GoPro Hero 3 coming soon?

James

Staff member
:thinking: Looks like all the big companies have the Hero 2 on sale for $249, makes you wonder if a new camera (Hero 3) is coming out soon..... If I remember right the only other time they've ever had a sale was when the Hero 2 came out. :noidea:
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...ro-2-Motorsports-Camera-with-Free-4GB-SD-Card
http://www.motosport.com/dirtbike/GO-PRO-HD-HERO2-OUTDOOR-EDITION-CAMERA
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/346/42564/ITEM/GoPro-HD-Motorsports-Hero-2.aspx


Update:
Well the rumors about the new GoPro Hero 3 being released soon might actually have some weight. According to sources the new GoPro Hero 3 is supposed to be available this month and will offer three versions.

White - $199 - "Cheap" camera that will be in chain stores
Silver - $299 - Motorsports edition which will include built-in WiFi among other new features
Black - $399 - Limited movie version

The new Hero 3 is also said to be slimmer and have up to 7 hours of battery life.

Update 2:
We now have our first image and the Official release date/time is 12:01AM PST on October 17, 2012

GoPro-HD-Hero-3.jpg

Couple other mentions:
  • Black edition will have 4k video.
  • New Black edition resolutions/frame rates:
    • 1080p 60fps
    • 1440p 48fps
    • 720p 120fps
  • Silver edition still only has 1080p 30fps and 11mp
More info will be posted as it becomes available.

Visit GoPro.com for more info.
 

James

Staff member
Interesting. Sounds like something to watch out for. Wouldn't that just piss everyone with a GoPro2 off?
:wave: Would piss me off a little. :rant:

However I'd get over it pretty quickly if the "hero 3" has an even sharper lens (better quality). :ride: I've been looking into get a number of them however I think I'll wait until next season, just to be safe.
 
:wave: Would piss me off a little. :rant:

However I'd get over it pretty quickly if the "hero 3" has an even sharper lens (better quality). :ride: I've been looking into get a number of them however I think I'll wait until next season, just to be safe.
What is a number of them? You passing them out?
 

James

Staff member
So the online rumor mill has really been churning, there's supposedly a "Hero 3" coming out before year. Rumored to have a 12 MP camera, possibly 4k video, slimmer, and built-in WiFi.

BTW go Google "GoPro Hero 3" and see what website has the second link (right below gopro.com). :lol:
 

James

Staff member
if its got 4k video u can sure bet its going on the Christmas list
I just don't see how they can cram 4k hardware in that small of a box. The Red cameras shoot 4k.

If anything I could see them market this new one as a professional grade camera that retails for much higher than $300.
 
I dont think they are gearing up for anything at least I haven't heard anything. AND I KNOW the big retailers cant advertise for less the MSRP or Go Pro will cut them off. Here is what I think is happening. The big Online retailers got popped for doing something they aren't allowed to do as it pertains to the Go PRO camera. So Go Pro cut them off and they can no longer get them anymore from their supplier. HOW DO I KNOW this? I HAVE THE SAME SUPPLIER. And go pro is not afraid to cut anybody off. SO the big retailers are either blowing out the stuff they had in stock to get rid of it OR they are buying from a GO PRO retailer in good standings with go Pro and then discounting them because they can.
 
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