GoPro Hero 7 Black One Year Later! Still the Best Action Camera?!

It's update time again but I'm here to argue that the GoPro Hero 7 Black is absolutely still worth buying and might be the best option if you are looking for an action camera.
Its got fantastic image quality, great audio, 4k for days, and might be one of the best vlogging cameras ever made as it really does everything built into one camera.
But is any of that actually true?
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[@kean4582]

Everydaydad: Best feature is the removable lens Gopro8: let me change that

[@djharryg]

Great review. Thank you for making it! You have the best videos out there.

[@HayesTech]

I always wait till you do a video on a camera before I watch them too. I will compare other reviewed, after watching yours, but you're are always the first vids I watch. Another awesome video and can't wait for you to review the new line of Go-Pro cameras.

[@CuyMasterGaming]

Wow, I was literally looking about buying a hero 7 black like an hour ago, and then I see your video! BTW also loved your 90d review.

[@dustbucket5596]

I honestly love the camera. I can see myself having this camera for years !

[@marko123marki]

good review! I'm waiting for my first go pro camera 😃 this video put a smile on my face because I chose the right one.

[@HangGlidingHawaii]

Dude, that was an awesome comparison! Mahalo!

[@AndyLifeInVideo]

I'd say it's definitely worth it, especially since it's gonna go down in price thanks to the Hero8!

[@TheEverydayDad]

Yeah the hero 8 is going to need to be crazy to top how good the 7 is 👍

[@themoistproductions2533]

TheAndySan just scored a 7 black for 250 from Walmart

[@1nvd]

The Moist Productions no way I did not see them for less than $329

[@titzmageex]

Anyone have any issues with the Codec? And the camera itself not showing up in your pc when plugged in? I have to insert the memory card instead

[@1nvd]

titzmageex We would have to ask you what OS you’re using and etc so the easy answer for me is just keep using the SD card adapter. Can I ask what’s the benefit of plugging it straight in? I’m relatively new to the GoPro family

[@derekdeadlifts2986]

Nice video. I have had mine for a few months and have been using it to film for my channel too! 100% agree with you on this camera.

[@titzmageex]

Just bought mine and have come acrossed some issues. Have you any with the codec for recording in some option? I have choppy playback in my pc when I watch some files back. And also my camera isn't showing up on my pc when I plug it in. I have to insert the memory card.

[@TonyVRailfanning]

Im planning to do some night shots with my Hero7 black and using a Feyiutech g6 gymbal. Does leaving image stabilization on effect the image quality in dark scenes?

[@monicad9713]

Hai....nice vedio.. iam planning to get go pro hero 7 black to shoot my cooking vedios ..could you please tell whether this cam can be used for overhead shooting and side angles..

[@Jimbobd421]

I’m on the fence between getting the 7 or 8. I’ll be using it mainly whike on the Harley and get together and events. Can you use the app for the 7 to transfer pics and video to your phone to share without a computer. Thanks. Great video.

[@CarMikeReviews]

The 7’s built image stabilization makes it my go to almost all the time. Especially in a car.

[@AstanaxKnight]

I recently took out my eyeball styled Samsung Gear 360 (1st version) and Guru 360 gimbal version 1. I found neither have a working phone app or support anymore. So I looked up GoPro for a durable, waterproof action camera with gimbal like stabilization. I came across your video. I saw AAFES tonight had the GoPro Hero7 Black on sale for $250. I checked the Navy Exchange. $199 on sale. I also found that they had a coupon for 15% off $200 worth of purchases. I saw your GoPro Hero8 Black review which kept me with just buying the 7. So for a new GoPro Hero7 Black, 64GB Sandisk Extreme Plus micro SD card, action mount 3 piece pack, and two year extended warranty (given the talk of Hero7 Black breaking on other sites), I got all for $258. So the offer was something that I could not refuse.

[@LawrenceArnell]

Headed to Disney world for Halloween and I’m seriously considering grabbing a 7 black. The slow mo, stabilization And ease of use are calling my name.

[@RoyalCaymanian]

Every time I check out a GoPro, you post a video about them! Stop reading my mind, dude! LoL Good stuff!

[@andrescabrera9671]

I bought 1 and the audio cuts out when i played it back on my pc. Did you ever have that problem? Is this problem common? I had to go back and switch it for another. And yet the same issue. Audio cuts off. Is there a setting i have to have it in so that this stops? Great video by the way!!

[@matthewramodran4326]

@everydaydad For photography purposes which do you suggest the 8 or the 7?

[@frizzer1970]

I love my 7 Black but the lack of a removeable lens cover on the 8 would put me off upgrading.

[@JeepingNet]

That new blogging setup for the hero8, while an expensive add-on, is going to sell theses things by the millions.

[@yamatt9512]

Heyyy i’ve got a problem between choosing sony as300 and gopro hero7 black.Could u help me?i want to shoot like my daily routine😁what’s better for it?

[@lucascallahan7869]

Wow! That's really awesome! I had no idea, that there was a new one coming out soon! Do you plan on reviewing it when it comes out? I would love to see that! Keep up the amazing work! :)

[@TheEverydayDad]

It literally came like an hour before this video went live 👍

[@abichitrakar]

Please review the akaso v50x! Great video btw😁

[@OzzieTech]

will be interesting to see what you think of the Hero 8 Black. There have hardly been any videos on it

[@iancraig]

I’ve just upgraded from my Hero 5 to the Hero 7. I really like the 7 a lot but it is quite a different beast to the 5 with regards to colour. I have found the new GP colour to be more pronounced and often, it sends skin coloir into the realms of ‘Thunderbirds Puppet’ skin tone! So I stay with flat colour but the other thing I noticed was that auto exposure seems to verge quite a bit on over exposure. So if I notice that, then I use the EV comp, but that can be difficult for vlogging, when you can’t see the screen and what it’s doing to the contrast levels. Like you, I’m not as keen on the interface as the 5. Prefer the 5 I think. As far as the 8 goes, I’m quite interested to see any new ‘foibles’ that may appear first before even considering one and also what the add on units are actually like when they appear. Now it’s going to change shape, I wonder whether that will drive older GP lwners to upgrade to something else that fits the old GP accesories and grips father than change eco system to the 8? It could cause a shift amongst users ......

[@drstew1]

GoPro brings out a camera every year. I went from H3+blk to H4 ,H7b. And today I got the H10 B. Each one is remarkable. That’s it until H13?. Thanks Everyday dad .the time you take describing them really helps

[@dapster]

I use linear on my GoPro, but that's because I have a metal case with a 52mm filter. Otherwise on either wide or superview the edges of the filter show up. Oh well. Videos still look pretty good.

[@JakeSloan]

I lost count but you didn't say it as often as I say "so" in my videos so... I think the audio on the 8 will beat the 7 but yeah the 7 has been a good camera overall although mine locks up a lot when I mount it on airplane wings.

[@mrplaomeow768]

After the firmware updates the Hero 7 Black actually is my favorite action camera for action however, the 8 seems to cater to the vlogging community and I think it can but it needs a lot of expensive add ons like a proprietary 3.5mm adapter, a light for low light, ND filters, extra batteries, go pro shorty or go pro el grande etc. etc. So what I did was purchase the GoPro hero 4 black after watching EDD talk about it in 2019 for $60 bucks on eBay and I have a phone gimbal, and the very affordable Movo lavalier mic with 3.5mm audio adapter with a cage and that works really well as a budget friendly vlogging camera with excellent audio. So basically you can have both for the entry price of the GoPro hero 8.

[@hotdoge1393]

Tip: if the price is too high for you, check sites where people sell them 2nd hand. Most of the time people sell them because they never used it or used it almost never

[@cantfindneutral]

I'm over here still using the GoPro hero 5 and I love it.

[@TheEverydayDad]

The hero 5 and I never got along, I wanted to like it but unfortunately never did. I’m glad it works for you though 😁👍

[@DiegoR]

I'm 100% on the fence on the GPH8b! I love my GPH7B but I do have a GPH6b that I want to replace 🤔..... I'm waiting for your recommendations 😁

[@mickeyalcantara]

After a long search for the right camera for me and my family, I just ordered the hero 7 $320 on amazon and I also ordered an extra lens just in case I break it and they discontinue the lens (march 10th 2020)

[@NicholsonWayne]

Love the Hero 7 Black. Pair this with the Rode Wireless Go set-up. Can't beat it for the price and durability.

[@highwayoflife3987]

Got rode after 5 yrs of purchasing GoPro.lets see hw it works out

[@MoonbearDiedHere]

I love my GoPro Hero 7. I got my hands on a 8 and the max yesterday. I only plan to upgrade my gopro fusion to the gopro max. The GoPro hero 8 is great. To someone who doesn't have one at all I'd go with 7 to save money and keep an important feature of being able to swap out the lens cover.

[@TheEverydayDad]

I might try the MAX out but it doesn't really interest me and the 8 so far hasn't really impressed me. So far (one day into using the 8) I still think the 7 is better.

[@DirtyTesla]

No linear mode!! I want that FISH EYE always :D

[@georgeaura]

Is it still waterproof if the lens protector breaks?

[@dobentiapon8481]

hi great video i need help go pro 7 black or 8 consider everything

[@MegaWoodswalker]

My H7B seems to be more stable (no freezing or unexpected battery drain) after the last update however time will tell. For skin tones I shoot in flat then auto adjust in post. For nature GoPro color. Not sure I am into upgrading to the H8B for several reasons but will wait for your review. Use auto smart tone in Premiere (if the Pro version has that) to adjust the flat. I am really happy with how that looks for skin tones. On a side note my iPhone 11 has amazing video. I would spend the 699 for a camera like that alone. Fantastic low light etc etc etc.

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

I still have my 7 although I had 2, but sold it as i Don't need 2. But yeah I made TON's of Videos with it and it's AMAZING. So why upgrade when ya don't.

[@HeadlessChickenTO]

I'm seriously considering replacing my GoPro 1 with a Session 5. I'm seriously more into low profile cameras and it seems to do all I need/want anyways. I just miss having that bulletproof case they use to come with back then.

[@mikepotapa5773]

I own a Osmo Action, do you think it’s worth selling it and getting a hero 7 black when it hits $299?

[@retroonhisbikes]

My hero 7 black is acting up after update. Oct 2019

[@joyridewithayan1505]

Do you experience any freezing issues in recent times?

[@BryTheBiker]

Great video a lot of great info that I have used to make the videos I am posting.

[@FabrizioBalliano]

if only didn't freeze losing the footage... gave it away for the osmo action, never had been happier

[@berelentless2572]

Are you going to review the GoPro Hero Black 8

[@fillieisreal9851]

Hey! So I've been thinking of buying a 7 but seeing negative reviews because of freezes, battery drains etc, I am sceptical...have you experienced any issues with yours?

[@albertoosegueda3341]

I’m also in the market and have read the same thing. Please plug the video if you come across a video that addresses these issues. Thank you!

[@atheistmetal1]

Droppeed frames, burning hot battery, corrupt files. ive heard this about gopro. is it true? what %of people have diffuculty?

[@dantheman9395]

I counted 11 times said Congratulations on over 94k subscribed.

[@henrycolestage4249]

I use my GP7 for 90% of my talking while walking vlogging. It is AMAZING! It's small, unobtrusive, and the image is awesome. I keep it on 1080p, linear. Honestly, I wish my Olympus EM1 MII was half as good for arm length vlogging ;-) THanks for this video though, i have never actually used the super slo-mo options. I will have to give them a try, "PLuuuouussh!" (exploding head hands) ;-)

[@albertoosegueda3341]

Does anyone have issues with the hero 7 black freezing up?

[@amberbludnick6402]

Very good and a good value

[@AndrewKellman]

Do you know if there is a fix for the the hero 7 black freezing? Mine still freezes everytime I record. Thanks!

[@AndrewKellman]

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

[@naksitrall9157]

Try to find the answer in the youtube.

[@markattardo]

It still has years of relevance left in it. Curious to see what the 8 brings when you put out that video.

[@Mikeca]

l love this video more tan the other that sold me on go pro 7 because your honest and just don't say it's better because it's a new model. thank you.

[@Mikeca]

sorry for typos. A few beers lol

[@chileanpo]

Why are you recording in 4k 30fps if your KZbin videos are only 1080? Kinda hard to see the resolution of the GoPro.

[@BeckersReviews]

No upgrade for me until I see the new accessories in action.

[@greatwhitesfishingadventur2273]

This is going to create the "Ultimate Shoot Out !!" .. no pun intended .. Black 7 V Black 8 !!! Bring on the Comparison video !!!

[@tbx59]

It's a really great travel video camera. Either it breaks or I upgrade everything else in my house to something above 4k/60 before I need a new one.

[@adamparr1987]

Is it worth investing in a 7 or an 8 rather than using a phone camera for family style videos? I think the stabilization is making me think it potentially is?

[@310smoker]

i just returned the 2018 gopro. it was horrible, heat problems and it would over heat and turn off. upgraded to the m50 . for vlogging

[@almira.0815]

Is it just me or has the audio / video sync of the last couple of videos all been ever so slightly off....?

[@GlitzGlamTVProductions]

I'm still stuck on the Yi 4K action camera... beautiful quality and only $100!

[@StopGoTV]

That's y I luv GoPro hero 7 😊 the best! 👍 I'm waiting for Hero 10 hehehe..

[@martinlukac3313]

Please do review of hero 7 silver

[@jemand8462]

okay but what about the freeze issues? That seems to be the biggest problem with gopros I heard..

[@mumenraider]

What about Yi 4k+ ??

[@erick131980]

my budget is about 250$. should I buy the hero 6 black with a bunch of accessories 220$ ebay or a new go pro 7 silver new

[@BacaBaconi]

erick valenzuela hero 6 black

[@afterburner3999]

what does it sabe in mpeg abi raw acc

[@DarrylFallen]

Some stores in my country pull out all 7 black. Hero 8 is coming.

[@TellYourStory.]

I bought it when it came out and loved it. It broke after a year, so I got it again. Now, exactly one year after I cant turn it on :(((

[@PeterHaida]

I also like my Hero7 black, the picture quality is awesome, however my camera and many others have freezing issues, even after the update.

[@paolohopeTV]

what i did with this problem is reset to factory settings and did not update. works best.

[@Leonheart18]

Interesting, this means the software issue appears only with updates... I don't want to accuse without proof but I will not be suprised if Go Pro created those freeze issue to push up for an upgrade.

[@retroonhisbikes]

I noticed my GoPro hero 7 black, freezes and refuses to fully switch off without taking the battery out. I use quick capture to start recording, I even did a full factory reset issues. This only happened after update.

[@Zoltoks]

@@Leonheart18 I think that may be a bit extreme, but I have the same hunch for the Hero 6 update where the stabilization became crappy even though it was supposed to be more natural. I think they did that for the hero7 so those with the 6 would want the 7. I have the 6 and will eventually upgrade. thinking of upgrading to the 9 when it comes out eventually lol or an Osmo Action 2 depending on what that entails.

[@PeterHaida]

Yes, that's pretty much how my hero 7 behaves, it was the same before the update though, if you hold the power button for 10 seconds, you may not need to remove the battery. The only thing that was fixed after v1.80 was the freezing issues when rotating the camera after recording. There are also other niggles with the stabilisation, going through some of my past footage I noticed that with odd video clips the hypersmooth goes haywire and overcompensates, I only ask for two things from a camera picture quality and reliability, Gopro have failed miserably in one of these.

[@kakarottomui]

How many of you read his t-shirt as *GAYFFINDOR* at first.? 😂😂😂😂

[@michaeltowler2632]

Gaydar alert

[@joshuagarner6981]

Trying to read it over and over like... does that say? Will he get canceled for this? Can I giggle at this or should I be offended?

[@Ziontastic]

Still waiting for your Gopro 8 review. Please include size comparison and some old accessories that still fits hero 8! 👈🏻I will make mine if it arrives!

[@TheEverydayDad]

The first video will be out tomorrow!

[@ambesa1]

this damn camera has so many issues, even with the recommended SD card, it still has issues. But the damn quality and video stabilization is suburb. As a motorcycle rider, i get anxiety sometimes wondering if the camera is recording, or did it shut off while riding.

[@boxing76ful]

So do you recommend the camera?

[@SchalkSmit09]

Cool vid

[@Love2Wander]

Love mine go's every where with me.

[@PhotoGearFun]

Mine is collectiong dust. It's not that it's not a great action cam it is. I just find I don't really need an action cam much these days. G.A.S got me again when I bought it. Oh man nice use of usurp there! :-)

[@TheEverydayDad]

I try to slide some fancy words in there every now and again 🤣

[@maxshelltrack9720]

You could use it for a substitute other than your phone or for a backup you don't necessarily have to use it like an action cam.

[@bobfiore8]

I bought the 8 but I’m keeping my 7. Is def still worth getting.

[@ksmackvolleyball]

For anyone who shoots video of action sports, having just one video camera is not enough. While it was be fantastic to have 3 or 4 Hero 8's, not everyone can afford to do that. So yes, hang onto your Hero 7, you will always find a use for it.

[@CycleMan2200]

The Hero 8 does have linear FOV in 4K. You probably just haven’t discovered it yet.

[@stevekdigitalworx]

Teeny tiny sensor in a robust body.. story of my life.

[@mahendrareddy6]

I have heard lot of people complaining that Hero 7 freezes all the time. Does your's ever freeze? Thanks...

[@ClarksvilleTN]

The freezing is usually the result of the sd card not being fast enough. I switched cards and haven’t had it freeze since.

[@Crittermoto]

I counted 12 “now’s” 😜👍

[@afonsoalexandre9947]

Got the hero 7 black yesterday from the GO PRO website for 240 euros with an sd card

[@bryanbuff]

I think the Osmo Action is better than the GP7, and they’re the same price now. The OA has a better build, better battery system, front monitor, bigger rear monitor, much better UI with custom presets, dewarp in 4K 60 fps, no freezing/bugs, more frequent updates, Rocksteady is better than Hypersmooth 1.0, better lens cover and ND options, etc.

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

Hey -- if you find that there is something revolutionary and that you can't live without, and you buy the Hero 8 Black and have no use for your 7 -- you can send it my way!!!! :-) Hey -- what is that lake? That looks awesome! You should have done some underwater shots in the lake!

[@beaubonilla7190]

🙏🏽

[@ksmackvolleyball]

I have never owned a GoPro, but I've seen quite a few videos reviewing the Hero 8, and I am totally impressed with its features. It appears that the Hero 8 will vastly outdo the Hero 7. While I'd love to have one, they are still not affordable for me. If someone offered to give me an old Hero 7 for free, I'd take it, but I would not pay for a Hero 7 anymore, knowing the Hero 8 exists.

[@TheEverydayDad]

I have a policy to not watch other videos about a product that I'm going to make one about but in my day with the 8 so far I'm not ready to recommend it over the 7. The 7 blew me away and the 8 seems to be a few steps forward but a few steps back.

[@ksmackvolleyball]

@@TheEverydayDad It is a good idea not to listen to other people's opinions before you get a chance to put the camera thru its paces and do your own evaluation. On a positive note, it is good to see GoPro still aggressively trying to improve their cameras. It can only mean their competition will have to push to keep up, even with cheaper versions.

[@chriskuroda5144]

I love my Hero 7. The image quality and stabilization are awesome! I see no reason to buy the 8. Unless, the Hero 8 has a definite fix for the "freezing" problem. My 7 has frozen up on me a few times, making me miss my video opportunity. Not good at all, even though it is rare. From what I have heard about the 8, it does NOT do better in low light, and still may or may not freeze occasionally. Because of that, I don't see a reason to upgrade at this time.

[@benbaca9662]

You also cannot change lenses on the 8. The stabilization is better though.

[@SLAPPIINN]

Bought the GoPro hero 7 black yesterday from best buy because my GoPro hero 2018 broke

[@TheOffroader7458]

Come on gopro what you up to, same chipset as the 7 black. Why have we that spent good money on the 7 not got these firmware updates!!!!!!

[@TheEverydayDad]

Is it though? I was under the impression that the Hero 8 had the new GP2 processor.

[@Hellbent_080]

Where’s the time stamp guy?

[@FrancoisTX1974]

I just purchased one, 229$ new.

[@AlexCrews]

what’s up

[@steverx4460]

I don't like the exopensive gopro plugins eg external microphone, external battery. The gopro batteries are too small. They need to be twice the mah. I just bought a GoPro 7 Black. It was $450aud while a 8 is $600 aud.

[@willcrespo24]

When you see the specs for the hero 8 you are going to upgrade!

[@LILBEEF544]

I just got my 7 on christmas 2020 if your reading this in the year 8020

[@1ssax]

I lowkey at first thought his shirt said gayffindor

[@Cake...]

Please review 5 years later...