Comments on: GoPro HERO3+: Black Edition

By: Qazi

Qazi — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 08:18:21 +0000

The best action camera you can get your hands on..*see update* UPDATE 25/12/2013Finally I did a comparison of HERO3+ BE with HERO3 BE and the HERO+ BE lens is out of focus for objects that are far away but crisp for closeups. I use my GoPro cameras to record my motorsport activities so closeup sharpness is more important to me that is why I never noticed the out of focus background scenes. I do not use the GoPro cameras to capture images and instead use a Canon 60D for photography. I have removed one star as my older HERO3 BE was sharp even for distant objects.(End of Update)—————This review is about GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition which I have bought but there are some comments about other editions, casing and microSD card also which you may find useful for a comparison.When GoPro released HERO3, the whole internet was flooded with customers complaining about several issues which GoPro kept fixing with new firmware updates. I owned a HERO3 Black Edition and luckily encountered no issues…

By: M. Erb

M. Erb — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 08:07:11 +0000

GoPro Hero3+ Black vs GoPro Hero3 Black and brief mention of Sony HDR-AS30V UPDATE: 03/26/2014 – GoPro has recently released a firmware update v2.0 for the Hero3+ Black. Quoting the GoPro website:”Camera software update 2.0 has lots in store for your GoPro. HERO3+ Black Edition cameras will get new SuperView(tm) video modes, new Auto Low Light settings, advanced Protune(tm) controls and more. For HERO3+ Silver Edition cameras, update 2.0 increases the field of view on all photo and video modes for even more immersive, wide-angle footage. And with new wireless camera software updates via the GoPro App, updating your GoPro has never been easier.”UPDATE – 12/9/2013 – I’ve just updated my video with additional video samples from the Hero3+ compared to the Hero3. I also stuck in a short video of the Sony HDR-AS30V for additional comparison.—–Just about a year ago I bought the GoPro Hero3 Black. It was frought with issues and I felt it had been rushed out the door without adequate testing…

By: A. Johnston

A. Johnston — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:44:01 +0000

Lens better up close; blurrier farther away Be aware when purchasing that there are some aspects to the new “improved” lens that may not be for everyone. This week it has been fairly well documented (and confirmed by GoPro) that while the new lens produces much sharper images under 4′, they are blurrier at distances greater than 4′. It does NOT focus at infinity. For reasons not fully explained, they moved the focal point of the lens in close and sacrificed distance clarity.Update at bottom.You will get great shots under 4′ and soft focus beyond that. Depending on what you want it for, this camera may not be for you and the regular H3 might be a better bet. Since this is an effect of the lens it applies to both stills and video. On the other hand, it’s still a decent small action camera, and if you take a lot of video in motion you may not notice this at all. For YouTube uploads and streaming it may not matter, I haven’t tested this myself. If you want better clarity in your images the 3B is a…