HERO 3

Digital Cameras

Description

The GoPro HERO 3 Silver Edition is a compact action camera released in 2012, designed for capturing adventure footage in a rugged and portable form factor. It introduced built-in Wi-Fi, improved low-light performance, Protune controls, and Full HD recording, making professional-style action footage more accessible while maintaining GoPro’s signature ultra-wide perspective.

Specifications

Sensor Format: 1/2.3″ CMOS

Sensor Maximum Size: 11 MP (3840 x 2880)

Sensor Frame Rates: up to 120 fps (WVGA 480p)

Resolution: up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps

Weight: ~73g / 2.6 oz (camera only)

Dynamic Range: 8-bit colour

Exposure Index: ISO 100-6400

Lens: Ultra-wide 6-element aspherical lens, fixed f/2.8 aperture

Stabilisation: No electronic image stabilisation

Recording Format: MP4 (H.264)

Colour Profiles: GoPro Colour, Protune