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The Black Edition has an advertised run time of one and a half hours in the same settings. The Black Edition\u2019s \u201cmost economical\u201d setting is 1080p\/30 fps.\n\nThe HERO3 Black Edition has a 12-megapixel sensor and includes a Wi-Fi Remote. The Silver Edition uses an 11-megapixel sensor, which is the same used in the HERO2 model. The White Edition HERO3 uses a 5-megapixel sensor, which is the same used in the HD HERO Original model.\n\nGoPro HERO3 models include a carrying case that is waterproof up to 131.2 feet underwater. They include the name \u201cHERO3\u201d printed underneath the camcorder\u2019s sensor.\n\n== Technical Specifications ==\n\n***General:***\n\n* Widescreen Video Capture: Yes\n* Optical Sensor Type: CMOS\n* Wireless Connection: Wireless LAN\n* Digital Video Format: H.264\n* Image Recording Format: JPEG\n* Interfaces Provided: HDMI\n* Image Recording Format: JPEG\n* Effective Photo Resolution: 5.0 MP\n* Camcorder Sensor Resolution: 5.0 MP\n* Digital Video Format: H.264\n* Optical Sensor Type: CMOS\n* Widescreen Video Capture: Yes\n* Manufacturer: GoPro\n\n***Carrying Case:***\n\n* Underwater Depth: up to 131.2 ft\n\n***Exposure and White Balance:***\n\n* Exposure Modes: Automatic\n* White Balance: Automatic\n* White Balance: Automatic\n* Exposure Modes: Automatic\n\n***Miscellaneous:***\n\n* Protection: Shockproof, waterproof\n* Color Category: Silver\n* Protection: Waterproof, shockproof\n* Underwater Depth: Up to 131.2 ft\n* Included Accessories: USB cable, curved adhesive mount, flat surface mount, mounting hardware, quick release buckle, underwater housing\n* Underwater Use: Yes\n\n***Lens System:***\n\n* Type: F\/2.8\n* Lens Aperture: f\/2.8\n* Focus Adjustment: Focus free\n* Element Qty: 6\n* Features: Aspherical lens\n\n***Memory\/Storage:***\n\n* Supported Memory Cards: microSD Card, microSDHC Card, microSDXC Card\n* Video Capture:\n** H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps\n** H.264 - 1280 x 960 - 30 fps\n** H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps\n** H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps\n** H.264 - 848 x 480 - 60 fps\n* Memory Card Slot: MicroSD card\n\n***Additional Features:***\n\n* Additional Features: Audio recording, multi-picture burst, USB charging, Time-Lapse recording, a selectable field of view, remote control via iPhone, remote control via Android devices\n* Features: Time-Lapse recording, USB charging, audio recording, multi-picture burst, remote control via Android devices, remote control via iPhone, a selectable field of view\n\n***Connections:***\n\n* Memory Card Slot: MicroSD card\n\n***Microphone:***\n\n* Microphone Operation Mode: Mono\n* Microphone Features: Wind noise reduction\n* Microphone Operation Mode: Mono\n* Microphone Features: Wind noise reduction\n\n***Battery:***\n\n* Technology: Lithium-ion\n* Battery Type: Lithium-ion - manufacturer-specific\n* Details: 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1050 mAh (included)\n\n***System Requirements for PC Connection:***\n\n* Operating System Support: Apple Mac OS X 10.5 or later, MS Windows 7, MS Windows Vista\n* Peripheral Devices: USB port\n\n***Header:***\n\n* Brand: GoPro\n* Product Line: GoPro HERO3\n* Edition: White, Silver, Black\n\n***Video-Input:***\n\n* Type: 4K action camera\n* Camcorder Type: Wearable\n* Digital Video Format: H.264\n* Image Recording Format: JPEG\n* High-Definition Video Support: 1080p\n* Interfaces Provided: HDMI\n\n***Exposure Parameters:***\n\n* Exposure Modes: Automatic\n\n***White Balance:*** Automatic\n\n***Optical Sensor:***\n\n* Camcorder Sensor Resolution: 5 megapixels\n* Camcorder Effective Resolution (Photo Mode): 5 megapixels\n* Optical Sensor Type: CMOS\n* Sensor Qty: 1 CMOS\n\n***Camera Memory:***\n\n* Memory Card Slot: MicroSD card\n* Supported Memory Cards: microSD Card, microSDHC Card, microSDXC Card\n\n***Camera Specifications:***\n\n* Wireless Interface: Wireless LAN\n* Connectivity Features: Remote live view\n\n***Camcorder Features:***\n\n* Widescreen Video Capture: Yes\n\n***Action Camera Features:***\n\n* Camera Type: Mountable\n\n***Dimensions and Weight:***\n\n* Weight: 2.61 oz\n\n== Additional Information ==\n\n* [https:\/\/gopro.com\/en\/us\/update\/hero3|GoPro HERO3 Official Product Page]\n* [https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/reviews\/gopro-hero3-review\/|GoPro HERO3 Review]\n* [https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/products\/gopro-hero3\/specs\/|GoPro HERO3 Specifications]\n* Wikipedia: [https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/GoPro|GoPro]\n* Wikipedia: [https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/GoPro#HERO3|GoPro HERO3]","contents_json":{"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Background and Identification"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"The GoPro HERO3 is a line of digital camcorders released in late 2012 in black, silver, and white editions. The GoPro HERO3 is 30-percent smaller and 25-percent lighter than the HERO and HERO2 cameras, so some accessories for the HD HERO Original and HERO2 are not compatible with HERO3 models. GoPro made new versions of these accessories specifically for the HERO3 models, but the new versions are usually not compatible with the older HERO camera generations."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"The HERO3 Black and Silver edition cameras have less battery endurance than the HERO Original and HERO2 cameras. When operating in 720p resolution with 25\/30 fps, the HERO Original and HERO2  have an advertised battery runtime of approximately three hours, while the HERO3 Silver Edition in the same settings has an advertised run time of two hours. The Black Edition has an advertised run time of one and a half hours in the same settings. The Black Edition\u2019s \u201cmost economical\u201d setting is 1080p\/30 fps."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"The HERO3 Black Edition has a 12-megapixel sensor and includes a Wi-Fi Remote. The Silver Edition uses an 11-megapixel sensor, which is the same used in the HERO2 model. The White Edition HERO3 uses a 5-megapixel sensor, which is the same used in the HD HERO Original model."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"GoPro HERO3 models include a carrying case that is waterproof up to 131.2 feet underwater. They include the name \u201cHERO3\u201d printed underneath the camcorder\u2019s sensor."}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Technical Specifications"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"General:","marks":[{"type":"bold"}]}]},{"type":"bulletList","attrs":[],"content":[{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Widescreen Video Capture: Yes"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Optical Sensor Type: CMOS"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Wireless Connection: Wireless LAN"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Digital Video Format: H.264"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Image Recording Format: 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The GoPro HERO3 is 30-percent smaller and 25-percent lighter than the HERO and HERO2 cameras, so some accessories for the HD HERO Original and HERO2 are not compatible with HERO3 models. GoPro made new versions of these accessories specifically for the HERO3 models, but the new versions are usually not compatible with the older HERO camera generations.<\/p>\n\n<p>The HERO3 Black and Silver edition cameras have less battery endurance than the HERO Original and HERO2 cameras. When operating in 720p resolution with 25\/30 fps, the HERO Original and HERO2  have an advertised battery runtime of approximately three hours, while the HERO3 Silver Edition in the same settings has an advertised run time of two hours. The Black Edition has an advertised run time of one and a half hours in the same settings. The Black Edition\u2019s \u201cmost economical\u201d setting is 1080p\/30 fps.<\/p>\n\n<p>The HERO3 Black Edition has a 12-megapixel sensor and includes a Wi-Fi Remote. The Silver Edition uses an 11-megapixel sensor, which is the same used in the HERO2 model. The White Edition HERO3 uses a 5-megapixel sensor, which is the same used in the HD HERO Original model.<\/p>\n\n<p>GoPro HERO3 models include a carrying case that is waterproof up to 131.2 feet underwater. They include the name \u201cHERO3\u201d printed underneath the camcorder\u2019s sensor.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"clearer\"><\/div><div class=\"headerContainer\"><a class=\"selfLink\" href=\"#Section_Technical_Specifications\" title=\"Link to this section\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span    class=\"fa-svg-icon\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" overflow=\"visible\"><!--! 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