User's Manual

The LCD screen display [time lapse icon], FOV, photo resolution size (MP), the
Time Lapse setting, number of photos stored on the memory card, number of
photos that can be taken before full, and battery capacity.
To take Time Lapse photos:
Press and release[S]. The camera will initiate countdown and red LED Indicator
Lights will flash each time a photo is taken.
To stop Time Lapse photos:
Press and release [S]. The red LED Indicator Lights will flash three times and the
camera will emit three beeps to indicate Time Lapse has stopped.
>See Time Lapse for instructions on how to change interval settings.
CHANGING CAMERA MODES/SETTINGS
ENTERING SETTINGS MENU [settings icon]
The HERO3 offers options to customize and adjust how video and photos are
captured. Navigate to Settings menu to make changes.
[settings icon] Verify camera is in Settings menu:
1. Press [S] to enter [settings icon] menu.
2. Use [mode] to cycle through various Settings.
3. Press [S] to select desired option. Some Settings offer multiple options.
4. Use [mode] to cycle through options.
5. Press [S] to select highlighted option.
6. To exit after making selection, use [mode] to cycle to [EXIT].
7. Press [S].
PRO TIP: Want to return to camera default settings? Press and hold [S] for two
seconds.
VIDEO RESOLUTION MODES
The HERO3 camera produces in the following video resolutions:
Resolution
FPS
Field of View
Best Use
1080p
30
Ultra Wide
TBD – revise with best istances
1080p
24
Ultra Wide
960p
48*default
Ultra Wide
960p
30
Ultra Wide
High quality action 4:3 video, crop to best shot
720p
60
Ultra Wide
Highest quality action, slow motion post edit, playback
720p
30
Ultra Wide
General use, all around
WVGA
120
Ultra Wide
Lower power, slow motion post edit, playback