

Instead of digging into the menu you can just drag the slider to see the changes in realtime. It’s nothing new, it’s just much easier to switch between the different fields of view. You can toggle between Narrow, distortion-free Linear, Wide and SuperView. Digital Lensesĭigital lenses mean that the FOV selection has been made easier for you. The Time Warp function also got an update and you can now automatically select the speed or slow down the speed with a tap.It was a pain figuring out the best settings before so now its so much easier – a very welcomed update to the function. The HyperSmooth feature does not completely replace a GoPro Gimbal though, but it`s a huge step towards it. You can pick between Off, On, High and Boost (The Boost setting crops the most out to stabilize the image). You also have the ability to choose the level of stabilization. It`s not only better than before but now it’s now available in every frame rate or resolution, including slo-mo modes. It offers multiple stabilization settings and an in-app horizon leveling. The digital stabilization of the GoPro called HyperSmooth has been completely revamped and the 2.0 is even better than before.

The new Hero is also 14% lighter than the Hero7. You will no longer have the option to replace the lens if you happen to crack it, but GoPro claims the new lens is 2x tougher. It is no longer removable so all your polarizer lenses and your ND filters are useless on the new GoPro Hero8. Display Mod – A flip-up screen for framing your shots.Media Mod – premium shotgun-mic performance, 3.5mm mic and HDMI-out ports, and two cold-shoe mounts.Mods are Gopro addons that replace the DIY solutions and third party accessories that a lot of bloggers use. The second biggest update to the design is the ability to add MODS. This is for sure an amazing feature and makes it a lot easier to quickly set up your camera. You fold it out to attach any mount to it so no need for the frame anymore.

GoPro Hero8 appearance and design changesįirst, the new GoPro Hero8 now has an integrated mounting system on the bottom.
