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That's because the GoPro is light and portable, and is a cheap alternative to buying or renting expensive video equipment.
But the GoPro Hero3+ also takes photos in 5-, 7-, and 12-megapixel resolutions. There's a burst-shooting mode, so you can take up to 30 photos in 1 second, and there's even a time-lapse mode.
All that means is that you can get some very cool shots using the GoPro.