There's more to like about the GoPro Hero 8 Black because there appears to be less of it!
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.
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.
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.
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.
This feature makes it possible to shoot amazing time lapse videos at night in 4K, 2.7K 4:3, 1440p or 1080p.
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.
Manufacturer: GoPro
GoPro made something of a comeback with the Hero 7 Black, and the Hero 8 builds on that success. While the core camera remains the same, the whole user experience feels much more refined.
Practical new design; Improved stability; Easy to use while maintaining pro features
New design renders some accessories obsolete; No onboard HDMI port; Battery life remains “acceptable”; Front-facing display only available with aftermarket accessory
The GoPro Hero8 Black is the company's best action camera to date, offering class-leading stabilization and video quality in a rugged, waterproof body.
Stabilized 4K at up to 60fps; Rugged, waterproof design; Crisp touch LCD; Integrated mount; Improved user interface; USB-C charging; Companion app with automated editing; Promising Mod expansion system.
Wi-Fi video transfer can take some time; Cramped memory card slot.
The Hero 8 Black may lack a couple of features that you can get on its successor (namely, a front-facing screen and 5K video), but it's still a fantastic all-rounder that's compatible with GoPro's Mod accessories. Its 4K video is just as impressive as the Hero 9 Black's, while the HyperSmooth stabilization is almost identical too. The Hero 8 Black improves on earlier GoPros with a higher max bit-rate and 1080p livestreaming too, making it a highly versatile action camera. If you just need a waterproof action cam for travel duty, then it's worth considering the even more affordable Hero 7 Black. But this is a fantastic all-rounder for its new, lower price.
Excellent image stabilization; Time-saving Capture Presets; Unique time-lapse modes; New built-in mount; Improved microphone; New Media Mods;
Sub-smartphone picture quality; Poor low-light performance
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.
The GoPro Hero 8 Black doesn't represent a massive jump forward in image quality over the Hero 7 Black, then, but GoPro hasn't rested on its laurels. The new built-in mounting prongs are a big improvement over the clunky clip-on frame of previous generations and it's good to see GoPro giving its...
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
Perfect for mountain biking. Easy to use . Very smooth footage . Sharp image quality
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.
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.
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;
If you want the stablest action camera we've ever used, you want the Hero8 Black; it may not be cheap, but as with most GoPros, you get what you pay for.
Convenient mounting; Incredibly stable footage; Timelapse videos look fantastic
Very good; not fantastic photos; Still poor lowlight performance; Small display
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