If you are a filmmaker or photographer, then a GoPro HERO 3 presents the opportunity to diversify your portfolio and can be used as a hip action camera for quick pictures when a more complex camera is stored away.īut it’s not just for professionals, with an attractive £159.99 price tag, the HERO 3 is in range for most people. Its fisheye lens is all about perspective and literally changes the way we look at things, giving standard shots another dimension.
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What GoPro does well is that it differs itself from the camera market in one key way – the lens. Included in the box is a USB charger which connects directly to the camera to recharge the battery.
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It runs on a lithium ion battery which have around 60 to 90 minutes of recording time, meaning that for any extensive shooting sessions it is a good idea to purchase extra batteries. The HERO 3 is both smaller and lighter than older GoPros, and with its casing is extremely durable – a necessity for virtually any sports camera. It features built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, great for linking it up with other wireless devices, and the black edition offers high-resolution capture modes that aren’t found on the white or silver editions. Its fisheye lens provides dynamic shots with a personal touch and it comes with waterproof casing making it an all-action device. The GoPro HERO 3 is a small, compact and lightweight camera which can fit into your pocket with ease. GoPro are a testament to excellent marketing with their ‘Be A Hero’ campaign not only being catchy and recognisable, but also a call to action and an acknowledgement that I, myself, can be the subject of my own story.Īlthough I don’t use it as my primary camera (I have a Nikon D5300 DSLR for that), the HERO 3 is a nice complimentary camera to capture footage from an alternative perspective. I decided to enter the fray by purchasing the HERO 3 silver edition, a summer 2014 release, over rival brands, with a competitive price and recognised brand helping me make the call.
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It may sound simple, but as one of the most effective pieces of audio-visual equipment on the market it is far from easy. Also, avoid tall buildings.The GoPro range of cameras are compact cameras with a fish-eye lens. The ones that fared best certainly impressed us, but to find the right action camera, consider your needs, the price, and its features. And none of these tests gave us conclusive evidence as to each camera's video quality or durability over a long period.
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As it turns out, this is no way to judge a camera.īottom Line: While all the companies in this test intend their cameras to get beaten up, none claims to make a product that can withstand the levels of abuse we threw at it. Speed Test: We released the cameras from the window of a Lamborghini Huracán speeding at 100 mph around a test track. Or, you know, that asphalt is really hard. Though all were filming, no video survived, suggesting the SD cards weren't secure enough. Water Test: We ran cameras on water skis through a slalom course with the University of Michigan Water Ski Team, then stuck them to the side of the team's Malibu Response tow boat and drove around.ĭrop Test: We dropped the cameras off an eight-story New York City building into an empty parking lot.