And none of these tests gave us conclusive evidence as to each camera's video quality or durability over a long period. 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. Through various uses of the remote, I didn't find that to be completely accurate, but I was able to get the camera to work at a range of about 200-300ft, which is still pretty impressive.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. GoPro claims that the WIFI remote can work within a range of about 600 feet.
Once the remote and camera are connected, it makes for very easy, full control of the camera. My first couple of attempts at pairing the camera to the remote proved unsuccessful, but eventually the frustration of only having two buttons to work with wore off. There is a tiny LCD screen, about one square inch, which shows exactly what the user would see on the camera's LCD screen. The remote is waterproof and wearable, and only has two buttons: on/off and mode. Fixes forced exposure lock on 0.5 and 1 second Time Lapse intervals.
Corrects HDMI TV preview from low res to high res. Enables compatibility with new GoPro App features. RELEASE NOTES: All HERO3 cameras - v03.00. The camera comes equipped and ready to stream, along with a WiFi remote, which accurately displays and controls the camera's functions and settings. HERO3 White Edition HD3.09.03.07 Aug 12, 2014.
In spite of the powerful performance of the camera, the focus of this review will be on the capability of streaming video via a WiFi connection to a tablet or Smartphone. Table 8.1: Discover the Picture-Taking Features of Your GoPro Camera Picture- Taking Feature GoPro Hero GoPro Hero3 GoPro Hero3+ GoPro Hero4 Silver GoPro. The Black Edition comes packed to the brim with features like ProTune, a faster processor, improved low light performance, and improved optics. The GoPro Hero3 Black Edition has a number of standout features, which have set the bar even higher for tiny HD video and still cameras. GoPro HERO+LCD is waterproof, because it is built directly into a waterproof case (waterproof to 131 feet (40 m)). A new feature in the camera was instant camera editing.
An official comparison of the different models and what they have to offer can be found on the GoPro website.įor the purpose of this review, however, we will be focusing on the Black Edition, because it is the most professional edition of the GoPro cameras to date. GoPro HERO+LCD has a touchscreen to preview the shot to frame the scene and letting the user navigate the menu.
Unlike previous models, GoPro has decided to separate the new camera in to three slightly different models for consumers through to professionals. The new editions to the GoPro family were released in October. GoPro is at it again with their recent release of the GoPro HD Hero 3.