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Old 12-19-2012, 02:37 PM   #16
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Re: Let's Compare the GoPro Cameras Hero2 to the Hero3 Underwater

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Appreciate your input, but really need an apples to apples comparison of the same subject/lighting/distance/etc. These are two completely different scenarios and compositions.
No problem, i agree with the composition been different, but both clips were shot the same day with same amount of light, ill try to post some videos of a side by side comparison. =)
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Old 12-19-2012, 02:46 PM   #17
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Re: Let's Compare the GoPro Cameras Hero2 to the Hero3 Underwater

I'm with Bill... it was tough to get past that first video
in regards to saving a lil coin... I picked up 2 - 32GB cards from Best Buy for my new GP3 Black ... $17/ea.
Don't buy those things from GoPro.

In regards to quality, i can't offer much there other than I think it ultimately just depends on what your intention is... do you need the quality for professional level videography or are ya just making some fun lil flicks? the GP2 is pretty dang good.
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Old 12-19-2012, 09:14 PM   #18
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Re: Let's Compare the GoPro Cameras Hero2 to the Hero3 Underwater

Here is a cave diving video in MX with a GoPro 3 black. They are using video lights, the water is clear, and the white limestone helps too, but you can still get an idea of its low-light performance, or rather the level of noise you get (or don't get) compared to other GoPros. Pretty nice...

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Old 12-19-2012, 10:19 PM   #19
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Let me know what you guys decide. I can't get past that first video.
LOL

I was wondering when this testosterone crowd would pick up on that "planted-for-reaction" first video

Kudos to you Bill!
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Old 12-19-2012, 10:21 PM   #20
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LOL

I was wondering when this testosterone crowd would pick up on that "planted-for-reaction" first video

Kudos to you Bill!
The oldest guy on Spearboard is the first to comment on boobs?

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Old 12-19-2012, 10:32 PM   #21
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Here is a cave diving video in MX with a GoPro 3 black. They are using video lights, the water is clear, and the white limestone helps too, but you can still get an idea of its low-light performance, or rather the level of noise you get (or don't get) compared to other GoPros. Pretty nice...

http://vimeo.com/54943507

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Nice Example Mike!

I think this frame from that video illustrates the dynamic range of the camera. The blowout of the foreground subject closest to the bright video light shows the camera's overexposure limitations while the low-light sensitivity shown in the space in front of the diver is pretty good for such a small and cheap POV camera. The Hero 3 Black edition is definitely better in low light than the Hero 2 from all that I have read. But, if most of the user's filming will not be in low light, is the higher price justified? - that is each person's value proposition to be considered.

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tut...amic-range.htm

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Old 12-19-2012, 10:34 PM   #22
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OK - I will comment on the nice booties to get even with Bill.
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Old 12-20-2012, 10:45 AM   #23
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OK - I will comment on the nice booties to get even with Bill.
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Old 12-20-2012, 08:17 PM   #24
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GoPro Hero 3 Black vs GoPro Hero 2 Underwater Comparison - Shallow Water Tests - YouTube directcomparison when diving cali waters
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Two looked better there
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Old 12-21-2012, 02:07 AM   #26
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Two looked better there
I agree with you. The black may be a bit less grainy, but the exposure was darker.

A better comparison would be to run 1080p at 30fps for both cameras.

Look at the YouTube comments on that video like this:

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You're welcome. Hero3 black has the best low-light IMO. Hero2 and Hero3 silver is about the same low-light performance that is not bad at all.
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Old 12-23-2012, 02:36 PM   #27
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How is the "underwater" sound of the Hero3?

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Old 12-23-2012, 08:38 PM   #28
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I'm in on whatever is for sale in the first vide
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Old 12-23-2012, 08:40 PM   #29
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I was hoping to rent.
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Old 12-26-2012, 01:58 AM   #30
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Re: Let's Compare the GoPro Cameras Hero2 to the Hero3 Underwater

I got busted by the wife watching the first video, spilled coffee all over my keyboard trying to change screens quickly before she came to check what I was so fixated on!

Anyway, I just received the Go Pro 3 black a few days ago, and while I haven't tested it underwater, the first thing I noticed is that it has much better low light capability than the original Hero and Hero 2. I think that is critical for underwater use, especially when you go below 15 feet. I really want to try out the high fps to see if I can get some underwater video of a speargun shooting to see if I can learn more of what is happening with bands recoiling and what happens to the shaft as it exits. Still need some more time playing around with the features, but one feature that is still missing is Image Stabilization. I have one Hero 1 and 2 x Hero 2's and now this Hero 3 ... most likely in a couple of month Go Pro will come up with a new camera with better low light performance and Image Stabilization and I will have to buy a Hero 4! I guess they know how to get people to keep buying these things!
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