GoPro - HERO3+ Silver Edition Camera

If you do not understand the words, (and I quote) "..copy to the root." Then this is most definitely NOT the camera for you. There is absolutely NO documentation in any of the packages except "safety" manuals. You must go online to download them. and EVERY TIME you do, you have to input fifteen pieces of information! You can't just download the .pdf files without giving the serial number of the camera. If you do purchase it, here are a couple of tips: Purchase the larger battery. Buy TWO. The internal that's supposed to last 90 minutes, lasts 15, the Larger external #extra purchase at $50 ea @ Best Buy# is supposed to last 4 hours but really only lasts 90 minutes. I lost out on half my Hawaiian scuba trip not knowing this. Oh, and they will NOT charge well on a Laptop - even if left on overnight! I completely lost out on my para-sailing trip not know this! Have someone at the store show you how to open the cases. It's a bit tricky, sticky and not very clear in any of the instructions. Finally, be sure to look at ALL of the accessories you buy and insure at least one of them includes the larger back WITH holes in it. Otherwise you will have nearly NO sound - even when not in the water. You will probably have 3 different setups, none of the using the original backing since the battery only lasts such a short time. Do definitely get the "orange floaty" for use in the water. It also goes around handlebars well. But... being waterproof, there's no holes for sound except the creaking of the bike transferred through the case. The remote works well, but only shows icons and is not waterproof. I found it easier to be sure that it had the setting at "take video" so I could turn on #one button# and "Start" #another button# and then still ask someone nearby, "Hey is this thing on?" #as it was on my helmet or such# Also, you use the downloadable app for your iPhone/Android #which allows you to actually VIEW what it is seeing - woohoo!#. Keeping in mind that with either or both of those running, they use BlueTooth so they only work within 10 meters AND will drain your battery that much faster. Even with all of those problems, if you don't care about the sound quality so much, but want some fantastic video/photo shots of you or your friends in action, then I recommend it.

I love this little camera for the price. It is cheaper than the GoPro Hero 4 and is a much better product than the Hero HD. You don't have some of the features that the 4 does but you get basically the same video quality. The only real differences I see between the two is: 4 silver has a screen (this is an action camera, odds are you shouldn't even be needing a screen since it'll be mounted on your head, chest, etc. Regardless, the lens is absolutely huge and gets WAY more in the frame then you have ever seen a camera do before), the 4 has some night feature that I've heard is solid (the 3+ silver does very well at night - I've used it when hanging out with friends outside shops, driving on the highway, etc. and gotten great video. It gets grainy if you plan to use a minuscule light source that doesn't truly light you or your surroundings), and the last difference is the 4 has Wifi and bluetooth connectivity. There really is no significance to including bluetooth so I think it's basically useless. If you don't want to drop 400 or 500 bucks on a camera you might not use that often, the 3+ silver is an amazing alternative. All in all, you get an amazing little gadget. It shoots amazing video no different than you might get with the 4 series. I also think the 3+ silver is better than the Hero HD as the 3+ silver allows you to replace batteries, add bacpacs, add a screen, larger SD card for more shooting if you don't have access to a laptop to upload videos, but the biggest difference of all is the fact that with the Hero HD if you scratch the outer lens (especially in contact sports or crazy events you're recording) the camera is rendered useless as you just scratched the actual lens. With the 3+ silver, if you scratch the outer lens you could just take your camera out and buy a new protective body and your actual lens is still perfect and clean.

First we bought the Gear Pro knockoff brand Gopro camera. They didn't even send a Gear Pro they sent a knockoff of that knockoff, then they sent the real Gear Pro and that cameras screen broke the very first time I attached it to my racing helmet. The Gopro is the real deal. If you're thinking of buying it but don't have the moeny, save your money and get this one. The app works amazing and connects to the camera with basic knowledge of tech. It's as easy as pushing the WiFi button, connecting to it, and opening the app. The GoPro is strong as an ax and has a surprisingly good microphone. Going 75 miles per hour with the camera on top of my helmet in the wind can still pick up my voice though the helmet clearly. The software for the computer is great too. It makes it easy to get that professional GoPro footage look, and the sticky mounts are INSANELY sticky! I was at the race track, wanted to get a more personal camera angle so the video would be exactly what I see. I attached the curved sticky tape to the helmet over the mouthpiece and only the two edges were in contact. One hour of drying later I attached the gopro in the waterproof housing (always use the housing in case of drops or falls or rain) and I could pick up my helmet by the camera without it loosing any adhesive grip. This really is the best camera for the money, not only for action shots but with the use of a selfie stick you can get high quality angles on everything from sunsets to rooftop views. I definitely recommend this!

This is an easy review to write. GoPro Cameras proved already their value and versatility. Specially to sportists and adventurers. I'm a Commercial Airplane Pilot and this câmera recorded most of my best moments during my training and timebuilding flights. Small, dependable and really easy to use, but without loosing quality. This camera recorder videos in absolutely FULL HD resolution and is completely digital. Just record, download it to your computer, edit (if you want or know how to do it) and upload to Youtube or Facebook page. The extra accessories that are included in this package completes the camera's value! Insert the camepa in its diving case to record under water or during your sea dive. Glue the extra mounts to almost any place and find incredible vídeo angles (my flight school maintnance glued a mount under a plane, right behind nose gear. Can you image how cool these flight images are? No? See this review's still image taken from my video!). this camera and it's use has no limits! And it is not absurd to say this!

This is my son's very first GoPro camera, and he requested the HERO 3+ for the holidays. We figured that the HERO 3+'s price was right where we wanted it so he can get his accessories too. The camera is very small, so you can put it in your pocket. Despite being small, it has very good quality with multiple settings to ensure that you'll have the best quality in different lighting options. It is also very durable with the housing. In fact, earlier today he rode is bike in snow and he slipped on the ice and fell, hard in enough for the rear light to pop off. Weird, but the GoPro was still recording. We've tried the GoPro underwater, just to make sure. Since it came with the LCD BacPac, it was still able to work, just like it should. (Note: the rumors of the BacPac being too large for the HERO 3+ housing is false; the newer BacPacs come with additional backdoors so you can have both HERO 3 and 3+ backdoors, so no need for the HERo 3 housing. Also, the BacPac drains the battery, so if you are using one of the other brands that have extended battery that is equivalent in the GoPro's, it's much better.) The GoPro is amazing, and we hope to use it in the future ahead!

First, I agree with below. Head to YouTube for great instructions on how to get the Hero3+ Silver set up quickly, and just disregard the quick set up guide. If you bought the 2014 Black Friday bundle with the LCD screen & memory card, and your Hero3+ didn't come with more than one housing, odds are only one of the doors for the LCD screen actually fit. From a quick Google search, it appears the LCD screen I was given is designed for the hero 3 housing, not the 3+ this bundle comes with. So choices are: don't use the LCD screen, use the LCD screen without touch capabilities, or use LCD with touch screen without any kind of cover (i would not do this, personally). Contact GoPro and tell them the issue. I contacted GoPro and they are sending me the correct (older hero 3) underwater housing so that I can actually use the LCD touchscreen with my protective housing. I know I am not the only person this happened to with Best Buy. GoPro's customer support is excellent!

While looking at this new camera, I'm also going to focus on my comparison between the GoPro Hero3 Silver and the new Hero3+ Silver. What's different, how does it work on its own, is it worth an upgrade? Let's find out. OUT OF THE BOX First out is the camera, as it's nicely mounted in the glass container at the top of the box. It's already obvious the new housing for the Hero3+ is noticeably smaller and more compact than the older one. The housing buttons are larger and easier to press, but everything else was downsized. The latch no longer requires an extra tab to slide over, yet still feels very secure and tight when closed. The front covering over the lens has become simplified as there are no longer rivets or a large bezel adding to bulk. There is some concern this could reduce durability, but short of throwing it into a wall, I'm going to just base this on look and feel. Which is to say it appear to be just a solid and durable as the old one. Otherwise the camera itself is identical in size to the old one, so everything is interchangeable. Extra batteries and cables will work just fine with both. You can check the product description to see what exactly is included, but it's just the basics. A few basic mounting brackets, stickers, mini-USB cable, etc. No charger is included.

I had my Go Pro 3+ a little over 30 days and used it to film a few dives, some beach fun, and a friend's performance. It worked fine those times until I tried to use it again this weekend. It glitched mid dive. As soon as I turned it on, I began to have issues with the record button thinking maybe there was salt built up on the external housing from previous use. Nope, wasn't it. The LCD pac froze immediately afterwards then blacked out and stopped functioning altogether. The camera itself would turn off and on and I could use the screen indicator on the front to changes modes but it wouldn't record or snap pictures. When I got out of the water, my dive buddy instructed me to take the battery out to "reset" the camera. Apparently there is a known software issue? The camera began working like normal after putting the battery back in. I returned the camera and LCD back pack to Best Buy with no problems as it was covered under the manufacturers warranty. I upgraded to the Hero 4 since they had no more 3+ in stock to replace the one that was bad. Hopefully the Hero 4 doesn't have the same glitches because it sucked being underwater 40 ft to deal with and be frustrated over.