in the action camera market due to the following features: the ability to shoot video in 4K resolution at 30 fps, 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps, photos at 12MP resolution, the ability to shoot in RAW format and the presence of a GPS module for receiving telemetry. What's more, HERO5 Black has an LCD touchscreen that lets you control all of the camera's settings. The HERO5 Session has slightly more modest specifications: shooting video in 4K resolution at 30 fps, 1080p at 90 fps, 720p at 120 fps and photos at 10MP resolution.

gopro HERO6 Black (2017)

The new HERO6 Black model was released exactly one year later and became a logical continuation of HERO5 Black. She inherited the appearance from her predecessor: the same stylish dark gray sealed case with an LCD screen on the back, which ensured full compatibility of accessories. At the hardware level, the differences are more significant: the camera was equipped with an optimized GP1 processor, which improved image quality, and doubled the performance compared to HERO5 Black. Now GoPro could shoot video in 4K resolution at 60 fps, 2.7K at 120 fps and 1080p at 240 fps. This is indeed a major breakthrough for a small camera weighing only 117 grams. Also, thanks to the new Wi-fi module, support for 5GHz networks has appeared, image stabilization has improved, shooting quality in low light has improved, and zooming has become possible.

gopro Fusion (2017)

The next model released by GoPro in the fall of 2017 was a 360-degree camera capable of shooting spherical content in 5.2K30 and 3K60 resolution. Overall, the camera has inherited some character traits past GoPro models, such as waterproof, shockproof, voice control, Wi-Fi connectivity, GPS module, etc., but also included several innovations. Of particular note are the presence of two lenses, each of which writes to a separate memory card, an 18MP matrix, an updated futuristic design, an improved stabilization system and an increased battery capacity.

But special attention is not appearance or specifications camera, and software designed specifically for this model. The first interesting feature is the ability to record and “glue” photos and videos without visible seams. Another interesting feature is the ability to programmatically remove the complete monopod from the frame so that the immersive effect during viewing is maximum. And not to mention OverCapture - with this feature built into the GoPro App and Fusion Studio, the user can turn spherical content into a traditional 2D video format for further processing and export, for example, to social networks.

GoPro HERO (2018)

In the spring of 2018, GoPro released a new camera for beginners - HERO 2018. The following can be said about the novelty: the appearance and design are fully consistent with and, which will ensure full compatibility of mounts and accessories for these models. HERO 2018, like its predecessors, is shockproof and completely waterproof to a depth of 10 meters, is equipped with a removable 1220mAh battery, and is also equipped with a touch screen, electronic stabilization, Wi-Fi module and voice control.

However, if you look at the technical specifications in more detail, you will find that the model is really focused not on professionals, but on novice users: there are no 4K and 2.7K modes and some flagship functions, but the novelty is capable of shooting video in 1440p and 1080p resolution at 60 frames in second, photo in 10 MP resolution and time lapse. And the most important difference between HERO 2018 and its predecessors is its price. The camera starts at just $199, making it affordable for just about anyone who wants to buy a GoPro.

GoPro HERO7 (2018)

In the fall of 2018, GoPro updated its line of cameras and introduced three new models: HERO7 White, HERO7 Silver, HERO7 Black. The cameras have a similar form factor, which ensures compatibility of accessories and mounts from previous models.

Model for beginner GoPro lovers. Rugged, waterproof to a depth of 10 meters, supports video in 1440p60 resolution. The camera has built-in digital stabilization and is capable of taking photos at a resolution of 10 MP. The built-in battery will provide up to 1.5 hours of continuous shooting.

Like junior model, has a non-removable battery, but can shoot video already in 4K resolution. Digital stabilization, voice control, touchscreen display, the ability to take photos in HDR format - these and other features that users love GoPro so much are implemented in HERO7 Silver.

Without a doubt, the flagship model of this year. Manufacturers have made a breakthrough by equipping the camera with digital three-axis stabilization. This kept the camera compact and made it possible to get incredibly smooth video even without the use of stabilizers. And the implementation of the live broadcast function will allow users to share moments of what is happening without a lag in time. The camera is waterproof up to 10 meters, has a removable lens, which allows you to use aquabox and dive to a depth of 60 meters. Removable battery, 12 MP photos and, of course, 4K video at 60 frames per second.

Also for the most dedicated fans of the company's products, an exclusive limited edition of HERO7 Black is released in all white colors called HERO7 Black Dusk White.

GoPro HERO8 Black and GoPro Max

In the fall of 2019, GoPro once again made a technological leap and updated its line of cameras. On October 1, two professional-class products were presented to the public at once - a model that is a follower of last year's flagship HERO7 Black, and a sequel to the panoramic GoPro Fusion, so beloved by fans of spherical shooting. Let's dwell on each of them in more detail.

GoPro HERO8 Black not only incorporates all the best features of the previous top GoPro models, but also offers a number of revolutionary solutions that have not previously been seen in the action camera industry, namely, it received support for the so-called "modules" - additional accessories that are integrated into the camera ecosystem and allowing you to get a ready-made solution for shooting vlogs.

In particular, the presentation featured: a multifunctional media module with a gun microphone, MicroHDMI, Type-C and 3.5 jack connectors, and two clips for connecting light sources, microphones and LCD screens, commonly called a “cold shoe”, a compact folding module - a screen designed to make life easier for operators when shooting vlogs, as well as a waterproof and shockproof flashlight module that provides brightness up to 200 lumens. The manufacturers promised not to stop there and eventually release several more modules that will help operators shoot faster and better on GoPro.

The camera itself has also undergone significant modifications. Firstly, the design of the body has changed: it has become slightly larger and narrower, the microphones have been redesigned and improved, and the protective lens of the lens and the legendary “ear” mounts have been integrated into the camera body, which eliminates the need for a mounting frame.

But the main changes concerned precisely the functionality: the device received support for the ultra-modern stabilization of HyperSmooth 2.0, which became available in all resolutions and at any frame rate. New features have been added: LiveBurst (similar to the iPhone's LivePhoto feature), Night VideoLapse - night time-lapse video capability, TimeWarp 2.0, improved HDR photos, and live social sharing in FullHD.

Of particular note is the redesigned interface: it has become even more friendly, and for GoPro users who are just starting to comprehend the basics of action shooting, presets have been invented - recommended preset settings for standard, sports, slow motion and cinematic video shooting. Don't forget about the pros too: shark photography can now use all photo modes to shoot in RAW, and vloggers can use the revolutionary horizon leveling for cinematic shooting!

You can not ignore and - the long-awaited camera for spherical shooting, in the production of which engineers and designers took into account all the shortcomings of its predecessor, Fusion, and turned them into advantages. The camera itself is positioned by GoPro marketers as “Three cameras in one”: after all, in addition to shooting 360 ° video in 5.6K30 resolution, the user can now shoot on each lens separately with 1440p60 parameters, receiving standard 2D video at the output. Also, future MAX users will obviously be delighted that now they need only one flash card to shoot panoramic content, which was so lacking in the previous generation model.

Of course, the manufacturer did not just stop at working on the bugs and added several new, but much-needed and long-awaited features: to please the vloggers, the device was equipped with an LCD screen from which you can control the settings and watch the shooting in real time. Audiophiles are not left out either: MAX is equipped with six (!) Microphones for excellent sound capture. Other highlights include improved MAX HyperSmooth stabilization and MAX TimeWarp, 270° panorama photos, and Full HD social media feed. Finally, the integration with the GoPro App has been completely redesigned for easy creation and sharing of the resulting videos.

In summary, we can conclude the following conclusion: confidently following the trends, creating and improving its ecosystem of mounts and accessories, and moving towards supporting vlogging, the GoPro camera has ceased to be a highly specialized device for action filming and has become a full-fledged means of expression that you want to use every day. and take with you everywhere and always.

In just 15 years after the release of the first industrial model, GoPro has made a huge leap from the manufacturer of film cameras to the modern market leader in digital action cameras, which all major players in this niche are guided by. This fact is confirmed by both multimillion-dollar sales and the presence of a huge number of GoPro fans.

(Questions about GoPro Hero 3+)

IN: How to turn on the camera?

ABOUT: To turn on the GoPro Hero 3+ camera, you need to install a charged battery into the body, then press button No. 5 (see photo) on the front of the camera once

IN: Why is there a "white elastic band" (retainer) in the kit?

ABOUT: The latch is installed in the mount (see photo). In most cases, it is not necessary, because. the plug is very tight.

IN: How to enable video recording?

ABOUT: To start recording video, you need to press the button on top of the camera once

IN: Camera modes

IN: How to enable Photo+Video mode?

ABOUT: Simultaneous Video and Photo mode allows you to shoot both video and photo at the same time. You can set the camera settings so that photo capture is activated every 5, 10, 30, or 60 seconds during video recording. Before setting Photo Capture in Video Recording mode, check that the appropriate video resolution is set and that Protune is turned off.

Note: You can shoot in Simultaneous Video and Photo mode only when the resolution is set to: 1080p at 30 and 24 fps, 720p at 60 fps, or 1440p at 24 fps.

IN: How to reverse a record?

ABOUT: If you are mounting your HERO 3+ camera upside down but want the files to display correctly when viewed or edited later, you must enable this feature. It will avoid the need to flip video and photo files after recording.

To enable this mode, you need to turn on the camera, enter the general settings, then the Capture Settings section and select the required item marked with the icon

IN: Why spot meter mode?

ABOUT: Spot Meter should be used when shooting from a dark area to a bright area, such as when shooting from inside a car.

To enable this mode, you need to turn on the camera, enter the general settings, then the Capture Settings section and select the required item marked with the icon

IN: Why low light (auto low light) mode?

ABOUT: The GoPro HERO3+'s Auto Low Light mode automatically adjusts frame rates to find the optimal frame rate for use in both bright and dimly lit environments.

IN: How to quickly exit the settings?

ABOUT: In order to quickly exit the camera settings menu without scrolling to EXIT, you need to press and hold button No. 2 (see photo)

IN: Why are blurry photos?

ABOUT: Because the camera does not have an image stabilizer, flash, and / or other source of external illumination of the subjects being shot, the presence of good lighting in the shooting area is very important. On a sunny day, you will definitely get good dynamic pictures, but their quality will drop commensurately with a decrease in illumination (evening, twilight, night)

Advice: To reduce photo blur, use a Wi-Fi remote/smartphone with the proprietary GoPro app by pressing the capture button on it. Thus, the camera will remain more stable. You can also turn on continuous shooting in the camera settings, one of several shots should turn out clear.

IN: How to enable/disable Wi-Fi?

ABOUT: In order to turn on the Wi-Fi module in the camera, you need to press the button on the end of the camera once

The fact that Wi-Fi is on is signaled by a blue LED on the front of the camera and an icon on the display.

To turn it off, press and hold the button on the end of the camera. Switching off is signaled by 7 flashes of the blue LED, as well as the absence of an icon on the LCD display.

Attention: remember that the wireless module works autonomously, even when the camera is turned off.

IN: How to connect the Wi-Fi remote to the camera?

ABOUT: To connect the camera and the remote control, it is necessary to carry out the so-called pairing. First, turn on Wi-Fi on your camera.

You need to enter the menu WiFi settings. To do this, click again on the Wi-Fi enable button.

Choose New

The camera will enter remote search mode

After that, you need to turn on the remote control by holding the red button. After turning on (2-3 seconds), release the red button - the remote control will go into search mode. After a while, the pairing will be established.

Can the remote control be submerged in water? is he water resistant?

It is dust/moisture/splash resistant. The remote control can not be submerged deeper than 3 meters under water

IN: How to connect a smartphone/tablet to the camera?

ABOUT: To connect the camera and your device, you need to download the proprietary GoPro app. You can do this in the App Store (for IOS) and PlayMarket (for Android).

First, turn on Wi-Fi. Press the button again and go to the settings. Choosing a GoPro app

Let's move on to the smartphone / tablet. Open the WiFi connection settings and select the network with the camera name. Enter the standard password to connect goprohero(pay attention to the case of letters, this is important).

We open the application. We are offered to change the name of the Wi-Fi network and its password (this step is required).

A confirmation of the change with new data will appear on the screen

The connection is established, you can use the functionality of the application to control the camera.

IN: What is the standard Wi-Fi password?

ABOUT: goprohero (no spaces)

IN: Camera operating time. Charger

The charging time of the camera may be different, it depends on the output current of your charger. If you charge the camera through the original charger, the charging time will be 1.5 hours at 80% and 2 hours at 100%. Standard charging gives out a current equal to 1A, at a voltage of 5V. When choosing Z \ U, look at its parameters. Ideally, they should match the parameters of the original chargers. When using a charger with a higher current strength, battery wear increases. Non-original chargers can charge the battery up to 100% in two to three hours.

IN: What is hard reset for GoPro?

ABOUT: hard reset is resetting the camera settings to default values.

IN: Does a hard reset reset the firmware?

ABOUT: No, the firmware does not change, all your settings are simply reset to factory defaults

IN: How to make a hard reset?

ABOUT: Turn off the camera, remove the battery, press the capture button and do not let go, insert the battery, press the power button. The settings will be reset.

IN: How to format a flash drive through the camera?

ABOUT: You need to go to the settings and scroll to the last item with the trash icon. At this point select All/Format and confirm the action.

IN: Why can't I delete files from the memory card when the camera is connected to a PC?

ABOUT: The Hero 3+ camera is protected against file deletion when the camera is connected to a PC via USB cable. In order to clear the memory card, you can use the above method (No. 21) and clear the contents of the card in the camera itself. Or by connecting a memory card to a PC using a card reader.

IN: How can I watch the captured video on TV?

ABOUT: There are several options, you can choose the most convenient:

1. By connecting the camera via an HDMI cable (the cable is not included and must be purchased separately)

2. By copying files from a memory card to a USB flash drive and connecting to a TV (smart), set-top box / player, etc.

3. By connecting the camera to the TV directly via the USB port, like a flash drive

IN: Why does the video slow down when viewed on a PC?

ABOUT: The camera shoots video with a high bitrate and the computer can not cope with its decoding. There are several ways to fix this situation:

1. install the current (fresh) codec

2. try another player (VLC for example)

3. if possible, then use "hardware video acceleration"

4. change the computer to a more powerful one (upgrade the CPU, video card, RAM)

5. transcode the captured video into a less "heavy" format/bitrate and then watch it.

IN: How and with what to process the captured video?

ABOUT: There are many programs for video editing, you need to decide which one will be convenient for you? Which one is right for a particular task?

The most simple to learn, but at the same time quite powerful in terms of functionality are:

Sony Vegas (Windows)

Final Cut Pro (Mac)

Further, more complex programs can be noted, such as Adobe products - Adobe Premiere Pro (not to be confused with Adobe After Effects, because AE for compositing and creating special effects). So are simpler ones, for example, standard Windows Movie Maker, etc.

IN: What to do if the camera freezes?

ABOUT: If your camera freezes, it usually means that you need to update the firmware or you have some problems with the SD card. Below are the steps to help you troubleshoot the issue:

1. Make sure you have the latest firmware version installed. You can find out how this is done in item #30. If you have an old version of the firmware, or if you are not sure that you have the latest version, we recommend that you update it.

2. If you have the latest firmware, you may need to update it manually, as some failures may have occurred during installation.

3. Try reformatting the SD card using the "delete ALL" menu function.

Try another known good SD card. Try to use cards of quality manufacturers!

4. If your camera is still freezing, you need to contact GoPro Customer Support using the "Contact Us" form.

IN: How to reduce the fisheye effect?

ABOUT: First, let's figure out what it is. Fisheye, fisheye (from the English fish-eye) - a distorting ultra-wide-angle lens. It differs from conventional (orthoscopic) short-focus lenses by a pronounced uncorrected barrel-shaped distortion and a field of view angle close to or greater than 180°. The use of a fisheye lens is most often reflected in shooting outdoor extreme sports (parkour, skateboarding, BMX, etc.). We can say that it is the "main" lens in such shootings, allowing you to capture from a short distance both the "rider" himself and the architecture used when performing tricks. Also, the use of a fisheye lens is very common in shooting spherical panoramas, since it allows you to get a full panorama sphere with a minimum number of frames.

We now know that this is the type of wide angle lens found on the Gopro Hero 3+. In order to reduce this effect with the settings, you need to take a few simple steps. Open the camera settings and select the menu with the settings for resolution and frames per second. There are 4 setting items in this menu: RES (Resolution); FPS (frames per second); FOV (angle of view \ field of view); LOW LIGHT (low lighting).

We need an item called FOV. The camera has three viewing angle settings: WIDE (wide) MEDIUM (medium) NARROW (narrow). To reduce the fisheye effect, we need to set the viewing angle to exactly NARROW (narrow). Note that as the viewing angle decreases, the picture will no longer be widescreen.

Reducing the viewing angle through the settings is not the only way to remove the fish. For those who process video, there are video tutorials on how to remove fish in editors. When using editors, some part of the picture will still be lost.

IN: What should I do if the camera does not turn on?

ABOUT: If your camera does not turn on, then the problem may be either in the camera itself, or in the battery, SD card, or somewhere in the camera the contact is lost. Here are some tips to help you figure out what problem you have.

1. Disconnect all BacPac accessories, battery and SD card from the camera. Insert only one battery. If the camera turned on, then your camera just hung and now you can safely continue to work with it.

2. If the camera still does not turn on, remove and reinsert the battery and charge the camera using a USB charger or your computer. Do not try to turn on the camera while it is charging. You should see a red light on the front of the camera. Once the light is off, disconnect the camera from the USB and turn it on. If the camera turned on, then your battery was dead and just needed to be recharged.

3. If your camera won't turn on and it's a HERO3, look at the red light on the back of the camera. If it is dim, remove/insert the battery and try turning the camera on again. You may have to do this 10 times until the camera turns on.

4. Try to make a Hard Reset (item #20)

5. If your camera still won't turn on, you'll need to contact GoPro Customer Support using the "Contact Us" form.

IN: How to find out the firmware version of the camera?

ABOUT: You can check the firmware version installed on your HERO2 or HERO3/3+ camera by looking at the version.txt file saved on the SD card in the MISC folder.

If you cannot find the file, follow these steps:

1. Reformat the SD card using the "delete ALL" menu function.

2. Record a short video or take one photo.

3. In the MISC folder you will find the version.txt file.

4. Open the file. For the HERO3 camera, you will find a firmware version line, "firmware version", and a Wi-Fi version line, "wi-fi version". For the HERO2 camera, you will find a line with the firmware version, "version".

IN: Why do I need .lrv and .thm files on a GoPro memory card?

A: .lrv - These are video files in low resolution (Low Resolution Video).

.lrv can be used to edit video files on weak PCs, and in the final render, replace them with high-resolution originals. If you change the extension of these files to .mp4, you can view them with a simple player. These files can also be used by smartphones to display captured videos through a proprietary application.

.thm are thumbnails of recorded video files (Thumbnail Image File).

.thm can be used to display the first image on the camera's LCD screen, or preview it on a smartphone via the GoPro app.

These files may appear on the memory card if you shoot with: HERO3+ Black, HERO3+ Silver Edition, HERO3: Black Edition, HERO3: Silver Edition, HERO3: White Edition, HD HERO2, with LCD screen, or via the GoPro app

IN: Why can't I view the captured photos and videos on iOS through the app?

ABOUT: In order for you to be able to view the footage through the application in an iOS smartphone, you must allow the application to save photos on the device when you first start the program.

Everything is solved simply: open "Settings",

and move the slider in front of the GoPro