GoPro Hero 8 Black
There's more to like about the GoPro Hero 8 Black because there appears to be less of it!
A GoPro that got in shape
The streamlined design and reimagined shape makes the GoPro Hero 8 Black's more pocketable, and therefore more portable. Meanwhile, folding fingers at the base let you swap mounts quickly, a new side door speeds up the battery changing process, and the lens is two times more impact resistant.
One smooth unit
Hero 8 Black is the smoothest GoPro yet with three levels of stabilization to suit your requirements. Couple that with the widest views possible and your footage reaches dramatic new heights. As a big plus, HyperSmooth works with all resolutions and frame rates, and features in-app horizon levelling.
Let's do the time warp again
TimeWarp 2.0 captures super stabilized time lapse videos and can automatically adjust the speed based on motion, scene detection and lighting. Another neat trick you can play is to slow down the effect to real time and then tap to speed it back up when you're ready.
You'll love LiveBurst
This cool mode captures 1.5 seconds before and after you hit the shutter, allowing you to pick your preferred shot from 90 still images. Or, you can choose to share a 3-second 4K video clip.
Night Lapse Video
This feature makes it possible to shoot amazing time lapse videos at night in 4K, 2.7K 4:3, 1440p or 1080p.
Get the best view every time
It's easier than ever to get the best view regardless of what you're doing. Simply tap through these four lenses: Narrow, distortion-free Linear, Wide and SuperView.
Reviews
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GoPro Hero8 Black review: Have action cameras finally hit a wall?
- 12MP sensor
- 4K/60p, 2.7K/120p and 1080/240p video (up to 100 Mbps bit rate)
- H.264 and H.265 codecs
- HyperSmooth 2.0 video stabilization
- LiveBurst captures 1.5 seconds of photos or video before shot
- Integrated mounting 'fingers' attach directly to GoPro mounts
- Optional 'Mods' add features like 3.5mm mic jack, HDMI-out, selfie screen and LED light
- Waterproof
- Wi-Fi + Bluetooth connectivity
- HyperSmooth results in strange panning effect in certain situations
- Subscription service for repairs
- Incompatible with Hero 7 batteries
GoPro HERO8 Black CHDHX-801-RW review
The Hero 8 Black doubles down on features introduced by its predecessor, while also embracing a new ecosystem of modular accessories that add greater versatility to this already-capable little camera
GoPro Hero 8 Black Review
An excellent refinement on its predecessor that expands on some of the Hero line's most powerful and unique features, with the likes of TimeWarp 2.0 and Hypersmooth 2.0 being particular highlights. There's room for improvement with regards to low light performance and other aspects of image quality but the sheer versatility of the Hero 8 Black, plus the addition of the powerful new Mods ecosystem, makes it hard to consider other action cams around this price point.
GoPro HERO8 Black CHDHX-801-RW review
With the ultimate features we have described the HERO8 Black Go pro, you must have gotten the idea as if it is the ultimate camera to own, and it is. The features that the engineers have offered in the compact design and construction are all up to the mark and with all of it being waterproof!- Comes with a waterproof camera
- Media mode offers extreme expandability
- Can work on three working modes
- on
- high
- and boost
- Has a stabilized time-lapse with scene detection and lighting
- Records the moments 1.5 seconds before and after your shot
- Has a relatively difficult control systems
- Relatively expensive than market competitors
- Easy to lose for roughhouses because of the compact design
GoPro Hero 8 Black : Steady as she goes
Lots of small improvements add up to a significant upgrade for GoPro’s flagship camera- Fold-out prongs mean you don't need a cage to mount it
- Better video stabilisation
- New timelapse features are great
- Won't fit older GoPro cases
- A little pricey
GoPro Hero8 Black review: The best gets better
Last year’s Hero7 Black was GoPro’s biggest release in years. It introduced HyperSmooth, a type of electronic image stabilization (EIS) so good you didn’t need a gimbal — even for the roughest trail runs or rides. It was a truly useful innovation that set a new bar for EIS, and action cameras in general. It also raised an important question: Where could GoPro possibly go from there? The answer is the $400 Hero8 Black, which features the first physical redesign since 2016’s Hero5 Black and includes an integrated mount — that’s right, you can ditch the mounting frame. It’s also compatible with a new line of accessories, called Mods, which transform the camera into a powerful vlogging and storytelling tool. Then there’s HyperSmooth 2.0, which now works across all frame rates and resolutions. Combined with optional horizon leveling, it’s another leap forward for EIS. It’s only been a year, but with these and many other new features, the Hero8 Black compares very favorably against the Hero7...- Integrated mount
- Ridiculously good stabilization
- Automatic horizon leveling
- Side access to battery and card
- New "mod" support
- Small, 4:3 LCD screen
Overall quality
Pin sharp image , incredibly stable. Tried it in gym outside on bike , even put it on dog's collar. Voice control good wifi ok depending on coverage. Overall very happy.
Amazing miniature video camera
This is a great piece of kit. If you need to film in any weather or even under water you will not find a better or more versatile camera unless you want to spend a fortune... Great delivery and service from John Lewis as per usual.
Crystal clear footage
Perfect for mountain biking. Easy to use . Very smooth footage . Sharp image quality
GoPro Hero8 Black review review
- Convenient mounting
- Incredibly stable footage
- Timelapse videos look fantastic
- Very good, not fantastic photos
- Still poor lowlight performance
- Small display
