GoPro HERO8 (CHDHX-801-RW)

Advantages: Compared to Gopro7 - Improved stabilization and the "degree of stabilization" itself can be selected - The sound has become better - At a speed of 100-120fps, both hypersmute and boost work, at a speed of 200-240 only hypersmuff (on a seven at 100-120 there was not even a hypersmooth , at 200-240 there was no stabilization) - You can adjust the bitrate, normal and increased (for editing and shooting in flat, it's a balm for the soul) - Customizable presets so as not to poke around in the settings for a long time and additional settings right on the screen - Built-in mount (ears ). It is reinforced, a frame is made around the entire perimeter of the camera, so it's not so easy to pull it out. - The cover is one and on the side. Now, to change a card or battery, you don't need to disassemble everything, just open the cover and that's it. - Digital lens, several modes of adjusting the viewing angle (from wide to very narrow) I will not talk about all sorts of media modules, screens and lamps, they have not come out live yet, but who really needs them, use external recorders and light, which are even better ... The same Zoom H1 costs no more than a media module, but the quality and capabilities are just a cut above.

Disadvantages: - The sound of the speaker has become quieter, when using the camera in the box, you have to listen - Because of the changed lens, now it is so easy to install the same polarizing filter and the old ones will not work, you will have to use awkward Chinese designs - Unusual location of the power button (not moved to the other side) , while I can’t get used to it, often when opening / closing the lid I accidentally press the power-on - too clever with new batteries, apparently added some identification chips there. Now, even to relatives from the seven, not to mention the Chinese, they swear that "not all functions are available." In fact, everything is still available, but psychologically unpleasant. Once we press the checkbox do not show again and forget.

Comment: The most advanced mass action camera. For couch surveyors and mothers' extreme lovers, who have never done anything more epic of walking or running, the question of choosing Sonya, iPhone or Gopro is still important ... For them, how the camera lies in the hand, the presence of a selfie screen are still important and photos ...For a real action game - a logical continuation of the masterpiece in the face of the seven. Now you can do even steeper slowmo, even better stabilization and, most importantly, even more possibilities for customization and subsequent post processing. And of course, the pleasantries in the form of increased convenience for using the camera for household blogging, i.e. expanding the audience. I didn't want to write a review, but the dominance of mother's reviewers completely diverts the attention of readers in some other direction. This is how the figure eight behaves in the action: https://youtu.be/dSYXYbWRoXQ Over time, I give an adjustment - 200FPS in artificial lighting is too "inconvenient mode" for the camera. The ISO is very high and an incomprehensible flicker or noise can creep out on the slowmo. Now back to 100FPS mode - everything is fine. But the most "combat" vlogger mode in low light (all video was shot on the eight) https://youtu.be/ZfVqzCRSjNs. Estessno there is color correction and the sound was written separately. But it is perfectly clear what quality and stabilization can be obtained when walking in low light.

Advantages: Excellent stabilization Water resistant up to 10 meters No need for gopro mounting frame Sound is much better

Disadvantages: The increased stabilization makes the picture cartoonish, soapy, clearly does not take it out, why it was not clear why it was done this way. If you turn on the standard stabilization, the picture is the same as on gopro 7 In 1080p, the picture is still soapy, as if drawn. Also shitty writes in the evening like gopro 7

Comment: in fact, only the sound has become better.

Advantages: Excellent stabilization when shooting action 2.7k 60fps

Disadvantages: The charge holds very little, 45 minutes in the desired mode The standard lanyard is not suitable for synchronization In 4k 60fps, there was weak stabilization Heavy 122g, battery 22g Poorly removes in low light

Comment: the kit comes with a lanyard that is only suitable for charging, in order for the videos to be synchronized on the PC, you must separately purchase a usb type-c 3.1 superspeed cable. I use the camera to record from my chest during extreme cycling. 2.7k writes well, you can see everything smoothly. In 4k 60fps it twitches, there is not enough stabilization. Otherwise satisfied

Experience of use: 10 days. I have nothing to compare, I did not shoot on other action cameras (except for the Chinese), but I am satisfied with the picture quality Very much! In the afternoon at 4k - the eye just rejoices, the smallest details are visible. The darker it is on the street, the worse (but this is logical), in an apartment with light bulbs it is also average (although any camera with artificial dim light does not produce the best quality). In a word - there are no pretensions to shooting, only delight. Appearance - wonderful, pleasant weight, high-quality case materials - it is a pleasure to hold in your hand. I didn’t regret that I bought anything (although dear, I doubted it). Also, voice control is very pleasing - it's very convenient. There is a quick start function - OFF camera, starts shooting in 1 second (without menus and settings, instant shooting). The fact that the ears of the mounts are at the bottom is also convenient. The touch screen is very responsive, I was worried that it would slow down, but no. The function is time labs, they will shoot accelerated 4k video in excellent quality (Even at night! If you turn on the "night time labs" mode). In general, only positive emotions, I use it every day, I like everything. (I had a sjcam 5000 before it, but it makes no sense even to compare, the difference is like between a toy and serious equipment)

Advantages: Excellent video stabilization; Good sound; Wide angle coverage in superview mode.

Disadvantages: Glitchy software, both on the smartphone and on the computer; Not a long battery.

Comment: First acquired by Goupro after years of owning Chinese counterparts. The impressions are mixed. I thought "Wow", but it turned out ... I thought there would be alien technologies for such incredible money, but not everything is so smooth. The first positive impression I got from its first-class stabilization, I couldn't believe my eyes, it shoots like a hand-held steadicam and without the slightest loss of quality. The Chinese also stabilize normally, but the quality is terribly lost with them. I was also pleased with the sound. I won't say that it is excellent, but for an action camera I have never met better and more legible. In the Chinese, the rustle of the wind was terribly annoying, but here the noise is good. And nafig there is also a media module with an even better sound, there are other devices for this. 60 and 120 fps shoots well, and 240 fps - in the trash, the quality is horror. 4K honestly was not impressed, my Yi 4K + shoots better. I installed the software everywhere, but it does not work anywhere. On the smartphone, the camera sees and even updated, and when the camera control is turned on, it just hangs for a long time and cannot connect. The software on your computer just kicks you out of the program and doesn't work. The battery lasts for 50 minutes at 1080p60k at -3 on the street, not enough, I had to buy more batteries. When turned off, it sometimes hangs for a long time, infuriates. Once it hung during camera settings, I had to remove the battery. The super interview was pleased with the wide angle, I remember inserting a wide lens on sjcam, and here I fit with the snowboard at the distance of an extended selfie stick. In general, for me it turned out to be very versatile, I save on a steadicam and a lens, which is 10k, which means for me it justifies its price. In all the Chinese, there is usually one good thing, but otherwise only shoals, you have to sacrifice some qualities. And in goupro, all the main functions work perfectly at the same time in one device and this is good, the new functions leave much to be desired, but they can be forgiven, because I don't see any competitors yet. I'm afraid that I'm addicted now)))

Advantages: Compared to my old 3+, it's just space! Perfect stabilization, no stupid aqua box, very comfortable mounts that are easy to retract. Very user-friendly display with the ability to save your own presets and quickly switch to the desired mode. 4K at 60 fps - isn't it cool?)

Disadvantages: The camera does not shoot well in low light conditions, for example, when shooting in an office, there is a lot of noise on video. The battery is consumed faster than stated and the camera itself sometimes gets very hot.

Comment: I haven't tested it yet under water and in hot / cold conditions, but in general, the camera is good, I think all the shortcomings should be fixed in the updates.

Advantages: Stabilization quality, a large number of shooting modes, fully customizable mode

Disadvantages: Battery run time too short

Comment: This is my first action camera, I decided not to save money and immediately took the top one. Well made, sturdy and pleasant to the eye. He shoots well, I haven't even tried everything yet, but the impressions are just bombastic. I ran it on the board the other day. Removes from hands like a stabilizer. In general, I recommend.

1. 1 minute of video over 600 megabytes !!! (where to store it) 2. The batteries last for 1 hour. 3. The video is really somehow not familiar during the day, as it were, and in the evening noises are smeared like on a regular phone :( 4. Stabilization is really incredible, I haven't seen it better. 5. 97% of memory cards do not fit just slows down above 2.7 / 60 FPS like slide show you need a flash drive from the future the best on the planet 6. The lid is very high quality, only a crooked careless one will unfasten it and lose it. with IPhone SE I do not see any difference at the same resolution except for stabilization and weight of the video when approaching the IPhone shoots better as it seems to me.

Advantages: Quality, speed, she's cool)

Disadvantages: Battery runs out quickly

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Advantages: Stabilization. User-friendly interface Video quality and photos Viewing angle A lot of cool accessories on Ali. Not a bad program for automatic video creation.

Disadvantages: It often freezes. The application has a good idea for creating a video, but there are questions for it, it is not very convenient to edit a cut. It is inconvenient that in order to reset to the phone through the application, you must first copy it into the application. Those. It takes up space 2 times, but it is always enough. So I could not hook up with gps. But we still have to deal with her.

Comment: I took it after Xiaomi Yi. The quality is excellent, but indoors and cloudy weather is noticeably worse than the iPhone 8, for example. Worried that the stabilization will cut a lot, but no angle remains wide enough. The maximum viewing width is super, you can see your fingers with which you are holding)) It hung several times. When turning off and processing superphoto. I could not get gps on. The application is good, but not perfect, if I want to save it to my phone, I must first save it in the application. T e save 2 times and if the volume is large then it becomes a problem. When editing, it is difficult to cut exactly the pieces I need. I'm finishing it in iMovie. When working in warm weather, it gets pretty hot. Perhaps this is a plus for the winter. Voice commands are cool, they work well.