GoPro Unveils Lighter, Smaller Hero 3+ Camera

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By Stan Schroeder2013-10-01 15:32:54 UTC

GoPro, the company known for its HD Hero line of sports cameras that take steady footage in extreme conditions, has launched the Hero 3+. This camera is lighter and smaller than its predecessor, and consumes battery at a slower pace.

The Hero 3+ comes in two versions. The more powerful Black Edition is 20% smaller than the Hero 3 and offers a 30% improved battery life. It also has four times faster Wi-Fi speeds, a new lens for sharper video and overall better image quality. A new feature called SuperView provides wider-angle shots.

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On the silver edition of the Hero 3+, the image processor is two times faster than on the Hero 3. It also supports 1080p video at 60 fps, as well as 720p video at 120 fps. Its housing is 15% smaller than its predecessor's and supports the new, faster Wi-Fi standard.

The GoPro Hero 3+ will hit shelves later this week for $299.99 (silver edition) or $399.99 (black edition). The older model, Hero 3, is still available in the white edition for $199.99.

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Topics: camera, Gadgets, gopro, Hero3+, Tech