GoPro's first 4K-capable camera — Hero 3 Black with 4K 15fps and WiFi built in.
The GoPro Hero 3 Black launched in 2012 as GoPro's first camera capable of 4K recording (at 15fps) and the first with built-in WiFi. It represented a major leap in action camera capability and established GoPro's flagship 'Black' tier.
Records 4K 15fps (time-lapse only), 2.7K 30fps, and 1080p 60fps. 12MP stills with burst. WiFi built in — first GoPro with wireless. Protune for manual colour control. SuperView wide mode. Significantly improved image quality over Hero 2.
Waterproof housing to 60m included. No rear screen — LCD status display only. WiFi for smartphone preview and control. USB mini-B. MicroSD storage. 74g camera only. Compatible with GoPro mounts.
Available used very cheaply. The 4K at 15fps was a milestone but unusable for motion video. The Hero 4 improved significantly. Very dated by modern standards. Only for ultra-budget action camera needs or collectors of GoPro history.