No holds barred in this one!! :D Do you think it's still worth buying despite the negatives? That "non-replaceable" lens protector kinda scares me... 😟

@chogardjr.

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another awesome, honest and straightforward review. You are my go to for assistance on purchase decision making. Helping me save my hard earned money for years. Yes, that lens crossed the line and closed the book on the GoPro 8 purchase decision.

@BOOSTEDLASER

4 жыл бұрын

So many are just waiting 30 days or so for the new DJI Pocket II and Akaso V50x II

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, and I'm glad it helped!

@trippivlogs8465

4 жыл бұрын

It all depends what you are using it for, if it’s for vlogs get the 8 but if it’s for extreme sports get the 7

@LBA2049

4 жыл бұрын

​@@trippivlogs8465 You are absolutely right. I am going to buy 8 and I don't afraid to use it for my vlogs. Gopro 8 one of the best action cameras on the market now.

This guy comparing 4k and 2.7k while everyone watching on a 1080p monitor.

@SandStormXII

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@pressstart1490

3 жыл бұрын

Me on a 480p Phone Lol

@MelodicMizeryPs3Vids

3 жыл бұрын

the 4k actually looked worse on my laptop lol

@SOLCARSTENS

3 жыл бұрын

facts lol

@BondanHeru

3 жыл бұрын

And, me just IPS screen

This is the review we actually want, user perspective cons focusing. That is how it is supposed to be. Rather than speaking Spec sheet in review and showing awesome footage. Remembered your name, will come back again.

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you! 🙏

@theprodigymotovlog2070

4 жыл бұрын

MKBHD does the same. This is the kind of reviewer that we want.

@shristibhattarai2344

3 жыл бұрын

Did you purchase it? I am thinking to purchase it ! Timilai thacha bhane explain !

I've been using the GoPro hero 8 for a good while now, and can say that if you're looking between it and the 7, the image quality and stability is vastly superior, and it remains absolutely worth it for the most rugged activity.

@JEFFQUICKLE9

Жыл бұрын

Can you set the 8 black to always be in Video mode when you turn it on? Or do you have to toggle through the modes each time to find Video like I did on my Hero 4 years ago?

Really great review on this camera. Appreciate the details of the finer things like verifying the lens damage etc.

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@khyrong9977

4 жыл бұрын

CHEAH 👌

@FrenchComprehensibleInput

3 жыл бұрын

good one indeed! cheers

@platinumSKATERS

Жыл бұрын

CheeAAAHHH👌🏾

skipped note 10. now skipping hero 8 too 😒 i'm saving lot's of dough in tech this year 💁💁. thanks for the authentic review!

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, glad to help save money! :)

@seanwatts392

4 жыл бұрын

Allan Cameron right!

@yungebola5524

4 жыл бұрын

@Allan Cameron no headphone jack is a straight up dealbreaker.

@seanwatts392

4 жыл бұрын

@@yungebola5524 not everyone uses a headphone jack. And use Bluetooth. And some people don't even use headphones at all.

@Cam-pt9ex

4 жыл бұрын

Get the Sony fdr x3000

Lens cover is a deal breaker for me. Ill stick with the 7 FOR SURE

@roninr8199

4 жыл бұрын

Most probably a deal breaker for all considering it to be used in rough condition. An alternative would be to use a waterproof case.

@MtnXfreeride

4 жыл бұрын

Just make sure you gave the gopro plus plan..

@triple_A_rockhound

4 жыл бұрын

I agree No add on is poor design

@markhilken7026

4 жыл бұрын

If enough people did the same thing and notified the company as to why they chose 7 over 8 maybe they would take notice

@stephenpowstinger733

4 жыл бұрын

Didn't he say they make stick-on lens covers?

f all these companies like go pro and apple making things non fixable.

@ryanphillips5688

4 жыл бұрын

For real man

@PatrikRasch

4 жыл бұрын

100% 🙏

@JEDreal

4 жыл бұрын

Your kinda stupid atleast they only charge 4.99 a month no questions asked repair

@muzgnasicianie

4 жыл бұрын

polakoiscool So I guess they want to force people to charge 4,99 a month, right? 🤔

@JEDreal

4 жыл бұрын

@@muzgnasicianie Its not that bad

Was seriously considering buying one, but stopped watching after learning the lens is not replaceable. And what a crummy response from go pro on the issue. Not for me.

@Cam-pt9ex

4 жыл бұрын

Jeff De Roche get the sony fdr x3000

@annoyboyPictures

4 жыл бұрын

To be honest, its not a deal breaker for me... I've owned more than 20 GoPros in my life, and I never once Scratched the Screen.. Luck maybe, and I use them for lots of action shoots. I think GoPro made a business call because hey saw that there probably were more issues arising from a detachable lens (water leaks) than if they made it solid. I bet like me, the vast majority of GoPro users don't end up scratching their screens. Perhaps when GoPro designs the Hero 9, they can offer 2 versions: a PRO Version and a Consumer version. The PRO version should have the Detachable Screen... and maybe even a Better SENSOR with good quality 4K?

@kusnezoff8705

4 жыл бұрын

me to no point in continuing, glad he let us know up front saved me about 10 minutes LOL

@Rich.3938

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@PaulPavloPablo

3 жыл бұрын

No other gopro hero 8 review mentioned the lens not being replaceable. I'm glad i watched this vid.

What initially sold me on the 8 was the stabilization. I have Parkinson's, so I'm never really sure when my tremor will be significant (time to pop a pill!) or slight. It's still in the box. I'd be using it for vlogging, travel, and some outdoor stuff - hiking, easy kayaking, x-c skiing. But now I'm considering returning it, and getting the 7. The lens cover issue has me uneasy. Thank you for your review, I've seen others that didn't mention the lens cover issue.

What an excellent review! I was deciding between 7 and 8 and this brutally honest review was perfect, I was getting tired of people only showing 'the good stuff', I needed honest pros and cons, and this was perfect. Oh and BTW I'm going for the 7. I don't like the non replaceable lens cover, not being fully compatible with older batteries, and I prefer the housing for mounting on accesories instead of those wobbly integrated fingers.

Very Informative! thanks for the review!

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you soooo much for this vid, it really made me rethink this purchase

5:22 Yep, I'm one of those people who were waiting for this. This really is the review channel that provides the most answers and the most decent information. Within the first minutes I was already convinced to keep on waiting for the Hero 9. As always, great Job Ben. Keep up the good work-

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, glad it helped you out!

the non replaceable lens is a deal breaker for me

@nelsonbelson4849

3 жыл бұрын

why

@joshturner9766

3 жыл бұрын

@@nelsonbelson4849 airsoft yhats why

Genuinely appriciate the honest and objective review, makes a change from all the "top of the page" channels on KZread search results..... all falling over themselves to get people to blindly upgrade. 4 years later and I'm still running a HERO4 Silver for underwater stuff as the lense hasn't been beaten yet for low light. Subbed

Came back to this vid, just to comment a thank you on how informative this is. Just got one for / with girlfriend (she travels a lot). Really stuck with me how you apologized for just for potentially missing what I might've been looking for. It was everything I needed to know and more, looking forward to any mod reviews, especially the mic. Liked and subbed.

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, thank you so much!

This Is really helpful , thank for the details ❤

Lack of changeable lens protector is a deal breaker for me.

@metalmicky

4 жыл бұрын

Throw away society at its finest !

@dral22

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@FletchyDog

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stating this correctly! "Lens Protector" vs. "Lens"

@Gabriel-jg5wh

4 жыл бұрын

@@metalmicky lol

@charlieross-BRM

4 жыл бұрын

But it's slimmer! So he demonstrates jamming the unprotected lens of a $400 camera into a jean's pocket.

Great vid and analysis. This content is real and what inexperienced people like myself appreciate. Thanks man, well done.

Thank you for a no-nonsense review! Loved the comparison between 7 & 8. I decided to get the 8, however. I'll try the lens protector available to use and hope to get a better luck than some of my buddies.

I do downhill mountain biking and was going to get the Costco deal for this one, but the lenses cover being non-replaceable is a big deal breaker for me, thanks for the honest review!

Just got mine, guys it's an excellent camera, I film with the screenprotector and lens protector. Only if I go skiing I use a case

I love your videos! Thanks for the clear way you explain everything!

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love that you made sure to note and show how hard it is to handle with one hand for those that are disabled

Finally honest review. I appreciate it

@fahadbinsakhawat3669

4 жыл бұрын

me too

The few benefits that I see of no replaceable front lens is: You won't get any condensation in the lens anymore, really handy for in and out of water environments. It won't get sand or get jammed thus rendering it impossible to take it off anyhow. Still doesn't justify it imo

Only 4mins in your video, I'm sold on the hero 7. I love your honest opinions. Thank you

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, glad to hear it helped you out

Top review presentation. Your delivery is seamless and there is no nonsense waffle of pointless words at all. Well done

Fantastic review 👍 I’m gonna wait out for Christmas sales to get the cheaper Hero 7

Just picked up the 8 with a bundle included for $290 at Costco!! Buying a screen protector. Totally worth it

Good detailed review and appreciate the honesty 👍

Subscribed. You are the youtuber that reviewed the GoPro 8 Black and really showed all it's flaws. Being this honest, you gained a subscriber. Keep it up

Man, what a honest review. Yeah, not being able to replace the lense, that fingers and the really bad color science is a dealbreaker for me. Again, thanks for these great reviews of yours!!!

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Good thing I watched this video, thank you for your wonderful comparison and now i'm having a second thoughts of buying Hero8.

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thanks man, that mount flap thing seems crazy, I motovlog and definitely ruled out the GoPro 8 now with your honest review, thank you.

Great and may I say objective review. Big fan of the GoPro. I still have and use my 3+ and after your review, will upgrade. From your review I am impressed by the quality of picture that the 8 delivers compared to the 3+, which is really what the lens should do. Indeed, damaging the lens is a risk but you can mitigate against doing so. I only dive with the GoPro and it is always in a housing regardless of whether or not it is in or out of the water. I've never scratched or damaged the lens of either the housing or the lens itself. Thanks a bunch.

The display size on the Osmo looks way bigger!! 😲 Very good and trustful review.

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

The Osmo Action screen looks so much nicer

Great video, I have the 8 and not really understanding the whole lens issue. Just put a screen protector or a case and you’ll be fine. Set back from the 7 though since it had replacement lens.

I've only been researching this for like 10 mins now +the 6mins I've gotten into your video, Ben, but here's some thoughts: 1. the Hypersmooth feature is available at 4k60 now with a patch they released (correct me if I'm wrong) 2. the tempered glass would crack under high impact but that + the super-strong glass on this thing would almost certainly be fine for 99% of things. Easier to replace a tempered glass sticker than a lens so in some ways this is a huge upgrade.

Best Hero 8 review I saw. All the little things that really matter (battery, lense etc.).

Love the honesty of this review! Despite the cons I'll go ahead and buy this but the video definitely reigned in my expectations 😂 Thanks! Subscribed.

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the sub!

Solid review Ben and thanks for the honesty. 👍

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thanks this review is super helpful! The non replaceable lenses cap is a bummer.

Its been a year watching your videos-review from Hero 7 to Hero 8 thanks for the Honest Review / Tips & Advice' Really Helpful! 👍 !

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Glad they help!

still using my 4, and works greatttt and love it. used it for paint balling today

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Haha nice

Beware...without the side cover on the battery disconnects very easy! I am already looking forward to the next version of this camera and hopefully they can figure things out.

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@NIP28

3 жыл бұрын

What cover?

@gus3051

3 жыл бұрын

Did they figure things out yet on this issue?

@NIP28

3 жыл бұрын

@@gus3051 just get the hero 9 is really good

@gus3051

3 жыл бұрын

@@NIP28 I’m actually hearing the opposite

Great review pal...I got mine last week & will try it in as many environments as possible. Next October it’s coming with me to the Himalayas

Thank you for your info! Very very useful! And fair.

Go Pro still haven't worked out the bugs in the Hero 7. Sometimes it doesn't turn on, other times it doesn't turn off, using the go pro mic adapter, the voice is sometimes out of sync with the video. Attempts to contact GoPro are met with silence. Buyer beware.

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

It's kinda sad, ain't it?

Nice review, I like a good honest not sponsored review.

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elijah

Thanks for the review, its truly valuable!

Thank you for this review! Looking to be a first time buyer for a gopro and based off your honest review and judging by these comments it looks like I will be going with the GoPro 7!

2:15 into the video and gopro lost a customer was gonna go get mine this weekend not anymore By the way thanks a lot for this video you really went into good detail 👍 best review I've seen

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@JustinDaniels

4 жыл бұрын

Well, I'm still getting mine, and getting $100 off...

@StereoGraph4

4 жыл бұрын

Justin Daniels same

@JustinDaniels

4 жыл бұрын

@@StereoGraph4 And I just made a funny unboxing video on it.

Literally 10 seconds before you said it, I thought, couldn't most of these features have been added with a simple firmware update? I go kayaking once in a while and I'd use the camera for taking pics quite often. I never take my phone on the water. Going to wait for the Hero 17. Hopefully they'll have it right by then.

Thanks Ben- This is great review. helped to make my decision. Great work btw. honest reviews. keep it up

@AuthenTech

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you

Amazing video work Ben.. you covered a lot of stuff.. lovely location for experimenting. Keep up boss

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you so much I was looking for an honest review not those fake ones who are paid by GoPro.... great review!

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is what I call perfect review. Thank you for the detailed information.

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

we all need reviews like this one. People put a lot of cash down and not to mention the quality of downloaded you tube videos. I agree with one commenter "gopro must be using one of apples design engineers". I'll pay more but it's got to be worth it. Quality review, it's bound to help a lot of people interested in GoPros. Thank you

Well done did not realize these GoPros had so many features. Thank you!

Thanks for the review, man! I've been looking forward to the HERO 8 for months, and I feel that your review has clearly conveyed almost everything about this camera in a more efficient manner than any other review I have seen. I have the HERO 5 as my primary, so I will probably be upgrading to the HERO 8 soon. In my opinion, the HERO 8's biggest downside is the lack of a removable screen protector. I will be missing the added peace of mind, but I am really looking forward to Hypersmooth 2.0 and all the other cool features. Keep up the awesome work!

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! As long as you're careful with that front lens, you'll prob really enjoy the upgrade

I''m loving my GoPro 8. Ordered a screen protector like the ones you get for your phone from Ali Express. So far so good... (I went from the hero3, so massive improvement).

@mel_ty9500

4 жыл бұрын

Bigfoot Running I got one for Christmas. I used to have a Hero 4 session . So it was definitely an improvement for me too !

@n5freestyle100

4 жыл бұрын

Is GoPro 8 waterproof 100% safe?

Thanks for the review. I'm getting the hero8 black. There are a couple accessories that will protect the lens cover however they add bulk. I use the dive housing on my Hero5 black. The extra bulk never bothers me and I can use the housing when I'm not diving.

Thank for the honest review. Which GoPro or other action camera would do justice in parkruns and family videos? Is timewrap and features introduced in the hero 8 possibly available in editing software? Thanks for your time and effort

Door and the non replaceable lens cover is a deal breaker sticking with 7

would you recommend this hero 8 over the osmo Action even after the latest DJI firmware update? Thanks

Really good and honest review. What kind of action camera would you suggest instead of GoPro hero8?

love the honest review :) brings me good info

A really good and honest review and I think the negative part is the lens only, gp7 is better and more durable and yes another review for night lapse video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

Was all set to get one. Then the screen not having a replacement easily definitely through me off. Keeping my gopro 7. DRONE FPV!!!

@10MohGG

4 жыл бұрын

I am with you

great comparrison! i decided to get the 8black after watching it. that stabilization is what i neeeeeeeeed.

Ordered mine yesterday. Really looking forward to getting it in the mail!

@andrewp1513

4 жыл бұрын

SUAV Enterprises how is it mate? Looking at getting my first go pro...

There goes my plan to get one for Christmas. The non-changeable lens, the flimsy battery latch, the flimsy bottom bits. What made this device popular in the first place is how rugged it used to be. The go-to device for recording a lot of outdoor activities that required a tough camera. Whatever sly little executive at GoPro who decided that they’d try to make more sales from broken devices with the new lens and other parts is deluded. Thank Goodness for competition. Goodbye GoPro.

I'm still very interested in getting the hero 8 but the lens replacement issue made me hold off on the purchase that I was about to complete. I'd be using the camera for mountain biking at top speeds of 50 mph and would need to use the protective housing anyway but no replaceable lens remains worrisome. Definitely a step backwards in design.

@auguststjernstrom737

Жыл бұрын

Fok of

Kinda confirms my developing GoPro thesis: every other major release represents enough improvement to consider spending, but year over year they really don't justify replacing or adding to your quiver. Improvements are just too incremental, and they've even made a few things worse from the looks of it. I may trade up my Hero3 Black for another Hero7 Black, and hold off on until the 9 is out to see if that offers anything revolutionary.

honestly, this was a hell of a review! nice work.

Gonna have to pass on the 8, not enough improvements. Needs a bigger sensor so you can actually use it to record inside with decent results

@alexsj8900

4 жыл бұрын

Low light performance is super bad :(

I love the Hero 8 for the fact new/great condition older models are now even cheaper

Very good review thank you. I will stay with my Hero7 for now.

Good vid, Ben. Nice comparison.

as always an excelent and honest review ben! regards :)

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matias

Oh, wow. You hit some really concerning points on this thing! I was pretty hyped on it but it seems like they may be doing some things to get more revenue. Also, I need that dope scooter, haha. That was so awesome.

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brandon! Yea definitely a hard pass for some people. Come visit AL for some fun scooter rides :)

This is such a nice review! Very professional

I’m very impressed by the lack of wind noise! We are a sailing/travel channel and wind noise is a constant plague

Very helpful. I'm looking at buying my first Go Pro. I think I may go for the 7 based on this review

@bingos343

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

I highly appreciate the review, i will definitely recommend this channel to my friends and family.

@AuthenTech

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for the review. Just got my GoPro 8 Black in the mail yesterday. I'm really anxious to try it out. I had an email from GoPro to get $100 off the price if I traded in any camera that retailed for over $100 when new. So I gave them my Hero 2 (that's been benched a long time ago) and got the 8 Black for just over $300, figured it was worth that to try it out. I usually use my newest camera which is the Hero 5 Black so this will be a great upgrade for me. I'll give this new one a shot for a while and hope it works well.

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

That trade in deal worked out sweet for ya, nice one!

2:14 GoPro: "Lens of the camera is not replaceable and GoPro doesn't offer any repair service as the cost of performing such would be more expensive than replacing the camera outright." 1:34 AuthenTech: "It used to cost $20."

@frankf2856

4 жыл бұрын

ULTRA KWON i know right

@JustinDaniels

4 жыл бұрын

And it doesn't even increase the waterproofing rating...

@stephenpowstinger733

4 жыл бұрын

Another step in the march toward the disposable society.

@Solidofzuljin

4 жыл бұрын

if you have the extra subscription monthly thing, will they just give you a new camera?

don't filter the comments section, it is not fun.

Thanks for the review man , I’ll hold for the 9 as I worry the non replaceable screen as mine will see some usage.

Thanks so much this was super helpful!!

The famous “GoPro Freeze” , it wouldn’t be a GoPro without it.

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, it's their signature move :D

@ClarksvilleTN

4 жыл бұрын

I got a different Micro-sd card for mine and it hasn’t locked up since.

@bitsaround1627

4 жыл бұрын

@@ClarksvilleTN What card is it?

@ClarksvilleTN

4 жыл бұрын

bitsaround - it is a Samsung evo U3. Now I can film in 4k with now lockup’s. Glad I figured out the issue as I shoot a ton of video each week.

@Truth_whisperer

4 жыл бұрын

@@ClarksvilleTN the plus or select, I can't tell you how annoying it is that my footage freezes up and I can only hear audio.. No one seems to have the solution

Thanks for your honest review mate! And yes, The "non-replaceable" lens cover is a deal-breaker for me. And I do not want to put a tempered lens and screen protector on either, as it will slightly distort the "True Picture". I'll stay with my GoPro Hero 7 Black and wait for the new GoPro 9 to come out... hopefully with all those terrible "Problems" fixed that are on the GoPro 8! Cheers, Mark

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Ulanzi just came out with the Hero8 aftermarket upgrades... battery door replacement with charge cable access, and an aluminum case that fits all 52mm filters. They just shipped mine this morning. Can't wait.

Honest and excellent review well done sir.

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Since I'm flying quads at 100mph, yeah, a non replacable lens is a deal breaker... I guess we are stuck with the 7....

@dodoontherocks

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds cool :D I'm just snowboarding but the none replaceable lense cover is a big nono for me too

@nelsonbelson4849

3 жыл бұрын

why? wouldn’t it be more sturdy ?

I just got the GoPro 8 might return it to WalMart for 7

Honest and helpful, thank you so much!

@AuthenTech

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I'm thinking of getting a gopro and this review really helped thanks