As the world of first person, point of view videoing becomes wider and more popular, Go Pro has continually set the standards. The evolution of the personal camera has been propelled exponentially since the days of the cumbersome hand-held recorders sports enthusiasts started out with. And with each tier of modern leaps, Go Pro has found a way to meet the needs of active videographers. The Hero series is no exception. The fantastic features and crystal clear quality of these little champions not only keeps Go Pro’s products relevant, but once again leads the way in the industry with consumer concerns identified and addressed.
Getting Familiar with the Hero 3
The 3 is a major upgrade, in nearly every sense. The new and revitalized version of the Hero is 30 percent smaller and only three quarters of the weight of its predecessor. While the 2 can take 11MP stills, the 3 adds detail by raising the Mega Pixel count to 12 for photo taking. In addition, they raised the amount of photos per second rate, from a mere 10 to an amazing 30, making it even easier to get the most ideal, action shots. But where the biggest difference comes in is in video, High Definition quality.
The Hero 3 can film in 1080p format at 60 frames per second, the older model can only catch 30 fps. The 2 can’t even record in 1440p, which the 3 does at 48fps. For these reasons alone, it is evident why so many users are upgrading to the superior model. But, here are a few more that are convincing closing arguments, showing why there is no question that the 3 is a more professional and practical choice.
How Do They Measure Up?
Both models have consumer grade low light capabilities. But the 3 shows better at night footage on screen. And even though there is a noted complaint about the newer version of the Hero not having a dedicated mic port, the audio quality and effect is far better with the 3. It’s consistently been praised as a worthwhile added cost for the value that comes with the lighter, more versatile model. The wide array of beneficial enhancements they endowed unto the sleek design of the 3 makes it by and large a transformation in style and scope from previous action cameras.
Consumers and advanced action sport recorders alike will find the newer edition in the line to be easier to adapt to their work and more efficient and than the earlier explication of the product. The accessories are a challenge if you are used to the older renditions in the Go Pro series. The Hero 1 and 2 components are not interchangeable with the 3’s smaller frame and adapter design. This is true of the reverse as well, components from the 3 will not fit the platform of the bulkier models.