GoPro Hero 3 Silver Edition is an action camera (or, as it is also called, “sports DVR”) of the third generation. Compact, somewhere three times smaller than the fourth iPhone, the camera is designed to shoot in the most unpredictable conditions where a conventional video camera simply cannot cope: water, dust, sand.
Thanks to its size and convenient mounts, GoPro can shoot while moving, in free fall or up to 60 meters under water, even when your hands are busy with something else (wheels, for example). However, driving a selfie is not the best use of the GoPro Hero 3. Read on to find out where this miracle of technology can be used, what it can do and how it differs from a regular DVR.
Who cares?
GoPro Hero 3 Silver Edition is the base model of third generation action cameras. It has a wider range of options than the White Edition (for example, a built-in Wi-Fi module), and is limited in comparison with the top Black. It also performs well as a video recording device (30 frames per second at Full HD and 60 at HD quality). Of course, the frame rate in 1080p is not enough to mount slow motion video from the footage, but in 720p you will be able to do it. And a rather suitable “soap box” can come out of a silver GoPro - with an 11 megapixel matrix, it is capable of taking pictures in series or in time lapse mode. In the latter, you set the frame capture rate yourself - from 0.5 to 30 seconds.
Characteristics:
- 11 megapixel matrix
- HD and Full HD video (60 and 30 fps respectively)
- photography in 11, 8 and 5 MP quality
- Protune mode (advanced color management capability)
- monochrome display on the front
- MicroUSB and Mini HDMI connectors
- 1050 mAh battery (enough for a little more than 3 hours of continuous shooting)
- microSD slot (supports cards up to 64 GB)
- built-in Wi-Fi module for remote control of the camera from a remote control (not included in the package) or from a smartphone (also not included :))
What's new?
So, we have already said that the new version of GoPro has a Protune shooting mode. Let's talk about it in more detail. In this mode, you can manually select the white balance and increase the amount of video stream capture from the standard 15 Mb/s to 35 Mb/s. Thus, GoPro Hero 3 can be brought closer in terms of shooting quality to professional cameras.
Hero 3 also introduced a video capture mode called Video Looping. It allows you to record a video fragment of a given length an unlimited number of times. In principle, it is useful if you know exactly how long the moment you want to capture will last.
Contents of delivery:
- the camera itself
- plastic protective box
- covers for the box - ordinary and waterproof (up to 60 meters deep). The waterproof cover also keeps your action camera well protected from dust and dirt.
- three-angle hinge
- flat mount
- stickers to fix the mount on flat and convex/concave surfaces
- USB cable
- brand name stickers
- instructions and warranty card
Camera remote control
As we already mentioned, Hero 3 Silver received a built-in Wi-Fi module. In an action camera, it is not needed at all in order to connect to the free Internet in cafes (and it doesn’t have such opportunities in principle). The camera can be remotely controlled via Wi-Fi. To do this, in addition to the camera itself, you can buy a remote control (remote remote control). It has the same two buttons as the camera and the exact same monochrome display. With the top version, the remote control is supplied, and for the silver version, you will have to pay another 80 euros for it. But this is not the most important thing. The camera can be controlled via Wi-Fi from a smartphone or tablet running Windows Mobile, Android or iOS. The remote control app is available for download on AppStore, Google Play and Windows Store.
IMPORTANT! Before installing the application, update the camera software from the official website! If you ignore the update, only android smartphones will work as a remote control.
And finally
Do not rush to order a camera "over the hill". Remember that the risk of such a purchase is $ 340 + shipping costs thrown to the wind. Firstly, you lose the 12-month warranty, and secondly, you can get an already broken camera.
To shoot video, it is advisable to install a class 10 memory card. It costs more, but it will affect the quality of the video.
One last thing: GoPro Hero 3 Silver Edition performs poorly in the dark, but better than second-generation cameras.
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 the 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 of Wi-Fi remote control.
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.
A more useful feature of the Black Edition's camera is its 30fps burst mode, which is significantly higher than the Silver Edition's 10fps and the White Edition's 3fps. IN fast world extreme sports this is a very useful advantage, as the ability to take 30 consecutive frames per second will allow you to get exactly the picture you want.
But if you don't need that much speed, the Black Edition also lets you shoot at 3, 5, and 10 fps. 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 25 fps, while the Black Edition is capable of shooting Full HD 1080p video at 50/48/25 fps in PAL mode and 60/48/30 fps 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 can do.
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 printed or 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 the camera from your tablet or smartphone, and has a preview window of the camera image (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 decide this problem is a GoPro app 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 you need to enter the GoPro Hero 3 Wi-Fi password (default "goprohero"), enable Wi-Fi on the camera, and use the setup menu to wireless access switch the camera to sync mode 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 gear wheel, 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. According to GoPro, the Wi-Fi range is up to 100 meters.
GoPro provides its own CineForm Studio software, 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 be used to 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 wide-angle lens of the Hero3 has a significant impact on the quality of the shots. 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 different settings are optimal in different conditions.
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 of Black functions The Edition that power users will definitely appreciate is GoPro's patented Protune technology, which is activated on the camera through 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 a variety of 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 the second very bright and sunny day, we attached the camera to front glass vehicle to see how well it performs in fast-moving, high-contrast lighting conditions. The camera did two things well, but the built-in microphone didn't perform well and couldn't capture music from our car's stereo even though the volume was set to high.
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.
Instead of a preface
The history of GoPro began during a trip to Australia by Nick Woodman. It was then that he decided to bring to life an idea that he had been thinking about for several years. He dreamed of conveying in photography the sensations that you experience when riding a perfect wave: what is it like to be inside a water tunnel and run your hand through the water that closes above your head? Cameras that could handle such a task in those days were very expensive, and only professionals could shoot such videos. Nick and his comrades wanted to become professionals (“go pro”) and look like heroes (“hero”) in the eyes of others. Thus, he set out to develop the world's first affordable wrist-mounted camera.
Contents of delivery
GoPro Hero 3 comes in a quality plastic box. On a special stand-mount, the camera itself flaunts in a waterproof case, and a rather rich set of accessories is compactly placed under the camera.
Despite such a serious set of accessories, you still have to buy additional ones, depending on the needs of the videographer.
And now the kit itself:
- the camera itself
- case with waterproof (up to 60 m) and conventional (non-sealed) lid for improved sound recording
- flat mount
- 3-way swivel
- stickers for attaching the mount itself to flat (1 pc.) and curved (1 pc.) surfaces
- USB cable
- 2 branded stickers (a la Apple)
- instruction
- guarantee
Appearance
The camera is very light (74 g) and very tiny, even in a bulky waterproof case. Made from impact resistant plastic.
This is what the camera looks like with the iPhone 4S, with not the biggest and longest phone.
On the front there are two indicators (on and shooting), a monochrome display, a power button, which is also one of the control keys, and a slightly protruding lens.
On the left side there are HDMI, microUSB connectors, a slot for micro-SD memory cards (up to 64 Gb).
At the back is a 1050 mAh lithium-ion battery. Enough for 3-4 hours of active shooting.
Photo and video shooting
GoPro Hero 3 Silver Edition has an 11-megapixel matrix, shoots Full HD (up to 30 fps), HD (up to 60 fps) and WVGA (848 × 480) 120 (!) fps. You can shoot excellent slow-motion, even at 60 fps. The image quality is quite good for this sensor size. Detailing starts to suffer in the dark. But in general, for an action camera, GoPro shoots just fine, copes with all its tasks 100%. There will be no videos of their own yet, since the camera has not been used in the conditions for which it is intended. But in the winter they will...
I think many people remember the video when the camera was thrown from the stratosphere, and it did not suffer at all ...
And here is how the camera was used on RedBull Mount biking.
Additional functions
There is a special accessory for GoPro cameras - a Wi-Fi remote control (supplied with the Black Edition). It duplicates the monochrome screen of the camera itself and receives a signal up to 200 m line of sight.
The same function is performed by a special GoPro application, which is available in the App Store, Play Market and even in the Windows Store.
White, Silver, Black… What to take?
As you know, there are three models of cameras that differ in the characteristics of shooting photos and videos, equipment and price. About each in order:
- White Edition: 5-megapixel sensor, full hd (up to 30 fps) and hd (up to 60 fps) shooting.
- Silver Edition: 11-megapixel sensor, full hd (up to 30 fps) and hd (up to 60 fps) shooting + WVGA (848×480) 120 fps shooting, shooting in Protune mode (special shooting mode with extended dynamic color range).
- Black Edition: 12-megapixel sensor, full hd (up to 60 fps) and hd (up to 120 fps) shooting + 2.7K (30 fps) and 4K (15 fps) shooting, Protune mode + remote control remote control via Wi-Fi.
Their post-GoPro Hero 3+ prices are $280, $340 and $440. I consider the Silver Edition to be an ideal option for purchase, since it is unlikely that you will use a Wi-Fi remote control and shoot in 4K. The only plus is 120 fps in hd, you can shoot really cool slo-mo.
Conclusion
The GoPro Hero 3 Silver Edition does a great job not only as an action camera, but also as a regular camera that you can use to capture memorable events, carry it around with you all the time and shoot fun slo-mo videos.
And imagine how cool you would look on skis or snowboard with a camera on your helmet among a crowd of “non-professionals”. It can also be used for a trip to the sea for shooting underwater and not only.
It may seem that if you are not involved in extreme sports, then you do not need such a camera. In fact, the camera hides a lot hidden opportunities and ways of application.
When it comes to action cameras, enthusiasts extreme shooting first think about gopro and then... oh gopro. The company of the same name has achieved perfection by forcing Asians to rivet crafts under different brands that fall short of the original in all respects. Small, good quality huge amount accessories and well-thought-out ergonomics, this camera can do many times more than “something” iPhone.
Although what is really there. The GoPro Hero itself is an iPhone in its class. Only a quality device could earn such a reputation. He will go under water, climb a mountain and go to the tropics with you - and he will not let you down. Especially GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition, a new version cameras GoPro Hero 3 released just a couple of weeks ago. What's new?
Action cameras are small, extremely compact units with a sensor, a lens, a processing board and a battery. This is not a camera in the usual sense, but rather a highly specialized tool that extreme sports enthusiasts drool over. Do you remember any exciting event in your life - super-fast skiing or diving into the depths of the ocean? The GoPro is designed to be taken with you and capture those moments as "epic" as possible.
GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition- flies off the tongue, doesn't it? But gossip about the quirks of naming is pointless when the product has no real analogues. This small rectangular camera weighs 74 grams, and its function-to-centimeter ratio is close to the coolest modern smartphones. How about shooting full 4K video? Not every computer is able to play it without brakes, and this "trifle" will not even choke.
The main part of any camera is the sensor, as well as the lens that covers it. Any photographer knows that extreme sports and type lenses fisheye just made for each other. Here, such a lens is installed by default and is equipped with several operating modes at once: wide-angle (Wide) and cropped (Narrow), which allows you to shoot without a strong fisheye effect in cases where it is not needed.
The pride of the manufacturer, relevant only for the latest model - mode super view creating without exaggeration wild panorama and corrects too much distortion at the edges of the frame. Above is a great example of his work.
GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition comes with a mind-blowing amount of various laces, adapters, mounts and other tinsel of varying degrees of usefulness. special attention deserves a remote control for the main functions of the camera, allowing you to shoot yourself from afar and opening up a lot of room for creativity in not the best conditions.
The camera does not have an external viewfinder. But you can still view the pictures and videos taken, including right at the time of shooting. The situation is saved by the built-in Wi-Fi module, which creates a local wireless network. By connecting to it via iPhone, you will not only see everything in this moment the camera shoots, but you can also manage the process itself directly from the smartphone screen - record and view the photos and videos taken.
Through a proprietary application GoPro App[iTunes Store] It's also very easy to change the camera's system settings. Without an iPhone, this has to be done according to some archaic system: one button scrolls through the menu items strictly in one direction, and the other allows you to select them. You ask, where is all this displayed? On a greenish black and white display on the front. And what do you want - an extreme camera requires a harsh approach to ergonomics.
Like all GoPro models, the camera is enclosed in a sealed acrylic "box" that not only withstands strong impacts, but also does not allow water to get inside. At the same time, all the necessary buttons remain available, even if they are pressed with difficulty. This acrylic case is a must-have without which an action camera simply cannot be itself. Surprisingly, it can be removed in two seconds, only by pulling a simple mechanism on the end to the side.
The GoPro Hero 3+ is equipped with a high-capacity battery that allows you to shoot up to two hours of continuous Full HD video. Given the diminutive size of this battery, the GoPro engineers should take their hats off. The previous model showed a result about 30% worse. The camera only comes with one battery, and if you're going to shoot tons of videos, it makes sense to shell out for one more.
Since we started about the differences between the old and new models, let's approach the process with all rigor. So, before you Hero 3+ Black Edition and Hero 3. The obvious difference in the design of the acrylic case immediately catches your eye: the Hero 3 has not only thicker, but also heavier. The mechanism for opening the "box" in the old model is less logical: you must first hook one plug, then the second, and only then pull the lid up. The size of the buttons has also changed - in the new model they have become wider, and their height has decreased, which added convenience when shooting and controlling the camera by hand.
The Hero 3 may look bigger than the Hero 3+ Black Edition, but they're actually exactly the same size and even weight. It’s just that one has a “fat” protective case, while the other has a more thoughtful one. To reduce weight, metal "bolts" and an additional frame in the lens area were abandoned. Now the camera looks a little prettier, if for someone it was important at all.
The most significant changes took place not outside the case, but inside it. The manufacturer claims that the new GoPro model shoots better in low light conditions. Indeed, the difference in detail between the Hero 3 and Hero 3+ was very significant, especially when watching videos on the crisp screen of a MacBook Pro with Retina display. Video shot through the new model was noticeably sharper and more detailed, with fewer artifacts and a more pleasing white balance to the eye. Everything was filmed with the same settings - 1080p, 30 frames per second. Although the camera itself is capable of delivering 60 frames in 1080p, and 15 frames in 4K resolution.
But the photos gave the opposite result. Maybe it was the auto white balance. Continuing the theme of technical improvements, I will pay attention to the photo itself. Me and Arthur stand with different iPhones and control the shooting of two different cameras through two different WiFi networks. On the old model, there was a significant "lag" between the display of the frame on the iPhone and movements in the real world. Sometimes the delay is as much as three seconds, and a kind of “portal” in time is obtained. You can have fun with this, but shooting something moving is not very convenient. And here new camera, Hero 3+ Black Edition, gave the maximum "lag" for perhaps a second. Watching this with my own eyes, the difference is felt very strongly.
The camera does not have its own memory - microSD cards are used instead. I do not advise you to insert 512-megabyte records lying around in the closet, because their speed is corny not enough. For normal operation of the camera and smooth shooting at any settings, be sure to use fast microSD cards from well-known manufacturers. Eg, SanDisk Ultra Class 10. This is the one that was preinstalled by the store in this camera, and with its help I shot a video in 4K without any problems. It is a pity that my laptop on the Core i3 processor did not pull it.
GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition- This the best action camera and a set of everything you need for shooting in any conditions. Owners of previous generations who are going to spend the winter in ski resorts should plan an update now: it’s worth doing even just for the sake of a prettier video. And additional improvements in all characteristics complete the picture of an ideal gift for fans of active sports. In addition, GoPro has a very strong Russian user community, comparable in cohesion and interest to the owners of Apple equipment. They will advise and help.
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 of microSD card. 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 of 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 problem! 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 used digital device. 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 |
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| Delkin 64GB SDXC(Model No. DDMICROSDPRO264GB) Includes SD adapter |
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| Delkin 32GB SDHC(Model No. DDMICROSDPRO2-32GB) Kit with SD adapter |
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| 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. |
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New Versions of SanDisk Extreme Memory Cards
SanDisk Extreme cards, which are included in the official GoPro listing, have faster read speeds (60MB/s) and slightly slower write speeds (40MB/s).
The new map version seems to work perfectly in GoPro HERO3+ Black cameras. And while the new version isn't 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 the new model is much easier to find in the sales 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.
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