GoPro boast a new feature called “Auto Low Light Mode”. Mic placement on the Hero 3+ has changed from each side of the camera body to one side and the top. The above video compares audio between the Hero 3 and Hero 3+, and there does seem to be an improvement. The battery is the same physical dimension as the previous Hero 3, just with an increase in capacity (1180mAh v 1050 mAh).Īudio gets a nod of improvement also, GoPro state “Advanced wind-noise reduction technology keeps the audio clearer during high speed activities”. The Hero 3+ also gets a new battery, which is said to be 30% more effective with the Hero 3+. SuperView is available in both 1080 and 720 modes, and offers a wider angle of view this is in edition to the current 3 stage field of view settings offered by the Hero 3. Looking forward to seeing some static split screen side by sides of the Hero 3 and Hero 3+, along with 400% blow ups.Īnother new feature is SuperView. Time will tell what has been addressed when a proper side-by-side comparison has been carried out. All probably achieved by better quality glass and firmware tweaks. Reduced image distortion is also mentioned. Looking at the technical info, the specifications of the lens remain the same both the hero 3 and hero 3+ have a fixed 6-element aspherical lens with f/2.8 aperture.įrom what GoPro have stated, I’d expect a small increase in image sharpness, dynamic range and increased read/reset time from the sensor to reduce CMOS wobble (reference to the ‘reduced imaging artefacts by x2’). Pretty ambiguous terms but this is targeted at the pro-consumer therfore terms like this are expected. The Hero 3+ has a new lens, which is broadly classified as increasing image quality and sharpness by 33%, and reducing imaging artefacts by x2. It must account for the weight loss also, as the comparison of the Hero 3 and Hero 3+ camera bodies shows there’s only 2 grams difference (75g v 73g).

This is where the “20% smaller” comes in, which is good news as it means that the Hero 3+ is still compatible with the larger Hero 3 casing. The Hero 3+ ships with a new, snugger waterproof housing it features improved buttons and is submersible up to 40M (previous Hero 3 casing offered up to 60M). GoPro lists the Hero 3+ as being 20% smaller and lighter, but this isn’t a direct reference to the physical size of the actual camera body. That’s it in a nutshell, let’s have a look at the features in more detail: It’s available in both Black and Silver edition and retailing for the same price as previous respective GoPro Hero 3 models. Boasting a new lens, sleeker design, increased battery life and better audio (amongst other features). The much-rumored GoPro Hero 3+ has been released.

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