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GoPro HERO8 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization GoPro HERO8 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization GoPro HERO8 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization GoPro HERO8 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization GoPro HERO8 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization GoPro HERO8 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization

GoPro HERO8 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization

GoPro HERO8 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization GoPro HERO8 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization GoPro HERO8 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization GoPro HERO8 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization GoPro HERO8 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization GoPro HERO8 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization
$ 299.99

Score By Feature

Based on 3,542 ratings
Image stabilization
8.88
Picture quality
8.70
Battery life
7.51

OveReview Final Score

How Our Score Is Calculated

Product Description

This version of HyperSmooth is Version Three levels of stabilization are available for HERO8 Black - On, High and Boost. Connect to the widest angle of view, or get the smoothest video ever for The app supports all resolutions and frame rates, and boasts horizon leveling integrated into the app
A streamlined design makes the mount more pocketable, and it's easy to swap mounts due to two folding fingers at the base. The lens is now 2x more impact-resistant than previous models thanks to a new side door, and batteries can be changed more quickly.
The HERO8 Black can be upgraded with a range of expandable mods, giving vloggers, filmmakers, and photographers access to a host of new features Adding the Media Mod will let you capture shots with a shotgun mic and add the Light Mod and Display Mod to maximize your overall performance
Watch live in 1080p and share what you see while you're You can live stream video in 1080p on social media, and the GoPro app lets you add stabilization to the video and store it to the SD card for later viewing
There are two time warps. A timelapse video capturing system that captures super-stabilized timelapse videos as you move Speed can be automatically adjusted when motion is detected, a scene is detected, and lighting is detected. Take advantage of the slow motion effect to savor special moments, then tap the back button to fast forward it again
A live recording of the moment is available by pressing LiveBurst Then you can choose the most perfect frame for your perfect photo - or create an amazing, shareable video - by waiting 5 seconds before and after your shot
HDR+SuperPhoto Capture die-hard 12-MP photos with improved HDR - allowing you to take amazing photos while on the go or immobile. Under low light conditions you will enjoy reduced blur and true detail.
The video was captured at a resolution of

Questions & Answers

Inside the box, it will include the standard mount and frame? Would my floaty which is around the camera be able to be used?

There is no need for a frame with the HERO8 Black because the mounting fingers fold up. A specially designed Floaty will also be available for the Black version of the HERO8.

The GoPro black 8 is waterproof, but how much water can it stand up to?

There is no such thing. My new camera stopped working after being submerged for the first time and it was obvious that the lens side screen was soaked with water. They said they did not cover water damage when GoPro was contacted. There will be no $50 reimbursement for the camera replacement. I have a 2000 housing, but it is not waterproof.

How do I upgrade from Hero 3 plus to Hero 8 black? Which hard carrying case, and how can I handle the bundle accessories of Hero 7 ?

I'll just suggest to you that if you are not going to use the Hero 3 anymore, you should GoPro will give you a $100 discount on the Hero 8 when you send your 3 cameras to them.

Selected User Reviews For GoPro HERO8 Black - Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 4K Ultra HD Video 12MP Photos 1080p Live Streaming Stabilization

Buying is not a good idea
3/5

When I first got this camera, it didn't function right out of the box. My customer support sessions took more than 8 hours and I went to multiple sites to try and resolve the problem. It did not work I tried everything I could think of. Due to the fact that my camera was faulty, I tried to replace it. No, I wasn't allowed to get a replacement camera. I paid for a working camera, it arrived broken and not working, but I wasn't allowed to get a replacement. Do not purchase this item and save yourself the trouble and the money. The fact that I'm not the only one having issues with it should serve as a caution and a warning to you. GoPro's customer service is inaccessible and you never hear from anyone from them. Once more I have tried to contact them, but I have been unable to do so. I can assure you that it is not a fun experience.

Leandro THORPE
Leandro THORPE
| Apr 01, 2021
I am experiencing many issues with this product
3/5

It still froze up like the GoPro Opening the battery door too far literally causes the door to fall off. Adapter for external mic is hit and miss, sometimes it records, sometimes it doesn't. /
Two separate slots, one of them has a battery and one has a SD card, so the battery and SD card slot are exposed since the door needs to be removed in order to use an external mic adapter. With hot spots, it's almost impossible to connect to live streaming. Connecting to the application is constantly interrupted. It took over an hour and multiple attempts to get the video to stream. There is an endless list of items to consider. It seems on paper that this gopro is an excellent camera, but a look at those features and you're just wacko.

Aldo Hammond
Aldo Hammond
| Jan 12, 2021
The GoPro Hero 8 Black is available for $799
4/5

A new version has been released! What was GoPro thinking when they released I apparently found it to be quite vulnerable to crashes and locking up after the first time I used it for any length of time (at a local winery where our favorite band was playing). It's been done more than once! It will not be possible to use the power switch nor There is a problem with the SD card (SanDisk 128GB Extreme Pro Micro SDXC 275MB UHS-1) Classes II and III ATI has contacted me about my video card (ATI 10 U3 4K), telling me that the only way to fix it is to format the card, which will erase ALL my What the hell is going on with I did not want to lose all my data, so I ignored the FORMATTING requirement, removed the battery, and removed the micro SD card, then reinstalled it all Then I inserted both and voilĂ . I haven't had to format the Hero8 since it came back up! This POS camera stayed up for about three days, until it locked up 3 times! After it experienced a lock-up, the recorded image I received was a completely frozen still image, while the recorded audio kept recording (and it was significantly below the quality of the audio I had on my old S7! Plus. (

PLEASE. A NEW GLITCH has been found in this camera. When the selfie stick is held perfectly steady in our hand with the end of the stick directly on our table, it will fluctuate left and right one time every 10 seconds for NO reason. (the stick did not move). There is a lot of mess here. I guess that makes sense. In the near future, these serious problems might be solved, so this camera deserves to be taken off the market (perhaps). A future update will hopefully solve this problem, or else I will return the Hero8 and ALL the accessories I bought (three "Hero8" batteries with one dual charger, lens protectors, storage case, SANDMARC pole, and more = $800+) Do YOU know what you would The folks in SoCal are PISSED OFF. A FAMILY OF MEDICINE IN the U. S. has died. In fact, to ensure proper camera performance, you will need to update the v00 firmware on the original Hero8 camera. My Hero8 came with 15 software packages, you can upgrade to v1 by going to the software page. It is supposed to fix the issue of left to right camera shake and image freezing/lockup I experienced with the 20. You will need to do a manual update on your GoPro, and you can download it from their website. You can also "chat online" with the GoPro staff, and they will walk you through making the necessary updates (which they did for The new Hero8 was not loaded with the v1 firmware on its first boot. No clue why. Almost all of them seem to have that issue (I believe they are all too soon in the release process). Ok, I understand. As of now, everything has gone well, and my rating goes from 1 to 4 stars (if Amazon will let me increase it). Version 1 can be found here. With the update 20 software update, I appear to have eliminated both Left to Right shaking and freezing and locking of the images I experienced initially. It did not shake, it did not lock up and it did not freeze for the duration of the one-hour recording (one full battery). There doesn't seem to be anything more the Hero8 needs than this new version 1. After the 20 update, the software was ready to use. It would have been much easier for GoPro to eliminate a huge amount of complaints if the Hero8 had been included with the V1. Here is the 20th update, but I'll repeat myself. . . It is possible that this latest update was not available at the time of the original I believe the 10/31/19 release date needs to be pushed back for a week or two until the original version 00 is released. There was a chance that the previous update, 15, would have been replaced with this one. Whatever the case, it seems all is well and everything is in order This is good enough I'm not going to start recording on it until I get more recording hours!.

Mauricio Espinoza
Mauricio Espinoza
| Dec 03, 2020
This is a great action camera! Many of the reviews I see here are from former GoPro owners unhappy with their upgraded model
5/5

As a first-time GoPro user from a family of professional photographers, I am delighted to be working with the camera. Personally, I think the Hero8 is a fantastic game. The stabilization from hypersmooth 2 is shown below. The accuracy of 0 is very close to that of a gimbal The underwater aspect of the camera has already been tested without a case, and it performed well! SD cards have never given me any problems, nor have they froze or really any other issue. There's one thing that I don't like about This is not my cup of tea! It doesn't matter, as I'm going to export everything to Adobe premiere pro anyway. Accordingly, I can't say enough about how amazing this camera is for an action camera, and that I am extremely pleased with the purchase. I look forward to pushing the boundaries of this camera in the near future.

Ella Crane
Ella Crane
| Oct 29, 2020
It appears to be similar to a GoPro 7
3/5

An update of this type happens in the middle of a cycle. In truth, the majority of the selling points of this camera can be obtained through a software upgrade for the 7 black. There was a new aspect introduced to the hardware department nonetheless, they took key elements from the traditional hardware department. As part of our effort to rid the frame entirely, we gained an important step in changing to foldable mount feet. We lost a micro HDM port for quick, direct viewing to HDTV at the cost of a micro HDM port. For $80 the only way to get this feature will be through a "mod" add-on! The battery door is also on the list. There is so much flimsiness to it, and it is It is potentially easy to lose when changing a battery while moving. A rubber tether in relation to the camera and battery room would have been a good addition. weaknesses I see are the non-replaceable lens and the lack of a charging port! It is advertised as having twice the strength of your previous one, but now you have that cloud hanging over you. believe there have been many sacrifices made for one good thing to come to be. I would have passed on this if it weren't for the fact that I was able to sell my GoPro 7 for close to what I paid for it, the TradeUp deal, and the American Express offer.

Ryland Garrison
Ryland Garrison
| Jan 03, 2021
Don't do it
3/5

The camera is a complete waste of money for the price. The user interface is not friendly and charging is difficult. Don't do it!.

Silas Melton
Silas Melton
| Aug 02, 2021
This is a big upgrade from the previous Hero 6
5/5

The stabilization in 4K is fantastic. The Hero 7 was released right before the Hero 6 so I didn't have much time for it. This is by far the best stabilized GoPro I have ever used. I have a Hero 6 and it was definitely less stable. The audio is also better here. Using this device is perfect if you want gimbal performance or gimbal performance without a gimbal in place. Plus, it's small enough to fit in my pocket, so I can take it anywhere I want to make videos. I would not use this camera too much for low light, it's really a daylight action camera. It performs much better than the Hero 6, but I don't expect to do much action photography in low light.

Giovanni Andersen
Giovanni Andersen
| Mar 26, 2021

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