The GoPro Hero8 Black cam action drops below 350 € at Carrefour, ie a drop of around 20% on the price usually observed. It is currently one of our best value for money.
At the beginning of each fall, GoPro presents its novelties in the action-cam segment. The GoPro Hero 8 Black was revealed there. Stabilization is improved and the bindings are directly integrated into the chassis of the Hero8 Black.
GoPro Hero8 Black
Introductory price € 429
- Getting started
- Image quality
Unlike the GoPro Hero 7 Black, the 2019 model is not a big revolution. However, when we put all the novelties end to end, the Hero 8 Black presents itself as a very real advance. The fixture integrated into the chassis which eliminates the need for a cage may be the star novelty, but the small software ergonomic improvements are not to be forgotten. We also note an even more effective stabilization and improved image quality.
Strong points
- Various easy-to-use automatic settings.
- Ultra HD in 60p.
- Overall image quality improving.
- HyperSmooth 2.0 stabilization.
- Many settings available and an efficient touch screen.
- Customizable touchscreen shortcuts.
- Waterproof without housing up to 10 meters.
- Mounting integrated directly to the camera.
Weak points
- Complex management of formats associated with stabilizations.
- Adaptation time needed to get used to the menus.
- Comes with self-adhesive backing rather than screws.
- Night photo mode cannot be used on a moving subject or hand-held.
- Lack of responsiveness in photography.
- Fixed front lens.
- Finishing of the hatch and its perfectible hinge.
As an alternative
Insta360 Insta360 ONE R – 4K Edition
- Getting started
- Image quality
Insta360 hits hard with this triple action cam. Modular, offering good image quality and efficient stabilization, it comes to play the spoiler in a world governed by GoPro, and in particular the Hero8 Black. Despite a somewhat Lego appearance, it remains solid and waterproof. Although Insta360 recommends using the mobile application, we regret the interface of the tiny touch screen which offers poor feedback. However, between the versatility and the video qualities of the standard 4K version, we are impatient before the test of the 1-inch sensor version. Insta360 gives a good kick in the anthill.