GoPro HERO 3 Black Edition review and specification

GoPro HERO 3 Black Edition review and specification

Optics

• Ultra sharp ƒ/2.8 6-element aspherical glass lens
• Ultra wide angle / reduced distortion
• 2X Better low-light performance*

Video (NTSC/PAL)

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
• Mac OS® X 10.5 and later

*Compared to HD HERO2 and HERO3 White and Silver Edition Cameras
**Optional accessories sold separately.