GoPro Hero 8 Black Review: 18 Things to Know

[@_Rafiki.]

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 !!!

[@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?

[@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

[@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 😂

[@numer_boczny_1313]

Eminem would be proud of your flow :)

[@markart157]

lol

[@Jayendrinal]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@goranb4767]

@Meg ASMR Everything AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@filmscorecom]

❤️

[@themoodyvlogger]

Haha

[@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

[@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.

[@P4P5]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@DemolitionRepublic]

Should we wait for 9 black?

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@vanandpillai9424]

What about the low light recording?

[@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.

[@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.]

DaxtonOliverAshlocke trur

[@nangarombabusy]

Hi bro .Hero go pro 8 . Light flickering issue bro . How to solve bro ? Plz tell

[@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 ,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@ryanrobertson7124]

I really appreciate how fast you went through everything

[@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

[@SummeryLife]

awesome video, thanks for all the details, ONE QUESTION: is there a 4k 60p LINEAR? and if so maybe check the quality, im thinking they might be upscaling 2.7k to 4k to get that linear. Thank you!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yes, there is - just no Hypersmooth of any sort on that.

[@SummeryLife]

@@Dcrainmaker wow, that sucks big time so again to confirm your statement, 4k 60p linear has NO hypersmooth of any sort.....?

[@Dcrainmaker]

@@SummeryLife Correct, when you toggle 4K/60 and set it to Linear, it turns off Hypersmooth. If you turn it on, then it forces you to 4K/60 Wide in order to keep Hypersmooth on.

[@SummeryLife]

@@Dcrainmaker THANK YOU VERY MUCH for clarification. any chance wide is less distorted in comparison to 7 or would you say its the same?

[@jeffreyhsiung6856]

wow that is surprising. Thank you for making this clear. All I wanted was 4k 60p linear with hypersmooth to upgrade from the hero7 (since i kind of dont want to deal with the wide view), but if linear 4k60p has no hypersmooth, thats not worth using/upgrading for

[@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?

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for the video. Is it possible to record in 4K / 60fps and the linear view? I thought I read that I could but it won't let me (it either reverts to 30fps or wide angle).

[@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."

[@Radian327]

I'm struggling with two con's of the new Hero 8 vs 7. One is the new format makes all my snap on ND filters no longer usable. Two is taking that door off to run external power to the USB-C jack leaves the battery vulnerable to being ejected when the camera is shaken. On the Hero 7, the small door can be removed and nothing but the USB-C and the HDMI port are exposed. Now taking that big door off exposes the battery to being shaken out.

[@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

[@RichardsWorld]

Is it the same battery as the 7? I like how they added to FOV mm equivalents.

[@Dcrainmaker]

It’s compatible.

[@51Drones]

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

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@TUWAALI]

5⁵5

[@grandpixel]

What is the compromise for Boost image stabilization? If there were no compromise, they would just have it always on. But since you can turn it off, there must be a downside to using it.

[@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

[@psworkshopdiy6222]

Hi! For transfer the videos from Gopro 7 black to PC, my Gopro doesn't work with the original cable WHICH I received in the package, BUT it works with the cable from the gopro 7 charger:), WORK EVERY TIME! And it doesn't matter if gopro is on or not, but I think it is safer to connect the cable when it is stopped. When disconnected you must stop the gopro, I don't have option the safe eject. I hope I was helpful!

[@kofuzi]

Really looking forward to hypersmooth at all frame rates

[@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.

[@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.

[@Tomo3]

How long does the battery last in hypersmooth 2.0 boost? (say 1080,30p)

[@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

[@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. 👍😅

[@twgq]

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

[@hkitm]

Why not make HyperSmooth 2.0 and TimeWarp 2.0 available on the Hero7 as a firmware update?

[@metokyo4960]

Because of tradition

[@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

[@Victic005]

You didn't talk about the differences in the mount. I think the eight has a flimsier mount with the folding out deal.

[@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 😐

[@TNRVG]

I read someone said it heats up a LOT while recording. Is that true? They said it never locked up or had any overheating warnings but it got very toasty while recording.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Seems perfectly fine to me.

[@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...

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks, but does it overheat? My 7 overheats in about 30min filming in the garage :( My 5s don't...

[@tom.m.mancini]

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

[@vedawsm]

I want to buy this but I am confused with this and max which should I buy I have a hero 7 black... Please replyyy

[@Dcrainmaker]

I'd ask yourself how much time you want to spend on the overhead of the video editing process. For me, I'm far more likely to use the Hero 8 Black than I would a 360* camera, even for re-framing into 'flat' content. However, for certain shots, I find having a 360* camera more useful (again, not for 360 content but flat content), if I'm reframing. TDLR version: Go Hero 8 Black.

[@vedawsm]

I have a hero 7 black / max also says we can use it as a normal hero camera Is it practical??? I want a 360

[@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.

[@carsonpasanen7060]

Can you do a screen durability test?

[@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

[@charbax]

4K60?

[@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!

[@steverx4460]

Can you confirm that the camera also has a 1/4inch universal mount thread? It looked like it did in the fottage near the start of the video. Universal mounting would be a lot better - it cuts out the need for a lot of adapters. I'm disappointed that battery liofe hasn't been increased. I get over 2hrs 1080p recoding on my Yi4K (which also has crap audio).

[@Dcrainmaker]

No, just the standard GoPro mount. To be honest, there are probably more creative 3rd party GoPro mounts out there than tripod ones these days, at least for wonky ways/places to mount a camera.

[@steverx4460]

@@Dcrainmaker I just screw my Yi to a home made piece of aluminium then zip it in to hang gliders. It faces down at the right angle - towards the pilot. I can then choose exactly which way to turn it. The GoPro needs a myriad of mounts joined together to get the same result. But I'm hoping by then end of this year to have enough money for a Hero 7. Then I'll experiment with mounts.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Checkout the GoPro cycling handlebar mount, as it allows you to rotate quickly and lock in place, likely perfect for this: www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/08/gopro-cycling-handlebar-seat-rail-mounts.html

[@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.

[@metokyo4960]

All good, but does iv freeze ?

[@metokyo4960]

Off course it does, we talking gopro here!

[@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 😒

[@jonoharper4729]

I have the Hero 7 Black. Not happy with the fixed screen on the lens, and lack of HDMI port on the Hero 8. I will wait until November for the new Gopro hero 9, hopefully these little issues get fixed.

[@Running4Fitness]

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

[@lookingdown8290]

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

[@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

[@cwiklolo]

minor suggestion, maybe point to what you're clicking with one of those stylists? very good info, but very fast and sometimes hard to see what your clicking (as a newbie to this camera)

[@PuellaMagica]

Buying another Gopro hero 7 on a craigslist after watching this

[@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.

[@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!

[@JohnAvantiBK]

I'm still on the 5 it seems like it's not recording sound on and off

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@philipperichen2702]

I use it exclusively for Kayak Fishing and I know when going thru the waves I will flip sometimes. In fact last time out I snapped my yakattack mount and lost my Go Pro 4. Is the GoPro 7/8 waterproof without a case? The 7 uses old cases that fit the 4 but i would need all new cases for GP8. I know the mods come out later are waterproof cases available? If it is waterproof just wondering on the impact to the microphones? Have you gotten any feedback by other viewers with the mike on the 7 on this topic? Camera may be immersed up to 30 seconds upside down in salt water. I really like your videos. Keep up the good work. Days away from making a decision 7 vs 8 and this is helping.

[@MiWolverine96]

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

[@AMAETV]

Great info! I’m wondering if the new form factor will still fit into my dome lens.. I guess I’ll find out soon!

[@lechprotean]

As always, very insightful review. Thanks for sharing!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!

[@TimFitzwater]

Great Review. One question I have(which never seems to get mentioned much in the reviews) is there a new sensor in this camera? All the new features sound cool but I'm most interested video quality. I'm still shooting with a Hero 5 Black - so my main question is if I would be getting a decent image quality upgrade moving up three generations. In general I have a dslr with me but when I don't I won't post the stills I take with my GoPro to anything besides Instagram.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

Another great review - thanks. We will be upgrading our Hero7 to the Hero8 mainly for the media mod and the microphone, just a bit disappointed we need to wait until December!

[@AdventureSeeker]

Do yourself a favor and watch at .75 speed!

[@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!

[@alexmorgan3435]

Seems like there are loads of issues on this one that suck so wait for the future Hero Black 9 and 10 when GoPro will put them right.

[@rudydoyle]

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

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@tenteerachot]

You're the first to review!

[@Dcrainmaker]

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

[@CrownedGaming]

So if I broke my lens, could I just sign up for their $5/mo service, send it in, and get my lens replaced? Cancelling my membership after the 1 month? If so, then it's even cheaper to replace your lens now, just takes longer.

[@Dcrainmaker]

I suppose that’s one way of looking at it.

[@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?

[@Bayplaces]

Any trouble or experience using it in extreme hot or cold weather? Read some negative reviews of the Hero 7 in the hot and cold.

[@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

[@Baalzamon512]

USB C charging port. Hmmm. USB C can also do video out. In the specs is that listed or not listed? Have you tried a USB-C to hdmi adapter to see if it works?

[@Dcrainmaker]

GoPro has never supported video over USB-C, as previously they've had a dedicated HDMI jack. Many a people have tried connecting all assortment of USB-C to HDMI adapters to previous models without success.

[@JacobAndJamal]

Idk man . I travel and do a lot of “action” things ; but for activities other than water, I find myself grabbing my iPhone, especially the new 11pro with awesome video quality. My GoPro is basically my Diving camera, or if I’m moving so much I can’t hold a phone.

[@benvanmassenhove]

11:59 --> Mont Blanc view from Argentire?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Technically Le Tour, but close enough for partial points. 🤣

[@benvanmassenhove]

@@Dcrainmaker Yes, I knew but forgot the name. I was there in juli for hiking (refuge albert) and Iimmidiatly recognized it :D. but with mountains, you're never sure :D

[@unpopularonion5685]

This guy is standing in the wood talking lmao

[@aquietmind77]

Which GoPro would be best for basic bicycle recording mounted on handle bars? I don't care if it's an older model. I'm just new to the GoPro game. Any suggestions help.

[@shtumpa1]

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

[@dooezgo]

Can old mic adapter work with Gopro 8? If not, it make me very disapointed

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, I tested it - all good!

[@sundog1973]

@@Dcrainmaker Nice! Saves me some $$ and I can use my Rode Go right away. Great review...thanks, Ray!

[@griffinhunt8287]

I shouldn’t have bought the 7 this summer :(

[@desmochai]

Hero 7 is alright. Nothing great revolutionary upgrades in Hero 8

[@Murphfezy]

Griffin Hunt love my 7 blk

[@metokyo4960]

Yeah, you should next winter.

[@georgesenda1952]

I heard the horror stories on the 7 trying to live stream to KZbin. How does this one do so I can do live video to my channel ? Thanks for your Max review.

[@Mascotabaco]

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

[@AzizIzgin]

Michael Knight 😆