Things to Know about GoPro Hero 8 Black – Is it Worth Buying in 2020?

I’ve been putting the HERO 8 Black to the test for the last two weeks and I have to say I am simply amazed at the quality of videos and photos it is producing.

GoPros have always been easy to use. But with the HERO 8 Black, the simplicity is taken to a new level, and you can quickly switch between video and photo modes using presets.

Over the last few years, GoPro has been trying to shift away from their ‘only for extreme sports athletes‘ reputation and instead cement themselves as a multi-purpose camera that can be used for family vacations, night photography, time-lapse, travel vlogs and more.

NEW FEATURES in Gopro 8:

• TimeWarp 2.0
• HyperSmooth 2.0 Image Stabilization
• SuperPhoto with Improved HDR
• 4K at 60fps in wide and linear at 100Mbps
• 1080p at 240fps
• Night lapse video
• Folding fingers (removing the need for a frame)
• 1080p live streaming
• SuperView, Wide, Linear and Narrow digital lenses
• Quick video capture presets
• LiveBurst Mode
• RAW photos in all modes
• Waterproof to 10m
• GPS
• Voice activation
• USB C Charging
• Front-facing microphone with improved audio
• Optional modular accessories such as Media Mod, Light Mod and Display Mod

New Interface

The final new feature on the HERO 8 Black I want to talk about is that the user interface has been given an upgrade, making it easier to switch between settings quickly.

On the video screen, you’ll find shortcuts to change the perspective of the shot (Wide to Linear), activate slow-motion mode which puts up the frame rates, digitally zoom the shot or change the HyperSmooth 2.0 setting.

On photo mode, you can change the timer, or switch between SuperPhoto, HDR, RAW or standard images.

Best of all, these shortcuts can be changed in the settings.

GoPro hero 8 battery life

GoPro has upgraded the battery for the HERO8 Black, and it now lasts much longer.

I’ve managed to get almost a full day shooting video on one charge, which is amazing.

Battery life is usually a limiting factor with GoPro and competitors like Osmo Action have tried to move in on GoPro. But the Hero 8 battery life has been spectacular thus far. And you can charge with the USB C port.