Video Modes
Video Resolution Frames per Second (fps) NTSC/PAL Field of View
(FOV) Screen Resolution
1080p 60, 50, 30, 25 Ultra Wide, Medium, Narrow 1920 x 1080
960p 60, 50, 30, 25 Ultra Wide 1280 x 960
720p 120, 100, 60, 50, 30, 25 Ultra Wide, Medium, Narrow 1280 x 720
WVGA 120, 100, 60, 50 Ultra Wide 848 x 480
Video Format
.mp4 file format
Advanced Video Capture Settings
Spot Meter
Spot Meter is ideal for filming within a dark space with the camera pointed towards a brighter setting (such as filming the outdoors from within a car).
Looping Video
Record a continuous video loop that overwrites itself until you press the shutter button to stop it. It's ideal for saving space on your memory card while waiting to catch a moment of action.
One Button
Upon powering on, the camera automatically begins recording video or capturing Time Lapse photos.
Photo Modes
Still Photo
Resolution Field of View (FOV) Screen Resolution
10MP Wide 3680 x 2760
7MP Wide 3072 x 2304
5MP Medium 2624 x 1968
Burst Photo
10 photos/1 second
5 photos/1 second
3 photos/1 second
Time Lapse
0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 second intervals
Photo Modes Overview
Photo
Capture a single photo.
Burst Photo
Capture up to 10 photos per second—perfect for fast-action photography.
Time Lapse
Automatically capture a series of photos at timed intervals. Time Lapse mode is ideal for capturing photos when the camera is out of reach.
Image Quality + Optics
Ultra sharp 6-element aspherical glass lens
Fixed f/2.8 aperture
Ultra wide-angle field of view
Battery + Charging
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated at 1180mAH, 3.7V, 4366mWh
Battery Life
The chart below indicates the approximate continuous recording time (hr:min) you can expect when shooting in various video modes using a fully charged battery.3
With Wi-Fi Off With Wi-Fi On + Using Wi-Fi Remote With Wi-Fi On + Using GoPro App With Wi-Fi Off +
Using LCD Touch BacPac™
Video Mode Estimated Time Estimated Time Estimated Time Estimated Time
1080p 60 fps 2:15 2:00 1:30 1:30
1080p 30 fps 3:00 2:40 1:50 1:50
960p 60 fps 2:30 2:15 1:35 1:35
720p 120 fps 2:20 2:05 1:30 1:30
720p 60 fps 2:45 2:25 1:40 1:45
1 Based on GoPro engineering testing. Actual performance may vary based on settings, environmental conditions and other factors. Maximum battery capacity will normally decrease with time and use.
Audio
Format: 48kHz sampling rate, AAC compression
AGC (automatic gain control)
Internal mic: Mono
External mic: Stereo supported with 3.5mm microphone adapter (sold separately). See list of supported microphones.
Ports
Mini USB
Charging
Connecting to a computer for playback/file transfer/charging
Supports 3.5mm stereo microphone via optional adapter (sold separately)
Supports playback to composite TV via optional cable (sold separately)
Micro HDMI
Supports playback to HDTV via optional cable (sold separately)
microSD
Memory card
Storage
microSD memory card with a Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required. Recommended microSD cards >Link to support article
Up to 64GB capacity supported
Record times vary with resolutions and frame rates
Photo + Video Playback
HDTV
Micro HDMI to HDMI cable required. (sold separately)
TV
Mini USB to composite cable required. (sold separately)
LCD Touch BacPac™ (sold separately)
Attach to your camera for preview and play back of videos and photos.
GoPro App
Use your phone or tablet to preview and play back videos and photos.
Computer
Connect via mini USB to USB cable (included), or copy files from the microSD card to your computer.
Minimum system requirements for best playback on Mac® and Windows® computers
Mac OS® X 10.8 and later / Microsoft Windows 7, 8.x
2nd generation Intel® Core™-based processor or AMD equivalent (Intel Quad Core™ i7 recommended)
4GB for Mac / 2GB RAM (4GB or greater recommended) for Windows
Windows: Graphics card that supports OpenGL1.2 or later
5400 RPM internal hard drive (7200 RPM drive or SSD recommended)