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GoPro HERO3 Black Edition
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Scubaverse Underwater Videography Editor Jeff Goodman on GoPro:
Over the past few years I have watched with interest the growth of GoPro in both the professional and domestic market and been so impressed at how many people now own one. As well as seeing a GoPro in every professional kit bag, I see them everywhere I go in the consumer marketplace. The GoPro has brought video technology to the awareness of the general public far more that any other camera before it. It is extraordinary that the first GoPro only came out in 2004. Since then technology of this little camera has come on a long way, the latest being the HERO3 Black Edition. Having used the GoPro for both TV and my own personal projects, I have decided to add special GoPro video courses along with the general courses already set up.
Here’s what GoPRo have to say themselves about the product:
The Wi-Fi enabled HERO3: Black Edition is the latest and most advanced GoPro. 30% smaller, 25% lighter and 2x more powerful than previous models. Wearable and gear mountable, waterproof to 197′ (60m), capable of capturing ultra-wide 1440p 48fps, 1080p 60 fps and 720p 120 fps video and 12MP photos at a rate of 30 photos per second.
The HERO3: Black Edition captures professional, cinema-quality video at 2X the resolution and 2X the frame-rate of previous models while delivering 2X better low light performance. Slow-motion aficionados and industry professionals will love the HERO3: Black Edition’s 1080p-60, 720p-120, WVGA-240, 960p-100 and 1440p-48 video modes while those desiring a cinematic look will appreciate the ultra-high resolution 2.7KP-30 fps and 4KP-15 fps (Protune only) video modes.
3X Faster Photo Performance
The HERO3: Black Edition’s photo performance is 3X improved, now boasting 12MP burst capture at a staggering 30 frames per second with 2X better low light performance compared to previous models. Still Photo and Time-lapse Photo modes remain the same but are now joined by a new Continuous Photo mode that captures continuous 12MP stills at a steady 3, 5, or 10 photo-per-second rate, up to 30 photos at a time.
Improved Sharpness, Less Distortion
The HERO3’s reduced-distortion, 6-element aspherical lens combines with user-selectable Ultra-wide, Medium and Narrow field-of-views to deliver more perspective-capture options than ever before. Add the totally updated flat-lens waterproof housing that delivers stunning image sharpness both above and below water and you’ve got one of the most powerful and durable image capture solutions on the planet.
Redesigned Audio System
Understanding that sound quality is as important as image quality, GoPro engineers completely redesigned the HERO3 to be as adept at capturing the subtle, natural sounds of voice and music as it is at capturing the immersive sounds of sport. Also improved is GoPro’s already famous wind-noise reduction, ensuring that you’ll hear more of your passion, be it your engine or expletives, and less of the wind during high speed activities.
The basic camera with housing and wifi retails at around £360 with the optional rear monitor costing an extra £75.
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SCUBAPRO EVERFLEX YULEX® DIVE Summer Promotion 2024
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SCUBAPRO launches an exclusive offer of its EVERFLEX YULEX® DIVE steamer, the modern plant-based generation of diving suits made from FSC-certified natural rubber. Besides this innovative material the advantages of an EVERFLEX YULEX® DIVE suit are fewer seams, panels for a better fit, unrestricted range of motion and the Blue Diamond Span inner fleece lining for maximum thermal protection. This makes the EVERFLEX YULEX® DIVE not only incredibly comfortable, but also a further step towards protecting our ocean.
With the SCUBAPRO SUMMER PROMOTION 2024, every diver can support this goal and benefit at the same time, because SCUBAPRO is offering two great benefits with the purchase of a 5 or 7.5 mm EVERFLEX YULEX® DIVE:
- 20 % off the MSRP price
- A free accessory Set, including
an EVERFLEX 5/3 hood,
a pair EVERFLEX 5.0 Arch Boots and
a pair EVERFLEX 5 gloves.
SCUBAPRO is continuously working on further steps to protect the oceans, such as reusable packaging for all products, the use of recycled materials, and the improvement of manufacturing conditions and shipping routes. Be a part of this movement!
All information about the SCUBAPRO EVERFLEX YULEX® DIVE Summer Promotion 2024: https://scubapro.johnsonoutdoors.com/eu/en-gb/yulex-summer
Promotion valid until 27.09.2024 at participating SCUBAPRO dealers and regions while stocks last.
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Dive into Colour with Scubapro: New gear in eye-catching colours
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SCUBAPRO launches the GHOST, STEEL COMP, STEEL PRO masks and the ESCAPE snorkel in new colours
Diving equipment is black – that used to be the case. Whether for identification, individualization or simply because it looks good – coloured equipment has become an integral part of the diving sector.
SCUBAPRO started using coloured accents many years ago – with success! Starting with the signature Hydros PRO and Seawing Nova, a range of coloured masks, snorkels and fins followed, and recently the interchangeable Supernova Blades, Scuba Skegs and various other accessories were launched in colour.
Now SCUBAPRO is expanding the colour range in 3 mask models and a snorkel to include turquoise, pink, orange, yellow and blue, in addition to the standard black and white.
Freedivers and scuba divers can now choose the STEEL COMP, STEEL PRO and GHOST masks in 7 colours and the ESCAPE snorkel in 8 colours. Whether colour blocking or tone-in-tone – there are no longer any limits to individual colour creations.
Discover coloured dive equipment here!
PRICES |
MSRP |
STEEL COMP Ultra Clear Glass, Comfort Strap compatible |
GBP 60.00 |
STEEL PRO Ultra Clear Glass, Comfort Strap compatible |
GBP 60.00 |
GHOST Ultra Clear Glass, Comfort Strap compatible |
GBP 55.00 |
ESCAPE Snorkel |
GBP 29.00 |
For more information about Scubapro products, visit www.scubapro.johnsonoutdoors.com.
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