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LS3 SS · 01-02-2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

Hi guys! Haven't seen you on here in a long time Devin. I want to get me a go pro too.

Hey Jan!! How have things been since I've been gone?

joey0480 · 01-02-2014, 09:21 AM

Been torn on the silver or black myself. From what I read though, if you get into it, the black is the way to go.

ROD_SS · 01-02-2014, 10:18 AM

I have the Gopro 3 blk edition. Glad I bought it. I use the suction cup on the side of my car for videos. Also, I have the Gopole for random stuff when I'm outside.

01pewterz28 · 01-02-2014, 10:40 AM

I picked up a brand new in the box GP HERO 3+ Silver edition on EBay on Tuesday for $215 with free shipping.

Explit Player · 01-02-2014, 11:33 AM

Yea, black edition is very useful. Great framerates, nice remote, and the difference between editions are noticable

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patternpilot · 01-02-2014, 11:52 AM

I received the Hero3 black edition with remote as a gift. I bought all the mounts and the LCD screen and a nice Pelican box to store it in. Have not used it yet so come on summer.

*mlee* · 01-02-2014, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tysen

I went with silver, don't need the remote.

Silver still has the remote capabilities and can use a simple smart phone app.

To the OP... Black not required, but remote capabilities on Silver as I mentioned are nice. However, with WIFI turned on these really drain battery power pretty fast.

90503 · 01-02-2014, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by patternpilot

I received the Hero3 black edition with remote as a gift. I bought all the mounts and the LCD screen and a nice Pelican box to store it in. Have not used it yet so come on summer.

Got the same for Xmas....My kid showed me how to get it going, have yet to do it all myself....I always heard they were a pain (older ones..??), but this one seems doable to me....No smart phone, guess I'll have to do the buttons manually, no biggie.....The website on how to use it seemed very good...

....Keeping my fingers crossed I'll be able to do it...lol....

patternpilot · 01-02-2014, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Silver still has the remote capabilities and can use a simple smart phone app.

To the OP... Black not required, but remote capabilities on Silver as I mentioned are nice. However, with WIFI turned on these really drain battery power pretty fast.

I agree based on my limited use. One thing I did notice was that when you turn the camera off, the WiFi stayed on. I found this out the first time I stored it. I was showing someone the camera and it was dead. It was charged when I stored it. So I charged it again and when I shut it off I noticed the WiFi light was still blinking. I will look to see if there is a setting to turn both off at the same time.

Angrybird 12 · 01-02-2014, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by patternpilot

I agree based on my limited use. One thing I did notice was that when you turn the camera off, the WiFi stayed on. I found this out the first time I stored it. I was showing someone the camera and it was dead. It was charged when I stored it. So I charged it again and when I shut it off I noticed the WiFi light was still blinking. I will look to see if there is a setting to turn both off at the same time.

Check to see if it's still connected to your smart phone, as long as your smart phones wifi is on it will stay connected to it. Anyhow you still need to turn the wifi on the camera off separately from the camera power. Just turn off your smart phone wifi first. That's the only way I could get mine to stop leaving the camera wifi on.

*mlee* · 01-02-2014, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by patternpilot

I agree based on my limited use. One thing I did notice was that when you turn the camera off, the WiFi stayed on. I found this out the first time I stored it. I was showing someone the camera and it was dead. It was charged when I stored it. So I charged it again and when I shut it off I noticed the WiFi light was still blinking. I will look to see if there is a setting to turn both off at the same time.

I did the same thing. It's like that so you can turn it on/off using the remote. You'll have to push the button to turn on/off WIFI.

If you want to extend battery life while recording turn it off and don't use WIFI. I can't even get 1hr of recording with WIFI on.

EnlighteningYou · 01-02-2014, 12:50 PM

70 bucks http://www.ebay.com/itm/121236986373...84.m1423.l2649

LS3 SS · 01-02-2014, 02:16 PM

Thanks for all the replies guys. I ended up going with AngryBird's old GoPro. I really wanted a newer one because I heard the earlier ones can be a pain, but I'm sure I will still enjoy it, and it's better to be able to document something, than nothing at all.

Angrybird 12 · 01-02-2014, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LS3 SS

Thanks for all the replies guys. I ended up going with AngryBird's old GoPro. I really wanted a newer one because I heard the earlier ones can be a pain, but I'm sure I will still enjoy it, and it's better to be able to document something, than nothing at all.

Glad I could help. You should have it Saturday, Monday at the latest.

01-02-2014, 09:21 AM	#16
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01-02-2014, 10:18 AM	#17
ROD_SS Drives: 2013 1SS Camaro and a truck Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 1,081	I have the Gopro 3 blk edition. Glad I bought it. I use the suction cup on the side of my car for videos. Also, I have the Gopole for random stuff when I'm outside. __________________ ADM tuned (465 rwhp / 442 torque) Mods- CAI, kooks long tube headers, & ADM stage 2 cam

01-02-2014, 10:40 AM	#18
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,494 View My Garage	I picked up a brand new in the box GP HERO 3+ Silver edition on EBay on Tuesday for $215 with free shipping. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

01-02-2014, 11:33 AM	#19
Explit Player IG @Brian_ _Self Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6+17'Tesla Model S Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bristol, TN : Instagram @Brian_ _Self Posts: 804 View My Garage	Yea, black edition is very useful. Great framerates, nice remote, and the difference between editions are noticable Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk __________________

01-02-2014, 11:52 AM	#20
patternpilot Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tri-Cities WA. Posts: 934 View My Garage	I received the Hero3 black edition with remote as a gift. I bought all the mounts and the LCD screen and a nice Pelican box to store it in. Have not used it yet so come on summer. __________________ There's more to life than gas mileage LS3, Whipple, Custom Comp Cam, springs, pushrods, timing set, CAI intake, Apex cold air scoop, Doug Thorley TRI-Y headers, Billet Custom Products baffled Valve covers, Mighty Mouse Catch can, ADM FPCM, ZL1 fuel pump, MSD boost-a-pump, Hex Vent hood vents, ProSport gauges(fuel pressure, AFR, Boost), Corsa, 100 cell Cats. Jannetty remote tuned, Pfadt trailing arms, all parts user installed. No Dyno yet. Manual trans. 3.45 gears.

01-02-2014, 12:50 PM	#26
EnlighteningYou Drives: 2012 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nashville Posts: 72	70 bucks http://www.ebay.com/itm/121236986373...84.m1423.l2649

01-02-2014, 02:16 PM	#27
LS3 SS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 2,275	Thanks for all the replies guys. I ended up going with AngryBird's old GoPro. I really wanted a newer one because I heard the earlier ones can be a pain, but I'm sure I will still enjoy it, and it's better to be able to document something, than nothing at all.