Testseek.com have collected 74 expert reviews of the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for GoPro Hero3 Black Edition.
April 2013
(83%)
74 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(59%)
62 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
All Hero3s look the same
But there are distinctly different models for pros and casual users
New flatlens housing provides perfect focus above and under water
Without the dome covering half the status LCD
Thinner profile
And even lighter
Lens appear
Excellent video quality. Versatile shooting modes. Rugged build with wide selection of mounts. Easy to use. Capable of 4K.
The GoPro Hero3 is smaller
Lighter
And features built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. The Black Edition offers a number of ultra-high-resolution capture modes and high frame rates for standard HD resolutions
Burst speeds for still photos has been greatly improv
High resolution
Frame rates
Picture quality
Low-light noise
Handy underwater enclosure
Low distortion
Good white balance.
The new Hero3 Black Edition is lighter and captures better video than previous GoPro models and other action camcorders.
High-quality
High-resolution video
Small size
Outstanding build quality
The editors didn't like
Why change size for no compelling reason?
Battery remains undersized and not compatible with older batteries
Difficult to tell from specs which model is for who
New form factor won't fit into any older housings
Lack of white balance or scene settings
Some issues with Wi-Fi. Pricey
GoPro's control scheme has a longer learning curve than the simpler slide-n-go setup of the Contour cameras. Only 15fps on 4K video renders this selling point mostly moot for action videography
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Erik Vlietinck
Sluggish
Takes very soft images.
There are no zoom options with this action camcorder.
After trying the GoPro for various activities, including mountain biking and ice skating, we could see why the GoPro name is almost synonymous with the action camera concept. We would like to see a helmet strap in the box as standard, but image quality is...
Huge range of movie quality settings, Useful 30fps max still image burst rate, Remote and app control, Top-notch video and photo quality, Good range of accessories
Supplied software a little limited, Built-in microphone is overly directional
GoPro Hero3 Black Edition – Operation There are a number of ways to operate the Hero3 Black Edition: from the camera itself, via the supplied remote control, or via the free GoPro app that's available for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. Pairing t...
Small, lightweight, Image quality and slow motion, Several different modes, Relatively little electronic noise, Accessories (housing, remote control)
Low battery life, No screw thread for a tripod, No touchscreen in standard version, 4K mode not necessarily worthwhile, No microphone minijack
The GoPro Hero3 Black Edition is easily the action cam with the biggest range of features right now. It gives great image quality (for a pocket camcorder) and comes with good accessories. But the lack of buttons makes the menus difficult to navigate throu...
Quality results in variety of conditions, crop-in options for different angles of view (up to 1080p only), small size, Pro Tune recording options, Wi-Fi enabled
Battery life too short per charge, user interface none too friendly, 4K frame rate too low for use, needs extra accessories to make the most out of it, Wi-Fi is an added battery killer
The GoPro HD Hero3 is an improvement over its predecessor in almost every possible way. Although we don't care for the 4K capture, the 120fps 720p option is excellent, quality is great and there are plenty of pro options too. The one hugely irksome iss...
Published: 2012-10-19, Author: Anthony , review by: techradar.com
Versatile shooting modes for pros, More detail in brightly, lit areas, Wi, Fi built in, Lighter and smaller, Reduced fogging in the housing
Detail lost in dark areas, Colour balance can be off, Menu is still time consuming to navigate
An amazing and robust camera that can go all the places you can, and some places you can't. Better, faster, and now with higher-end video modes more suited to the pro market, it's a serious little piece of kit....
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Yes. It is handily the best action camera weve ever used. The footage it takes is simply unparalleled. The biggest ding against it is battery life, which is important enough to cost it half a star. If youre not doing long shoots (or if you dont mind bu...
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Published: 2013-09-06, Author: Mario , review by: parentesis.com
Su control remoto WiFi y la calidad de imagen y video que ofrece
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Abstract: Pour commencer, sachez qu'il existe trois version de la GoPro Hero 3. La White Édition est similaire à la première GoPro, la Silver Edition propose les mêmes caractéristiques que la GoPro Hero 2 et enfin la Black Edition dont nous vous proposons aujourd'hu...
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Published: 2013-06-25, Author: Par , review by: reflex-photo.eu
Abstract: J'ai craqué pour une GoPro et pour avoir un nombre d'images par secondes élevés (ips) même en 1080p et avoir une meilleure sensibilité en basse lumière – si j'ai tout compris – je me suis orienté vers une version Black. C'est après que j'ai lu que GoPro p...
