{"id":32015,"date":"2019-10-01T21:28:20","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T20:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/?p=32015"},"modified":"2026-02-24T11:46:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:46:12","slug":"gopro-hero8-black-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/gopro-hero8-black-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"GoPro Hero8 Black Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The GoPro Hero 8 Black has been officially announced with Pre-Orders live right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"585\" height=\"412\" data-attachment-id=\"32025\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/gopro-hero8-black-announced\/screenshot-2019-10-01-at-21-22-27\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Screenshot-2019-10-01-at-21.22.27.png\" data-orig-size=\"585,412\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot-2019-10-01-at-21.22.27\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Screenshot-2019-10-01-at-21.22.27.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Screenshot-2019-10-01-at-21.22.27.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Screenshot-2019-10-01-at-21.22.27.png 585w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Screenshot-2019-10-01-at-21.22.27-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A few images of the GoPro Hero8 Black and GoPro Max 360 were leaked a couple of weeks ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>The form factor of the Hero8 remains similar to the Hero7 with the exception that there is no longer a need for a cage (more on the cage later) for mounts as the Hero8 has a new mounting system that allows it to bolt directly to the standard GoPro QR mounts (and other accessories). The removal of the need for cage saves around 14% in weight.  Helmet mount users will welcome this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"405\" data-attachment-id=\"32024\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/gopro-hero8-black-announced\/screenshot-2019-10-01-at-21-22-19\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Screenshot-2019-10-01-at-21.22.19.png\" data-orig-size=\"595,405\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot-2019-10-01-at-21.22.19\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Screenshot-2019-10-01-at-21.22.19.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Screenshot-2019-10-01-at-21.22.19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Screenshot-2019-10-01-at-21.22.19.png 595w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Screenshot-2019-10-01-at-21.22.19-300x204.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the GoPro Hero7 Black is a 12-megapixel sensor that can record 4K footage at 60, 50, 30, 25 and 24fps in 16:9, as well as 4:3 4K at 30, 25 and 24fps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hero7 Black can also record 2.7K in 16:9 at 60, 50, 30, 25 and 24fps, or 4:3 at 50, 30, 25 and 24fps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No typo the Hero7 and Hero8 shoot at the same frame rates. ???!!!!???<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key questions for Hero7 users is should I upgrade and what is actually different? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Differences:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>HyperSmooth 2.0<\/li><li>LiveBurst photos<\/li><li>Narrow FOV setting<\/li><li>RAW photo capture in all modes<\/li><li>Custom presets<\/li><li>Custom on screen shortcuts<\/li><li>1080p live streaming<\/li><li>Superphoto with improved HDR<\/li><li>3.5mm audio mic in with Media Mod<\/li><li>HDMI Video out with Media Mod<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GoPro: Introducing HERO8 Black \u2014 Beyond Next Level\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mh-x8kbJT5k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What about the cage that was mentioned earlier.  Although the camera doesn&#8217;t require the cage to attach it to mounts there are some mods with cages that will be available later in the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Media Mod:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"551\" data-attachment-id=\"32019\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/gopro-hero8-black-announced\/image-9\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image.png\" data-orig-size=\"1768,952\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" 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enhanced audio<\/li><li>HDMI-out port to monitor or play back your footage<\/li><li>Unique and compact wraparound design adds portable expandability and ensures mounting remains easy<\/li><li>Specially designed for use with Display Mod and Light Mod for HERO8 Black, and compatible with third-party accessories<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>RRP is \u00a379.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Display Mod:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"551\" data-attachment-id=\"32021\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/gopro-hero8-black-announced\/image-2-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-2.png\" data-orig-size=\"1768,952\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-2-1024x551.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-2-1024x551.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-2-1024x551.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-2-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-2-768x414.png 768w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-2-676x364.png 676w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-2.png 1768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To use the Display Mod, you&#8217;ll already need to own the Media Mod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>2-inch flip-up screen makes vlogging easy<\/li><li>Built-in rechargeable battery and micro-HDMI connector<\/li><li>Folding design for easy storage and transport<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>RRP is \u00a379.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Light Mod:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"551\" data-attachment-id=\"32022\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/gopro-hero8-black-announced\/image-3-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-3.png\" data-orig-size=\"1768,952\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-3-1024x551.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-3-1024x551.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-3-1024x551.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-3-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-3-768x414.png 768w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-3-676x364.png 676w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-3.png 1768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Light Mod attached to the top cold shoe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"551\" data-attachment-id=\"32023\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/gopro-hero8-black-announced\/image-4-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-4.png\" data-orig-size=\"1768,952\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-4-1024x551.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-4-1024x551.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-4-1024x551.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-4-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-4-768x414.png 768w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-4-676x364.png 676w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-4.png 1768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Light Mod attached to the side cold shoe<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To use the Light Mod you&#8217;ll already need to own the Media Mod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>4 levels of brightness\u2014up to 200 lumens\u2014for crisp detail<\/li><li>Built tough and waterproof to 33ft (10m)<\/li><li>Built-in rechargeable battery with up to 6 hours of runtime<\/li><li>Compact design is perfect as an add-on to your HERO8 Black, or as a standalone light for use with GoPro mounts<\/li><li>Connects to HERO8 Black via Media Mod (sold separately)<\/li><li>Maximum brightness for up to 30 seconds with Overdrive mode<\/li><li>Strobe mode for signaling and visibility<\/li><li>Light Specifications:<br>Overdrive mode: 200 lumens, 200 lux @1m<br>Level 3: 125 lumens, 120 lux @1m<br>Level 2: 60 lumens<br>Level 1: 20 lumens<br>Runtime: 1 hour at Level 3, 2 hours at Level 2, 6 hours at Level 11<br>Color temperature without diffuser: 5700K<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>RRP is \u00a349.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So the full set up is going to add a considerable amount to \u00a3379 of the actual camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" data-attachment-id=\"32027\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/gopro-hero8-black-announced\/screenshot-2019-10-01-at-21-36-34\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Screenshot-2019-10-01-at-21.36.34.png\" data-orig-size=\"1081,487\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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