GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition One Color, One Size

Got Hero 3+ Silver to replace a previous underwater camera that offed itself after one too many deeper snorkel dives. Personally, I think the Silver version provides 85% of the benefit most people will need from their Go Pro, but if you are super serious about this stuff maybe go for Black for advanced settings and higher res settings. Everyone else, save the cash - this thing rocks.First, upgrading firmware, software is pretty easy if you have basic computer skills - dont be nervous - follow website/Amazon review instructions and it will be easy, as will be wireless setup. Go Pro App is sweet - can control camera, preview, review footage all immediately on phone through wireless. Be aware though - wireless range is pretty limited - not sure but Go Pro wireless remote might have longer range - seems to based on advertising. We used this for trip to Dominican Republic, primarily for snorkeling, but also general photos and vids. Default 960p/60 fps (think its 60 fps) vid (can go to 1080p too) is awesome and the camera does pretty well in low light - adjusts quick - I placed the camera several times under a coral outcrop (get the clear Go Pole - must have accessory) and in seconds it adjusted and captured great footage. Def does better closer to object than far away in regards to detail, but as long as you dont expect super zoom type of detail, it will meet your needs. As others have noted, lens does impart somewhat of a fish eye type of effect, but nothing that made me terribly upset. 10mp pics came out nice - once again, closer to subject better. Time lapse and burst are awesome for catching the perfect shot in a dynamic situation. Housing is well made and camera and housing are durable. No problem down to 25 feet snorkeling and rated to like 90+. Antifog inserts a must for underwater or humid conditions. Battery life was excellent - I found myself able to have the camera on and filming on and off for at least an hour and then be able to review footage on phone through wireless for at least 30 min before battery gave out - get Wasabi backups and charger - seems to work just fine with Go Pro battery - charging through USB is a pain to me. Would also be nice to be able to effectively transfer stuff to PC through wireless, but at size of vids and pics easier to just remove from housing and do through USB.

Out of all the many cameras GoPro manufacture, this one is still the best for your money.I've been subscribed to the GoPro newsletters since I got this camera over a year ago, and not to my surprise, all of them seem to add new fluff that most people don't really need to carry around. The reason I say this is because stuff like ProTune, or Built-in LCD screen (unless you personally would benefit from it, but I don't) really are just extra things that I don't believe are necessary. Actually, if you really wanted a LCD screen, you can always get the LCD Touch BackPac for $80, no big deal.What carries from this camera are really just the essentials.- Changable Battery. I'm only just starting to see that GoPro is removing the ability to change out the battery on these cameras, and leaving it to the HERO4s. This means the cameras like the HERO4 session (dropped $100), HERO+, and some other entry-level GoPros are only featuring a built-in battery. I feel the benefit with built-in batteries is you can change out the battery with a longer lasting Wasabi battery. You could have multiple batteries and SD Cards, and you could end up recording for a long time without having to switch cameras (because of built-in batteries).- No built-in LCD screen. The HERO4 Silver now has the LCD screen built in, but now $100 more, for Protune, possibly improved audio, and the same framerates? If you don't end up needing the LCD touch screen (like I mentioned above), it's only $100 less, and carries the same framerates (1080p60, 720p60).That being said, I can see why GoPro would add some of those features, primarily I see it as being more "user-friendly" (being able to see what you're recording or watching recorded videos off it, but I don't know since I don't own the LCD touch screen).But if you're looking for something that would get you more for less, perfect comparison being the HERO4 Session since they're now the same price, this definitely would be the best buy.