So, any thoughts about how the new GoPro housings will compare to the Backscatter housing?
The Backscatter housing (which I have) is the only one I believe that has a 55mm threaded fitting in front of their flat lens (I'm not sure of SRP or other housings, but I love being able to thread filters on/off it and not just slip on, whether above or below water) threaded filter = solid mount
IMHO, the flip up Backscatter filter and SRP for the Hero 2 camera just became obsolete regardless of price (everyone had their panties wadded up over the release of the SRP filter and pricing) wah.
the hero2 is still a solid platform, it just got a bigger brother is all. I love the fact that a touch screen LCD and Wifi comes with the Black Hero3, on top of all the other performance improvements.
In Fact, I love the new Hero3 Top End BLACK EDITION specs so much I just pulled out the Visa Card and bought one on their pre-order sales. Should be shipped middle of November!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll try and give a full review compared to the Hero2 that I'm very familiar with to share on ScubaBoard and fellow GoPro Addicts.
They're selling out fast, so if you want one before Christmas, I suggest giving GoPro a Call NOW..........I was on hold for 10-15+ minutes just to make the purchase.
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the batteries are different than the ones in the Hero2 -- the Hero2 is 1100 mAh at 440 mA (1100 / 2.5hrs). The battery listed in the new Hero3 (black is one i looked at) is 1050 mAh. (no posted battery life info on site yet)
yes the new battery is different, as well as the camera/cord connector for recharging through a USB port via cable, so.......the old GoPro2 style recharge cable won't mate-with the new GoPro3 camera, nor versa-visa.
according to the salesman at Gopro, the old GoPro2 LCD screen will work on the new GoPro3, but limited functionality of the GoPro3 Touchscreen if you try to use it on the GoPro2.
I bought a GoPro3 Touchscreen with my new GoPro that'll ship in a month, so I'll figure it all out then and I'll just have one for each camera my 2 and new 3.