sanveer Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I have never been a fan of GoPro products, I always found the video quality lousy, and the looks of the camera, very amateurish (even girly or kiddish). But, the New GoPro3 Black Edition seems to be a killer camera. Apart from the 2.7k resolution it offers, it does also 1080 @ 60p. WOW !!! It has a host of strange resolutions, some at pretty good frame rates. And, all this @ only $399. I saw the video quality on youtube, and it seems on par with all the DSLRs out there. IF not better. And, it has some great TimeLapse features too. I think GoPro has finally come of age ... :P [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=A3PDXmYoF5U"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=A3PDXmYoF5U[/url] [url="http://gopro.com/"]http://gopro.com/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 looks good!! worth having in your kit bag!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richg101 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 WOW. that is superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Am I reading this correctly? Is there 4K on a gopro? 12fps..but still..that could not have been easy! Will be interesting to see how well that works practically Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickHitRecord Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 This is a new benchmark. I think that we're only 18 to 24 months away from ALL new professional cameras offering 4K. At this rate, I'll be surprised if it's not in the next iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmMan Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 [url="http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/gadgetbox/gopros-new-hero3-cameras-shoot-super-high-res-4k-video-1C6522243"]http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/gadgetbox/gopros-new-hero3-cameras-shoot-super-high-res-4k-video-1C6522243[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmMan Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 [url="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/895414-REG/GoPro_HERO3_Black_Edition.html"]http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/895414-REG/GoPro_HERO3_Black_Edition.html[/url] [color=#ff0000][b]Price: $400 [/b][/color] [b][u]High Definition[/u] MPEG4-AVC/H.264[/b] 3840 x 2160p / 12 fps [u][b]High Definition[/b][/u] [b]MPEG4-AVC/H.264[/b] 2592 x 1458p / 30 fps 2592 x 1458p / 25 fps [b][color=#ff0000]2592 x 1458p / 24 fps[/color][/b] [u][b]High Definition[/b][/u] [b]MPEG4-AVC/H.264[/b] 2304 x 1440p / 48 fps 2304 x 1440p / 30 fps [u][b]High Definition[/b][/u] [b]MPEG4-AVC/H.264[/b] 2304 x 1440p / 25 fps 2304 x 1440p / 24 fps [u][b]High Definition[/b][/u] [b]MPEG4-AVC/H.264[/b] 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps 1920 x 1080p / 50 fps 1920 x 1080p / 48 fps [u][b]High Definition[/b][/u] [b]MPEG4-AVC/H.264[/b] 1920 x 1080p / 30 fps 1920 x 1080p / 25 fps 1920 x 1080p / 24 fps [u][b]High Definition[/b][/u] [b]MPEG4-AVC/H.264[/b] 1280 x 960p / 100 fps 1280 x 960p / 48 fps [u][b]High Definition[/b][/u] [b]MPEG4-AVC/H.264[/b] 1280 x 720p / 120 fps 1280 x 720p / 100 fps [u][b]High Definition[/b][/u] [b]MPEG4-AVC/H.264[/b] 1280 x 720p / 60 fps 1280 x 720p / 50 fps [u][b]Standard Definition[/b][/u] [b]MPEG4-AVC/H.264[/b] 854 x 480p / 240 fps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Is there any practical use for 4K footage at 15fps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmMan Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Zach, sure. For example, picture grabs. [size=5][b]NOTE: It does [size=6][color=#FF0000]2592 x 1458p / 24 fps[/color][/size][/b][/size] [size=5][b][size=6][color=#FF0000]only $400[/color][/size][/b][/size] Mondo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmMan Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 ]GoPro Hero3 Black Edition Puts 4K Video Capture on Your Helmet By Jim Fisher October 17, 2012 10:01am EST GoPro today unveiled its new Hero3 camcorder, which continues the rugged tradition of the HD Hero2 and comes in three versions—the Black Edition, Silver Edition, and White Edition. GoPro cameras are renowned for their rugged features and small design, which makes them appropriate for helmet mounting. The cameras are often used by skiers, rock climbers, divers, and other fans of extreme sports to record their exploits. [color=#FF0000]The Black Edition is making waves, as it is the first camera of its size to support 4K video capture, a format that delivers four times as many pixels as 1080p. The $400 camcorder includes a waterproof housing that is rated for use at depths of up to 197 feet, a few different types of mounts, and a Wi-Fi remote control.[/color] The 4K resolution does come with a catch—at its top setting, recording is limited to a paltry 12 frames per second, which will appear choppy when played back at normal speed—but can be sped up for smooth playback, although the speed of motion may remind you of an old silent film. You can grab 2.7k footage at a more reasonable 30 frames per second, 1080p footage at 60fps, and 720p at an impressive 120fps—making high-def slow motion recording a reality. There are a few other improvements compared to the Hero2. The Black Edition shoots 12-megapixel photos at up to 30fps, and promises to perform better in low light. Its lens features a 6-element design with aspherical elements, the microphone has been improved, and Wi-Fi is now built in to the camera. If the $400 price tag is too much to swallow, you can opt for the $300 Silver Edition or the $200 White Edition. Both cameras top out at 1080p30, ship with the waterproof housing, and feature built-in Wi-Fi, but you'll have to purchase the $80 Wi-Fi remote control separately. The major difference between the two models is still image resolution—the Silver Edition captures photos at 11 megapixels, while the White Edition is limited to 5 megapixels. All three cameras are scheduled to go on sale next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanveer Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 You know, I think Canon will now be forced to tick a '0' (Zero), off their prices ... :D With So Many INDEPENDENT sensor maker, I don't understand, how camera manufacturers make such sub-standard, over-priced cameras. 2.7k is Insane. It helps with so much in post work. You know, now, accessory makers should concentrate on making accessories for the GoPro. Have some crazy Magic Lantern version, for the GoPro, too. Wow. If this shoots anywhere close to amazing ( ;) ), considering the price, production houses will pick these up, by the dozen ( :P ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanveer Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Btw, the 2.7k @ 30 and 24/ 25 fps (on the GoPro 3 Black Edition), makes one ask, another Important question. Why are DSLR makers, ever since 2008 (when the 5D Mark II came out), STILL only giving us 1080p (Full HD), when they can bloody well, give us, high resolution (2.5k and OVER) video in DSLRs. hmmm ... maybe, no one should buy DSLRs for video, for a month, in Protest :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmMan Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 saveer, I am thinking the same thing as you. By the way, I think the GoPro video footage is amazing. The price is amazing too. DSLR camera manufacturers could give us way more. They'll try to get as much from the consumer before offering more. Throw a few crumbs at a time so they can profit more. Part of the game. What GoPro shows is competition will be fierce in the near future. sanveer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrad Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I think it's only a matter of time until GoPro leverage CineForm Raw with a cinema camera of their own. I'd say it will be their next product line. They're much more likely to put up a serious fight for BMD's market than any of the Japanese giants. sanveer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanveer Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 [quote name='Chrad' timestamp='1350568124' post='19916'] I think it's only a matter of time until GoPro leverage CineForm Raw with a cinema camera of their own. I'd say it will be their next product line. They're much more likely to put up a serious fight for BMD's market than any of the Japanese giants. [/quote] Wow, I was gonna say, that, its High Time, that GoPro moved to Raw and serious Pro work. Maybe, this should push everyone else to pull up their socks, and start giving us something worth buying. [quote name='FilmMan' timestamp='1350567705' post='19914'] saveer, I am thinking the same thing as you. By the way, I think the GoPro video footage is amazing. The price is amazing too. DSLR camera manufacturers could give us way more. They'll try to get as much from the consumer before offering more. Throw a few crumbs at a time so they can profit more. Part of the game. What GoPro shows is competition will be fierce in the near future. [/quote] Seriously dude. The competition is Just heating up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agp26 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Stoked! Bit bummed that my hero2's accessories don't work for it, but smaller size and weight partly compensate. HD2 with battery backpack or viewfinder on the helmet is actually bit too heavy for me...and scary...skiing. Mostly the 2.7k and higher framerates rock! Don't expect it will be any better in lowlight, but my underwater footage from hd2 is AMAZING! Can see a lot of stabilization in my future, too bad Mercalli (running now in vegas...SLOW as molasses) and adobe warp stabilizer aren't faster. Now why can't we get 2.5k in at an affordable price for HDSLR's? Curious as to how 2.7k downscales to 1080p...hopefully tack sharp. Was looking at the sony for 120 fps, but gopro pulled a rabbit out of the hat at the last minute...what can I say? 2.7k?!! for 400 bucks....way to go guys.... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanveer Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 [quote name='agp26' timestamp='1350676539' post='20004'] Now why can't we get 2.5k in at an affordable price for HDSLR's? Curious as to how 2.7k downscales to 1080p...hopefully tack sharp. Was looking at the sony for 120 fps, but gopro pulled a rabbit out of the hat at the last minute...what can I say? 2.7k?!! for 400 bucks....way to go guys.... :) [/quote] Cause the DSLR guys are fooling us, consistently, for far too long. If they are in Dire Need of Money, maybe they could start a Forum for Collections. Or start a campaign on Kickstarter or something. I don't know what the excuse it. Its also probably a cartel or something. Maybe if someone files and official complaint, with some international trade body, alleging cartelization, through limitation of available technology, and show that all DSLR aren't moving anywhere, the Trade Body would do their own research, on the matter. That would be interesting :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanveer Posted November 22, 2012 Author Share Posted November 22, 2012 Great GoPro3Black Edition video, comparing it, to the former 2 GoPros. The improvement seems to be very good. Though, in low light, I notice the contrast has been increased, to keep the noise low (something Andrew did too, in one of his GH2 videos, if I am not wrong). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZvPBBHAuiI&feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr310 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 is the gopro black and silver comparable to the canon 1dx and 1dc? the difference between them are firmware versions? internal hardware are the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Andrew Reid Posted November 26, 2012 Administrators Share Posted November 26, 2012 Regarding 1D X and 1D C please read: http://www.eoshd.com/content/9140/interview-with-canons-mike-burnhill-on-the-canon-1d-c-4k-dslr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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