Testseek.co.uk have collected 44 expert reviews of the GoPro Hero3 Plus Black Edition and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for GoPro Hero3 Plus Black Edition.
February 2014
(85%)
44 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(82%)
10 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
An extra squeeze of battery life
Small size and trimmed-back waterproof housing
Quality results in variety of conditions
Crop-in options for different angles of view (up to 1080p only)
Wi-Fi enabled
New clip lock preferable
Very compact
Lightweight design
Image quality is good compared with main competitors
Plenty of video formats
Including 2.7 K / 25 p with stabilisation effect in postproduction
Battery life has improved
Better audio quality
4x slow motion in 720p
Excellent video quality
Huge range of mounts
4K and slow-mo modes
Super lightweight design
A host of accessories
Numerous recording modes
12MP still images
Improved image quality over original HERO3+
Improved battery life
SuperView mode
The editors didn't like
Battery life still not good enough
It's a minor update over the original Hero3 (not worth upgrading but good for first timer buyers)
Fussy user interface
4K frame rate too low
Touchscreen sold separately
No microUSB charging option
Battery is slow to charge
LCD screen has no backlighting (difficult to see darker conditions)
The GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition produces some of the best -- if not the best -- video we've seen from an action cam. Its abundant resolution and frame rate options will satisfy beginners and experienced shooters
Navigating the on-camera settings menus still isn't the best experience. Battery life can be brief depending on the features you're using. Plan to buy accessories including a microSD card
Like the Hero3, the GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition's strongest attributes are its excellent video quality and impressive list of shooting options. If that's what matters most to you, this is the action cam to get.
A solid upgrade The Hero3+ Black Edition builds on the strengths of its predecessors. If you're still holding onto a Hero2-generation device, the Hero3+ is a substantial step up. It has the smaller, lighter chassis of the Hero3 Black Edition with ...
Abstract: You can't just do something dangerous and insane these days without filming it for posterity. And while action cameras let us relieve these life-highlights over and over, they aren't all created equal. We decided to see for ourselves which one could handl...
Abstract: This has to be one of my all time favourite action cameras. The WIFI connection paired to the GoPro App provided a live view of what the camera sees. The GoPro App also provides full control over all the camera settings which made it much easier to access...
No built in preview screen, Case can be fiddly to use, Menu takes time to navigate
The GoPro Hero 3+ is by no means the leap that we saw from the GoPro 2 to the GoPro Hero3. While users of the GoPro 1 and 2 will see a massive improvement in usability, there are only a few small adjustments to the actual camera from the Hero3 Black Edit...
Smaller waterproof casing, with buttons that are easier to press. More mounting options than ever. Improved auto white balance, with the option to adjust it yourself. Fast Wi-Fi. Improved sound recording
4K recording is only at 15p. Waterproof casing latch can be hard to open
Though the updates might seem minor on paper, the GoPro Hero3+ is most definitely more than the sum of its parts, proving that it's still the king of action cameras....
Abstract: With its ability to shoot 4K video and 12MP photos, it's by far the highest-resolution action cam on the market. Yet, despite those capabilities, the HERO3 is still very small and light when extracted from its protective case.In the package is a Wi-Fi rem...
Abstract: You can't just do something stupid/dangerous/exciting/awesome/mundane these days without filming it for posterity. And while action cameras let us relieve these life-highlights over and over, they aren't all created equal. We decided to see for ourselves ...
Abstract: GoPro cameras have been our go-to action cams since we were knee-high to a snowboard, so we're pretty stoked about the arrival of the Hero3+ Black Edition.This radical little box of tricks promises a better lens, longer battery life and faster wireless op...
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Published: 2014-03-06, Author: John , review by: unbox.ph
Abstract: The GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition is the company's most advanced action camera yet. Bursting at the seams with features that would impress even industry professionals, the Hero3+ Black Edition is perfect for both amateur and professional videographers. In th...
