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title: "GoPro HERO3: Silver Edition"
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# Waterproof to 60m depth 1080p @ 30fps pro video 11MP burst photos @ 10fps GoPro HERO3: Silver Edition

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## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GoPro HERO3: Silver Edition by gopro
- **How much does it cost?** A$233 with free shipping
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## Best For

- gopro enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted gopro brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Cinematic HD Capture:** Shoot stunning 1080p video at smooth 30fps or slow-mo at 720p 60fps to relive every epic moment.
- • **Rapid-Fire Photography:** Snap 11MP photos in bursts of 10 frames per second—never miss a single frame of your adventure.
- • **Seamless Wi-Fi Control:** Built-in Wi-Fi lets you remotely control your camera and preview shots live via the free GoPro app.
- • **Versatile Mounting Options:** Includes essential mounts for helmets, gear, and vehicles—capture your world hands-free and in style.
- • **Rugged & Ready for Anything:** Waterproof housing rated to 197 feet (60 meters) means your camera goes wherever you dare to explore.

## Overview

The GoPro HERO3 Silver Edition is a compact, lightweight action camera delivering professional-grade 1080p HD video and 11MP burst photos. Featuring built-in Wi-Fi for remote control and live preview via the free GoPro app, it’s designed for thrill-seekers who demand rugged durability with waterproof housing rated to 60 meters. With versatile mounting hardware included, it’s your ultimate companion for capturing immersive, wide-angle footage in extreme environments.

## Description

Smaller, lighter and Wi-Fi enabled. GoPros new HERO3 Silver Edition camera makes it easy to capture and share your world. The newest HERO features a thinner design with integrated Wi-Fi, enhanced usability, and an integrated flat lens housing. The HERO3 Silver Edition provides an immersive, wide angle capture with professional quality HD video and 11MP photos. The built in Wi-Fi enables remote control via optional Wi-Fi Remote, or remote control plus live video preview and playback on smartphones and tablets running the free GoPro app. As with previous models the rugged housing is waterproof to 197ft/60M, and is compatible with all GoPRo mounts for attaching to gear, body, helmets, vehicles, and more.Key Specs: Professional 1080p 30 fps, 960p 48 fps, 720p 60 fps and WVGA 240 fps video capture 11MP photo capture with 10 frames per second burst Wi-Fi Built-In Wi-Fi Remote Compatible (sold separately) GoPro App Compatible (FREE) 197 / 60m Waterproof Housing Basic mounts and hardware included for attaching to helmets, gear and more

Review: Bought exactly what I bargened for - I must have read 1000 of reviews of GoPro Hero3 online. 90% of these included some kind of negative comments, namely: 1. Camera freezes 2. Battery getting hot 3. Recorded only few frames 4. WiFi not working 5. Protune problems, etc. Well, either I got lucky or I had made a good call considering that most of these reviews were written by illiterate, spoiled shoppers. Yes, it is true that Hero3 does not come with a "manual" and it is certainly true that it is kind of less intuitive to navigate menus of this camera than, say iPhone ... but iPhone was tested on non-intuitive people ... everyone knows that. And GoPro Hero3 does have only 2 buttons and no touch screen ... When camera arrived, I followed manual that I downloaded from GoPro site, inserted card, charged battery. Then I followed video posted on their site on how to update firmware. I opted for manual update (it is the same as automatic), but since I do not believe in Internet Explorer or Mozzila I have had to go with manual. It is easy ... you enter your info, name your camera and choose password, enter serial number (do not forget to put back the battery and fire up camera again - or write down serial beforehand). Their site creates custom update for you (basically it makes one extra file in which it inputs info about name of the camera and password you choose). I downloaded it as .zip ... unpacked it and copied files using Windows Explorer (or whatever Mac people use) to copy it to the root of the memory card (one in the camera ... if your PC does not recognize camera as USB storage device you may think camera is not working ... there should be additional external storage registered on your computer - that is the camera card - work pretty much the same as any flash drive). As soon as you disconnect your camera, it turns off. When you turn it on ... process of firmware update begins and it ends in approximately 6-7 minutes. It took a little while for me to figure how to navigate all menus with two buttons only, but as I said ... it is enough intuitive if you are not an average iPhone freak. Now, I am a video freak and I have few PCs, but 1440p at 48fps (native resolution) is not an easy thing to handle ... hens some people write frames skipping ... indeed. Use Quick Time Player for these high resolutions ... Windows Media player will not handle those at all, and all you can get is sound (it is NOT camera fault but PC is too weak). I had to use Adobe Premiere to make it playable on average PC. 4K only worked on my 32GB RAM workstation ... :( I downloaded GoPro App for Android, and it is smooth. Leg is about two seconds, maybe even less. It allowed me to change settings much quicker then using remote or camera itself. Quality is stunning (Protune) considering you do not have Iris, Focus, WB and Shutter speed controls like any normal camera should. I admit that Protune quality for someone who is not post processing is not optimal, but I expected that. I edit all my work anyway. Frame rates are a blast for freak such as I am ... I have whole world in slo-mo. Battery does heat up, but not to extreme. It does drain out maybe little bit too quick, therefore I bought two extra Wasabi batteries, Although, to that account I used Wifi all the time, Protune was on, and resolution was extreme while I was experimenting. Now, without Wifi, battery life is somewhat longer. GoPro App drained my phone battery pretty fast. I also purchased suction cap, head strap and few other accessories. The handlebar seat-post mount is nice accessory too. Bottom line ... it is a nice little gadget. It is unbelievable what GoPro managed to put into this little thing. Them mentioning word professional is overstatement, but I hope that you know there is nothing professional for this kind of money. One can make videos from impossible angles and in impossible situations, but for any professional work RAW files will have to be edited heavily. For someone who is serious about video as I am, I firmly recommend GoPro Hero3 Black edition. For someone who wants to make fun videos to put online or share with friend, I presume White edition, or Silver one is more then OK.
Review: Excellent action camera - doesn't seem to get the credit it should. - All of the adrenaline junkies will tell you how good a GoPro is, but to everyone else, it seems to get written off as a costly camera. Make no mistake about it, it is fairly pricey. There are plenty of cheap(er) cameras out that that may satisfy the bulk of the public and thus explains what I hear or read. But you get what you pay for! When you first hold one in your hand, you'll be surprised at how small the camera really is - I mean the pictures don't do it justice. It's about as big as two key fobs put together! Its amazing that so much performance can be crammed into such a little product. But it can and it works fantastically! I purchased this Black Edition specifically because I wanted the capability to have a higher frame rate in 1080p and 780 (up to 60fps in 1080 and a whopping 120 in 780!), capability to do 30fps in 12MP camera mode and because of the WiFi remote that comes with it. First, I'll mention the remote. The remote is great, especially to mount to your motorcycle, your wrist, or anything while the camera is mounted in an inaccessable or incovenient area (something as simple as mounting it on a helmet can make it a worthwhile accessory). However, since GoPro now has an app that can control the camera through your WiFi enabled device, it all but makes the remote obsolete (except in extreme cases where it is better to have the small remote). The remote works good though it takes some practice to get a hang of the using the buttons (but so does the camera). The Black Edition is a must have for anyone that will actually use higher frame rates and actually produce, whether amatuer or professional videos. I am very much an ametuer on video level but having the capability to record what some of the very best (and very expensive) cameras in the world do in such a small, practical device is simply amazing (and reassuring that it'll be relavent for at least a few years). It allows you to record cinema-quality video in a tiny little device. Depending on the setting, you can also take photos simultaneously with video (for an excellent time-lapse video, too). The only thing I and some people will be dissapointed with is the battery. I've only used it for up to an hour of video and stills, but it quickly approaches low battery in a matter of no time, especially when using WiFi (I suggest only using WiFi when focusing using the app or when absolutely necessary when using the remote to control the camera). The optional battery that plops on the back of the GoPro will likely extend the battery enough to make it useful where longer shooting times are necessary (for me, motorcycle trips are a prime instance). If GoPro figures out a way to have a waterproof case that can accept a charger for constant use, I'll be all over it. With that said, if it weren't for the amazing capabilities as far as imaging goes above the Silver, I would have, and recommend for most people, the Silver Edition GoPro. But you won't be disappointed by spending an extra $100 (at the time of this review) on this Black Edition!

## Features

- Professional 1080p 30 fps, 960p 48 fps, and 720p 60 fps and WVGA 240 fps video capture
- 11MP photo capture with 10 frames per second burst
- Wi Fi built in, and compatible with Wi Fi remote (sold separatly) and GoPro App (free)
- 197 Feet / 60 meter Waterproof Housing
- Basic mounts and hardware included for attaching to helmets, gear, and more

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B009PK9S90 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #320,805 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,278 in Sports & Action Video Cameras |
| Brand Name | GoPro |
| Color Name | Silver/Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,873) |
| Date First Available | October 18, 2012 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.46 pounds |
| Item display height | 10.2 centimeters |
| Item model number | CHDHN-301 |
| Product Dimensions | 3.94 x 3.94 x 9.65 inches |
| Special Features | camera |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** GoPro
- **Color:** Silver/Black
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wi-Fi
- **Flash Memory Type:** SD
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Screen Size:** 2 Inches
- **Special Feature:** camera
- **Supported Audio Format:** AAC
- **Video Capture Format:** h.264
- **Video Capture Resolution:** 1080p

## Images

![GoPro HERO3: Silver Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QPL7Wk7uL.jpg)
![GoPro HERO3: Silver Edition - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713uQvVgUQL.jpg)
![GoPro HERO3: Silver Edition - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71mzzdr6c9L.jpg)
![GoPro HERO3: Silver Edition - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MZLMQkZ6L.jpg)
![GoPro HERO3: Silver Edition - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61o-uAWVsnL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does the Black Hero record in slo-mo?**
A: The Black addition has a range of FPS from 25 to 240 fps with 1080p going as high as 60fps and 720p as high as 120fps, which is perfect slow motion capabilities in the post especially when slowing down 120fps you get super smooth slow motion. so yes! sorry to be complicated

**Q: What hardware/mounts are included?**
A: Just got my silver 3 today and my contains 1 curved and 1 flat sticky mount, a 3-way arm, and two different quick mounts. My mounts I got with my Moto HD2 all work as well... Finally, it comes with its own battery and includes a USB cable and the waterproof case with a spare door.

**Q: How long does the battery last?**
A: Running the video camera on 1440 I get about 25-30 min on a mini battery.

**Q: What else is NOT included with this Camera that I will have to buy? Memory? Charger? etc.. I asking about  necessities, not options or accessories. Th**
A: As folks are saying, you'll need an SD micro memory card. You'll want a Class 10 card if you're planning on shooting HD video (Class 10 means that it can record at 10Mbs per second. You can get away with Class 6 or better, but it's not a huge price difference.) The size will depend on what you plan on doing with the camera. Static photos will generally be about 5.5 MB (100 MB to a GB), a 60 second video shot at 720dpi 60 frames a second, will run about 108MB. The battery will run about 2 hours (provided wifi is off), so figure about 12GB for a non-stop video (It's a bit more because of the limitations of how the camera can write to the card.) For what it's worth, I picked up a 32GB card for mine.There are a few other things you probably want to consider (tripod mount with a gorillapod, extra batteries, USB auto charging port, etc.) but you didn't ask about those.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bought exactly what I bargened for
*by E***C on March 1, 2013*

I must have read 1000 of reviews of GoPro Hero3 online. 90% of these included some kind of negative comments, namely: 1. Camera freezes 2. Battery getting hot 3. Recorded only few frames 4. WiFi not working 5. Protune problems, etc. Well, either I got lucky or I had made a good call considering that most of these reviews were written by illiterate, spoiled shoppers. Yes, it is true that Hero3 does not come with a "manual" and it is certainly true that it is kind of less intuitive to navigate menus of this camera than, say iPhone ... but iPhone was tested on non-intuitive people ... everyone knows that. And GoPro Hero3 does have only 2 buttons and no touch screen ... When camera arrived, I followed manual that I downloaded from GoPro site, inserted card, charged battery. Then I followed video posted on their site on how to update firmware. I opted for manual update (it is the same as automatic), but since I do not believe in Internet Explorer or Mozzila I have had to go with manual. It is easy ... you enter your info, name your camera and choose password, enter serial number (do not forget to put back the battery and fire up camera again - or write down serial beforehand). Their site creates custom update for you (basically it makes one extra file in which it inputs info about name of the camera and password you choose). I downloaded it as .zip ... unpacked it and copied files using Windows Explorer (or whatever Mac people use) to copy it to the root of the memory card (one in the camera ... if your PC does not recognize camera as USB storage device you may think camera is not working ... there should be additional external storage registered on your computer - that is the camera card - work pretty much the same as any flash drive). As soon as you disconnect your camera, it turns off. When you turn it on ... process of firmware update begins and it ends in approximately 6-7 minutes. It took a little while for me to figure how to navigate all menus with two buttons only, but as I said ... it is enough intuitive if you are not an average iPhone freak. Now, I am a video freak and I have few PCs, but 1440p at 48fps (native resolution) is not an easy thing to handle ... hens some people write frames skipping ... indeed. Use Quick Time Player for these high resolutions ... Windows Media player will not handle those at all, and all you can get is sound (it is NOT camera fault but PC is too weak). I had to use Adobe Premiere to make it playable on average PC. 4K only worked on my 32GB RAM workstation ... :( I downloaded GoPro App for Android, and it is smooth. Leg is about two seconds, maybe even less. It allowed me to change settings much quicker then using remote or camera itself. Quality is stunning (Protune) considering you do not have Iris, Focus, WB and Shutter speed controls like any normal camera should. I admit that Protune quality for someone who is not post processing is not optimal, but I expected that. I edit all my work anyway. Frame rates are a blast for freak such as I am ... I have whole world in slo-mo. Battery does heat up, but not to extreme. It does drain out maybe little bit too quick, therefore I bought two extra Wasabi batteries, Although, to that account I used Wifi all the time, Protune was on, and resolution was extreme while I was experimenting. Now, without Wifi, battery life is somewhat longer. GoPro App drained my phone battery pretty fast. I also purchased suction cap, head strap and few other accessories. The handlebar seat-post mount is nice accessory too. Bottom line ... it is a nice little gadget. It is unbelievable what GoPro managed to put into this little thing. Them mentioning word professional is overstatement, but I hope that you know there is nothing professional for this kind of money. One can make videos from impossible angles and in impossible situations, but for any professional work RAW files will have to be edited heavily. For someone who is serious about video as I am, I firmly recommend GoPro Hero3 Black edition. For someone who wants to make fun videos to put online or share with friend, I presume White edition, or Silver one is more then OK.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent action camera - doesn't seem to get the credit it should.
*by M***N on July 24, 2013*

All of the adrenaline junkies will tell you how good a GoPro is, but to everyone else, it seems to get written off as a costly camera. Make no mistake about it, it is fairly pricey. There are plenty of cheap(er) cameras out that that may satisfy the bulk of the public and thus explains what I hear or read. But you get what you pay for! When you first hold one in your hand, you'll be surprised at how small the camera really is - I mean the pictures don't do it justice. It's about as big as two key fobs put together! Its amazing that so much performance can be crammed into such a little product. But it can and it works fantastically! I purchased this Black Edition specifically because I wanted the capability to have a higher frame rate in 1080p and 780 (up to 60fps in 1080 and a whopping 120 in 780!), capability to do 30fps in 12MP camera mode and because of the WiFi remote that comes with it. First, I'll mention the remote. The remote is great, especially to mount to your motorcycle, your wrist, or anything while the camera is mounted in an inaccessable or incovenient area (something as simple as mounting it on a helmet can make it a worthwhile accessory). However, since GoPro now has an app that can control the camera through your WiFi enabled device, it all but makes the remote obsolete (except in extreme cases where it is better to have the small remote). The remote works good though it takes some practice to get a hang of the using the buttons (but so does the camera). The Black Edition is a must have for anyone that will actually use higher frame rates and actually produce, whether amatuer or professional videos. I am very much an ametuer on video level but having the capability to record what some of the very best (and very expensive) cameras in the world do in such a small, practical device is simply amazing (and reassuring that it'll be relavent for at least a few years). It allows you to record cinema-quality video in a tiny little device. Depending on the setting, you can also take photos simultaneously with video (for an excellent time-lapse video, too). The only thing I and some people will be dissapointed with is the battery. I've only used it for up to an hour of video and stills, but it quickly approaches low battery in a matter of no time, especially when using WiFi (I suggest only using WiFi when focusing using the app or when absolutely necessary when using the remote to control the camera). The optional battery that plops on the back of the GoPro will likely extend the battery enough to make it useful where longer shooting times are necessary (for me, motorcycle trips are a prime instance). If GoPro figures out a way to have a waterproof case that can accept a charger for constant use, I'll be all over it. With that said, if it weren't for the amazing capabilities as far as imaging goes above the Silver, I would have, and recommend for most people, the Silver Edition GoPro. But you won't be disappointed by spending an extra $100 (at the time of this review) on this Black Edition!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***L on April 8, 2014*

Hallo, ich habe mich sehr sehr lange mit dem Thema Actioncams auseinandergesetzt und meine Anschaffung mit Hilfe von endlosen youtube-Videos, Testberichten und Foreneinträgen getroffen. Zum Schluss schwankte ich zwischen der Actionpro x7, der rollei s50, der gopro 3+ silver edition, der gopro 3+ black edition und der gopro 3 black edition. Ich möchte zu allen hier kurz etwas schreiben: ROLLEI S50 + sehr klein + sehr leicht + eingebauter Monitor + guter Lieferumfang + wechselbarer Akku - im Vrgl. geringere Bildraten bei den Videos GOPRO "+"-EDITIONEN: Unterschied zu den Versionen ohne "+" sind die geringeren Abmessungen, ein leicht anders designtes Unterwassergehäuse, eine längere Akkulaufzeit, bessere Schwachlichtausbeute und besserer Ton Allerdings war ich von den Videos auf youtube im Gegensatz zur normalen Black nicht überzeugt ACTIONPRO X7 Meiner Meinung nach der einzige Konkurrent zu der gopro-Serie + hohe Bildwiederholungsraten in den Videos + Bildschirm ohne Aufpreis + hohe Bild- und Fotoqualität + trotz größerer Abmessungen im Unterwassergehäuse kaum größer als die gopro habe mich nur gegen die actionpro entschieden, weil ich die gopro in einer guten Preisaktion ergattert hab :-) GOPRO 3 BLACK EDITION: ich habe mich also für die 3 Black Edition entschieden. Im Gegensatz zu den "+"-Varianten hat mir bei dieser das Bild wesentlich besser gefallen. Verpackung: sieht sehr edel aus. Die Kamera thront sichtbar unter einem Plastikgehäuse, zusammen mit der auch sehr schicken Fernbedienungen. Darunter befindet sich ein stabiler Karton, der den übrigen Lieferumfang enthält. Lieferumfang: ist für den Preis - wie ich finde - relativ klein, wenn nicht sogar ein bisschen enttäuschend - zwei obligatorische Aufkleber - die Kamera - Unterwassergehäuse - Akku - zwei Klebepads (einmal gebogen, einmal gerade) - Wifi-Fernbedienung - zwei Halterungen - eine 3-Wege-Halterung - USB-Kabel zum laden und Daten übertragen alles andere muss teuer (wenn original) oder auch relativ preiswert (durch Drittanbieter) hinzugekauft werden. Das aufpreispflichtige Zubehör ist sehr sehr umfangreich und lässt kaum Wünsche offen. Man kann die Kamera nahezu überall montieren. Film- und Fotoqualität: bin ich bisher restlos begeistert! Hatte die Kamera bisher beim Skifahren und im Auto dabei und ich muss sagen: Top-Bilder und Videos, wirklich sehr schön. Auch die Serienbildfunktion gefällt. Die Kamera stellt sich gut und schnell auf veränderte Lichtverhältnisse ein und nimmt gestochen scharfe Bilder und Filme auf. Kein Anlass zur Kritik bisher. Tonqualität: diese ist wiederum nicht besonders, vor allem, wenn die Kamera im Unterwassergehäuse sitzt. Dieses Problem besteht allerdings so gut wie bei allen Actioncams. Bedienung: in vielen Tests konnte ich lesen, dass die Bedinungen relativ mühsam ist. Dies kann ich gar nicht nachvollziehen. Die Kamera besitzt drei Knöpfe (einer davon ist der Auslöser), von denen mit zweien alle Einstellungen vorgenommen werden. Mit ein bisschen Intuition oder Probieren geflingt das auf Anhieb. Ich habe mir bis heute noch nicht die Bedienungsanleitung heruntergeladen. Die ist nämlich auch nicht im Lieferumfang dabei. So das wars erstmal mit meiner Rezension.

## Frequently Bought Together

- GoPro HERO3: Silver Edition
- GoPro Protective Housing (HERO13 Black/HERO12 Black/HERO11 Black/HERO10 Black/HERO9 Black) - Official GoPro Accessory
- GoPro Performance Chest Mount (All GoPro Cameras) - Official GoPro Mount, Black

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