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.

It may sound simple, but as one of the most effective pieces of audio-visual equipment on the market it is far from easy. The GoPro range of cameras are compact cameras with a fish-eye lens.

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