The all GoPro models discussion thread

The all GoPro models discussion thread

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Matt..

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3,586 posts

188 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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The rumours are circulating that there's an announcement coming tonight smile

Seems well timed with the Contour announcements today also!

dxg

8,122 posts

259 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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dxg

8,122 posts

259 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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The HD Hero 3 is a huge step ahead of the HD Hero 2. People are going to love these cameras. We will offer three models; the HD Hero 3 White Edition, Silver Edition and Black Edition. We will have three price points, and all three models have WiFi Built into them. They all share a new form factor which is the same rectangular shape (which lends itself to be mounted anywhere, including the Chest), but it's much thinner than the HD1/ HD2. The HD Hero 3 + Backpack is the size of todays camera by itself. All three models will come shipped with the new housing which incorporates an underwater lens into the housing and an improved locking latch. The camera needs to work as well under the water as above the water since it's waterproof. We did have to go to the Micro SD Card format since SD Card Trays are way to big for this camera. There are ton of other improvements; I'll send out a Camera Comparison Sheet once we have that and are allowed to send images.

Camera Line Up:

HD Hero 3 White Edition - $199 Retail. This is basically an HD Hero 1 Camera (5mp photo sensor, etc.) that includes WiFi, dive lens and the new, thinner form factor. Available 10/21/12 to ship.

1080/30, 960/30, 720/60 5MP Photo 3 shots 1 second photo burst WiFi Built in Improved Housing (locking latch / dive lens)

HD Hero 3 Silver Edition - $299 Retail. This is your HD Hero 2 camera with WiFi built in, new form factor and improved housing. Available 10/21/12 to ship.

1080/30, 960/48, 720/60 11MP Photo 10 shots 1 second photo burst WiFi Built in Advanced Features / Capture (Protune and White Balance) Improved Housing (locking latch / dive lens)

HD Hero 3 Black Edition - $399 Retail. This is brand new technology with incredible new settings. Available mid to late November to ship.

4K/15, 2.7K/30, 1440/48, 1080/60, 960/100, 720/120 12MP Photo 30 shots in 1 second (plus many more burst settings where you can control how many shots in the burst and how long the burst lasts) WiFi Built in Remote Control Included (only on this model - remote is $79.95 by itself) - if you net out the price of the remote, the Black Edition is only $20 more than the Silver Edition. Advanced Features / Capture (Protune, White Balance, Continuous Photo, and Picture in Video - PIV capabilities) Improved Housing (Locking Latch / Dive Lens)
•This is the one camera model that comes in two versions; the Adventure Version and the Surf Version. The surf version simply comes with a surf mount, but no floaty back door.

dxg

8,122 posts

259 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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Looks good. Although I think I'll wait until I can see some uncompressed footage after the disappointment of my mk1 (bought in the firesale when v2 came out).

Good to see that it works with the existing mounts etc. - given their price!!

red_slr

17,122 posts

188 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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WTF... *just* bought my HD2..

danyeates

7,248 posts

221 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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red_slr said:
WTF... *just* bought my HD2..
Send it back then. 14 day distance selling regs.

Iang84

962 posts

165 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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glad I saw this was going to get myself a hero2 on payday guess will wait until the newone comes out

nick s

1,368 posts

216 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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When will these be available in the UK? I was about to order an HD2 last night but held out until today to do some more research!! So glad i did!!!!

RizzoTheRat

25,085 posts

191 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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Thinner presumably means the battery's different too, whcih is a shame as I'm tempted to upgrade from my HD1 next year...although when I say upgrade I'd probably still keep the old one so I could have one helmet mounted and one on the bike. Really don't hant to have to carry 2 sets of batteries and chargers though.

Pictures look like they come with the flat underwater lens cover, the domed cover is better on the bike though as it defelects the flies. hopefully they've thought of this and will ahve both available as there's a lot of people using them on bikes or the outside of cars

http://gopro.com/hd-hero3-cameras


dxg said:
I think I'll wait until I can see some uncompressed footage after the disappointment of my mk1 (bought in the firesale when v2 came out).
Out of interest what's the problem with the footage from your HD1? I find the contrast's not quite as good as a mates HD2 but the quality is still fantastic.

Edited by RizzoTheRat on Wednesday 17th October 09:37

nick s

1,368 posts

216 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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Guys, just been looking into this, and for the top model, it appears it's going to be $400 in the USA (about £250) or £360 for us in the UK! That's an extra £110!!

Is it posisble to just order it from the US online? If so, where is the best place to do that? From the US Amazon site or something? Would that work? Or are we goign to have to suck it up and pay the full UK price?

El Capitano

1,154 posts

192 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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I don't think you can have it sent to the uk from Go-Pro itself.

I bought one and had it sent to a hotel where colleagues were staying in New York, they then bought it back to the uk for me.
So if you know anyone going to the states or living there it's a good option

danyeates

7,248 posts

221 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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nick s said:
Guys, just been looking into this, and for the top model, it appears it's going to be $400 in the USA (about £250) or £360 for us in the UK! That's an extra £110!!

Is it posisble to just order it from the US online? If so, where is the best place to do that? From the US Amazon site or something? Would that work? Or are we goign to have to suck it up and pay the full UK price?
If you get charged VAT on the camera when it's brought into the UK, plus postage, it's going to cost as much as the UK price anyway. As stated above, best pick one up if you ever visit the states.

y2blade

56,029 posts

214 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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dxg said:
The HD Hero 3 is a huge step ahead of the HD Hero 2. People are going to love these cameras. We will offer three models; the HD Hero 3 White Edition, Silver Edition and Black Edition. We will have three price points, and all three models have WiFi Built into them. They all share a new form factor which is the same rectangular shape (which lends itself to be mounted anywhere, including the Chest), but it's much thinner than the HD1/ HD2. The HD Hero 3 + Backpack is the size of todays camera by itself. All three models will come shipped with the new housing which incorporates an underwater lens into the housing and an improved locking latch. The camera needs to work as well under the water as above the water since it's waterproof. We did have to go to the Micro SD Card format since SD Card Trays are way to big for this camera. There are ton of other improvements; I'll send out a Camera Comparison Sheet once we have that and are allowed to send images.

Camera Line Up:

HD Hero 3 White Edition - $199 Retail. This is basically an HD Hero 1 Camera (5mp photo sensor, etc.) that includes WiFi, dive lens and the new, thinner form factor. Available 10/21/12 to ship.

1080/30, 960/30, 720/60 5MP Photo 3 shots 1 second photo burst WiFi Built in Improved Housing (locking latch / dive lens)

HD Hero 3 Silver Edition - $299 Retail. This is your HD Hero 2 camera with WiFi built in, new form factor and improved housing. Available 10/21/12 to ship.

1080/30, 960/48, 720/60 11MP Photo 10 shots 1 second photo burst WiFi Built in Advanced Features / Capture (Protune and White Balance) Improved Housing (locking latch / dive lens)

HD Hero 3 Black Edition - $399 Retail. This is brand new technology with incredible new settings. Available mid to late November to ship.

4K/15, 2.7K/30, 1440/48, 1080/60, 960/100, 720/120 12MP Photo 30 shots in 1 second (plus many more burst settings where you can control how many shots in the burst and how long the burst lasts) WiFi Built in Remote Control Included (only on this model - remote is $79.95 by itself) - if you net out the price of the remote, the Black Edition is only $20 more than the Silver Edition. Advanced Features / Capture (Protune, White Balance, Continuous Photo, and Picture in Video - PIV capabilities) Improved Housing (Locking Latch / Dive Lens)
•This is the one camera model that comes in two versions; the Adventure Version and the Surf Version. The surf version simply comes with a surf mount, but no floaty back door.
Fantastic info, thank you.
cool

RizzoTheRat

25,085 posts

191 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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US eBay retailers are probably your best bet if you don't know anyone visiting the states, but you'll probably still get stung for import duty.

OscarIndia

1,126 posts

171 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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El Capitano said:
I don't think you can have it sent to the uk from Go-Pro itself.

I bought one and had it sent to a hotel where colleagues were staying in New York, they then bought it back to the uk for me.
So if you know anyone going to the states or loving there it's a good option
Just going through the order now, you can order direct, shipping is $44.95 so gives a total of @ £275 plus any import duty anyone know how much that is?

nick s

1,368 posts

216 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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danyeates said:
If you get charged VAT on the camera when it's brought into the UK, plus postage, it's going to cost as much as the UK price anyway. As stated above, best pick one up if you ever visit the states.
How annoying! Just got back from the US two weeks ago, so not going back anytime soon! Looks like i'll have to just pay the UK prices then!

Any idea when they'll be available in the UK though?

Disastrous

10,072 posts

216 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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Pretty annoying. I bought one about two months ago...I know there's always a new one on the way but still irritating.

Gruffy

7,212 posts

258 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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Mmmmm… 720 @ 120fps hippy

y2blade

56,029 posts

214 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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Just in time for MissB to ask "What would you like for Christmas this year?"


mrmr96

13,736 posts

203 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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I suppose the existing mounts will work with this camera, but what about the housings? I'm assuming not.
Also, it says that it's using micro SD, so the SD cards from previous GoPro cameras won't fit.
Also, the battery. I have 4 batteries for the Hero1, it would be nice if they could be re-used on the Hero 3.
What about back-pacs? Like the LCD screen? I have that too, will that work on the Hero3?