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You really are spoilt for choice when it comes to video recording options. The Black Edition also supports 4K capture at 15fps, or 4K Cinema at 12fps.
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Furthermore 720p recording can be captured at 100/50fps (120/60fps for NTSC), which enables smooth slow-motion playback of high-def movies – something neither the Silver or White editions are capable of.
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While the Silver and White editions support a maximum resolution of 1080p at 25fps, the Black Edition can capture 1080p Full HD video at 50/48/25fps in PAL mode (60/48/30fps for NTSC capture). Of course, the majority of people looking to purchase a Hero3 will probably be much more interested in its video capabilities than its still image prowess, and here again the Black Edition enjoys a distinct advantage over its two supporting models. It all adds up to plenty of scope and flexibility. Last but not least the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition has a time-lapse mode, where the camera can be set to shoot at 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60-second intervals. It’s a useful advantage because, in the fast-moving world of adrenaline sports, the ability to fire off 30 consecutive shots is much more likely to bag you exactly the shot you want.įor those who don’t require quite so much speed, the Black Edition has 3fps, 5fps and 10fps continuous shooting speeds, too. This is considerably higher than both the Silver Edition’s 10fps and the White Edition’s 3fps. Perhaps more useful to the camera’s target audience is the Black Edition’s 30fps maximum burst rate. In addition to the full 12MP, the Black Edition also shoots at 7MP and 5MP if needed. By way of comparison, the Silver Edition gets an 11MP snapper, while the entry-level White Edition only gets a 5MP sensor. In addition to the supplied Wi-Fi remote, the Black Edition also has a beefed-up, higher resolution 12MP camera. We’ll deal with the set-up and operation of the remote in more depth later on, but for adventurous souls looking to mount their camera somewhere they cannot physically reach it, the Wi-Fi remote is sure to appeal. First and foremost, the big addition for the Black Edition package is the supplied Wi-Fi remote control that lets you control the camera – handy if the camera itself is attached to a helmet or anywhere else that might make reaching the buttons tricky. In all other respects, however, the two cameras are identical in specĪs the flagship product in the GoPro range, the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition has a number of upgrades over its cheaper siblings. We have the regular GoPro Hero3 Black Edition, but there’s also a Surf Edition that comes with specialĪdhesive mounts designed especially for mounting the camera to a The GoPro Hero3 Black Edition is the flagship product in the Hero3 range, which includes the mid-range Silver Edition and the entry-level White Edition. GoPro has become the industry leader, although there are a number of big and small companies looking to capture its crown. With more than ten year’s experience in manufacturing top-of-the-line extreme sports and adventure cameras GoPro certainly has the pedigree. Can you guess what they use to film? That’s right it’s GoPro cameras. If you’ve ever watched the Deadliest Catch you’ll know the astonishingly exacting the conditions it is filmed in are. The GoPro Hero3 Black Edition is a small but tough camera and camcorder designed to be used in the harshest of conditions.