GoPro Hero3 Black Edition $330 bestbuy.com

Not a bad deal for this model. Amazon still has the price at $420 and most used ones are going for $325-$350.

A little cheaper currently at REI (if you prefer them).

http://slickdeals.net …ideo-camera-black-edition

the one at REI is 3+ version. MUCH better than the old version 3.

Is $330 at BB for the Hero 3 BE? If so, that's not a great price. If it's a 3+ BE, smoking deal.

Kiwimochi wrote in post #16722716
the one at REI is 3+ version. MUCH better than the old version 3.

Really? What makes you say that? Most reviews I've read indicate the two models are almost identical and some say the wifi on the 3 is more reliable.

Kylemorgan88 wrote in post #16722752
Really? What makes you say that? Most reviews I've read indicate the two models are almost identical and some say the wifi on the 3 is more reliable.

i have 4 hero 3 black and 2 hero 3+ black (total 6). So i do know something from first hand usage.

Let put it this way: if you never have the hero before than go for the 3+. If you already have the 3 then you don't need to pay extra to the 3+. There are couple new improve on the 3+ like super view and much improve on low light shooting that i love.

v35skyline wrote in post #16722735
Is $330 at BB for the Hero 3 BE? If so, that's not a great price. If it's a 3+ BE, smoking deal.

the coupon code at REI is 20% off for everything. That mean it is apply for the 3+ also.

What is the coupon code? Slickdeals link is dead.

Found the code: 126TAKE20

I got my Hero 3 BE on BF for $240. I love it, but I probably don't need a 3+ BE right now lol.

Kiwimochi wrote in post #16723322
i have 4 hero 3 black and 2 hero 3+ black (total 6). So i do know something from first hand usage.

Let put it this way: if you never have the hero before than go for the 3+. If you already have the 3 then you don't need to pay extra to the 3+. There are couple new improve on the 3+ like super view and much improve on low light shooting that i love.

Thanks for the info. I have no first hand experience with gopro and will be using this for aerial footage with a phantom II. You are making me want the hero3+.

Any must have accessories? I'm used to filming on a DSLR, so I'm worried about not having a rear LCD display.

v35skyline wrote in post #16723346
I got my Hero 3 BE on BF for $240.

I assume BE is Black Edition; but, what is BF?

Black Friday.

Kylemorgan88 wrote in post #16723391
Thanks for the info. I have no first hand experience with gopro and will be using this for aerial footage with a phantom II. You are making me want the hero3+.

Any must have accessories? I'm used to filming on a DSLR, so I'm worried about not having a rear LCD display.

Dunno about the DJ Phantom 2 (want one, can't justify it now), but as for accessories...I went crazy and bought most of them. The ones I find most useful:

POV Pole (I like the SP Gadgets)
POV Buoy (great for anything done underwater)...oh, and get the floatie thing from GoPro
RAM Suction Cup Mount (great for mounting to a car; prefer RAM for the balljoint...I also have the GoPro and dislike the lack of adjustment freedom)
JAW clamp from GoPro..super versatile. Use it all the time.

And EXTRA BATTERIES and a dual charger (mine is from Smatree/Wasabi).

v35skyline wrote in post #16724340
Black Friday.

Thanks. Won't help me now. At least your response saves me from checking: Bug Forum, Bird Forum, Bee Forum, Boating Forum, Bowhunting Forum, etc., etc. I've been in the military for 28 years and sometimes this place is worse for assuming people know acronyms than soldiers are.

I just purchased a hero3 silver + for 330 out the door. With this coupon at REI I got the black Edition 3 + for 348!!! Thank you!!