Weight
Camera: 74g (2.6oz)
Camera with housing: 136g (4.8oz)
Video Modes
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Video Resolution
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1080p
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960p
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720p
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WVGA
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Frames per Second (fps) NTSC/PAL
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60
50
30
25
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60
50
30
25
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120
100
60
50
30
25
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120
100
60
50
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Field of View (FOV)
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Ultra Wide
Medium
Narrow
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Ultra Wide
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Ultra Wide
Medium
Narrow
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Ultra Wide
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Screen Resolution
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1920x1080
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1280x960
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1280x720
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848x480
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Aspect Ratio
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16:9
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4:3
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16:9
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16:9
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Video Format
H.264 codec, .mp4 file format
Advanced Video Capture Settings
Spot Meter
Ideal for filming within a dark space with the camera pointed
towards a brighter setting (such as filming the outdoors from
within a car).
One Button
Upon powering on, the camera automatically begins recording
video or capturing Time Lapse photos.
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
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Resolution
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Field of View (FOV)
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Screen Resolution
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10MP
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Ultra Wide
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3680 x 2760
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7MP
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Ultra Wide
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3072 x 2304
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5MP
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Medium
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2624 x 1968
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Burst Photo
10
photos/1 second
5
photos/1 second
3
photos/1 second
Time Lapse
0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 second intervals
Photo Modes Overview
Photo
Capture a single photo.
Burst Photo
Capture up to 10 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
Improved image sharpness and low-light performance compared to
HERO3: Silver 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: Silver
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.*
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With Wi-Fi Off
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With Wi-Fi On +
Using Wi-Fi Remote
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With Wi-Fi Remote On +
Using GoPro App
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With Wi-Fi Off +
Using LCD Touch
BacPac™
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Video Mode
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Estimated Time
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Estimated Time
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Estimated Time
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Estimated Time
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1080p 60 fps
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2:15
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2:00
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1:30
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1:30
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1080p 30 fps
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3:00
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2:40
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1:50
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1:50
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960 60 fps
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2:30
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2:15
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1:35
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1:35
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720p 120 fps
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2:20
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2:05
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1:30
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1:30
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720p 60fps
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2:45
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2:25
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1:40
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1:45
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*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: Silver
Edition
Handles approx. 2x greater volume without distortion compared
to HERO3: Silver Edition
Supports optional 3.5mm stereo microphone 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 card required.
Up
to 64GB capacity supported
Record times vary with resolutions and frame rates
SD
Card Recommendations
It's important to use one of the recommended SD cards in your
camera, or you may experience freeze-up or video corruption
issues.
GoPro recommend only purchasing name brand SD cards through
reputable resellers. There are both counterfeit and underperforming
SD cards out in the marketplace, which can prevent proper
functioning of your HD HERO camera's features.
Here are the
SD card requirements for:
For HERO3
Silver and White Editions, any class 10 microSD cards can be used,
including SanDisk Ultra and Lexar.
HERO3: Silver Edition &
HERO3+ Silver Edition Cameras
• A Class 4
MicroSD card up to 64 GB is required.
• A Class 10
MicroSD card up to 64 GB is required for 0.5 sec Time-lapse, 10/1
Photo Burst, and Protune.
Photo + Video Playback
HDTV: Micro HDMI to
HDMI cable required (sold separately)
TV: Mini USB to
composite cable required (sold separately)
LCD Touch BacPac™ (sold
separately): Attach to your
camera for preview and playback of videos and
photos
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
Minimum system requirements for best playback on Mac® and
Windows® PCs:
Mac
OS® X 10.5 and later / Microsoft Windows® Vista, 7 and
later
2ND generation
Intel® Core™-based processor or AMD equivalent
(3RD generation
Intel Core-i7 recommended)
2GB
RAM (4GB or greater recommended)
Graphics processor comparable to an Intel HD Graphics 3000,
nVidia GeForce 600 Series, AMD Radeon HD6000 Series or
better
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