New GoProHD3

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GavinAbe

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The Wi-Fi enabled HERO3: Black Edition is the most advanced GoPro, ever. No expense was spared during its development, resulting in a GoPro that is 30% smaller, 25% lighter and 2x more powerful than previous models. Wearable and gear mountable, waterproof to 197' (60m), capable of capturing ultra-wide 1440p 48fps, 1080p 60 fps and 720p 120 fps video and 12MP photos at a rate of 30 photos per second, the HERO3: Black Edition is the world's most versatile camera. Built-in Wi-Fi, GoPro App compatibility and the included Wi-Fi Remote (normally a separate $79.99 accessory) make the HERO3: Black Edition all the more versatile, still.

http://gopro.com/cameras/hd-hero3-black-edition/#description


OPTICS

  • Ultra sharp ƒ/2.8 6-element aspherical glass lens
  • Ultra wide angle / reduced distortion
  • 2X Better low-light performance*
VIDEO (NTSC/PAL)
Video Resolution NTSC fps PAL fps STD Mode Protune Mode Field of View (FOV) Screen Resolution/ Aspect Ratio
15 fps 12.5 fps NO ONLY in Protune Ultra Wide 3840x2160 16:9
12 fps 12 fps NO ONLY in Protune Ultra Wide 4096x2160 17:9
30 fps 25 fps YES* YES Ultra Wide 2716x1524 16:9
24 fps 24 fps YES* YES Ultra Wide 2716x1440 17:9
60, 48, 30, 24 fps 50, 48, 25, 24 fps YES YES Ultra Wide, Medium, Narrow 1920x1080 16:9
48, 30, 24 fps 48, 25, 24 fps YES YES Ultra Wide 1920x1440 4:3
100, 48 fps 100, 48 fps YES YES Ultra Wide 1280x960 4:3
120, 60 fps 100, 50 fps YES YES Ultra Wide, Narrow* 1280x720 16:9
240 fps 240 fps YES NO Ultra Wide 848x480 16:9

[TD="class: pt-table-first"] 4K [/TD]

[TD="class: pt-table-first"] 4K Cin [/TD]

[TD="class: pt-table-first"] 2.7K [/TD]

[TD="class: pt-table-first"] 2.7K Cin [/TD]

[TD="class: pt-table-first"] 1080p [/TD]

[TD="class: pt-table-first"] 1440p [/TD]

[TD="class: pt-table-first"] 960p [/TD]

[TD="class: pt-table-first"] 720p [/TD]

[TD="class: pt-table-first"] WVGA [/TD]
Note: *May require a firmware update on camera

  • Video format: H.264 codec, .mp4 file format
  • White Balance: auto and manual
PHOTO MODES
  • 12, 7, 5MP resolutions
  • Burst: 30 photos per second
  • Continuous Photo: 3 photos per second, 5 photos per second, 10 photos per second
  • Time-lapse: 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 second intervals
  • Simultaneous Photo + Video:
    • 12MP + 1440p24 fps
    • 8MP + 1080p30 fps 8
    • 8MP + 720p60 fps
BATTERY & CHARGING
  • 1050mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
  • Charge via USB
AUDIO
  • Mono, 48kHz, AAC compression w/ AGC
  • Supports optional 3.5mm stereo mic adapter **
STORAGE
  • Memory:
    • MicroSD class 10 or higher required
    • Up to 64GB capacity supported
  • Record times will vary with resolutions and frame rates
INCLUDED CABLES
  • USB charging cable
OPERATING SYSTEM
  • Microsoft Windows® Vista, 7 and later
*Compared to HD HERO2 and HERO3 White and Silver Edition Cameras
 
I was so excited when I read the headline this morning, and even more so now that I've read the specs. Will wait to see reels but wow, I hope the image lives up to the specs!
 
Pre-ordered it and can't wait to break this **** and replace the lens with something else if it is really 2k or 4k according to the specs for the Black Edition.
 
kicap said:
Pre-ordered it and can't wait to break this s*%t and replace the lens with something else if it is really 2k or 4k according to the specs for the Black Edition.
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Um, I highly doubt you can replace the lens with anything third-party. Unless you're godlike at DIY.
 
well 4k at $400 sure whops the ding out of 3k for 3 grand !! This is quite frankly ....amazing. And yes, this camera , if it has the resolution.... will be lenshacked !
 
people are getting majorly confused by this whole 4k thing (not directed to anyone in this thread, just in general), well done on the marketing GoPro, even though it's insanely obvious in the spec sheet.
 
people are getting majorly confused by this whole 4k thing (not directed to anyone in this thread, just in general), well done on the marketing GoPro, even though it's insanely obvious in the spec sheet.
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..what's to be confused ? The specs state it shoots 4k at 12fps ...and it shoots 2.7k at 24fps as well as 1080p at 60fps. Plus it's simultaneous video and still performance is amazing ....as far as the specs...which is all we have to go by to date. So I don't get what's "insanely obvious in the specsheet part" ?

The whole question will be how the protunes codec holds up . And worth mentioning are the 3 fov's available in 1080p mode. Now what this camera needs is some accessory lenses.
 
kurth said:
..what's to be confused ? The specs state it shoots 4k at 12fps ...and it shoots 2.7k at 24fps as well as 1080p at 60fps. Plus it's simultaneous video and still performance is amazing ....as far as the specs...which is all we have to go by to date. So I don't get what's "insanely obvious in the specsheet part" ?
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I was talking in general, I've been reading posts all night from people who think the 4k feature will shoot like 24fps, etc... they are getting confused with the fact it won't be able to 'film' so to speak in 4k mode.
 
He just means that because it's 2-4k, it doesn't mean it's going to look like one of the RED cams..look at the JVC HMQ10...it's 4k and it has major flaws..

Now, consumers will hear here the word "k" in the resolution specs and they want it.

Just like how people wanted HDTVs 5 years ago...they didn't know why, but they heard High Definition and needed it..
 
Hero 3 Black ships November 14th it looks like, but the other models are in a week.

Pre-ordering. Will probably keep the Hero 2 as well.
 
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