Hi Guys,
I'm looking at getting a GoPro and am stuck between the Silver+ and Black+. My mate has a standard Hero3 Silver (non +) and it works well, but
i'm thinking the black should be better for onboard videos when going out for a blat due to the 1080p. However, I can get a Silver+ for £180 vs a
Black+ for £255. The black adds a wireless remote, but then i've got the GoPro app on my phone which also does this.
Can anyone that owns either model let me know if its worth spending the extra for the Black+?
** The reason for choosing the GoPro is that I like the preview mode and the wireless on off.
[Edited on 23/4/14 by smitht82]
i have the hd hero 2 with lcd back pack rear screen.its pretty faultless really
I treated myself to the 3+ black, awesome,.. I mean stunning, fantastic clarity, and does 4k video so it wont be obsolete any time soon.
The app is fantastic too, and there is free editing software also.
worth the extra few quid, no idea as I have not tried any others, but I am impressed with the 3+black
hth
I have a silver does 1080p, didn't see the point of the black really, I have the go pro app on phone so easy to control
The 4k black thing inhave no use for my pc does not support it and I don't have the editing software to use that feature
theyre all 1080p
its the fps that's different
I have the white, only does 1080p at 30fps
I believe the silver and black do 1080p at 30 and 60fps
though iv never noticed any difference apart from when pausing it the picture is slightly sharper
if you want 4k, get the black, if you want 1080p get the silver
your phone works as a better remote than the one with the black as you can see what the camera is doing on your phone
I *HAD* the white edition, Christmas present from the Mrs. Shot loads of footage with it on my hexacopter. Sadly it was lost somewhere in Hackney
due to a crash, highly annoying!
I intend to replace it with a black. Wish I'd hinted to the Mrs to go for that one in the first place but someone else paying and all that meant
I just said buy the cheapest one. In hindsight, the price difference vs features favours the black imho.
Be aware that the 4k mode on the black is at a max of 15fps so although technically it is 4k resolution it's not really 4k. You have to drop to
2.7k to get a full 25fps (or 30 in USA mode). The stills camera is of course a lot better on the black.
Also be aware that the 'trade price' of a UK model is ~£300, or so I'm lead to believe. Apparently the £250-ones are imports, not that
it really matters of course.
Chris
Currys have the black+ with £100 pounds off at the mo it looks like Instore only great price of £260
i have the black + its excellent
Thanks for the replies. I meant 60fps with the 1080p which I believe is the difference with the Black. Also the additional 2m pixels should improve
things a little on the camera front. I've also now been informed that the Black+ has protune on board, where as they have removed this feature on
the Silver+.
Decisions decisions lol :-)
Swaying towards the Black+
Do it once do it right!
Apparently there's a new GoPro coming soon - even more choices!
Love them bringing new GoPros out willy-nilly, as it forces down the price of a GoProHERO2 which is more than adequate for any track day/ car/ race
video
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Originally posted by Nurburg2006
Currys have the black+ with £100 pounds off at the mo it looks like Instore only great price of £260
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Originally posted by ashg
Do it once do it right!
I have a white edition. The iPhone app remote is excellent so don't miss the remote.
Even at circuits with no wifi, nor barely a 3g signal?
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Originally posted by yellowcab
Even at circuits with no wifi, nor barely a 3g signal?
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Originally posted by SteveRST
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Originally posted by yellowcab
Even at circuits with no wifi, nor barely a 3g signal?
Yeah. The GoPro and your smartphone form their own wireless network. No phone reception or web access is involved at all.
thanks for all the comments guys. I've decided to go for the Black as if I want to recoup some of the cost difference then I could always sell
off the WiFi remote. The thing that sold it to me is the superview option which will provide more 'action' due to its extra width.
PS: for anyone thinking of getting one of these duo your research on the MicroSD cards as the SDHC 32gb (Lexar) seem to be the one of choice as their
have been issues with ScanDisc SDXC 64gb cards getting fried.
They are brilliant cameras. I have just replaced my 2 for a Black 3+ and it copes with changing light levels much better and is sharper
As said above- the app is great and actually does more than the remote does. I have barely used the remote!