GoPro Hero 3+ Announced. Specifications and Pricing. Available Now. Video Demo
GoPro announced the new Hero 3+ Line. The specifications were not as awesome as we had expected. No 4K 30fps but some minor improvements including battery life and less jello. Not a total loss. I’ll be trying to grab one of these for a demo. Stay tuned! Thanks.
Here is a link to GoPro.
Click here to check out the new Hero 3+
Specifications
Weight
Camera: 74g (2.6oz)
Camera with housing: 136g (4.8oz)
Video Modes
| Video Resolution | 4K | 4K 17:9 | 2.7K | 2.7K 17:9 | 1440p | 1080p | 1080p SuperView | 960p | 720p | 720p SuperView | WVGA |
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| NTSC fps | 15 | 12 | 30 | 24 |
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| PAL fps | 12.5 | 12 | 25 | 24 |
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240 |
| Protune Mode™ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (except 48 fps) | Yes | Yes (except 48 fps) | No |
| Field of View (FOV) | Ultra Wide | Ultra Wide | Ultra Wide, Medium | Ultra Wide, Medium | Ultra Wide |
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Ultra Wide | Ultra Wide |
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Ultra Wide | Ultra Wide |
| Screen Resolution | 3840×2160 | 4096×2160 | 2704×1524 | 2704×1440 | 1920×1440 | 1920×1080 | 1920×1080 | 1280×960 | 1280×720 | 1280×720 | 848×480 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 17:9 | 16:9 | 17:9 | 4:3 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 4:3 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
*720p120 and 720p100 support Ultra Wide and Narrow FOV only.
Video Format
H.264 codec, .mp4 file format
Advanced Video Capture Settings
SuperView™
Video mode that captures the world’s most immersive wide angle perspective. Allows you to capture more of yourself and your surroundings in the shot, and provides full widescreen playback.
SuperView Settings
| SuperView Mode | Video Resoltuion |
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| 1080 SuperView | 1920 x 1080 |
| 720 SuperView | 1280 x 720 |
Protune™
Advanced video mode that yields stunning image quality and cinema-caliber video optimized for professional productions, giving content creators more flexibility and workflow efficiency.
- Captures images with less compression, giving content creators higher quality for professional productions.
- Neutral color profile offers more flexibility during post-production color correction. Protune’s log curve captures more detail in shadows and highlights.
- Records video in cinema-quality 24 fps, allowing you to easily intercut GoPro content with other source media without the need to perform fps conversion.
White Balance
Adjusts video and photo color tones to match different lighting conditions.
- Auto
- 3000 K: use in warm light (incandescent, sunrise/sunset)
- 5500 K: use in slightly cool light (cool fluorescent, average daylight)
- 6500 K: use in cool light (overcast conditions)
Spot Meter
Ideal for filming within a dark space with the camera pointed towards a brighter setting (such as filming outdoors from within a car).
One Button
Upon powering on, the camera automatically beings recording video or capturing Time Lapse photos.
Auto Low Light
Automatically adjusts frame rates according to lighting conditions for enhanced low-light performance.
Auto Low Light Video Settings:
| Bright Environments | Low-Light Environments |
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| 1440p 48 fps | 1440p 24 fps |
| 1080p 60 fps | 1080p 30 fps |
| 1080p 50 fps | 1080p 25 fps |
| 1080p 48 fps | 1080p 24 fps |
| 1080p SuperView 48 fps | 1080p SuperView 24 fps |
| 960p 60 fps | 960p 30 fps |
| 960p 50 fps | 960p 25 fps |
| 960p 48 fps | 960p 24 fps |
| 720p 60 fps | 720p 30 fps |
| 720p 50 fps | 720p 25 fps |
| 720p SuperView 60 fps | 720p SuperView 30 fps |
| 720p SuperView 50 fps | 720p SuperView 25 fps |
| 720p SuperView 48 fps | 720p SuperView 24 fps |
Looping Video
Records a continuous video loop that overwrites itself until you press the shutter button to stop it. It’s ideal for saving space on your memory card while waiting to catch a moment of action.
Photo Modes
Still Photo
| Resolution | Field of View (FOV) | Screen Resolution |
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| 12MP | Ultra Wide | 4000 x 3000 |
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3000 x 2250 |
| 5MP | Medium | 2560 x 1920 |
Time Lapse
0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 second intervals
Burst Photo
- 30 photos/1 second, 30 photos/2 seconds, 30 photos/3 seconds
- 10 photos/1 second, 10 photos/2 seconds
- 5 photos/1 second
- 3 photos/1 second
Continuous Photo (up to 30 seconds)
- 3 photos/1 second
- 5 photos/1 second
- 10 photos/1 second
Simultaneous Video and Photo
| Photo Resolution | Photo Capture Interval | Video Resolution | Video fps |
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| 12MP | 5, 10, 30, 60 second intervals | 1440p | 24 |
| 7MP | 5, 10, 30, 60 second intervals | 1080p |
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| 5MP | 5, 10, 30, 60 second intervals | 720p |
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Photo Modes Overview
Still Photo
Capture a single photo.
Continuous Photo
Hold down the shutter button to continuously capture a series of photos until shutter button is released.
Simultaneous Video and Photo
Record video and capture Time Lapse photos at the same time.
Burst Photo
Capture up to 30 photos per second – perfect for fast action photography.
Time Lapse
Automatically capture a series of photos at timed intervals. Ideal for capturing photos when the camera is out of reach.
Image Quality + Optics
- 33% improved image sharpness compared to HERO3: Black Edition
- Ultra-sharp 6-element aspherical glass lens
- Fixed f/2.8 aperture
- Ultra wide angle field of view
Battery + Charging
- 30% longer battery life compared to HERO3: Black Edition
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Rated at 1180mAH, 3.7V, 4366mWh
Battery Life
The chart below indicates the approximate continuous recording time (hr:min) you can expect when shooting in various video modes using a fully-charged battery.*
| With Wi-Fi Off | With Wi-Fi On + Using Wi-Fi Remote | With Wi-Fi On + Using GoPro App | With Wi-Fi Off + Using LCD Touch BacPac™ | |
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| Video Mode | Estimated Time | Estimated Time | Estimated Time | Estimated Time |
| 4K 15fps | 2:00 | 1:50 | 1:20 | 1:25 |
| 2.7K 30fps | 1:40 | 1:35 | 1:10 | 1:15 |
| 1440 48fps | 1:50 | 1:40 | 1:10 | 1:20 |
| 1080p 60fps | 1:30 | 1:20 | 1:00 | 1:10 |
| 1080p 30fps | 2:00 | 1:50 | 1:20 | 1:25 |
| 720p 120fps | 1:55 | 1:45 | 1:15 | 1:20 |
*Based on GoPro engineering testing. Actual performance may vary based on settings, environmental conditions and other factors. Maximum battery capacity will normally decrease with time and use.
Audio
- Mono, 48kHz, AAC compression with AGC (automatic gain control)
- Increased audio range by approx. 10dB compared to HERO3: Black Edition
- Handles approx. 2x greater volume without distortion compared to HERO3: Black Edition
- Supports 3.5mm stereo microphone via optional adapter (sold separately)
Ports
Mini USB
- Charging
- Connecting to a computer for playback/file transfer/charging
- Supports 3.5mm stereo microphone via optional adapter (sold separately)
- Supports playback to composite TV via optional cable (sold separately)
Micro HDMI
- Supports playback to HDTV via optional cable (sold separately)
microSD
- Memory Card
Storage
- microSD Class 10 or higher memory card required. Recommended microSD cards
- Up to 64GB capacity supported
- Record times vary with resolutions and frame rates
Photo + Video Playback
- HDTV: Micro HDMI to HDMI cable required (sold separately)
- TV: Mini USB to composite cable required (sold separately)
- GoPro App (free): Use your smartphone or tablet to preview and play back videos and photos
- Computer: Connect via mini USB to USB cable (included), or copy files from the microSD card to your computer
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