Capture and share your lifes most meaningful experiences with the HERO3+ Black Edition. 20% smaller and lighter than its best-selling predecessor, it delivers improved image quality and powerful new features geared for versatility and convenience. SuperView™ is a new video mode that captures the worlds most immersive wide angle perspective, while Auto Low Light mode intelligently adjusts frame rate for stunning low-light performance. Combined with 30% longer battery life, 4x faster built-in Wi-Fi and a sharper lens, the HERO3+ Black Edition is the most advanced GoPro yet.
Smallest, lightest GoPro yet.
The HERO3+ Black Edition is 20% smaller and lighter than previous modelsmaking it the most mountable, wearable and versatile GoPro ever.
Professional video quality.
Stunning video quality has made GoPro the worlds best-selling camera company, and the HERO3+ Black Edition continues this tradition. High-resolution, high-frame rate 1440p48, 1080p60, 960p100 and 720p120 video modes result in professional quality footage and allow for liquid-smooth slow motion playback. 4Kp15 and 2.7Kp30 enable ultra high-resolution, cinema quality capture.
Powerful photo capture.
The HERO3+ Black Edition captures gorgeous 12MP stills at up to 30 frames per secondperfect for fast-action sequences. Time Lapse mode enables automatic photo capture at 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 second intervals. Continuous Photo shoots full-resolution stills at a steady 3, 5 or 10 frames per second when holding down the shutter button.
Introducing SuperView.
GoPro is proud to introduce SuperView, a video mode that captures the worlds most immersive wide angle perspective. It allows you to capture more of yourself and your surroundings in the shotresulting in captivating, ultra engaging footage.
New Auto Low Light mode.
Want your camera to automatically adjust for low-light situations? Auto Low Light mode intelligently changes frame rates based on lighting conditions for enhanced low-light performance.
Sharper images, less distortion.
Enjoy crisper, clearer footage with reduced distortion. The HERO3+ Black Edition boasts a 33% increase in image sharpness thanks to its sharper lens and 2x reduction in imaging artifacts.
Improved audio.
Sound quality is as important as image quality. The HERO3+ Black Edition features upgraded audio performance, capturing even the most subtle of soundswhether youre recording voices, music or the roar of your engine on a spirited drive. Advanced wind-noise reduction technology keeps the audio clearer during high-speed activities.
30% longer battery life.
Featuring a 30% increase in battery life, you can go longer and capture more with the HERO3+ Black Edition.
Control, view, share4x faster.
With 4x faster1 connectivity to the GoPro App, you can preview content in near real-time2, and share your photos and videos quicker than ever. The GoPro App makes it easy to control your camera remotely with a smartphone or tabletplus preview, play back and share your favorite shots via email, text, Facebook®, Instagram™ and more.3 Also enjoy enhanced connectivity to the included Wi-Fi Remote, which enables control of up to 50 cameras from distances of up to 600/180m.
*720p120 and 720p100 support Ultra Wide and Narrow FOV only.
Video Format
H.264 codec, .mp4 file format
Advanced Video Capture Settings
SuperView™
Video mode that captures the world's most immersive wide angle perspective. Allows you to capture more of yourself and your surroundings in the shot, and provides full widescreen playback.
SuperView Settings
SuperView Mode
Video Resoltuion
1080 SuperView
1920 x 1080
720 SuperView
1280 x 720
Protune™
Advanced video mode that yields stunning image quality and cinema-caliber video optimized for professional productions, giving content creators more flexibility and workflow efficiency.
Captures images with less compression, giving content creators higher quality for professional productions.
Neutral color profile offers more flexibility during post-production color correction. Protune's log curve captures more detail in shadows and highlights.
Records video in cinema-quality 24 fps, allowing you to easily intercut GoPro content with other source media without the need to perform fps conversion.
White Balance
Adjusts video and photo color tones to match different lighting conditions.
Auto
3000 K: use in warm light (incandescent, sunrise/sunset)
5500 K: use in slightly cool light (cool fluorescent, average daylight)
6500 K: use in cool light (overcast conditions)
Spot Meter
Ideal for filming within a dark space with the camera pointed towards a brighter setting (such as filming outdoors from within a car).
One Button
Upon powering on, the camera automatically beings recording video or capturing Time Lapse photos.
Auto Low Light
Automatically adjusts frame rates according to lighting conditions for enhanced low-light performance.
Auto Low Light Video Settings:
Bright Environments
Low-Light Environments
1440p 48 fps
1440p 24 fps
1080p 60 fps
1080p 30 fps
1080p 50 fps
1080p 25 fps
1080p 48 fps
1080p 24 fps
1080p SuperView 48 fps
1080p SuperView 24 fps
960p 60 fps
960p 30 fps
960p 50 fps
960p 25 fps
960p 48 fps
960p 24 fps
720p 60 fps
720p 30 fps
720p 50 fps
720p 25 fps
720p SuperView 60 fps
720p SuperView 30 fps
720p SuperView 50 fps
720p SuperView 25 fps
720p SuperView 48 fps
720p SuperView 24 fps
Looping Video
Records a continuous video loop that overwrites itself until you press the shutter button to stop it. It's ideal for saving space on your memory card while waiting to catch a moment of action.
Hold down the shutter button to continuously capture a series of photos until shutter button is released.
Simultaneous Video and Photo
Record video and capture Time Lapse photos at the same time.
Burst Photo
Capture up to 30 photos per second - perfect for fast action photography.
Time Lapse
Automatically capture a series of photos at timed intervals. Ideal for capturing photos when the camera is out of reach.
Image Quality + Optics
33% improved image sharpness compared to HERO3: Black Edition
Ultra-sharp 6-element aspherical glass lens
Fixed f/2.8 aperture
Ultra wide angle field of view
Battery + Charging
30% longer battery life compared to HERO3: Black Edition
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated at 1180mAH, 3.7V, 4366mWh
Battery Life
The chart below indicates the approximate continuous recording time (hr:min) you can expect when shooting in various video modes using a fully-charged battery.*
With Wi-Fi Off
With Wi-Fi On + Using Wi-Fi Remote
With Wi-Fi On + Using GoPro App
With Wi-Fi Off + Using LCD Touch BacPac™
Video Mode
Estimated Time
Estimated Time
Estimated Time
Estimated Time
4K 15fps
2:00
1:50
1:20
1:25
2.7K 30fps
1:40
1:35
1:10
1:15
1440 48fps
1:50
1:40
1:10
1:20
1080p 60fps
1:30
1:20
1:00
1:10
1080p 30fps
2:00
1:50
1:20
1:25
720p 120fps
1:55
1:45
1:15
1:20
*Based on GoPro engineering testing. Actual performance may vary based on settings, environmental conditions and other factors. Maximum battery capacity will normally decrease with time and use.
Audio
Mono, 48kHz, AAC compression with AGC (automatic gain control)
Increased audio range by approx. 10dB compared to HERO3: Black Edition
Handles approx. 2x greater volume without distortion compared to HERO3: Black Edition
Supports 3.5mm stereo microphone via optional adapter (sold separately)
Ports
Mini USB
Charging
Connecting to a computer for playback/file transfer/charging
Supports 3.5mm stereo microphone via optional adapter (sold separately)
Supports playback to composite TV via optional cable (sold separately)
Micro HDMI
Supports playback to HDTV via optional cable (sold separately)