GoPro HERO3 Black

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GoPro HERO3 Black

📅 2012 📷 12 MP 🔲 1/2.3-inch ⚖️ 74g 🎬 4K 15fps 💧 60m (with housing)

📋 Specifications

Release Year 2012
Resolution 12 Megapixels
Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
Sensor Type CMOS
Max Video Resolution 4K 15fps
Weight 74g
Waterproof 60m (with housing)
Stabilization None
Field of View Ultra-wide

Last updated: June 15, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the GoPro HERO3 Black, sourced from SampleShots.

I was diving in Roatan, completely enthralled with the vibrant coral reef that seemed to go on forever, plunging to unknown depths below. Seeing movement out of my peripheral vision, I was somewhat startled to see a large sea turtle brush past my shoulder. Swimming slowly with graceful wings, the sea turtle was certainly not surprised or startled by me. I was just another fish in his sea. I love this photo because it reminds me of feeling at right at home, 70 feet below the surface. | sea turtle in water
2.5mm · f/2.8 · 1/60s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Erin Simmons
Lokrum | body of water
2.8mm · f/2.8 · 1/2600s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Vicko Mozara
Green sea turtle swimming effortlessly through clear blue waters, showcasing its majestic form and intricate shell patterns.
2.8mm · f/2.8 · 1/370s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Leo_Visions
A solitary hand rises from clear ocean water under a bright sky, captured at the surface with the horizon visible in the distance. This image emphasizes a lone gesture against the seascape. (Note: photograph type not explicitly identified.)
2.8mm · f/2.8 · 1/3400s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Ilyuza Mingazova
Golden retriever emerging from turquoise pool, head breaking the surface with sunlit water and palm trees in the background.
2.8mm · f/2.8 · 1/1488s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Linoleum Creative Collective
Ancient sphinx statue seated in a dim sandstone tunnel, bathed in warm ambient light. The arched opening behind highlights the sculpture's form.
2.5mm · f/2.8 · 1/15s · ISO 245
via Unsplash by Simon Infanger
Silhouetted figures enjoying a sunset on rocky terrain, with a vibrant sky painted in warm hues. The scene captures a moment of connection with nature.
2.8mm · f/2.8 · 1/1150s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Paul Berthelon Bravo
Sea turtle swimming gracefully above coral in clear turquoise water.
2.5mm · f/2.8 · 1/350s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Filipe Silvia
A performer showcases an impressive acrobatic move in a graffiti-adorned alleyway under a bright blue sky.
2.8mm · f/2.8 · 1/800s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Daoud Abismail
Modern bridge spanning a calm river with reflections of city buildings under a clear blue sky.
2.8mm · f/2.8 · 1/620s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Meriç Dağlı
Coastal underwater scene with a lone surfer gliding above turquoise shallows while a rusted, partially submerged freighter looms at the surface. This image captures a dual perspective of activity underwater and wreckage above, emphasizing contrast between serenity and abandonment.
via Unsplash by Mounir Abdi
Tall sea fan corals rise from a tropical reef beneath clear blue water, with small fish scattered in the distance. The foreground coral garden fills the lower half of the scene.
2.5mm · f/2.8 · 1/120s · ISO 144
via Unsplash by Erin Simmons
Black dog swimming in clear ocean water under a cloudy sky.
2.8mm · f/2.8 · 1/800s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Leo_Visions
You raise your head to the sky, and it falls squarely you on shoulders. | black and white concrete buildings at daytime
2.8mm · f/2.8 · 1/1050s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Ilyuza Mingazova
Sea turtle glides overhead over sunlit turquoise seabed, captured underwater with natural light and gentle movement.
2.5mm · f/2.8 · 1/1050s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Filipe Silvia
A shirtless man stands on a rocky outcrop at the edge of clear turquoise sea, facing the coastline with a sandy beach and cliffs in the distance.
via Unsplash by Mounir Abdi
A sea turtle glides just below the water's surface while a person stands on the shore, showcasing the beauty of marine life and human connection to nature.
2.8mm · f/2.8 · 1/2500s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Leo_Visions

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