GoPro Hero 8 Black Review: 18 Things to Know

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1- New Frame 0:55 2- Accessory Mods 2:09 3- HyperSmooth 2.0 3:31 4- HyperSmooth Boost 4:10 5- Linear Mode at 4K 4:52 6- Live Photo Burst Mode 5:24 7- SuperPhoto & HDR Toggle 6:01 8- TimeWarp 2.0 6:41 9- Digital Lenses 7:20 10- Capture Presets 7:43 11- Livestreaming (1080p & KZbin) 8:27 12- New Battery 8:46 13- New Front lens 9:24 14- New Front Mic 10:22 15- Auto-Leveling 11:01 16- Battery Life 17- Coloring 11:39 18- Hero Max 12:03

[@paulcrow]

Great summary Ray, although my wife says you need to BREATHE! :)

[@wendyadiyatma8473]

He got hiccup after that

[@ajreves97]

Dude can rattle it off quickly.

[@masterlionofficial2031]

Paul Crow you are so funny mate!

[@clivepenny]

.75 playback cures it.

[@nehchalbarha]

STRONLY AGEREE !!!

[@numer_boczny_1313]

Eminem would be proud of your flow :)

[@markart157]

lol

[@Jayendrinal]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@goranb4767]

@Meg ASMR Everything AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@filmscorecom]

❤️

[@themoodyvlogger]

Haha

[@sukehatiakulah5207]

Playback speed at 0.75

[@shifty277]

Custom 0.90 is the best for me

[@nayemalaboni8318]

I actually find his speed perfect almost every one else on KZbin bores me

[@jtryland101]

Thats a really good advice! Great video, but I was just about to turn it off because he talked waay to fast and with no breaks! This makes it watchable!

[@Andomosity]

Just turn your listen speed to 1.25😂😂

[@BenzDetecting]

1.50 lol 😂

[@C5drummer]

A HUGE Thumbs up! EVERY reviewer I've seen up till now posted their Hero 8 reviews today with sickening GLOWING reviews as to how PERFECT this Action Cam is, all the new software features are "simply amazing" and "astounding," plus the new body "couldn't have been made more perfect" as one reviewer put it. YOU, as usual, post a REAL review, extolling the true benefits to the upgrades, and actually posting a few NEGATIVES, plus render an opinion that most who have the Hero 7 may not need to upgrade to the Hero 8! BRILLIANT! My biggest concern will be regarding if the Hero 8 will have freezing issues like my Hero 7 does. Yours obviously didn't, otherwise, you would have told the truth. Time will tell regarding the mass-produced product. Again, thank you so much for a true, HONEST opinion! Will look forward to your next video!

[@Edge-dy9fh]

I second this. All we want is an honest review. The truth always comes out in the end anyway.

[@marcos.1771]

What freezing issues? In which video mode did that occur? Is the SD card in your Hero 7 fast enough for that particular video mode?

[@AnandaGarden]

@@marcos.1771 Copy that, I had no freezing with the 7, probably because I was using a recommended SD card.

[@trav4oilers]

I thought I was only Ione with freezing issues

[@luismanuelmoraortiz2859]

Agreed with Jim, you won a sub, kind regards

[@BenBezuidenhout]

It's clear, GoPro is an accessory company now. Removing hardware (hdmi), delivering upgrades in the form of accessories. Will hang on to my GoPro 7 Black thank you. Hoping that DJI will want more customers and deliver a killer next year.

[@reckel9930]

it's the chance that DJI needed, it's actually quite simple.... release A GoPos's Killer and it's done, we have a new king

[@bigrod359]

Every product dji makes is killer I just bought the dji ronin sc killer I'm about to get the osmo 3 as well. As for gopro they were awesome in the past cause it was new and it did the best the best job now their scrambling for ideas and the fad is gone

[@Dcrainmaker]

Hey folks - thanks for watching! The full comparison footage pile should be up shortly, just waiting on my computer to finish struggling with getting it all rendered. If you're subscribed you'll get notified as soon as it goes live shortly! In the meantime, if you see smoke...it's just my computer!

[@flajflaj]

No problem with side doors. With 2.1A input you can remove the battery. Extra cooling, lighter camera, longer recording. I like it.

[@ChupacabraOffroad]

Great video as always DC, I want one, just for the Vlogging setup alone, hopefully their Mic is decent. Nice improvements overall.

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

@DC Ever been told you sound like Kermit the frog?

[@Dcrainmaker]

@@flajflaj Remember once you remove the sidedoors you lose waterproofing and the camera's ability to hold the battery tightly.

[@flajflaj]

@@Dcrainmaker I agree but for some people waterproof is not mandatory. And as I remember hero7 also looses waterproof with cable connected. Maybe some modular/"two click" door would be better idea?

[@ferfer9999]

Nothing too revolutionary that's gonna make me trade my 7 Black for this one...

[@petrub27]

but will hypersmooth 2.0 be available for gopro 7?

[@ARMYRIFLES46]

Petru B. Nope

[@ferfer9999]

@@petrub27 They could be calling it Ultra-super-smooth 12.0, I would not give a f* For me the difference between the two Hypersmooths are too minimum

[@metokyo4960]

I wonder you bought 7 Black in a first place

[@ferfer9999]

@Adam Clarke Well, the 7 was my first GoPro,so I'm not very reliable to compare with older models... I heard that the 5 and the 6 do the trick as well,but I got myself a 7 Black because of features like Live recording on social media and the quality of the footage. I wouldn't trade my 7 for a 8 because the trade in only grants me with 50 dollars of discount, but if I didn't have a GoPro right now,I wouldn't spare the difference the little diference between the 7 and the 8 prices and would go for the 8 probably

[@paul0gb]

someone needs to manufacture a third party door so with a hole to connect a power bank for time lapses

[@urbanpriority9569]

you get what you wish for

[@CineZoneYT]

Some 3rd parties are working on it

[@Jerome11491]

Just purchased one on ebay. Look up "Ulanzi cover lid". Waiting for delivery now...

[@peterz4108]

@@Jerome11491 Thanks for pointing it out. I just got the camera and was irritated by that. Of course doesn't work for water resistance, but could swap for easier use.

[@destinationsanonymous2617]

because they are small, and you can get them places that are impractical or impossible with DSLR's or even mirrorless. e.g. attached to a car for road trips, or placed in precarious areas where if it gets dropped/smashed it sucks your out $400, but way better than $4k for a dslr and lens. Or maybe a situation where there's a good chance it'll get wet. Jesus dude, use some imagination man, not everything is static landscape/astro timelapse.

[@JasonGolf]

I actually really like that they put those mounts down there. I always hated taking it in and out if frame. Both for changing batteries and for running it powered by taking off the door and back into the frame (as an establishing 2 shot for podcasts I shoot) which meant I could easily lose the door before or weaken the hinge taking it on and off so frequently so these are all welcome changes.

[@JaxsonNZ]

Yep, the mount on the body is a big plus for me. Always seemed silly to rave about it being waterproof but then still have to put it in a cage anyway to mount it on anything.

[@Edge-dy9fh]

Appreciate your honest review. Most reviewers who get pre launch products fail to mention any cons. I am one of the three people in the world still using the Karma drone and grip, so I am disappointed, this is not compatible.

[@imagesbydavide]

Edge 1664 i another karma user, there must be one more around

[@Edge-dy9fh]

@@imagesbydavide Just checked out your Channel. Love the Tripi video. I went to Lipari a few years ago. I must go back and see more of Sicily.

[@justhere2travel]

One reason I won't upgrade and I see this mainly as a software update and honestly if they wanted I'm sure it could go in the 7. I can see this will be a every 2-3 generation thing for me then.

[@mayitoalvarado1271]

Edge 1664 😂😂😂😂😂

[@metokyo4960]

You lucky bastard

[@ryanrobertson7124]

I really appreciate how fast you went through everything

[@51Drones]

Always the first one I watch for GoPro! Now, on to the rest of the video! 😁

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@TUWAALI]

5⁵5

[@yaffajaff]

I've just began interest and have ordered a HERO8. Just wanted to say your videos on these have really helped with understanding them and their features before I've even got it. You're brilliant at what you do. Subscribed!

[@DaxtonOliverAshlocke]

the way it sounds, the Hero 7 is more of an action camera, especially with hypersmooth and removable lens on the front (amongst other things). with the new accessories, it sounds like the Hero 8, while it can be used for action, ie, mountain biking, skydiving, etc, it just sounds like it's more for vloging, traveling and the like.

[@metokyo4960]

And thanks god for it!

[@JamesRailProductions.]

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[@Capncomeback2023]

Brother, I appreciate the work you put into this video. You’re obviously intelligent and well spoken and I understood about half of what you said. All I can say is thank God for the “Auto” settings. 👍😅

[@nicnac1275]

Thanks buddy, as always a great review 🤘looks like this is aimed more towards the bloggers than the extreme sports market, I’m keeping the 7 black and waiting for the hero 9 😐

[@thangasaravanan]

you are the only guy talk about the fisheye and linear mode of the lens in goppro. none of them are not mentioned. so many guys tell they are review the units. i hope u done the job good. keep it up. thanks buddy.

[@PuellaMagica]

Buying another Gopro hero 7 on a craigslist after watching this

[@KarlRock]

Thanks for the in depth analysis! You clearly are a GoPro user. I'm loving all the changes they made to this GoPro.

[@Sektral]

I know who you are i watch your vids

[@Forbeszy1]

Thank you for this. Some of the stuff I didn’t know about my new Hero 8 Black. I didn’t know the batteries were the same ahead of time. So now I have 12 batteries lmfao.

[@johnstirzaker6281]

I agree but that was down to Gps fear blurb

[@johnstirzaker6281]

I am not an "action guy' and use Gopros for professional effects. I agree with everything your report said. I have just taken delivery of a Hero 8 and I love it, it has redesign issues, but what it can do far outweighs everything else. I will use it on location next week to get cutaways in a live broadcast. Its quality pictures and ability to be hidden will produce even more awesome shots that normal. The improved wifi will mean I can monitor the pictures better. Great report, and can't wait for the hero 9!

[@kofuzi]

Really looking forward to hypersmooth at all frame rates

[@chavalonicoya]

Ray. As a soon to be GoPro owner your reviews have been very helpful. First off, thanks. I watched the GP7 review prior to the 8. I like the 7 a little more than the 8 because of the ports. But again ... GREAT REVIEW OF THE PRODUCTS. I appreciate it a lot.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@AuthenTech]

Nice job, I appreciate the in-depth and honesty in this review :)

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - much appreciated!!

[@shillongnatureasmr3602]

@@Dcrainmaker its an awesome review I love it

[@shillongnatureasmr3602]

And bdw AuthenTech is here and I can't wait to see ure review as well

[@suaveeze]

First thing I did was search to see if you a review first.

[@raian021]

best, thorough, and quick to the point review! i bought the Hero 7 last year all due thanks to you. i’m not intrigued by the Hero 8 overall aside from the hypersmooth and timewarp 2.0.

[@santi.wanderer4074]

Keeping my hero 7

[@DerKatzeSonne]

Upgrading my hero 1 ;)

[@MorningCoffeeDaily]

i think also...i was on hero 4 silver before. I ll go for the Max cause I didn't have the fusion, this is a great upgrade. Hope they update the software.

[@DerKatzeSonne]

Okay, just compared the battery runtime: DJI Osmo Action 4k/60fps = 63 minutes. GoPro Hero 8 = 47 minutes. Ouch, that's quite a huge difference. I think I need to do some more research before I pull the trigger. Like I have no idea if the Osmo Action runtime is realistic or just advertising... Hmm...

[@RichardsWorld]

I have a 4, 6, and 7. And a Yi 4K+. I think I'll wait and see how the added screen and microphone works out.

[@MorningCoffeeDaily]

@@RichardsWorld waiting for that to make better outside movies, instead of those rigs custom built on internet, and that weird Mic adaptor from gopro. Finally a great accessorie i hope

[@glennmcleod4199]

Slow down Champ. Life should be enjoyed, not rushed. Did I mention that this is an absolutely very informative clip? Great work.

[@striff]

Nothing about low light / night usage :(

[@Dcrainmaker]

Check out the comparison footage video, I include both the new Night Lapse feature there, as well as further uploaded night footage in the Dropbox share.

[@tderaad8779]

Waarom kom ik niet op myn profiel?

[@priscilaecheverry4292]

Really good reviews I see from you channel and what you write it’s even more complete, big fan. Greetings from Colombia 👋🇨🇴.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@jonoharper4729]

GoPro R&D need to focus on dramatically extending their battery life.....that would be the most welcome upgrade imo

[@SnowmobileHomeMovies]

Yes, why isn't one of the mods an extended capacity battery?? Are they idiots?

[@andy_xtr3861]

I've always thought this. But they would sell less spare batteries!

[@lookingdown8290]

Very helpful. Thanks. You give more useful information per minute, and per breath, than anyone else! Cheers! :)

[@Running4Fitness]

Good improvements. However I was expecting more around the low light conditions

[@gurya]

Love your detailed honest reviews. You are the best!

[@MiWolverine96]

Thanks for doin the homework it make a huge difference when deciding to upgrade! 👍🏾

[@ShezanSaleemakaJOG]

This is definitely a great review. Thanks for spending so much time on the details of the camera. This helps in buying the product.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Hey folks - thanks for watching! Oh - and if I'm talking a bit too fast - you can select the little Settings icon and choose .75 from Playback speed, it makes it normal-human speed! And finally, here's the full video of comparison footage - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKW7m6KPrJicgck - Enjoy!

[@MatthewHyatt]

Just found the channel. Love it man!

[@Dcrainmaker]

@@MatthewHyatt Thanks!

[@JohnsysChannel]

This is our normal speed for talking, check out Carra. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHXEhYeMh5d9jrs

[@shane.henderson]

I had been using a HERO 4 SILVER for a few years now and just picked up a the Hero 8 a few weeks ago. The first time I took it out mountain biking I was blown away by the stabilization! I feel bad for anyone who spent money on gimbals.

[@Moxtrox]

Still don't know how GoPro came up with the conversion rate of $399 being equal to €429

[@SerendipitySunday]

Moxtrox 399 is without VAT and 429 in Europe is including the VAT

[@muzeppe]

@@SerendipitySunday take a look on Roli keyboard, in the US $279, in UE 229Euro. Fishy.

[@TheCrashingDad]

i normally watch these kinds of vids in 1.25X speed....but THANK YOU SO MUCH! you actually talk at a perfect pace for these! lol...

[@RonaldBrown59]

It looks good, but I'm sticking with Hero 7 for now.

[@Shotbyduy]

I think it would be great upgrading from the 5 to 8 haha

[@rudydoyle]

Your videos are there best. So much info. Great breakdown

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@Armenian]

Will Hypersmooth 2.0 and this boosting feature be available in a firmware update for the 7 Black or is Gopro going the "profit" route.....

[@Dcrainmaker]

No, GoPro virtually never updates older cameras with newer features.

[@JaxsonNZ]

@@Dcrainmaker They'll also argue (possibly correctly) that there's a new CPU in the 8, which enables features that can't be provided on the older 7.

[@BenBezuidenhout]

@@JaxsonNZ Same chip.

[@SilverfoxJB]

@@JaxsonNZ Profit of course, the dude that runs the company is all about how much cash he can get out of the company before DJI completely take all their business.

[@PracticalPrimate]

Yeah pretty poor, the only upgrade I’m interested in (4K linear stabilised) could also exist on the 7. Switching to my phone.

[@georget10i]

Excellent review! It's a nice upgrade, but I expected more to be honest, especially now when GoPro is facing a serious competition in the face of DJI. I wanted a 1" sensor, a much improved low light performance and still images, so it can be not only a great action cam but a great travel camera too. In my opinion whoever between GoPro and DJI reaches that 1" sensor first, will win big.

[@GetOutsideYourself]

Great review and comparison! All the relevant info. With this, I'm pretty sure I can skip this upgrade and wait for the 9.

[@pjl6410]

A lot of people here say you speak too fast. I think you are totally fine. I am impatient, so I actually watch your video @1.25 or 1.5x speed. I'm not even a native English speaker. Great video BTW.

[@AratjaUjotOurstories]

Thank you for this video. The stabilization did get better. Hero 7 was good enough but this is better. In timewarp you didnt mention my favourite thing. The speed ramp option. That allows for seamless hyperlapse with normal speed moments. Pretty cool. And another new feature, even though small, is the grid that is now available. I just dont get it with gopro hasnt implemented it before or why they dont set it up on some firware update. Small thing but sometimes quite helpful. Cheers, will be waiting for the comparison footage.

[@tonypulido8127]

Another great video full of details you don’t see elsewhere. Thank you.

[@TheOffroader7458]

Most of this sounds liks software, bet they wont update the 7 black firmware, we've been had

[@TaralgaBushAdventure]

I just noticed there was some sort of Hero7 firmware update...

[@tobiasmoeckel]

Fantastic overview of the new HERO 8! Thanks.

[@AdventureSeeker]

Do yourself a favor and watch at .75 speed!

[@jaked9191]

Just bought this on a whim. Happy I did. Thanks for the video

[@P4P5]

What is image quality like in low light with Hypersmooth on? Its very blurry and grainy on Hero7

[@mickeymch876]

I like the 8. I use it mostly on a Protek 35. I have a plastic case (type the covers the lens) with an open back mounted on the quad so I can just pop it open, take it out, charge batteries, pull the sd or do whatever. I don't have to worry about charging in the field because I have a spare battery, I can always put in another sd card, it's stabilization is good, it has never overheated, the picture quality is good enough and I don't need to run the footage from an app to stabilize. The only drawback, I have to push a button to record, that's a bummer. I also have different mounting hardware so I can put it on my head, on my RYFT rock bouncer, my rock crawler, I can clip it into my truck (Tacoma came with a GoPro mount to clip to), put it on a full size tripod or a mini tripod.

[@muzeppe]

GoPro 7 owners - "No, thanks!"

[@PHATTSTER]

just bought a 7 black......pretty glad i did too now ;)

[@SaltEarthandSun]

You serious? Man, I'm into this new one and I only bought a 7 a little while ago. I want that linear mode and stabilisation in all modes. That's crazy good. :) Not to mention those mods. :) front facing screen? Man - gimme dat!

[@muzeppe]

"front facing screen?" that camera is action camera, right? So how do you will surf of ride a bike and look on screen or what? Even if you want it for vlogging, with 110 FOV you will be in the frame anyway.

[@SaltEarthandSun]

@@muzeppe Yeah, but if you've ever used it for vlogging sure you can be in frame, but you can't frame. . .you just spray and pray. So the 7 right now is kinda sucky - I'd love to be able to frame myself properly in the shot. Sometimes I end up with stupid headroom and stuff. I was literally looking for some kind of postage stamp framing LCD - in fact I was sure I saw something somewhere for that exact purpose. . .So for me, I'm really excited about these options. . . Don't get me wrong. . .It's not for everything. . .I have a RED, a7iii and a bunch of gimbals, but I just love how easy the GoPro is. This new version solves a few pet peeves of mine. . . .like that dangly freaking mic adaptor.

[@muzeppe]

If you have extra $100 bucks for camera and extra $100 bucks for monitor..... So, I didnt try though, but if you have extra vlogging stuff, why not connect existing external monitor to hdmi out? In general I have GoPro1 without ANY monitor and survive :), and GoPro2 with external monitor (besides GoPro7s). Why not to make camera with normal mic, mini monitor (for framing will be enough) and not just money-sucker-constructor (for most people). Just don't want it. Especially if people on official website (not youtube compression) put videos with extremely low bitrate, as well like 360p looking to ad new camera, so they dont cre much, than I dont care as well.

[@SplashGuestHouse]

Stoked to see this one come out , this part of the world really is amazing , and these people truly extraordinary.

[@lechprotean]

As always, very insightful review. Thanks for sharing!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!

[@therealaaroncollins6486]

I appreciate the video DC Rainmaker. With the addition of those mods content creators can do even smoother on the go videos. I'm glad because now I'll finally able to stop using my phone.

[@andreyhello2367]

what I want from gopro !!! 1. stop hanging at the most inopportune moments. 2. A program for editing video on the phone. (Not quick!) 3. Possiblity to upload videos in good quality on KZbin

[@philbiker3]

Excellent video! Shows the features very well. Super helpful!

[@twgq]

I hope the software is improved too . It’s so unstable and buggy.

[@KidsToysLandworld]

BIGGGG Thanks for such a great to the point video. I have Hero 7 but I am definitely going for that just because they make it a perfect vloging camera. Just one microphone on the front change the whole game for me.

[@MarcoMezzini]

my opinion look like a very big firmware update, that's it! They just moved around battery slot and USB inputs. There is no hardware upgrade.

[@Dcrainmaker]

My understanding is that it has double the memory for processing overhead.

[@MarcoMezzini]

@@Dcrainmaker maybe yes because there are some function that need a better processor performance.

[@brandongordon8544]

I've noticed to not upgrade til probably the next few around the 9 or 10 then itll probably be worth a new one. If you're doing reviews like this then of course but if you're just using it this isnt a huge upgrade that would be extremely noticeable

[@MarcoMezzini]

@@brandongordon8544 You are right, to be honest, now start to be more interested about the GoPro Max also because I never had a 360° cam.

[@PalmettoMoon]

One big downgrade they did with the 8, no removable lens so you can't use your ND filters from the 7 at all. The lens on the 8 is made as one whole piece with the body. Still smh 😒

[@IBnGD]

thank you! I love that you cover so much information and stay right on point at all times

[@CycleCruza]

So where do you plug in an external mic if you don't have the media mod?

[@louisco3603]

You can’t plug in a external microphone without a official GoPro media mod.

[@steadywhoop]

I'm FPV pilot and the 2 big drawbacks that I can see on this Hero 8 is that we can't change the lens (it can break it easily in a crash) and the second is that we can't add a ND filter and this is a nosense for a filmmaker.....in sunny day outside, for sure, the shutter speed will be crazy high.

[@TheValbunnys]

Is a lot of this can be just done in a software update of hero 7 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@joshsmith5232]

But then who would buy the hero 8? Apple does the same thing...

[@bigrod359]

That upgrade will be cost you $400 my friend

[@missyrobinson12]

Josh Smith lol not at all. Apple puts out an update with each new iPhone so if you don’t get the new phone you still get the new OS. If you want faster processor or newer camera you buy the new phone.

[@kean4582]

@Corality hero 8 has the same sensor and processor as hero 7. Stabilization is EIS so it relies on software to make the video stable. Hero 8 has the same internal hardware as the hero 7. It is totally easy for hero 7 to get all these software updates, but i doubt go pro will want that. I expect no further improvements on hero 7 since hero 8 is announced.

[@dewispelarefarms8223]

@@kean4582 which is very very sad since i do farming videos with mine

[@concreteabstrakt]

Thank you for your video. GoPro might be the choice for my next purchase.

[@ARMYRIFLES46]

Maybe its time to upgrade from the hero 4 black, i need that smoothness.

[@morpheus6d9]

Im also on a black 4, I think it's time to upgrade

[@kee7678]

I'ts worth it... I went from 4 to 7 and LOVE how smooth it is. Not sure I'd go 4 to 8 but....maybe. Def upgrade to 7 though.

[@ARMYRIFLES46]

K EE why whats wrong with the 8?

[@kee7678]

@@ARMYRIFLES46 Nothing, the 8 is great but I've had my 7 for barely a year and use for for my hanggliding, paragliding, biking, paramotoring and everything else just fine for now. It's basically that for ME, with the 7 it's working great and I"m not upgrading from a 6 or 5 or 4...If i was, I'd go with the 8.

[@alvina.9899]

Jack Mccabe not yet still loving heto 4 black

[@sickactor]

New to the GoPro Community. I have lots to learn

[@charlessaco4495]

Keeping my Hero 7. Doesn't worth the update IMO.

[@Vanadium]

ha if the camera works right it is an upgrade

[@digitalrandomart3049]

the updates are not for people who own the previous version more for people who have the 3 or the 4

[@jtour2784]

yeah as you said its like sjcam 8 uprage to sj9 its also not worth for upgrade

[@aridlifestyles]

You can take the 8 under water up to 10M w/o a WP case...no scam there guys

[@JosephMyLife]

Thanks for being honest in your review. yeah as a motovlogger... I'm pretty bummed about the battery door... a big flop...

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@alolanpikachu7330]

The battery door is not a big flaw

[@tenteerachot]

You're the first to review!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - I just wish my computer was faster for all the comparison footage!

[@Mani-cp2mh]

Thanks man your vid helped me understand the new modes on gopro

[@AVweb]

Great review as usual. Best one out there. I'm still unclear on the audio input. Will it take a 3.5 mm mic input without the mod? Or does it require that stupid little amplifier box?

[@Dcrainmaker]

No method without either the mod, or the horribly cumbersome older GoPro USB-C to 3.5mm adapter, which technically still does work.

[@joanlarios68]

:vb bbb

[@joanlarios68]

@@Dcrainmaker ,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@XxXStoneFingerXxX]

Searched for a good review on the hero 8 black, remembered your great dji osmo action review, came to leave a like

[@metokyo4960]

So here you are, lone searcher

[@Michaelguaylambert]

You speak fast. 😢

[@trojanavena5935]

Hahaha true

[@jbhann]

Michaël Guay-Lambert ....out of curiosity, where are you from?

[@luckyluke8052]

I agree definitely too fast :)))

[@johnvancamper9581]

He gives a ton on info without wasting our time. Worth the extra effort to listen carefully imho 😎

[@2011wk]

Exhausting, this is no good

[@Willisthatgoproyguy]

Oh, I'm one of those five people still flying the Karma drone. I still run with a Hero 6 in a Karma Grip as well, so I'm curious how the Hero 8's hypersmooth 2.0 compares to the gimbal's stabilization while running. Great info on the Hero 8; you're the first person I go to when it comes to new tech.

[@Mascotabaco]

Nice review, but you need to chill a bit with the caffeine binging mate

[@AzizIzgin]

Michael Knight 😆

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Nice work! Fast but thorough, and I didn't notice any GoPro butt kissing. Bravo!

[@peterbdavies]

Great review as usual. When are they going to introduce the capability to zoom while filming?

[@chucky29949]

Peter Davies kinda crazy they don't have this, I had a Flip brand camera ages ago that had zooming while recording lol

[@peterbdavies]

@@chucky29949 Exactly, and that is my point. This is a basic capability that should have been present a number of versions ago!

[@rattlesnake710]

Great Review..im happy u chose the outdoor location rather than indoor.

[@nickfish4385]

is thermal shut-off issue solved on this new one?

[@breckr1121]

Thermal shut offs are for when the hardware gets too hot or cold.

[@BeckersReviews]

Best thing about September is DC Rainmaker's new GoPro videos =)

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@thegallery]

Love your stuff but I think it got this video set to highspeed! I can't keep up! I know you want to include as much content as possible but I'd rather it take an extra minute so I can keep up.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Fear not - join the .75 Club! Simply hit the little settings icon in the corner right side, and choose .75, which takes it back to 'normal' speed.

[@thegallery]

@@Dcrainmaker ha great. But you really need to cut back on the reefer!

[@howieouterbridge1986]

DC Rainmaker love that .75, thanks! So much good content, just needed to slow it down.

[@howieouterbridge1986]

jktrain lol!!!! Edibles?

[@MultiArsalan25]

Great video! First time GoPro user, and this video is very helpful. I love the additional details on your site!

[@unpopularonion5685]

This guy is standing in the wood talking lmao

[@Roaming50]

I'm bummed about the combined USB/battery door. While battery on the side is nice, I typically use a USB feed (with molded plug to retain dust proofness) to provide external power for 3+ hour recording sessions. I don't see how that might work on this one with the exposed battery..

[@OBHarris]

I have the same concern. I use my GoPro 5 for only one reason, to record my personal and group rides, mostly to monitor dangerous drivers and dogs, etc. A GoPro battery cannot last long enough for these rides. I attach a Jackery Mini 3350mAh Portable Charger through USB to get the battery life I must have. I need to know if I can still do this, or I will have to keep my GoPro 5 or look for some other camera.

[@makatron]

Non removable lens it's a deal breaker for a camera that's meant to be abused.

[@gawnsbg]

Agreed. My exact thoughts.

[@makatron]

@@gawnsbg the warranty it's good but why waste time sending a camera back when in less than 5 minutes you can swap the lens and be done with it? Makes absolutely no sense at all.

[@gawnsbg]

@@makatron yep. Say you're mountain biking and the lens gets cracked... your whole shoot is over. With my 7, just pull out a spare, replace and boom...back to shooting.

[@makatron]

@@gawnsbg they missed the boat when they didn't copy the filters from the osmo Action

[@metokyo4960]

Why do you fancy abusing your camera?

[@CarlCunningham360]

Late to the party. Great videos Ray. Can't thank you enough and GoPro owes you a HUGE thank you for putting this together.

[@RoryMacdonald-pfff]

So, still no way to plug external mic in without some $$ extension/adapter?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Basically. Same as DJI these days.

[@quatro2732]

the one thing i really hate is the extension adapter is really expensive and very fragile

[@Armenian]

79.99 for the "media" adapter. An additional 79.99 for a "selfie" screen. Seems legit. (I'm being sarcastic)

[@tomkrist]

Can i use the external audio mic input case which i use on 7 on the 8?

[@Armenian]

@@tomkrist I HIGHLY doubt it. This would be bad for Gopro's profit margin. The name of the game for 2019 Gopro's is "make us rich again."

[@leow2037]

Great review, i like the fact that you talked about the negatives

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@tom.m.mancini]

I would only get it for the mod of flip up screen and 3.5mm headphone jack

[@GuyVinmara]

2:00 "But then you have the battery just "chillin" there."

[@shtumpa1]

Kewl, Kinda sound like Kermit the Frog ! lol Great video thanks ..

[@carlneraphoto]

Great review! Although the Hero 8 has some good points in design and software, still it is an upgrade if you’re coming from a hero 4 or lower. Otherwise, hold on to your Hero 7/6/5/2018. 🤨 just my 2cents here

[@JaxsonNZ]

8:21 cracked me up 😂

[@airsoftshadows]

I can not wait to use one of this monster for my airsoft gameplays! 🎬 💣 📽 📺

[@vanandpillai9424]

What about the low light recording?

[@Top_TraxProductions]

Hi Bro ... great explanation with regards to Gopro 8 black. Enjoy watching and keep it up.