That’s a quote from GoPro’s Facebook page about a half hour ago. It has already accumulated over 4000 likes and 700 comments from GoPro fans teeming with excitement.
Recall the recent rumors of the GoPro Hero3. Again, we have no word on specs at the moment, but it will surely have powerful WiFi features built-in to take advantage of the new GoPro app for smartphone compatibility (which already works with the Hero2).
Likewise, we would expect some resolution and frame rate improvements to (at least) match what Sony has done with its new Action Cams.
Stay tuned for the big news tonight!
UPDATED: Details on the GoPro HERO3 are here.
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Here is a rumor roundup video from YouTube it covers many of the rumors for the rumored GoPro HD HERO3
“The HD Hero 3 is a huge step ahead of the HD Hero 2. People are going to love these cameras. We will offer three models; the HD Hero 3 White Edition, Silver Edition and Black Edition. We will have three price points, and all three models have WiFi Built into them. They all share a new form factor which is the same rectangular shape (which lends itself to be mounted anywhere, including the Chest), but it’s much thinner than the HD1/ HD2. The HD Hero 3 + Backpack is the size of todays camera by itself. All three models will come shipped with the new housing which incorporates an underwater lens into the housing and an improved locking latch. The camera needs to work as well under the water as above the water since it’s waterproof. We did have to go to the Micro SD Card format since SD Card Trays are way to big for this camera. There are ton of other improvements; I’ll send out a Camera Comparison Sheet once we have that and are allowed to send images.
Camera Line Up:
HD Hero 3 White Edition – $199 Retail. This is basically an HD Hero 1 Camera (5mp photo sensor, etc.) that includes WiFi, dive lens and the new, thinner form factor. Available 10/21/12 to ship.
1080/30, 960/30, 720/60
5MP Photo
3 shots 1 second photo burst
WiFi Built in
Improved Housing (locking latch / dive lens)
HD Hero 3 Silver Edition – $299 Retail. This is your HD Hero 2 camera with WiFi built in, new form factor and improved housing. Available 10/21/12 to ship.
1080/30, 960/48, 720/60
11MP Photo
10 shots 1 second photo burst
WiFi Built in
Advanced Features / Capture (Protune and White Balance)
Improved Housing (locking latch / dive lens)
HD Hero 3 Black Edition – $399 Retail. This is brand new technology with incredible new settings. Available mid to late November to ship.
4K/15, 2.7K/30, 1440/48, 1080/60, 960/100, 720/120
12MP Photo
30 shots in 1 second (plus many more burst settings where you can control how many shots in the burst and how long the burst lasts)
WiFi Built in
Remote Control Included (only on this model – remote is $79.95 by itself)
Advanced Features / Capture (Protune, White Balance, Continuous Photo, and Picture in Video – PIV capabilities)
Improved Housing (Locking Latch / Dive Lens)
GoPro has released a photo of the GoPro Hero 3 in use.
https://twitter.com/GoPro/status/258341213055352833/photo/1/large