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Exact model: 2012Last verified Jul 30, 2026
GoPro HERO3 family on Amazon
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GoPro Dual Battery Charger for HERO3 / HERO3+ on Amazon
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GoPro's HERO3+ manual documents the removable HERO3-family battery and charging system used by the official dual charger.

Safety qualification: exact tier-1/2 manufacturer or certification evidence is linked, with no active conflicting evidence.

Manufacturer confirmedVerified Jul 30, 2026
Wasabi Power 1280mAh Battery 2-Pack for HERO3 on Amazon
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Wasabi Power identifies the 1280 mAh two-pack for HERO3 and HERO3+ cameras.

Safety qualification: exact tier-1/2 manufacturer or certification evidence is linked, with no active conflicting evidence.

Manufacturer confirmedVerified Jul 30, 2026
Wasabi Power HERO3 Battery 2-Pack + Dual Charger on Amazon
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Wasabi Power lists its replacement packs for the shared HERO3 and HERO3+ battery chassis.

Safety qualification: exact tier-1/2 manufacturer or certification evidence is linked, with no active conflicting evidence.

Manufacturer confirmedVerified Jul 30, 2026
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GoPro Casey LITE Camera Case on Amazon
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GoPro Casey LITE Camera Case

GoPro · Part ABCCS-002

GoPro's lightweight Casey LITE case is camera-generation agnostic and stores a GoPro camera with compact accessories.

Manufacturer confirmedVerified Jul 30, 2026
GoPro Jaws: Flex Clamp on Amazon
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GoPro Jaws: Flex Clamp

GoPro · Part ACMPM-001

Jaws uses GoPro's standard mounting interface and clamps to objects rather than depending on camera-body dimensions.

Manufacturer confirmedVerified Jul 30, 2026
GoPro Suction Cup Mount on Amazon
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GoPro Suction Cup Mount

GoPro · Part AUCMT-302

The official suction mount uses GoPro's standard quick-release mounting interface across the selected camera generations.

Manufacturer confirmedVerified Jul 30, 2026
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