Both smaller and lighter than its predecessor, the HERO3 Black Edition camera is the most advanced GOPRO® yet. It captures professional, cinema-quality video at up to 4K resolution, as well as still photos up to 12MP with burst-capture (up to 30 fps!) and time-lapse modes. Wearable and gear mountable, the HERO3 comes with a variety of mounts and hardware; built-in wifi lets you control it with the included remote or your iOS device.
Features
Wearable, mountable design
30% smaller and 25% lighter than HD HERO2
Immersive, wide-angle capture of your favorite activities
Professional-quality HD video and 12MP photos
Built-in wi-fi enables remote control via included wi-fi remote or live video preview and remote control on smartphones and tablets running the free GOPRO® app
Rugged housing is waterproof to 197 feet / 60 meters
Compatible with all GOPRO® mounts for attaching to gear, body, helmets, vehicles and more
Compatible with LCD Touch BacPac™ and second-generation Battery BacPac™
Backwards compatible with older-generation BacPacs™
Advanced Camera Settings: Looping video, continuous photo, Manual White Balance control (in Protune mode only), Protune Mode (shoot photos while recording video), and more
Includes HERO3 Black Edition camera, waterproof housing, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, wi-fi remote, quick-release buckle, J-hook buckle, 3-way pivot, curved adhesive mount, flat adhesive mount, USB charging cable
1-year limited manufacturer's warranty
4K Resolution
NTSC: 15 frames per second
PAL: 12.5 frames per second
Modes: ProTune
Field of View: Ultra wide
Screen Resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels; 16:9
2.7K Resolution
NTSC: 30 frames per second
PAL: 25 frames per second
Modes: Standard, ProTune
Field of View: Ultra wide
Screen Resolution: 2704 x 1524 pixels; 16:9
1440p Resolution
NTSC: 48, 30, 24 frames per second
PAL: 48, 25, 24 frames per second
Modes: Standard, ProTune
Field of View: Ultra wide
Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1440 pixels; 4:3
1080p Resolution
NTSC: 60, 48, 30, 24 frames per second
PAL: 50, 48, 25, 24 frames per second
Modes: Standard, ProTune
Field of View: Ultra wide, medium, narrow
Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels; 16:9
960p Resolution
NTSC: 100, 48 frames per second
PAL: 100, 48 frames per second
Modes: Standard, ProTune
Field of View: Ultra wide
Screen Resolution: 1280 x 960 pixels; 4:3
720p Resolution
NTSC: 120, 60 frames per second
PAL: 100, 50 frames per second
Modes: Standard, ProTune
Field of View: Ultra wide, narrow
Screen Resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels; 16:9
WVGA Resolution
NTSC: 240 frames per second
PAL: 240 frames per second
Modes: Standard, ProTune
Field of View: Ultra wide
Screen Resolution: 848 x 480 pixels; 16:9
Specifications
Video Format: H.264 codec, .mp4 file format
White Balance: Auto and manual
Photo Resolution: 12, 7, 5 MP
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