GoPro Hero3 Rugged Extreme Cameras Shoot 4K Video

GoPro has announced its latest and greatest Hero3 extreme action cameras today which are twice as fast, have a 30% smaller form factor and are 25% lighter than their predecessors. The Hero3 comes in three different models that include the $400 Black Edition, $300 Silver Edition and the $200 White Edition. All three feature a new user interface, built-in WiFi, Improved audio recording and wind-noise reduction, rugged waterproof housing, full 1080p HD video recording at 30fps or 720p HD video at 60fps, reduced distortion and improved sharpness thanks to the redesigned flat lens.

GoPro's higher end Hero3 Black Edition includes a waterproof wireless WiFi remote control and is capable of shooting 1080p at a higher 60fps than its two new siblings. But for your $400, it will boast superior low-light performance and will also shoot massive 4K at a diminutive 12fps and 2.7K video resolutions at an impressive 30fps and packs a 12-megapixel sensor for still photos. The difference between the White Edition and Silver Edition Hero3 cameras is a 5-megapixel sensor compared to the 11-megapixel sensor inside the Silver Edition. GoPro's Hero3 cameras are now available for pre-order and are expected to start shipping near the end of the month.

Photojojo Turns Your iPhone Into A GoPro

Summer is finally here and you have huge family vacations planned to go on cruises, hang out on the beach, or even to just relax by the pool. All of these activities have one thing in common: water. Photojojo's Scuba Suit is the perfect companion for your iPhone during these trips. Just slap it on and take a plunge into ocean without having to worry about a thing...for the first 15 ft. Similar to a GoPro, you can take pictures or videos underwater to snap some photos of beautiful sea creatures or just your kids having fun. 

Not only does the Scuba Suit guarantee a 100% waterproof case, the optical grade lens cover will get you some surprisingly great shots. The overall protection and quality of this case makes for a perfect accessory for the daily adventurer. Go ahead and check them out at Photojojo's website. They retail for $60.

Veho Muvi HD Cams Get Waterproof Case Plus Mounting Accessories

Veho calls its Muvi HD series of small hands-free video cameras the GoPro killers now that it has released a slew of mounting accessories plus a new waterproof case for extreme action video shooting. Veho's VCC-A010-WPC rugged waterproof case comes with a universal mounting clip for use with other Veho mounting accessories, tripod mounting and a crocodile clip and it's compatible with the Muvi HD7, HD10, HD Pro and HD Gumball 3000 cameras. Veho wants to compete with GoPro with releasing similar mounting options like a suction cup mount, surfboard and snowboard mounts, helmet mount, harness body mount and a tripod mount. Veho's waterproof case will set you back $59.95, and it's available right now.

GoPro-Like iPhone 4 Action Case Lets You Shoot Action Sports

When thinking about purchasing a camera for action sports, one would take GoPro into serious consideration, but if you already own an iPhone 4 why not use it instead? That's exactly the purpose of the Action Case made by Action Cases. It's the first ever case that lets you use your iPhone 4 as a fully functional action sports camera that can be mounted on a helmet, bike handlebars, a car or anything else that GoPro's mounts make possible. That's right, the Action Case uses all of GoPro's solid and reliable mounts thanks to the specially designed hinged iPhone 4 case. The Action Case by itself sales for $49 in case you already have some GoPro mounts.

The Action Case is designed very similarly to GoPro's own clear camera enclosures and made out of tough clear polypropylene plastic using stainless steel pins and internal shock pads for extra durability and protection. Unlike the GoPro cameras, the Action Case encloses your iPhone 4 in a non-waterproof cases, however Action Cases has said that it will work on making a fully water-tight Action Case in the future. With the being said, the Action Case complete with a few GoPro mount will run you $69, that's considerably less than a GoPro camera and the iPhone 4's HD video camera makes for a pretty good action sports mountable camera on the cheap. Head on over to the Action Case Kickstarter page to pre-order the Action Case.