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 |
1080p |
60, 48, 30, 24 fps |
50, 48, 25, 24 fps |
YES |
YES |
Ultra Wide, Medium, Narrow |
1920x1080 16:9 |
720p
|
120, 60 fps |
100, 50 fps |
YES |
YES |
Ultra Wide, Narrow* |
1280x720 16:9 |
1440p
|
48, 30, 24 fps |
48, 25, 24 fps |
YES |
YES |
Ultra Wide |
1920x1440 4:3 |
4K
|
15 fps |
12.5 fps |
NO |
ONLY in Protune |
Ultra Wide |
3840x2160 16:9 |
4K Cin
|
12 fps |
12 fps |
NO |
ONLY in Protune |
Ultra Wide |
4096x2160 17:9 |
2.7K
|
30 fps |
25 fps |
YES* |
YES |
Ultra Wide |
2704x1524 16:9 |
2.7K Cin
|
24 fps |
24 fps |
YES* |
YES |
Ultra Wide |
2704x1440 17:9 |
960p
|
100, 48 fps |
100, 48 fps |
YES |
YES |
Ultra Wide |
1280x960 4:3 |
WVGA
|
240 fps |
240 fps |
YES |
NO |
Ultra Wide |
848x480 16:9 |
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
| HERO3: Black Edition | HERO3: Black Edition with LCD Touch BacPac™ | HERO3: Black Edition using with Wi-Fi Remote | HERO3: Black Edition using GoPro App |
RES/FPS |
Estimated Time |
Estimated Time |
Estimated Time |
Estimated Time |
720/60 |
1:25 |
1:10 |
1:20 |
1:10 |
1080/30 |
1:30 |
1:15 |
1:25 |
1:15 |
1080/60 |
1:15 |
1:00 |
1:05 |
1:00 |
1440/48 |
1:25 |
1:05 |
1:15 |
n/a |
4k/15 |
1:30 |
1:10 |
1:20 |
n/a |
2.7k/30 |
1:20 |
1:05 |
1:10 |
n/a |
Notes
- Extreme cold temperatures may decrease battery life. For use in these conditions it is suggested to keep camera in a warm place prior to use.
- To maximize HERO3 battery life when shooting longer duration activities, it’s is best to use camera with LCD Touch BacPac turned off or unattached altogether. Turning off Wi-Fi will also help conserve power.
- Using protune mode will increase power consumption. May vary per mode and camera edition.
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
Operating System
- Microsoft Windows® Vista, 7 and later
- Mac OS® X 10.5 and later
For Best Playback Experience on Mac and PC:
-
- Minimum System Requirements:
- An Intel Core i5 or Intel Core-2 Quad system with discrete NVidia or ATI cards
- 4GB RAM
- Updated/Latest version of default video player from Microsoft*** or Apple
*Compared to HD HERO2 and HERO3 White and Silver Edition Cameras**Optional accessories sold separately.***Windows Media Player may require the installation of 3rd Party codec packs.