GoPro launches a HERO3+: more Powerful yet smaller and lighter

Hero3+ Black Edition

GoPro just announced the release of the new GoPro Hero line of video slash camera, the HERO3+, 1st of October 2013 in San Mateo, California. The new line of GoPro HERO cameras boasts a smaller and lighter design which is 20% less from the previous GoPro model, GoPro Hero3. GoPro HERO3+ is also packed with longer battery life which was improved by 30% compared to the older model.

GoPro Hero3+ is loaded with more than a handful improvements from the previous GoPro HERO models, promising an improved lens, better low-light shooting, new video modes and frame rates, plus a new set of accessories that makes it more convenient to use no matter what environment you're to use it for a spin. Truly, with this enhancements and new features, this is the best, most advanced and user-friendly GoPro camera yet.

*“We have used GoPro cameras in some of our biggest productions, like Survivor and The Bible. GoPro has allowed us to capture and share fascinating new perspectives that previously weren’t possible or were too costly, which in the end makes for better story telling. We are always excited to see what GoPro is working on next,” remarks award winning producer, Mark Burnett. 

*“The HERO3+ illustrates GoPro’s commitment to innovation. We took the world’s best-selling ultra compact camera and made it better because we’re relentless in our pursuit of delivering the best possible user experience to our customers. We saw that we could make the HERO3+ significantly smaller and lighter while at the same time increasing battery life 30%. We saw the opportunity to design a sharper lens, so we did it–improving GoPro’s already highly regarded image quality. And we thought up exciting new features like SuperView, which enables the world’s most immersive wide-angle video. These are all features that we as passionate GoPro users want for ourselves, and we’re excited to share them with our customers around the world,” said Nicholas Woodman, Founder and CEO of GoPro.

The new GoPro Hero3+ cameras are available in two variants: The HERO3+ Black Edition and The HERO3+ Silver Edition. These cameras will retail for $399 and $299.99, respectively.

Both GoPro Hero3+ models are loaded with Wifi and can be controlled using GoPro App, which are available for mobile devices

Who is GoPro?

*GoPro makes the world’s best selling and most versatile cameras, enabling people to capture immersive and engaging footage of themselves during their favorite activities. GoPro’s HERO line of wearable and gear mountable cameras are used collectively by more consumers, professional athletes, and video production professionals than any other camera in the world. Based in San Mateo, California, GoPro’s products are sold in more than 35,000 stores in over 100 countries worldwide and direct via GoPro.com.

*Some parts were Excerpts from GoPro.com