The HERO3: Silver Edition is wearable and gear mountable, waterproof to 197' (60m), and is capable of capturing ultra-wide 1080p 30 fps and 720p 60 fps video plus 11MP photos at a rate of 10 photos per second.

2012 In late 2012, GoPro announced the HERO3 line of cameras. These cameras came in three editions: black, silver and white, denoting the relative capabilities of each camera, in descending order.

HD Hero 3: 4k and 2.7k.

GoPro's are undeniably great for recording sport; whether it be skiing, running, skateboarding, climbing or mountain-biking, GoPros can be used to create amazing Point Of View videos as well as help you to record and make a note of your technique when carrying out your routines.

and the microphone is actually kind of decent when it's out of the case but most of the time you put the camera in the case. and then the audio will be a lot worse the lens is also Infinity Focus that means that almost everything will be in focus should you buy one in 2023.

Setting the Protune mode to on allows for high-quality capture, neutral color and 24fps video for professional video production. The HERO3 can capture photos at 11mP, 8mP and 5mP resolutions. Any change to photo resolution also affects photos captured in Photo, Photo Burst and time Lapse modes.

The big excitement was the 4K resolution from the Hero 3+, which debuted on the Hero 3. It's amazing that GoPro was able to squeeze out four times the resolution of 1080p from a little 1/2.3-inch sensor.

HERO3 Black, HERO3 Silver, HERO3 White, HD HERO 2, HD HERO Original. These cameras are NOT waterproof without a housing. The HD HERO Original, HD HERO2, and HERO3 cameras come in a protective waterproof case capable of withstanding depths of up to 197 feet (60 meters).

The Bottom Line. The GoPro Hero3 Silver and White editions are strong contenders in the sports camera market, but the faster, more powerful Black Edition is head and shoulders the best sports camera on the market today.

Durability The best action cameras can go everywhere you can - AND even a few places you can't. All GoPro action cameras feature a rugged design that's waterproof up to 33 feet straight out of the box, so it can handle just about any adventure you can think of.

But what sets GoPro apart is the incredibly high image quality that these action cameras capture - everything from image quality and coloring to electronic stabilization is industry-leading.

Product information

HERO3 White is compatible with all GoPro mounts, so you can wear it or attach it to your gear for immersive POV footage during your favorite activities. Plus, it's ultra durable and waterproof to 197 feet (60 meters), so it goes wherever you go to capture life without a worry.