Which GoPro should I get?

[Gerlinde]

If I should decide to buy a GoPro camera, which one should I get? Is the newest GoPro Hero 3+ black edition really worth the $400? Some people complain about the shifted focal point of the super wide angle lens.
I found a nice comparison of the GoPro Hero 3 and Hero 3+ here. But what about the silver and white editions, or even the Hero 2?
Too many options, I'm confused

[Ron Hunter]

Hi Gerlinde, I have the HD Hero 2 and it works great for me. I don't have any experience with the other GoPro cameras.

[Chris B]

As I understand it a hero 3 Silver basically is a Hero 2 (although I'm not sure what a 3+ silver is) - and a white is a Hero 1.

I have the black and but went for that because I wanted to use it for diving and this is often lower light. The high resolution modes are fun - but the frame rate is very low so not sure of the use.

[sidd finch]

I have the Hero 3 Black and I love it. My understanding is that the Hero 3 is now discontinued. Given the choice I would prefer the Hero 3 Black as it has the most options and the lens is the most functional. The 3+ does have some issues with the lens so I would stick with a 3. Regarding the White and Silver they are less powerful and do not have the options that the Black has.

Sidd

[Gerlinde]

Thank you all for giving me your point of view on the topic. I missed the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal at Best Buy for the GoPro Hero 3 black edition. But I'm not upset, that gives me some more time to think about it some more.

I'm leaning towards the Hero 3+ black edition. I don't know if the shifted focal point in the super wide mode really bothers me. I have to look at some more footage. What bothers me is the price. Since it just came out there are no good deals to expect just now.
I will wait for a while, maybe closer to Xmas or after new year.

I saw some comparison of the Hero 1 vs 2 vs 3 somewhere and what struck me were the colors of the Hero 2. So much nicer than the other twos.