When the GoPro Hero3+ was first released, many current Hero3 users did not find enough to go for the upgrade. Now if you are a serious GoPro camera user, this new firmware upgrade (only available for the Hero3+) adds more manual control over your final image and should change your mind. Here's a video showing some of the new features.
Picking out a few stand out features we now have more control over White balance including CAMRAW under Protune. The GoPro is still auto exposing, but you have options to 'limit' the ISO so that the Hero3+ does not boost gain (increase noise). While the GoPro Hero3+ attempts to auto expose the image, you have EV compensation to purposely under / over expose. Finally you have control over in camera sharpening. To make changing settings easier, make sure to download the official GoPro App.
The new GoPro Hero3+ Cameras Are Shipping Now.
If you think the original Hero3 will be getting the same firmware upgrade, don't hold your breathe - it might not happen. So for serious cinematographers who use the GoPro, there's no doubt all of these new features for maximum image control distance the Hero3+ from the original Hero3 enough to easily justify an upgrade. If you haven't already upgraded the firmware, check out the support page from the GoPro website (click here).
GoPro Hero3+ Camera
Thomas
Got the Hero3+ Silver from Sams Club. Upgraded the wifi and firmware to 3.02. No Protune! Lousy video and picture. Not ultra hi def at all. Big rip off. Will sell it and go to Hero 4
soren
why does the gopro hero 3 silver edition have protune when the gopro hero 3+ doesnt have protune! shouldn't the "+" be "better" wtf. so annoying.
Manny
Whatever.
Seriously, this update is so un-sexy.
It takes out all the fun of having a GoPro.
This camera is all about being in the moment and not thinking about camera settings at all.
Sure, some people might find use in this upgrade, but it's in no means mind-boggling. New options are'nt so revolutionary.
Thanks, I'll stick to my GoPro3 Black.
Sven
Hi,
I even can´t start the download. I entered the serial-number, name, email-adress and clicked "next".
The screen is changing and then: nothing... a big black box on the gopro-website.
Are there problems with the server?
seenematic
the 3+ is considered the professional version by GoPro (according to their websit), the 3 is only semipro.
from their point of view, it makes perfect sense to make professional features available only for their professional camera.
Cellarboy
Given there's very little difference in the SOCs between the 3 and 3+ there's really little reason (except for forcing upgrades) why the 3 couldn't have some of these features ported to it. It's the Apple mentality of software updates.
Hristijan
@Emm: I've tried all possible combination. Pull the battery out, remove sd card, hard reset method, still no sign of life on the gopro.
Richard
Perfect timing, just bought my first GoPro today.
seenematic
@Joseph : the Hero3+ is a different camera, different sensor, different lens. Sell 2 of your Hero3's and get a Hero3+ instead.
Joseph
This is absolutely a shitty thing NOT to have the same update for the HERO 3 Black. I have -3- of them plus LCD backs - why can't I upgrade MY INVESTMENT in GoPro. ANY type of manual exposure control is critical to have. Really, really pissed if 1,000's of Black 3 owners are left out on this update!
Emm
Post author@Hristijan - Pull the battery out to reset it, or put it on a charge. I have already upgraded several Hero3+ cameras (black edition), no issues for me.
Hristijan
After this update, my camera is dead, wont turn on.
jeremy
@emm , i don't think it does have the protune option, I know its only for the black edition, but the page say that the update is applicable to the silver and black editions. I guess i'm wondering what the update did for the silver edition.
marklondon
...or not.
GP 4 out shortly. I'll wait.
Emm
Post author@jeremy - I don't think the Silver Hero3+ has Protune. Have you ever seen this option?
jeremy
is this upgrade only applicable to the gopro hero 3+ black edition? I have the sliver and i downloaded it and i'm not seeing any new options?