GoPro Hero3 Black User Manual

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VIDEO RESOLUTION /FPS/FOV MODES
You can change resolution,  FPs and View Angle (FoV) for your HERO3 
camera when using Video mode. This mode contains sub-level menu options.
once in the settings menu:
1.  Press 
 to enter .
2. Use 
 to cycle through options. 
3. Press 
 to enter desired menu.
4.   Use 
 to cycle through each sub-menu option and  to select.
5. To change additional options, repeat step 4. 
6.   To exit, hold down 
 for two seconds or cycle through to  and 
press .   
						

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the hero3: Black edition offers the following Video Capture modes:
Video  
ResolutionNTSC 
fpsPAL
 
fps std 
Mode Protune
Field of View  
(FOV) Screen  
Resolution
4k / 
4k Cin 15  
1212 . 5
 
12 No
Ye s Ultra Wide3840x2160, 16:9 
4096x2160, 17:9
2.7 k / 
2.7 k Cin 30
 
24 25
 
24 Ye s
Ye s Ultra Wide2704x1524, 16:9 
2704x1440, 17:9
14 4 0 p 48  
30 
24 48 
25 
24Ye s
Ye s Ultra Wide1920x1440, 4:3
1080p 60  
48 
30 
24 50 
 
48   
25 
24 Ye s
Ye s Ultra Wide  
Medium   
Narrow 1920x1080, 16:9 
960p 100 
48100 
48Ye s
Ye s 
No Ultra Wide
1280x960, 
4:3
720p 120 
60100 
50Ye s
  Ye s 
No Ultra Wide
 
Narrow*
1280x720,16:9
WVGA 240240Ye s No Ultra Wide
848x480, 16:9
 *Medium and Narrow FOV will be available in an upcoming software update. Note: 720p120 and 
720p100 only support Ultra Wide and Narrow FOV.
note: Protune mode is only possible in select Video resolutions.  
						

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Video  
ResolutionBest Use
4k / 
4k Cin Stunning 8MP resolution video with professional low light performance. Pull 
8MP stills from video. Recommended for tripod or fixed position shots.  
2.7 k / 
2.7 k Cin 16:9 / 17: 9
 resolution video downscales to provide stunning, cinema-quality 
results for professional productions.  Recommended for tripod or fixed 
position shots.
14 4 0 p Recommended for body-mounted shots as larger viewing area and high frame 
rate yield the smoothest, most immersive results for high action capture. 
1080p 1080p60 is great for all shots as high resolution and frame rate yeild stunning 
results. Tripod or fixed mounting for 1080p48 and 30fps and 1080p24 is ideal for\
 
television and film productions.
960p   Use for body-mounted shots and when slow motion is desired. Provides large 
viewing area and smooth results for high action capture. 
720p  Good for handheld shots and when slow motion is desired. 
WVGA Good when super slow motion is desired and standard definition is acceptable.
Pro 
tiP: Setting the Protune mode to on allows for high-quality capture, 
neutral color and 24fps video for professional video production.  
▶See Protune for more information.  
						

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PHOTO RESOLUTION  MODES
The HERO3 can capture photos at 12mP,  7mP and 5mP resolutions. Any change 
to photo resolution also affects photos captured in Photo, Photo Burst and 
t ime Lapse modes.
Photo  
Resolution Field of View 
(FOV)
12MP Wide (Default)
7MP Wide 
7MP Medium
5MP Wide  
						

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CONTINUOUS  PHOTO
Continuous Photo mode allows you to capture a series of Photos continuously 
while holding down the  button.
3 photos every 1 second
5 photos every 1 second
10 photos every 1 second
note:   Your camera will remain in the Continuous Photo mode until you 
return it to the sinGLe photo capture setting option.  
						

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PHOTO BURST OPTIONS
Photo Burst mode captures series of Photos when 
 is pressed. Photos 
can be captured in the following rates: 
3 photos in 1 second
5 photos in 1 second
10 photos in 1 second
10 photos in 2 seconds
 30 photos in 1 second (Default)
30 photos in 2 seconds
30 photos in 3 seconds
TIME LAPSE
Several time interval options are available for t ime Lapse mode, including 
0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 seconds.   
						

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CAPTURE SETTINGS MENU 
Capture settings allows you to adjust the following advanced camera settings:
   Camera orientation
 spot meter
 simultaneous Video and Photo
  Looping Video
 Protune
 White Balance
▶See CAPture settinGs section for a complete list of capture options.  
						

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SET UP MENU 
The set up menu allows you to adjust the following camera settings:
 Default mode at Power up
 one Button mode
 ntsC/PAL
 on screen Display
 status indicator Lights
   sound indicator
  month/Day/Year/t ime
▶See set uP menu  section for a complete list of set up options.  
						

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WIRELESS CONTROLS   
The HERO3 camera’s built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect to the Wi-Fi Remote 
or smartphone/tablet via the GoPro App. When Wi-Fi is on, your Wi-Fi 
status indicator Light will blink blue.  
t o turn Wi-Fi on/oFF:
Press 
 to turn Wi-Fi on/oFF. The most recently used Wi-Fi mode will be 
active when Wi-Fi is on.  
▶See WireLess ControLs section for a complete list of wireless functions.  
						

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  DELETE
Delete the last file or all files and format the memory card. During delete LAst or 
ALL, the status indicator Lights blink until operation is complete.  CANCEL (Default)
LAST
ALL
t o delete LAst or ALL: 
1.  Verify the camera is in settings mode. If the settings 
 icon on your 
camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press  repeatedly until it appears.
2. Press 
 to enter settings  menu.
3. Use 
 to cycle through settings to locate .
4. Press 
 to enter Delete. 
5. Use 
 to cycle through options.
6. Select highlighted option by pressing 
.
7. To exit, hold down 
 for two seconds or cycle through to  and press . 
Pro  
tiP: Use caution — by selecting ALL, the memory card will be 
formatted, deleting every file on your SD card.