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GnarlyBro · 12-31-2012, 03:22 PM

I have the original go pro and love it, use it quite often...I just don't know if its really worth my money to upgrade it if it still works fine.

Triple8Sol · 12-31-2012, 08:20 PM

Only worth it if you upgrade to the Black edition since the Silver is basically a Hero2 and the White is basically a HD Hero.

Jed · 12-31-2012, 08:45 PM

By original do you mean the first HD Hero?

If you go for a new GoPro definitely go the Black. The Silver and White and just GoPro HD Hero2's in new casing, so no major recording quality upgrades from the last generation - although it'll still be an upgrade for you since the original Hero's were a decent step below the Hero2.

The Hero3 Black is a different story though - definitely worth a good look since it records at 60fps at 1080p.

Picture quality on the Black is amazing, only downside is short battery life (bout 1 and a half hours on slope recording at 1080 / 60 fps).

12-31-2012, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
GnarlyBro Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 26	GoPro I have the original go pro and love it, use it quite often...I just don't know if its really worth my money to upgrade it if it still works fine.

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Triple8Sol Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,686 Blog Entries: 1	Only worth it if you upgrade to the Black edition since the Silver is basically a Hero2 and the White is basically a HD Hero. __________________ 14 NeverSummer Proto HD . 13 Never Summer Cobra . 12 Gnu Rider's Choice C2PTX 13 Now IPO . 12 K2 Formula . 11 K2 Formula 13 NB x 686 580

12-31-2012, 08:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jed Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Whistler, BC Posts: 311	By original do you mean the first HD Hero? If you go for a new GoPro definitely go the Black. The Silver and White and just GoPro HD Hero2's in new casing, so no major recording quality upgrades from the last generation - although it'll still be an upgrade for you since the original Hero's were a decent step below the Hero2. The Hero3 Black is a different story though - definitely worth a good look since it records at 60fps at 1080p. Picture quality on the Black is amazing, only downside is short battery life (bout 1 and a half hours on slope recording at 1080 / 60 fps). __________________ I write for Snomie.com - How To Snowboard Videos, Snowboard Tips & Snowboard Lessons

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