I bought mine new when they first game out and I still use it. Basically for what I use it for, in the water, on my dirtbike and mountain biking I have no inclination to buy anything more expensive at this point given that this thing has been and still is a tank.
My wife bought me one of these in 2014/5 - I've not used it a lot, but it has been great for MTB footage over the years. It still looks like new, and give fantastic picture quality. I have just bought 2 replacement batteries (10Euro each), and I am good to go for another few years! I was recently looking to upgrade - the only thing I'd like is image stabilisation, but it's not worth 400Euro (the price of a GP 7 Black). All in all, this has been a great camera.
@@salvgr Salvatore Granata Yeah, it's totally worth it!It doesn't matter if it is used,as long as it's in good condition! Watch this video for graphics: ua-cam.com/video/A3PDXmYoF5U/v-deo.html
Bought a used one for about 50€ as well, the funny thing is, that the tech-specs and output is still much better than contemporary chinese no-name stuff up to double that price.
A friend gave me his dead hero 3 that was left outside in the rain for a week, discarded on the lawn during a party. One bucket of rice later and it's back to normal. Surprisingly versatile to have a little action cam for when you need it.
Love the cinematic style of your video. I have tons of old gear that I want create “bring life back to...” videos. In fact one of the videos will be about the hero 3 + black in 2019. I subbed!
I bought one here in Brazil for the equivalent to US$60 to replace my latest session that I broke In a bike crash and worth every penny. The video quality is decent enough, as well the sound and battery life. The extra is the WiFi with the smartphone viewfinder. I would bought another one instead a brand new, because for my usage, GoPro hero 3 is completely adequate.
Very nice review dude and subscribed. Not sure about the GoPro but loved your mini Honda. To me, ActionCam is a synonym for motion and without decent image stabilization, no matter what else comes in the package, it won't cut it for me. Having said that and looking at the price that appears well kept (If not increased) (in mid-2019), it has to say many good things about the tool, as you describe. Seriously hope to see GoPro7 Hero @ or below $200 line, by this coming BF.
Thanks mate, great video. Goes to show that if you can get one of these cheap and throw it in a Chinese gimbal you'll get something actually UA-cam worthy! Echoing other comments this still beats the non brand knockoffs. There are some great options fro the likes of Yi as you said but they're becoming increasingly less"budget".
Can ı use my old Go Pro 3 Black as a web cam ? In Go pro website, they say model newer than Go pro 8, but it should be usable with Hero 3 +, any one know how ?
Me and I just bought one barely used with a few mounts(chest and head) for $50 a month ago 😆. Bought 2 extra batteries and a charger for 20 bucks. All set for the snowboard season!
definitely!! I have one I still use I get great quality shots here's a link amzn.to/35Ea9ZX and if u wanna look at my channel I have all my GoPro videos!!
I found that camera work the most unintuitive POS I ever bought, by the time I could get it to work the shot was long gone. Finally bought a hero 6 and never looked back. I would sell it for sixty bucks in a heartbeat. It’s nearly used.
Thank you so much for posting this.My wife bought a hero 3 years back and it's been in a draw all this time.She could not remember how it worked and i had no idea.We go to a lot of horse back things and i was planning on using it.Now i can .Thanks for showing how it works !
Still a good for the money. I have tried the ISAW knock off's. Decent video quality but the video format is MOV. I had a heck of a time getting the audio and video to sync using my windows computer. I also couldn't find extra batteries. Seems the company discontinued the camera and the batteries as well. That's why I went with GoPro. At least you can get batteries from them.
Great video. I have a go pro 3+ but the battery doesn't work anymore and i have no display. I wonder if is better for me spent about 100$ to buy a lcd and new battery or maybe buy a new cheap action camera. Any suggestion? thanks
Personally, I'd buy a new battery and a display for the 3+ It shouldn't cost $100 though. Wasabi Power makes some good 3rd party batteries for a decent price: www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Power-AHDBT-201-AHDBT-301-AHDBT-302/dp/B00AAIPT76/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=gopro+hero+3+battery&qid=1561991685&s=gateway&sr=8-4 and an LCD from ebay shouldn't be more than about $40
Amazon. This isn't the exact same kit I got, but it's close: www.amazon.com/Neewer-Accessory-Session-VicTsing-Lightdow/dp/B01171X0UW/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=gopro+mount+kit&qid=1602454208&sr=8-3
Jon Wayne Yeo tell me why I was thinking the same thing I’ve always wanted to but never had money and don’t like to ask my parents for stuff I don’t need but want to finally got some pocket money for a used GoPro hero3+ and base
The Bacpack Battery connects to the connector for the optional LCD display. It requires an extended back door on the case which is available on amazon.
@@ZvedeENG I got the camera on eBay, first one didn't work at all, I got a refund for that, I bought a second, and the second one worked but the screen wasnt working right, so I repaired it with parts from the first one I bought, so I guess it worked out in the end
seriously have used this camera for years and made money on it up until a few months ago. The only reason I stopped using it is because of salt water damage. I plan to buy it again for a beater action cam, for those unorthdox placements you don't want to put a 500 dollar camera at. The only downfall of this camera is batteries are quite shit and die in about 30 minutes of film time.
You can turn off Wi-Fi when the Go pro is off. Just hold the side Wi-Fi button down for 5 seconds then release it.
Even I knew that :-)
Same
I’ll note this when i get mine tomorrow :) i ride am sx 85
I bought mine new when they first game out and I still use it. Basically for what I use it for, in the water, on my dirtbike and mountain biking I have no inclination to buy anything more expensive at this point given that this thing has been and still is a tank.
bought a used one at a goodwill for $13, works fantastically
Woah, score!
Akira Kazama damn around my area they go for $40-60
I got mines for free by my aunt, she's the real hero :)
I hope I don't sound like a dick :/
Seriously we buying that in 2020 in sfrica 300$
My wife bought me one of these in 2014/5 - I've not used it a lot, but it has been great for MTB footage over the years. It still looks like new, and give fantastic picture quality. I have just bought 2 replacement batteries (10Euro each), and I am good to go for another few years! I was recently looking to upgrade - the only thing I'd like is image stabilisation, but it's not worth 400Euro (the price of a GP 7 Black). All in all, this has been a great camera.
I still use it in 2019
3.14 π is it still good? Do you think it can be bought used or it’s better to go with something better?
@@salvgr Salvatore Granata Yeah, it's totally worth it!It doesn't matter if it is used,as long as it's in good condition!
Watch this video for graphics:
ua-cam.com/video/A3PDXmYoF5U/v-deo.html
3.14 π yeah it’s cool but maybe a bit edited
Is it still worth it for 2k?
Jon Toledo is worth it???
I just got one second hand. It’s never been used before. I need some tips about it
Bought a used one for about 50€ as well, the funny thing is, that the tech-specs and output is still much better than contemporary chinese no-name stuff up to double that price.
Good to hear! I was just thinking of buying one for 50€ for fun
@@loudi420 do it! I just did so too.
Still using it in 2021
I bought 2, brand new when they first came out, for $400 each at BestBuy. Still use them. Good enough for what I need.
$40 refurbished on eBay
Matt Mohs Outdoors HE SAID HE BOUGHT THEM WHEN THEY CAME OUT MORON
lifes just one big round about. I sold this very cam in 2015 and 5yrs later I'm back looking for that "gopro" aesthetic haha
Cheers for the vid g
A friend gave me his dead hero 3 that was left outside in the rain for a week, discarded on the lawn during a party. One bucket of rice later and it's back to normal. Surprisingly versatile to have a little action cam for when you need it.
Love the cinematic style of your video. I have tons of old gear that I want create “bring life back to...” videos. In fact one of the videos will be about the hero 3 + black in 2019. I subbed!
that blu lite is now off thanks to you. right on Griffen!
Still one of my ALL time fav cams
I bought one here in Brazil for the equivalent to US$60 to replace my latest session that I broke In a bike crash and worth every penny. The video quality is decent enough, as well the sound and battery life. The extra is the WiFi with the smartphone viewfinder. I would bought another one instead a brand new, because for my usage, GoPro hero 3 is completely adequate.
2021 here and I bought one for $75. I think prices went up
Hero 3 Black has 4K and its awesome
Very nice review dude and subscribed.
Not sure about the GoPro but loved your mini Honda. To me, ActionCam is a synonym for motion and without decent image stabilization, no matter what else comes in the package, it won't cut it for me.
Having said that and looking at the price that appears well kept (If not increased) (in mid-2019), it has to say many good things about the tool, as you describe.
Seriously hope to see GoPro7 Hero @ or below $200 line, by this coming BF.
What app did he use to see what is filming on the go pro ?
Thanks mate, great video. Goes to show that if you can get one of these cheap and throw it in a Chinese gimbal you'll get something actually UA-cam worthy! Echoing other comments this still beats the non brand knockoffs. There are some great options fro the likes of Yi as you said but they're becoming increasingly less"budget".
Nice Honda. I had a 1979 110. Great review.
I need battery for it ...please ping me the site
Are there any software updates that can be downloaded for this GoPro 3? Thank you for the video.
U can also turn off the wifi without switching the camera back on!
don't have this but am very interested in purchasing ...
Can ı use my old Go Pro 3 Black as a web cam ? In Go pro website, they say model newer than Go pro 8, but it should be usable with Hero 3 +, any one know how ?
Who’s watching this in 2020
Me, but it is a bit shakey (chestmount)
Me and I just bought one barely used with a few mounts(chest and head) for $50 a month ago 😆. Bought 2 extra batteries and a charger for 20 bucks. All set for the snowboard season!
I just picked a brand new Hero3+ in an unopened box today for $55 CDN. Probably the best deal I'll ever find!
Yea got my go pro 3 for 30$
Just picked one up for $20 at a pawn shop. Works great.
you dont need to turn camera on and off again when you turn wifi off
good night, how to configure iso on gopro hero 3 black?
Is it still worth it even if its November 2019 already??
I think it is
@@griffensander thank you!!
definitely!! I have one I still use I get great quality shots here's a link amzn.to/35Ea9ZX and if u wanna look at my channel I have all my GoPro videos!!
That’s not a hero 3 black dive housing , it’s the hero 3 + black or 4.
I found that camera work the most unintuitive POS I ever bought, by the time I could get it to work the shot was long gone. Finally bought a hero 6 and never looked back. I would sell it for sixty bucks in a heartbeat. It’s nearly used.
2021?
Thank you so much for posting this.My wife bought a hero 3 years back and it's been in a draw all this time.She could not remember how it worked and i had no idea.We go to a lot of horse back things and i was planning on using it.Now i can .Thanks for showing how it works !
Still a good for the money. I have tried the ISAW knock off's. Decent video quality but the video format is MOV. I had a heck of a time getting the audio and video to sync using my windows computer. I also couldn't find extra batteries. Seems the company discontinued the camera and the batteries as well. That's why I went with GoPro. At least you can get batteries from them.
Found a GoPro 3 on ebay with all the accessories with a current bid of 50 bucks. Might have to make a bid.
The low light test looked like bourne on cameras, thanks for the video. Happy new year
Great video. I have a go pro 3+ but the battery doesn't work anymore and i have no display.
I wonder if is better for me spent about 100$ to buy a lcd and new battery or maybe buy a new cheap action camera. Any suggestion? thanks
Personally, I'd buy a new battery and a display for the 3+ It shouldn't cost $100 though. Wasabi Power makes some good 3rd party batteries for a decent price: www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Power-AHDBT-201-AHDBT-301-AHDBT-302/dp/B00AAIPT76/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=gopro+hero+3+battery&qid=1561991685&s=gateway&sr=8-4 and an LCD from ebay shouldn't be more than about $40
Would this be good for airsoft?
Just got me one this year gonna use it for skateboarding clisp
Does the hero 3 have voice command?
me Watching this video in 2021 :
Why the screen feels like from 80s? Is it easy to manipulate and program?
Yes, it is easy. I'm not sure why the screen looks like that though.
usualy 3 hour of battery...dont record with the speakr bip on...it will interfere the micro recording.
Can you dive underwater with that housing ?
How water proof is it ?
Yes, the housing shown in the video is waterproof down to 197 feet.
What's Can use mic external??
You can use a external mic with a adapter. Not a expensive adapter at all, other wise just record to a phone etc and merge the audio with video
^ this. I just record into my phone and sync them in editing.
Where you get those accessories?
Amazon. This isn't the exact same kit I got, but it's close: www.amazon.com/Neewer-Accessory-Session-VicTsing-Lightdow/dp/B01171X0UW/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=gopro+mount+kit&qid=1602454208&sr=8-3
What does the audio sound like with the waterproof case
Very muffled. You can barely hear anything.
Griffen Sander thx
🙏
That cam is in great condition
I have a blue light wath is it ?
The WiFi light
@@griffensander thanks
Super rewiev. Thanks
Where’d you get yours for $60
Nicholas Maglione brobaly ebay
Yup, eBay :)
I would use amazon if you read the comments above the girl said she got scammed on ebay and it was a whole issue amzn.to/35OzL6B
No video stabilization :/, thanks for the vid and info
$40 referb on eBay
thanks, looking at a used hero 3 at the moment. want it to use while riding my dirt bike at the track. looks like itll work perfect for that
it definitely will!! you just have to get a mount Here's a link for the camera and mount!! amzn.to/35Ea9ZX amzn.to/2Ex0A2Y
Jon Wayne Yeo tell me why I was thinking the same thing I’ve always wanted to but never had money and don’t like to ask my parents for stuff I don’t need but want to finally got some pocket money for a used GoPro hero3+ and base
I have that old good gopro 3, but can I use a bacpack buttery? I wonder how, no case to hold it.
The Bacpack Battery connects to the connector for the optional LCD display. It requires an extended back door on the case which is available on amazon.
I still use it too
Hella good review man
Subbed
My pal and I got them for some of ghost videos and music stuff.
Great review thanks
I found this for 35$ on eBay... Worth every penny
Nevermind it was a total scam
@@Ash-bx6kq elaborate pls
@@ZvedeENG I got the camera on eBay, first one didn't work at all, I got a refund for that, I bought a second, and the second one worked but the screen wasnt working right, so I repaired it with parts from the first one I bought, so I guess it worked out in the end
@@Ash-bx6kq BUy it on amazon it's a little more but will ACTUALLY work amzn.to/35OzL6B
@@ZvedeENG check out on amazon mine works great amzn.to/35OzL6B
Bahi link..
Good for me in 2020 sadly can't do much with it because of (demonetization) virus.
Bro 2020 still 😎
Does it have a screen
No, but you can buy one that clips on the back.
Who is here in 2021
The music sounds awfully similar to captain disillusions
About to buy one off of eBay for $35. Wish me luck. I'd like to dabble in nature videos and UA-cam.
I did came with accessories great deal dudes reliable
get the 3+ black
Lol this was exactly what I was looking for.
I got this one here is where I got mine cheap on amazon amzn.to/35Ea9ZX
seriously have used this camera for years and made money on it up until a few months ago. The only reason I stopped using it is because of salt water damage. I plan to buy it again for a beater action cam, for those unorthdox placements you don't want to put a 500 dollar camera at.
The only downfall of this camera is batteries are quite shit and die in about 30 minutes of film time.
Lol its a great camera. I still use it now
links for GoPro cheap on amazon- amzn.to/35Ea9ZX
Thinking of buying it for 60-70$ October 2019 for casual normal videos, worth it? :)
Yes
yes definitely!! check it out right now on Amazon!! amzn.to/35OzL6B
No. Go for hero5
Still use underwater
yes!! amzn.to/35OzL6B
I bought a Hero 3 Black Edition for $35
I still use hero 3
Rose Watson wheree??
I used an app called “OfferUp” and there was someone in my area selling it for cheap.
@@sanorarosewatson1110 cool
Rose Watson wow! Where I live (Italy) an used gopro 3 black still costs 110$
looks like jimsreviewroom video
Its 30 fps
Clips***
The answer to "Is It Worth It In 20XX?" questions is 'Nike!'
“This floatation thingy” haha
Found one in the street lol
Bob Ross is that you?
Mic so close to your mouth I can hear the spit
Me in 2020 watching