Hero 2 LCD on Hero 3 at DVinfo.net

Kevin Walsh · October 22nd, 2012, 11:28 AM

I just tried the Hero2 LCD back on the Hero3 and it works fine. So if you are dumping your Hero2 stuff you should hold on to those LCDs.

Nate Haustein · October 22nd, 2012, 02:00 PM

Great! Ii was wondering if this was the case. Thanks for sharing.

Bryce Comer · October 22nd, 2012, 10:46 PM

From what i've read on the GoPro website, all of the accessories from the Hero 2 will work with the Hero 3.
Question is, how did you get your hands on a Hero 3?? Do tell Kevin, how is it?

Kevin Walsh · October 23rd, 2012, 06:16 AM

I really haven't had much time to play with the camera, but here are some initial random thoughts.

The fist thing that hit me was how tiny this thing is. It's mostly lens and battery.
The lower distortion lens is a big improvement. Slight bowing, but nothing compared the the Hero2.
The camera is much better in low light. Less noise, better color and contrast.
The remote works as advertised.
The latch on the underwater housing has a safety.
The audio is improved. It's still terrible, but its much better than the tinny buzzy Hero 2 audio.
In good light, the picture quality is similar to the Hero 2 but with less distortion.

The wifi app does not work with my camera. No live preview and hit or miss with connecting to the camera.I contacted GoPro about this.
No instruction book included in the box and no lens cap for the camera or housing. Everyone is going to lose the little dust cover for the ports. They should have attached it to the camera.

Overall I like the camera. I'll probably hold on to my Hero 2s as well.

I can't say where I got the camera because they are not a DVi sponsor, but I just walked in and bought it off the shelf.

Pete Bauer · October 23rd, 2012, 06:57 AM

Kevin, which version of the 3? The White or Silver version?

Kevin Walsh · October 23rd, 2012, 07:12 AM

The black version.

Pete Bauer · October 23rd, 2012, 09:27 AM

The Black was in a store already? I thought GoPro wasn't even releasing that version until mid-Nov?

Kevin Walsh · October 23rd, 2012, 01:23 PM

Yes, I was really surprised to see them so I bought the 3 that they had.

I'm going to try to sell the 2 that I haven't opened yet for a little profit but if they don't sell no big deal. I'm sure I'll end up with at least 3 of them! (see the private classifieds if you are interested)

I really like this camera so far!! Another thing I am noticing is that the menu system is a lot more responsive. Maybe due to the new processor.

I am very tempted to open a second one up to see if it works with my Hero2 3d kit.

Ray Bell · October 23rd, 2012, 07:29 PM

Here's the manual for the Black version Hero 3

http://gopro.com/wp-content/uploads/..._FINAL_Web.pdf

Don Litten · October 23rd, 2012, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Bauer

The Black was in a store already? I thought GoPro wasn't even releasing that version until mid-Nov?

Yep...I bought the two HD3 Blacks Best Buy had tonight.
I am still charging the batteries and after 3 hours, it's concerning me a little. I've already read about a charging problem.

Kevin Walsh · October 24th, 2012, 05:20 AM

Don have you tried the wifi app yet? I have had no luck with it.

Don Litten · October 24th, 2012, 08:57 AM

Not yet. I charged the things all night and finally the light went out about 5:AM.

I took a few minutes of video then went to bed.

I'll try it a little later today.

Mike Sims · October 24th, 2012, 10:22 AM

From the GoPro website:

"NOTE: A software update for your HERO3 camera is required before using the GoPro app. Full app compatibility with the HERO3 will be available for White and Silver Editions on November 12, 2012, and for Black Edition on December 14, 2012."

Kevin Walsh · October 24th, 2012, 01:12 PM

Thanks Mike. I did the software update and nothing related to the app is working right now. At least they are giving an exact date.

Lynne Whelden · October 24th, 2012, 05:06 PM

Can anybody comment more on the audio quality? How clean is the signal when the AGC has cranked up the background? Would a good external mic help solve the problem?

October 22nd, 2012, 11:28 AM	#1
Kevin Walsh Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 225	Hero 2 LCD on Hero 3 I just tried the Hero2 LCD back on the Hero3 and it works fine. So if you are dumping your Hero2 stuff you should hold on to those LCDs.

October 22nd, 2012, 02:00 PM	#2
Nate Haustein Trustee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,313	Re: Hero 2 LCD on Hero 3 Great! Ii was wondering if this was the case. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX www.flightcreativemedia.com

October 22nd, 2012, 10:46 PM	#3
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Re: Hero 2 LCD on Hero 3 From what i've read on the GoPro website, all of the accessories from the Hero 2 will work with the Hero 3. Question is, how did you get your hands on a Hero 3?? Do tell Kevin, how is it? __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

October 23rd, 2012, 06:16 AM	#4
Kevin Walsh Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 225	Re: Hero 2 LCD on Hero 3 I really haven't had much time to play with the camera, but here are some initial random thoughts. The fist thing that hit me was how tiny this thing is. It's mostly lens and battery. The lower distortion lens is a big improvement. Slight bowing, but nothing compared the the Hero2. The camera is much better in low light. Less noise, better color and contrast. The remote works as advertised. The latch on the underwater housing has a safety. The audio is improved. It's still terrible, but its much better than the tinny buzzy Hero 2 audio. In good light, the picture quality is similar to the Hero 2 but with less distortion. The wifi app does not work with my camera. No live preview and hit or miss with connecting to the camera.I contacted GoPro about this. No instruction book included in the box and no lens cap for the camera or housing. Everyone is going to lose the little dust cover for the ports. They should have attached it to the camera. Overall I like the camera. I'll probably hold on to my Hero 2s as well. I can't say where I got the camera because they are not a DVi sponsor, but I just walked in and bought it off the shelf. Last edited by Kevin Walsh; October 23rd, 2012 at 07:21 AM.

October 23rd, 2012, 06:57 AM	#5
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Re: Hero 2 LCD on Hero 3 Kevin, which version of the 3? The White or Silver version? __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

October 23rd, 2012, 07:12 AM	#6
Kevin Walsh Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 225	Re: Hero 2 LCD on Hero 3 The black version.

October 23rd, 2012, 09:27 AM	#7
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Re: Hero 2 LCD on Hero 3 The Black was in a store already? I thought GoPro wasn't even releasing that version until mid-Nov? __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

October 23rd, 2012, 01:23 PM	#8
Kevin Walsh Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 225	Re: Hero 2 LCD on Hero 3 Yes, I was really surprised to see them so I bought the 3 that they had. I'm going to try to sell the 2 that I haven't opened yet for a little profit but if they don't sell no big deal. I'm sure I'll end up with at least 3 of them! (see the private classifieds if you are interested) I really like this camera so far!! Another thing I am noticing is that the menu system is a lot more responsive. Maybe due to the new processor. I am very tempted to open a second one up to see if it works with my Hero2 3d kit.

October 23rd, 2012, 07:29 PM	#9
Ray Bell Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,414	Re: Hero 2 LCD on Hero 3 Here's the manual for the Black version Hero 3 http://gopro.com/wp-content/uploads/..._FINAL_Web.pdf

October 24th, 2012, 05:20 AM	#11
Kevin Walsh Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 225	Re: Hero 2 LCD on Hero 3 Don have you tried the wifi app yet? I have had no luck with it. Last edited by Kevin Walsh; October 24th, 2012 at 06:05 AM.

October 24th, 2012, 08:57 AM	#12
Don Litten Major Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 400	Re: Hero 2 LCD on Hero 3 Not yet. I charged the things all night and finally the light went out about 5:AM. I took a few minutes of video then went to bed. I'll try it a little later today.

October 24th, 2012, 10:22 AM	#13
Mike Sims Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 880	Re: Hero 2 LCD on Hero 3 From the GoPro website: "NOTE: A software update for your HERO3 camera is required before using the GoPro app. Full app compatibility with the HERO3 will be available for White and Silver Editions on November 12, 2012, and for Black Edition on December 14, 2012."

October 24th, 2012, 01:12 PM	#14
Kevin Walsh Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 225	Re: Hero 2 LCD on Hero 3 Thanks Mike. I did the software update and nothing related to the app is working right now. At least they are giving an exact date.

October 24th, 2012, 05:06 PM	#15
Lynne Whelden Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: williamsport, pa Posts: 604	Re: Hero 2 LCD on Hero 3 Can anybody comment more on the audio quality? How clean is the signal when the AGC has cranked up the background? Would a good external mic help solve the problem?