Posted on 17th Oct 2012 @ 11:32 AM

GoPro have today announced the release of the Hero 3 camera. It comes in three different versions/editions, and at first glance appears to be much smaller, much more powerful, and has built in Wi-Fi. Here's a breakdown of the different versions:

GoPro HD Hero 3 White Edition

The White Edition of the new Hero 3 could be compared to an upgraded version of the HD Hero 1 Original (Hero Naked) which has the new thinner profile, and includes Wi-Fi and the new flat underwater dive lens.

• 1080p/30fps, 960p/30fps, 720p/60fps
• 5MP photos
• Up to 3 shots per second in photo burst mode
• Built in Wi-Fi
• Improved Housing (Locking Latch / Dive Lens)
• Release Date: November 2012
• Price: Australia - $269
• Click here for full specs and to order online

GoPro HD Hero 3 Silver Edition

The Silver Edition could be compared to an upgraded version of the HD Hero 2 camera, but with the new thinner profile, built in Wi-Fi, and improved housing.

• 1080p/30fps, 960p/48fps, 720p/60fps
• 11MP photos
• Up to 10 shots per second in photo burst mode
• Built in Wi-Fi
• Protune and White Balance
• Improved Housing (Locking Latch / Dive Lens)
• Release Date: November 2012
• Price: Australia - $379
• Click here for full specs and to order online

GoPro HD Hero 3 Black Edition

This is the top of the range GoPro Hero 3 camera, using brand new technology and has some great new features, such as the ability to record at 60 frames per second at 1080p.

• 4K/15fps, 2.7K/30fps, 1440p/48fps, 1080p/60fps, 960p/100fps, 720p/120fps
• 12MP photos
• New photo burst modes with up to 30 shots per second
• Built in Wi-Fi
• Remote Control Included
• Protune, White Balance, Continuous Photo, and Picture in Video capabilities
• Improved Housing (Locking Latch / Dive Lens)
• Release Date: Unknown at this stage, possibly mid-late December
• Price: Australia - $489
• Click here for full specs and to pre-order

All Hero 3 cameras will now use a microSD card instead of an SD card. It also appears that you will be able to use most of the current GoPro Accessories with the new cameras, although they will have thinner housings (the new Hero 3 camera is only about 20mm thick).

This video was shot 100% with the new Hero3: Black Edition!