Formatting an SD Card with the HERO3 Camera This article explains how to reformat an SD card with your HERO3 camera by selecting the Delete ALL/Format option in the camera’s settings menu. Note – reformatting the SD card will delete all data...Read More »
Waterproof and Depth Rating Each of the HD HERO cameras come in a protective waterproof case that is capable of withstanding depths of up to 197 feet (60 meters). Before taking the unit in the water you'll...Read More »
HERO3 Camera FAQs 1. Photo Sizes WHITE Edition 5MP: 2592x1944 pixels SILVER Edition 11MP Wide: 3840x2880 pixels 8MP Medium: 3200x2400 pixels 5MP Wide: 2592x1944 pixels 5MP Medium: 2592x1944 pixels BLACK Edition 12MP Wide: 4000x3000 pixels 7MP...Read More »
How to Check Your Camera's Software Version You can find out what camera softwarew version is installed on your HD HERO2 camera or HERO3 camera by looking in your SD card's version.txt file. Follow these steps to check your camera's software version: Reformat...Read More »
How to Pair Your HERO3 Camera and Wi-Fi Remote If you can't control your HERO3 camera with your Wi-Fi Remote, try pairing the two devices. In most cases, this corrects the issue. If it doesn't, use the "Contact Us" form to contact a...Read More »
Using the Camera While Charging You can simultaneously charge and record with the HD HERO Original and HD HERO2 cameras. To do this, you can use the supplied USB cable. Use that to connect your camera to a USB wall charger or...Read More »
Shortened Camera Battery-life The batteries used in the HD HERO cameras need to be power cycled a few times when they're new before you'll get the full battery-life out of them. To power cycle your battery,...Read More »
Recommended Chargers If you plan to use a USB charger to charge your camera or Battery BacPac, be sure to research the volts (V) and amps (A) that the charger outputs before you connect your...Read More »
HERO3 White Balance Settings The HERO3 Black and SIlver Editions let pro users manually adjust the white balance depending on what the shooting conditions are. Here's an explanation: •6500k: Cool white fluorescent skylight lighting. This setting is...Read More »
How to Prevent Waves or Distortion in Videos If you are experiencing this wavy or distorted footage when using your GoPro during an activity where there is a large amount of vibration, it is most likely that a vibration is being...Read More »
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