I have the GoPro Hero 3+ and I love it. I have to say that it takes awesome video and photos, but I've really only used it on vacations, so maybe 2-3 times a year at the most. If you're gonna drop the cash on one of these, I'd recommend getting the new one with the screen on the back. It will make things a whole lot easier for you. With all previous models including mine, you have to sync up a smartphone to the gopro wirelessly to see what camera is capturing in the shot.