Great job on this comparison/review! Really like how you guys did so many tests and how in depth they were, including the side by side comparisons. Very fun to watch.
Bought the Hero 3+ Black Edition. I did notice soft focusing on the left side of image/video. Contacted GoPro they suggested a firmware update…Did not change things. Took back to original retailer and they exchanged. Camera performs perfect. Am not really a videographer, more of a still photographer, but I am loving this thing! Great Review.
Excellent review, guys. I discovered this in doing research for rigging an in-car video recording setup for my 1993 Cadillac Allanté convertible, for driving tour captures. But also appreciate the nice bit of serendipity via Rhino Camera Gear in general as applied to my James Bond Watches video productions. I subscribed to your Channel immediately. Thanks again!
thanks for making this great video, my hero+ arrived at my door today, really really pleased with it and now have some good footage idea's from this video!
I'm considering investing in one for a snow trip to Europe soon and to hopefully use the footage to create a small film. What would be your recommendation on the model to buy? Also what would be some good accessories to buy as well (extra batteries, helmet mount etc). Thanks!
Nice test guys and thank you. Do you have an opinion on the field of view. I'm reading a lot that GoPro have made the lens Sharper for more closer subjects and it becomes more blurred the more distant objects are. This is often written about this camera on Amzon and EBay etc. just wondering your thoughts on this.
Opps I press enter to go down a line, here is some remark I would like to add, 1 - the housing is not a big deal cause you can buy the housing separately ! , 2- the battery test, did you use the same type of battery to see which camera drain more ? Cause we are testing the camera not the battery, we can buy after market battery and would like to know which camera last longer on the same battery, 3- in the end you have said that we can still use the accessories like battery pack, well this is
It seems that on the octocopter, the 3 is more stable than the 3+, is it because of the setup or is the stabilisation of the camera beter in the old gopro? Thanks for your work, very nice test!
Great review. I think it would have been cool to see the entire video image when doing the split screen comparison, though. More of an apples to apples comparison.
In the WiFi test on the football field...did you turn off the WiFi on the camera that wasn't being tested? That could interfere being close to each other. I have the Hero3 Black Edition and can control with the app easily from one end of a full size basketball court. That's definitely more than 15 yards! Of course..that's just my experience and conditions vary. Good review overall guys!
FANTASTIC REVIEW! (All reviews should be like yours! No dramas, just info that really matters.) I dunno if that cameras are really "pro"... But your work is! Thanks for share it!
good review,except for the superview segment.You guys claim less fisheye? I scubadive ,the superview had a major fisheye with the edges becoming very distorted. the images became streched out. Resembling a funhouse . quest ?: Do you guys work for gopro?
Maybe I heard this wrong, but you guys said the cameras are pretty much the same. Just the casings and body's are different with the plus being more streamlined and smaller. But the firmware is different in the Hero 3+, so why didn't they just update the firmware on the Hero 3? Why would GoPro force you to buy a whole new unit when all they had to do was make a download update? Was the wifi equipment changed or the battery type changed? Makes now sense to me : /
Do you still pick HERO3 Black if I use it for scuba diving? HERO3 Black and HERO3+ Silver cost really similar in the market now and I'm still struggling one which one I should pick. Thanks in advance.
Hey nice video! I really like the comparison methods you use! and great in depth review also what song is the one you use during the test I really like it, it has a nice beat XD
It's really neat seeing something like this filmed in my hometown. Sparks stadium, anthem coffee, pioneer park, downtown Tacoma, way to go guys. This also really influenced my decision on which camera to get. Thank you!
thank you for a great review! i usually have to watch 5 t o10 reviews in order to make up my mind! Your video happened to be the first and i wont be needing to watch a second review! thank you
I find your test on the moto with light erroneous... If you notice... the bulb from the pole is not hitting directly on the Hero3+ but you can see it is on the Hero3. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Thanks guys really helpful video I've been debating the two models and looking at the differences but this video explained it all really well and a lot clearer for me to
As a skydiver i like the lock on the housing latch, else we use rubber bands to keep it from possibly falling out. will be keeping the old case even if i get a new camera :/
Great review guys! I'm considering whether to purchase the 3 or 3+ within the next 2 weeks and this has really helped. Shame you didn't review its underwater features as I surf and do other water sports, but for my skydiving and caving (and hopefully my take up on snowboarding) the 3+ will be a top draw. Sweet review once again guys, thanks!
I still don't know which one to get! There will be a sale this Friday and i can pick up the 3 for just 250$ so i can get the gopole, 64gb memory card, and 2 extra battery's for the same price as the 3plus >.
Are you guys certain you didn't mislabel the HERO3 with the HERO3+? The + unit appears to have focus issues, and in your footage, the footage marked 3+ has poorer whites than the 3, which one would not expect.
Thanks for posting this video. I was debating which to buy based on my needs but you sold me on the 3+. An underwater review would be great if you could. Cheers!
I'm saving my money up to buy a camera and I'm thinking about buying a GoPro but I'm not to familiar with cameras and I don't want to make the wrong choice when I buy one. I am going skydiving in the near future and I wanted to record it, but again I'm not to familiar with cameras so I just need a few tips on what camera is good for that activity like, will the frame rate stay high or what helmet mount to get, will the sound stay good, will the battery stay on? You know something along those lines. The camera doesn't necessarily need to be a GoPro though. Also what camera is the cheapest I'm running on a $250 budget and all the I've seen GoPro's cost $300+.
Otaku World You could also try looking for one on craigslist. If you're lucky you'll get a good deal,be careful tho. I got mine, the GoPro hero3+ for 200$ on craigslist, brand new.
Hello colleagues, three weeks or so ago I bought my gopro hero 3 black edition theme after reading the manual there are several points that are not clear, I can lend a hand? 1 - as quality and fps you choose? 2 - at the time of taking a photograph, has autofocus or I have to do to keep me from being blurry?. 3 - in the case of wanting to shoot when you do what the quality trekking more fps appropriate and necessary?. 4 - should use protune mode forever?. Thanks for your time
The claimed 600 Feet Range is no Problem once 2 things a reconsidered: a) for Live-Video preview over the App a different protocoll is used whereas b) the Remote uses a different protocoll. -> I got the Cam standig on a tripod and was able to walk away 210meters and still control the Cam! Also the height of the Camera plays an important role. You might wanna redo the test and differ between remote range and live-preview range plus have it sit on top of a tripod extended all the way up ;-)
alot of people have been complaining about the GoPro hero 3 locking up on them during use(i have also seen this happen with my cousins gopro) have that been fixed on the Hero 3+ ?
Is the battery life in GP3BE+ actually better or is it just that it has bigger battery in default? If you put that BE+ battery to BE will the battery life be same?
the only difference i feel like is the protective casing in regards to appearance, trust me, i got a gopro 3 white a few weeks back, and the housing was the new housing for the hero3+
lol I once I saw the clock tower in the background, I knew that they were filming this in Puyallup! Love you guys! -A person who has lived in Puyallup all his life
Thank you so much for such a comprehensive review. Most useful indeed. I cannot understand how somebody could give you a thumbs down, you have done an excellent job.
Great review. I was a bit undecided if it was worth adding a 3+ Black...but after seeing this....I'll be get another one. I'd really like 2.7k at 50/60fps.
Hey guys, i think you mixup some footage, in the multirotor i think the labaled h3+ is the viceversa, if you look carefully that fuzziness you see in the h3 not + is in fact what all owners of the new plus are complying about, also the over-exposure on the h3 side makes me believed that in fact is the h3+' the yellowish hue in h3+ is also the one we see on regular h3
Really great review :)
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Great review you can get the 3plus white on sale now on digivt.com/goprowhite for anyone looking for it, Black version is there as well
i appreciate your review its very informative! This gizmo got the best rating for ocean camera
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Great review
Great review! I wanted to buy a Hero3 but now I´m for sure to buy the Hero3+
Great job on this comparison/review! Really like how you guys did so many tests and how in depth they were, including the side by side comparisons. Very fun to watch.
Great review guys!
***** that is the same price everywhere
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Bought the Hero 3+ Black Edition. I did notice soft focusing on the left side of image/video. Contacted GoPro they suggested a firmware update…Did not change things. Took back to original retailer and they exchanged. Camera performs perfect. Am not really a videographer, more of a still photographer, but I am loving this thing! Great Review.
Great comparison, I've watched several reviews and this one really showed the quality difference.
guys I just want to say this is seriously THE BEST REVIEW I'VE EVER WATCHED IN MY LIFE
Great review guys. I loved the octocopter film. Very cool, keep up the good work!
Great video guys. I'm just curious what micro sd card you're using to capture the footage.
Thanks for the review guys.Got the 3+ yesterday and super overwhelmed don't even know where to begin...!
Excellent review, guys. I discovered this in doing research for rigging an in-car video recording setup for my 1993 Cadillac Allanté convertible, for driving tour captures. But also appreciate the nice bit of serendipity via Rhino Camera Gear in general as applied to my James Bond Watches video productions. I subscribed to your Channel immediately. Thanks again!
Excellent review and comparison.
Great review! Would love to see a dive test comparison too.
one of the best reviews i have ever seen ;) good job guys!
thanks for making this great video, my hero+ arrived at my door today, really really pleased with it and now have some good footage idea's from this video!
Great review - one question - where did you get the dual mount adapter to hold both units together??
I'm considering investing in one for a snow trip to Europe soon and to hopefully use the footage to create a small film. What would be your recommendation on the model to buy? Also what would be some good accessories to buy as well (extra batteries, helmet mount etc). Thanks!
Best review video i have seen so far!
Very nice video! 8 people bought an ordinary Hero 3 just before the 3+ came out!
Really thorough review guys. Very impressive work!
Nice test guys and thank you. Do you have an opinion on the field of view. I'm reading a lot that GoPro have made the lens Sharper for more closer subjects and it becomes more blurred the more distant objects are. This is often written about this camera on Amzon and EBay etc. just wondering your thoughts on this.
Opps I press enter to go down a line, here is some remark I would like to add, 1 - the housing is not a big deal cause you can buy the housing separately ! , 2- the battery test, did you use the same type of battery to see which camera drain more ? Cause we are testing the camera not the battery, we can buy after market battery and would like to know which camera last longer on the same battery, 3- in the end you have said that we can still use the accessories like battery pack, well this is
WHAT ABOUT FREEZING?....The Hero3 had a huge FREEZE or LOCK UP problem....does this Hero3+ have this same issue?
i have a hero3 black with no issues. I have read about people having problems, but mine has been flawless.
thanks
GasserGlass No problem. I did hear their is a bad batch. But go for the plus if you are in the market
great share on this thanks
You can get the go pro 3 + on sale now on digiht.com/GoProHERO3pluscam for anyone looking for it
Got One.... SO Far, SO Good
Good report....So, what camera was used filming this review.
outstanding work guys. perfectly executed and narrated. very nice job
Really useful comparison. I just want to buy a GoPro camera next month, and now I am sure this will be Hero3+. Thanks.
Also you can always dive some stuff into the pool to see how it looks underwater and above with 3 or 3+ camera.
It seems that on the octocopter, the 3 is more stable than the 3+, is it because of the setup or is the stabilisation of the camera beter in the old gopro?
Thanks for your work, very nice test!
The 600 feet is the wifi remote. The preview is a much more bandwidth intensive application.
excellent video! would you guys be able to do an underwater comparison? maybe even a low light underwater comparison, :)
Great review. I think it would have been cool to see the entire video image when doing the split screen comparison, though. More of an apples to apples comparison.
Amazing review guys!
great work guys really good comparison, well planned and thought out. cheers for the good work.
In the WiFi test on the football field...did you turn off the WiFi on the camera that wasn't being tested? That could interfere being close to each other. I have the Hero3 Black Edition and can control with the app easily from one end of a full size basketball court. That's definitely more than 15 yards! Of course..that's just my experience and conditions vary.
Good review overall guys!
I upgraded from the Hero 1 to the Hero 3+ and guys it looks like magic to me! :)
Awesome review guys
Great review guys. Out of curiosity, what camera did you use to record yourselves?
GREAT review! Thank you very much for taking the time and effort.
FANTASTIC REVIEW! (All reviews should be like yours! No dramas, just info that really matters.) I dunno if that cameras are really "pro"... But your work is! Thanks for share it!
good review,except for the superview segment.You guys claim less fisheye? I scubadive ,the superview had a major fisheye with the edges becoming very distorted. the images became streched out. Resembling a funhouse .
quest ?: Do you guys work for gopro?
A good review. But I was wondering if the claimed wi-fi range might be controlling the camera not viewing the live image... Have you tested that?
Great review. The 600' number is with the WiFi remote.
Maybe I heard this wrong, but you guys said the cameras are pretty much the same. Just the casings and body's are different with the plus being more streamlined and smaller. But the firmware is different in the Hero 3+, so why didn't they just update the firmware on the Hero 3? Why would GoPro force you to buy a whole new unit when all they had to do was make a download update? Was the wifi equipment changed or the battery type changed? Makes now sense to me : /
Do you still pick HERO3 Black if I use it for scuba diving? HERO3 Black and HERO3+ Silver cost really similar in the market now and I'm still struggling one which one I should pick. Thanks in advance.
i wish you guys did an underwater test as well
Great review! Very in depth and technical.
Excellent review guys. I was contemplating purchasing the Hero3 instead of Hero3+ but your comparison video changed my mind. Thanks!
I got my 3+ black today! I'm very impressed.
***** That's the hero 3, not hero 3+
***** they're just spammers you know...
great job guys this review was really helpful
Wow that swivel mount is sick!!
Hey nice video! I really like the comparison methods you use! and great in depth review also what song is the one you use during the test I really like it, it has a nice beat XD
I don't really have access to a 3D printer. Do you guys plan on printing and selling the GoPro comparison tool?
Pretty good review, congrats ! I'm checking out these videos for my first GoPro and it helped, thanks !
It's really neat seeing something like this filmed in my hometown. Sparks stadium, anthem coffee, pioneer park, downtown Tacoma, way to go guys. This also really influenced my decision on which camera to get. Thank you!
I think should compare this 2 camera in the water especially during scuba diving test.
This is awesome guys, thank you. I guess I need to go out and upgrade now.
thank you for a great review! i usually have to watch 5 t o10 reviews in order to make up my mind! Your video happened to be the first and i wont be needing to watch a second review! thank you
I like the camera your using when talking and other stuff. What kind of camera is that?
I find your test on the moto with light erroneous...
If you notice... the bulb from the pole is not hitting directly on the Hero3+ but you can see it is on the Hero3.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Have they made the mic connection available in the waterproof case? Previously you have to drill a hole in the case to get the mic connected.
Thanks guys really helpful video I've been debating the two models and looking at the differences but this video explained it all really well and a lot clearer for me to
What would be better for surf photography Gopro hero3 black edition or the Gopro hero3+ Silver Edition??
Yeah I'd love to see battery life in cold conditions like snowboarding.
Best comparison i've seen on UA-cam
very nice review. This sky blue mount for 2 Gopro Cameras where it could be found?
this would be the greatest tool for seeing exactly what is going on in a golf swing, have to have one...
Really in depth review and comparison! Nice.
Very thorough review. Awesome job, guys. Thanks!
As a skydiver i like the lock on the housing latch, else we use rubber bands to keep it from possibly falling out. will be keeping the old case even if i get a new camera :/
Awesome video. That blue mount is cool!
Did you test if the GoPro 3 fits in the GoPro3+'s water proof case and if that helps it in any way?
Great review guys! I'm considering whether to purchase the 3 or 3+ within the next 2 weeks and this has really helped. Shame you didn't review its underwater features as I surf and do other water sports, but for my skydiving and caving (and hopefully my take up on snowboarding) the 3+ will be a top draw. Sweet review once again guys, thanks!
I still don't know which one to get! There will be a sale this Friday and i can pick up the 3 for just 250$ so i can get the gopole, 64gb memory card, and 2 extra battery's for the same price as the 3plus >.
The best Review i have ever seen! it got every thing! great quality, nice music and just amazing! good job!!!
Excellent review! Answers a lot of questions in a very un-biased way - thanks guys!
Guys, this review was incredible, really just top class stuff!
Are you guys certain you didn't mislabel the HERO3 with the HERO3+? The + unit appears to have focus issues, and in your footage, the footage marked 3+ has poorer whites than the 3, which one would not expect.
Whats about the Hero3+ Silver against the Hero3 Black?
Which one is better`? I think thy are same priced.
Thanks
Where can I get one of those helmet mounts? Like the footage you get with it but u do look a fool with it on lol. Awesome video
Thanks for posting this video. I was debating which to buy based on my needs but you sold me on the 3+. An underwater review would be great if you could. Cheers!
excellent review, keep it up
I'm saving my money up to buy a camera and I'm thinking about buying a GoPro but I'm not to familiar with cameras and I don't want to make the wrong choice when I buy one. I am going skydiving in the near future and I wanted to record it, but again I'm not to familiar with cameras so I just need a few tips on what camera is good for that activity like, will the frame rate stay high or what helmet mount to get, will the sound stay good, will the battery stay on? You know something along those lines. The camera doesn't necessarily need to be a GoPro though. Also what camera is the cheapest I'm running on a $250 budget and all the I've seen GoPro's cost $300+.
***** Thanks a lot! I appreciate your kindness.
Otaku World You could also try looking for one on craigslist. If you're lucky you'll get a good deal,be careful tho. I got mine, the GoPro hero3+ for 200$ on craigslist, brand new.
why am I watching this in 2020 you ask? because I haven't bought a new gopro yet!
Hello colleagues, three weeks or so ago I bought my gopro hero 3 black edition theme after reading the manual there are several points that are not clear, I can lend a hand?
1 - as quality and fps you choose?
2 - at the time of taking a photograph, has autofocus or I have to do to keep me from being blurry?.
3 - in the case of wanting to shoot when you do what the quality trekking more fps appropriate and necessary?.
4 - should use protune mode forever?.
Thanks for your time
Just got a Hero3+ for xmas. Can't wait to try it out.
The claimed 600 Feet Range is no Problem once 2 things a reconsidered:
a) for Live-Video preview over the App a different protocoll is used whereas
b) the Remote uses a different protocoll.
-> I got the Cam standig on a tripod and was able to walk away 210meters and still control the Cam!
Also the height of the Camera plays an important role.
You might wanna redo the test and differ between remote range and live-preview range plus have it sit on top of a tripod extended all the way up ;-)
this has been the most informative video comparing the two gopros! thank you :)
great comparison guys ..nice jobs editing
i subbed
This was extremely helpful, thanks for posting.
I have a gopro hero3+ and it has a great shot on anything its like the clearest film I have ever seen
alot of people have been complaining about the GoPro hero 3 locking up on them during use(i have also seen this happen with my cousins gopro) have that been fixed on the Hero 3+ ?
Is the battery life in GP3BE+ actually better or is it just that it has bigger battery in default? If you put that BE+ battery to BE will the battery life be same?
Thanks guys. Excellent video. I appreciate the work put into this since I'm new to the GoPro world and about to make my first purchase.
Being a weirdo like I am, I'd love to know what chord sequence was played at 6:00
the only difference i feel like is the protective casing in regards to appearance, trust me, i got a gopro 3 white a few weeks back, and the housing was the new housing for the hero3+
lol I once I saw the clock tower in the background, I knew that they were filming this in Puyallup! Love you guys! -A person who has lived in Puyallup all his life
nicee review but got one question: does the battery of the hero 3+ fit in the hero 3?
Excellent comparison. Thank you so much, you made my buying decision so much easier! :)
Thank you so much for such a comprehensive review. Most useful indeed. I cannot understand how somebody could give you a thumbs down, you have done an excellent job.
Great review. I was a bit undecided if it was worth adding a 3+ Black...but after seeing this....I'll be get another one. I'd really like 2.7k at 50/60fps.
if you wanna buy it today it is way cheaper than 5 years ago amzn.to/35OzL6B
Hey guys, i think you mixup some footage, in the multirotor i think the labaled h3+ is the viceversa, if you look carefully that fuzziness you see in the h3 not + is in fact what all owners of the new plus are complying about, also the over-exposure on the h3 side makes me believed that in fact is the h3+' the yellowish hue in h3+ is also the one we see on regular h3