GoPro HERO3: Black Edition Surf

MPN: GP-CHDSX-301  |  EAN: 0818279010244  |  Model: HERO3: Black Edition Surf

Price Information

$558.32

as at 12 Jun 19 | 6:10 AM CET

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Choosist's Ratings

GoPro HERO3: Black Edition Surf - GP-CHDSX-301 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Event Videos
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
4K Videos
Just Right
Events Photography
Outstanding
Action & Adventure Videos
Just Right
High FPS Videos
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Slow Motion Videos
Just Right
POV (Point-of-view)
Outstanding
Travel
Just Right
Time-lapse Videos
Just Right
Low-light Videos
Just Right
Underwater Use
Outstanding
Rainproof
Outstanding
WiFi Connectivity
Just Right
Fun & Funky Looks
Just Right
Action Camera
Outstanding
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right

Photography Skillset

Keeping it simple - For someone who is not too bothered about technicalities, this GoPro device works!

Video skill level

Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the GoPro HERO3: Black Edition Surf will satisfy your needs..

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Video Scenarios

For those special occasions, this GoPro camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. 

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the GoPro HERO3: Black Edition Surf is a great companion to have.

Rough and Tumble - It's rugged and built for the outdoors. As such you won't have to worry about getting splash of water on it nor if it gets the odd bump now and then.

Other Video needs

Slow motion recordings add an extra dimension of fun and entertainment. This camera comes with an in-built setting that enables this mode.

Ultra High Definition - you'll be able to capture immersive and highly detailed footage with this camera's 4K capability.

If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS at 1080p resolutions.

Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the GoPro's in-built intervalometer

Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise.

POV recording are captivating because of how personal it makes the action. Which is why the GoPro HERO3: Black Edition Surf has been designed in such a manner to allow you mount and capture your experience from your perspective.

Photo Scenarios

There are times when you just want to take simple but great photos of things around you without bothering too much about camera settings. For that purpose, the HERO3: Black Edition Surf is a really good choice. 

While taking those action shots during the day's event, you'll be aiming to keep your subject matter in sharp focus while they're in motion. The Auto Focus Tracking capability that comes with this camera helps with this.

Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.

Whether on holiday or exploring new places, this camera from GoPro is a great choice. Taking photos of what's around you - near and far - with the HERO3: Black Edition Surf is a breeze.

To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from GoPro is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.

Other considerations

With the GoPro HERO3: Black Edition Surf, you can rest easy while out and about in the rain because this model comes fully water resistant.

With this model, you no longer need to worry about carrying cables for data transfer all the time as it comes with Wi-FI.

As it comes with a waterproof depth of up to 60m m metres, this camera ticks the box for underwater use.

Style

It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices.

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Technical Specifications

GoPro HERO3: Black Edition Surf - GP-CHDSX-301 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Action
Operating Temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °F
Product Colour Black, Silver
Rainproof Yes
Waterproof Yes
Waterproof Up To 60m m
Camera
Multi Burst Mode Yes
Picture Mode 1
White Balance Auto, Manual
Shutter
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Video
4K Video Capable Yes
Camcorder Media Type Micro SD
Full HD Yes
Max FPS @4K 15
Maximum Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 pixels
Slow-Mo Capable 1
Supported Aspect Ratios 4:3, 16:9, 17:9
Video Formats Supported H.264, MP4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 848 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1280 x 960, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1440, 2716 x 1440, 2716 x 1524, 3840 x 2160, 4096 x 2160 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported AAC
Built-in Microphone Yes
Headphone Output Type 3.5
Headphone Outputs 1
Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Other Features
Interval Recording 1
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 (Mini USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB 2.0 Connectors 1
USB Charging Yes
USB Connector Type Mini-usb
USB Version 2.0
Networking
Wi-Fi Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Weight 73.71 g