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Action cameras have already had their 'boom' in the industry and the GoPro was the one who stood out in the market with the line Hero. After an excellent job with the hero 7 black, GoPro avoided major changes, but brought with the hero 8 black an evolution both in hardware and software to provide more quality, stability and practicality to the . 1w4d1i
A novelty in relation to hero 7 black stays with the 'Mods', accessories that give the hero 8 black pro-quality audio, improved front display and lighting. For s looking for extra performance, the modules allow the camera to be transformed into a production center.
For a month, the hero 8 black was my travel and adventure companion, and in the next few lines you can see what I thought of the action camera from GoPro.
Design and construction 5k2i6f
A GoPro does not change the line design Hero since the fifth generation, but has been improving its durability with each model. Despite being 10g heavier and lighter compared to hero 7 black, hero 8 black gained a reinforcement in the glass of the lens that offers twice the resistance to shock, in addition to small folding fittings (called folding fingers) at the bottom to make it stand up.
Another novelty in the new generation is that the hero 8 black You no longer need a protective case to dive into the water, but we recommend that you purchase one. Even having a tougher tempered glass, it will not be possible to change the lens glass if it breaks, which can give a headache.
A hero 8 black added a microphone on the front of the camera with wind reduction, which serves to better capture any audio that happens in front. In addition, there is a front screen for selfies, ideal for vloggers.
special mods 6j5e48
If you are youtuber and intends to have a setup complete in the palm of your hand, the hero 8 black is the ideal product for you. The great highlight of the new camera is that it can be connected to the so-called Mods (or modules, in Portuguese), accessories that optimize the camera's audiovisual resources.
There are three: the display module, a larger rotating screen that has its own battery and can be folded away when not in use; the media module, a frame that adds a 3,5mm input, a microphone, an HDMI output and two shoe mounts for connecting other accessories; and the lighting module, which can project 200 lumens of light to anything within 1 meter.
Software and resources 1l4m38
A hero 8 black updated several features that were already present in the hero 7 black. The camera brings the same GP1 processor as the previous version, but an improved variant that allowed to extract more performance from stabilization and energy savings.
O HyperSmooth 2.0, video stabilization technology that debuted with hero 7 black, is present in hero 8 black available in all resolutions and frame rates. What was already excellent in the previous version is much better in the new generation. It offers three stabilization modes: On, High and Boost. The first two trim 10% of the wide lens angle to reduce image shake, while the boost mode focuses on more extreme footage, with an even smaller angle.
O HyperSmooth 2.0 brings stabilization capabilities to slow motion footage shot at 120fps and 240fps, but Boost mode is limited to frame rates of 60fps and below.
It is not necessary to use a gimbal and only in some scenes it needs to be stabilized in the video editing program. However, we noticed a malfunction at night with low light.
O Time Warp 2.0 has also been updated and now better time-lapse clips while the camera is moving. The feature has a new auto gap detection that uses a built-in accelerometer to add more frames when there's a lot going on and spread them out during pauses.
Speaking of features, if you're not very familiar with action cameras, the hero 8 black it's one of the easiest to handle and find your ways. The screen is touch sensitive and just swipe left or right to access photography or time lapse modes, and swipe up and down to access settings or saved photos and videos.
GoPro app 423ha
A GoPro developed a redesigned app for Android e iOS so you can edit your photos and videos much easier. Its interface is very simple and it will practically only have three areas for you to navigate: a camera control section, a media library with clip editing and a quick movie maker.
A novelty that the new app has brought is the junction with the Quick editing software. The edit section of Quick Story has 10 selectable themes to choose from and add an opening title, closing animation and appropriate backing track.
Transferring to your smartphone or computer has also been improved. You can transfer short videos (between 230 mb) via Wi-Fi in about thirty seconds. For larger videos, we recommend using USB-C to USB cable as the transfer rate is much higher.
Image and video quality 424960
A hero 8 black It has a 12MP sensor and records 4K footage at up to 60 frames per second including bitrate of 100 Mbps for the first time. It records 240 frames per second at 1080p for super slow motion footage and is even capable of live streaming the 1080p, compared to the transmission of 720p da hero 7 black. In addition, you can take photos in .RAW format, ideal for editing.
As for the quality of the images, we were surprised by the recordings outdoors with natural lighting. Colors were more vivid thanks to the improved HDR, and photos didn't darken as much against the sun.
Video recordings in outdoor and illuminated environments also follow with the same quality as the photos. Recordings are very stabilized thanks to the update of the HyperSmooth 2.0, making climbing adventure logs, trails, and vehicles look like they're sliding.
The only problem here is indoors and with more challenging lighting. Despite a better night mode, the hero 8 black loses sharpness and gains some unwanted noise.
Even with a sensor, the GoPro added 4 digital lenses to the hero 8 black that can give a new perspective to the images. Are they:
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Linear digital lens (Playback: GoPro) -
Narrow digital lens (Reproduction: GoPro) -
Wide digital lens (Playback: GoPro) -
SuperView Digital Lens (GoPro Playback)
The microphones have really been improved in the new generation, the biggest highlight being the additional ones included on the front. Thanks to noise reduction, winds are drastically reduced, leaving the audio very clear.
Battery 554u5p
The autonomy of GoPros was never a highlight and, despite being smarter, the hero 8 black was no exception. It has a 1.220mAh battery, which is slightly larger than the hero 7 black, but it also consumes more energy because it has more powerful extra features. Also, it is worth ing that batteries from previous generations are used for hero 8 black, but a resource limitation alert is displayed.
In our tests, the battery lasted around 55 minutes when recording videos in 2,7 or 4K resolution at high frame rates. Decreasing to Full HD at 60fps, for example, it is possible to extend this duration to two hours. If you head out for a hike in the morning and only intend to come back in the afternoon, know that a double battery will be sorely needed or save on photos and videos during the day.
Another detail that disappoints is the camera's loading time. Even with a USB-C port, it takes about 3 hours to fully charge the battery.
Final considerations 65522r
In a team that is winning, it doesn't move and the hero 8 black It's more like a Pro version of hero 7 black with Mods than a new generation of action cameras. Both photos and videos are more professional thanks to the stabilization feature HyperSmooth 2.0 improved and HDR much more present. The design hasn't changed much, but the extra protection on the lens is very welcome, although we still recommend buying a case for more extreme activities.
The main negative point remains the battery life, which, even slightly higher than the hero 7 black, has more features and consumes more energy. It is highly recommended that you have at least two extra batteries for a full day away from home.
If you are a casual and you already have a hero 7 black, the upgrade may not make a significant difference as it still has great image quality and decent stabilization. The stabilization is one of the best on the market and video recordings 4K with HDR.
Now, if you are a content creator and want to have more convenience when recording, Mods can be an excellent choice for you, as it adds a recording setup to your hand. They're sold separately — and they're not that cheap — but they're still great additions for vloggers.
Liked GoPro Hero 8 Black? Leave your opinion in the comments! she is costing R$2.519,10.
| Córdoba | GoPro Hero 8 Black |
| Institutional | 4K 60fps 1080p 240fps 8x slow motion 78 Mbps |
| Camera | 12 SM |
| Stabilization | HyperSmooth 2.0 |
| Display | front and rear |
| touch | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Microphone | 3 |
| Voice Control | 14 commands |
| Stream | 1080p |
| Dimensions | 63 x 45 x 33 mm |
| Weight | 116g |
| Connection | HDMI USB Type-C |
| Storage | MicroSD Card |
| Battery | 1220 mAh |
| Extras | accessory Media Extra display and light |
| Price | R$2.519,10. |
