Good Deals on GoPro Hero 8 Black

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is google just wrong? if you put in hero8 v garmin virb ultra 30 it says the opposite

I pulled them both up on their respective websites and it showed.

Now, depending on how you're going to use it... For me, my 7" HDMI screen is only 1080, so the Garmin is 60fps for that.
 

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honestly I got the cheap amazon 4k model and it works just like the gopros. I am not understanding the hype.
 

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I haven’t looked at what else is out there but for us simpletons to GoPro video editing software is nice
 

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Have a link?

I have a few of my Fiesta on track with the el-cheapo versions and they work great? Only gripe is the microphone is garbage and the light sensitivity can be a pain to dial in.

Other than that, i spent $75 on the Action Camera 1080p and $50 on the 4k version on sale through Amazon. Bought them cheap as i planned on using them outside the car so if they fell off it was no loss if they broke.
 

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What's the stabilization like on these knockoffs compared to the Gopros?
 

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What's the stabilization like on these knockoffs compared to the Gopros?

On my older 1080p model is not bad. The newer 4k version is excellent for as cheap as it is. I dont record in 4k though so both are videoed in 1080p and once ISO is setup for the conditions they look just as good as a Go Pro(model specs to model specs). Setting the ISO can be a pain though. I usually spend 10 minutes screwing with them before mounting them in/on the car and occasionally it still looks off. Also the microphone flat sucks but so does a $400 Go Pro without the add on mic.

Here is a link to one video shot with a COOVAU "4k" action camera from Amazon that i paid $75 for(its even cheaper now at $50!). Please excuse my terrible driving.

Link to said camera. When i bought it nearly 2 years ago it was $75 and now they are under $50 shipped from Amazon.
 

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My new GoPro showed up yesterday. I'm going to sell a bunch of old Sony camera equipment if anyone is looking for anything.
 

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I need to buy a gopro again. Shouldn't have sold mine.

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I ordered the GoPro 7, mainly because the lens cover is replaceable where its not on the 8. I you mess up the lens cover on the 8 it's toast.
 

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@SID297 How do you like the 8? I need a new camera for Raptor offroading and the stabilization looks incredible. Im about to pull the trigger on the Hero 8 Black but wondering if its the right time. Cheapest its ever been but they usually release a new model in October. The LED light and flip screen mods they are adding to the 8 are very interesting. Almost like the company is pivoting to a new market. Their stock price is near an all time low too. I wonder if they make a new camera this year.

Also the Max camera is incredible for 360° filming and 6 mic's.

 
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@SID297 How do you like the 8? I need a new camera for Raptor offroading and the stabilization looks incredible. Im about to pull the trigger on the Hero 8 Black but wondering if its the right time. Cheapest its ever been but they usually release a new model in October. The LED light and flip screen mods they are adding to the 8 are very interesting. Almost like the company is pivoting to a new market. Their stock price is near an all time low too. I wonder if they make a new camera this year.

Also the Max camera is incredible for 360° filming and 6 mic's.


The 8 is great. Stabilization is one of the best features.
 

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