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Contents Contents
HERO8 Black—Regulatory Model Number SPJB1
Meet Your HERO8 Black 6
Setting Up Your Camera 8
Getting to Know Your GoPro 14
Customizing Your GoPro 26
Using QuikCapture 35
Adding HiLight Tags 95
Setting the Screen Orientation 38
Recording Video 39
Video Settings 45
Taking Photos 48
Photo Settings 55
Capturing Time Lapse 57
Time Lapse Settings 61
Live Streaming 64
Exposure Control 65
Connecting to an External Microphone 68
Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice 69
Playing Back Your Media 73
Connecting to Other Devices 77
Transferring Your Media 79
Setting Your Preferences 84
Important Messages 93
Resetting Your Camera 95
Mounting Your GoPro 97
Removing the Door 102
Maintenance 104
Battery Information 105
Troubleshooting 108
Tech Specs: Video 109
Tech Specs: Photo 120
Tech Specs: Time Lapse 125
Tech Specs: Protune 130
Customer Support 138
Trademarks 138
Regulatory Information 138
Contents Contents
HERO8 Black—Regulatory Model Number SPJB1
Meet Your HERO8 Black 6
Setting Up Your Camera 8
Getting to Know Your GoPro 14
Customizing Your GoPro 26
Using QuikCapture 35
Adding HiLight Tags 95
Setting the Screen Orientation 38
Recording Video 39
Video Settings 45
Taking Photos 48
Photo Settings 55
Capturing Time Lapse 57
Time Lapse Settings 61
Live Streaming 64
Exposure Control 65
Connecting to an External Microphone 68
Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice 69
Playing Back Your Media 73
Connecting to Other Devices 77
Transferring Your Media 79
Setting Your Preferences 84
Important Messages 93
Resetting Your Camera 95
Mounting Your GoPro 97
Removing the Door 102
Maintenance 104
Battery Information 105
Troubleshooting 108
Tech Specs: Video 109
Tech Specs: Photo 120
Tech Specs: Time Lapse 125
Tech Specs: Protune 130
Customer Support 138
Trademarks 138
Regulatory Information 138
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Meet Your HERO8 Black
1. Shutter Button
2. Door
3. Door Latch
4. Status Light
5. Status Screen
6. microSD™ Card Slot
7. Battery
8. USB-C Port
9. Microphone
10. Folding Fingers
Meet Your HERO8 Black
Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro.
See Mounting Your GoPro (starting page 97).
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11. Mode Button
12. Speaker
13. Touch Screen
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Meet Your HERO8 Black
1. Shutter Button
2. Door
3. Door Latch
4. Status Light
5. Status Screen
6. microSD™ Card Slot
7. Battery
8. USB-C Port
9. Microphone
10. Folding Fingers
Meet Your HERO8 Black
Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro.
See Mounting Your GoPro (starting page 97).
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11. Mode Button
12. Speaker
13. Touch Screen
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MICROSD CARDS
You’ll need a microSD card (sold separately) to save your videos
and photos. Use a brand-name card that ts these requirements:
• microSD, microSDHC™, or microSDXC™
• Class 10 or UHS-I rating
• Capacity up to 256GB
For a list of recommended microSD cards, visit gopro.com/microsdcards.
Heads Up: Be sure your hands are clean and dry before handling your
SD card. Check the manufacturer’s guidelines to see your card’s
acceptable temperature range and other important information.
PRO TIP: Keep your SD card in good condition by reformatting it
regularly. This will erase all of your media, so be sure to save it rst.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Reset > Format SD Card.
To learn how to save your videos and photos, see Transferring Your Media
(page 79).
Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
For maximum performance, be sure to use the GoPro Rechargeable
Battery (HERO8 Black/HERO7 Black/HERO6 Black) with your new
GoPro.
Although older GoPro and non-GoPro batteries may t in your
HERO8 Black, they will greatly limit your camera’s performance.
PRO TIP: There’s an easy way to check your battery’s status and make
sure you’re using the right one.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > About > Battery Info.
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MICROSD CARDS
You’ll need a microSD card (sold separately) to save your videos
and photos. Use a brand-name card that ts these requirements:
• microSD, microSDHC™, or microSDXC™
• Class 10 or UHS-I rating
• Capacity up to 256GB
For a list of recommended microSD cards, visit gopro.com/microsdcards.
Heads Up: Be sure your hands are clean and dry before handling your
SD card. Check the manufacturer’s guidelines to see your card’s
acceptable temperature range and other important information.
PRO TIP: Keep your SD card in good condition by reformatting it
regularly. This will erase all of your media, so be sure to save it rst.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Reset > Format SD Card.
To learn how to save your videos and photos, see Transferring Your Media
(page 79).
Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
For maximum performance, be sure to use the GoPro Rechargeable
Battery (HERO8 Black/HERO7 Black/HERO6 Black) with your new
GoPro.
Although older GoPro and non-GoPro batteries may t in your
HERO8 Black, they will greatly limit your camera’s performance.
PRO TIP: There’s an easy way to check your battery’s status and make
sure you’re using the right one.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > About > Battery Info.
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Setting Up Your CameraSetting Up Your Camera
3. Insert the battery.
4. Connect your camera to a USB charger or computer using the
included USB-C cable.
It takes about 2 hours for the battery to fully charge. The camera
status light will turn o when it’s done. To learn more, see Battery
Information (page 105).
PRO TIP: For the fastest charging, use the GoPro Supercharger
(sold separately).
MICROSD CARD + BATTERY SETUP
1. Unlock the door latch and ip the door open.
2. With your camera o, insert the SD card into the card slot with the
label facing the battery compartment.
You can eject the card by pressing it into the slot with your ngernail.
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Setting Up Your CameraSetting Up Your Camera
3. Insert the battery.
4. Connect your camera to a USB charger or computer using the
included USB-C cable.
It takes about 2 hours for the battery to fully charge. The camera
status light will turn o when it’s done. To learn more, see Battery
Information (page 105).
PRO TIP: For the fastest charging, use the GoPro Supercharger
(sold separately).
MICROSD CARD + BATTERY SETUP
1. Unlock the door latch and ip the door open.
2. With your camera o, insert the SD card into the card slot with the
label facing the battery compartment.
You can eject the card by pressing it into the slot with your ngernail.
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UPDATING YOUR CAMERA’S SOFTWARE
To get the latest features and best performance from your GoPro,
make sure it’s using the most current software.
Updating With the GoPro App
1. Download the app from the Apple
©
App Store
©
or Google Play
™
.
2. Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to connect your camera
to your mobile device. If new camera software is available, the app
will tell you how to install it.
Updating Manually
1. Visit gopro.com/update.
2. Choose HERO8 Black from the list of cameras.
3. Select Update your camera manually and follow the instructions.
PRO TIP: Want to know what software version you’re using?
Here’s where you can nd out.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Connections > Camera Info.
Setting Up Your CameraSetting Up Your Camera
5. Unplug the cable and shut the door when charging is complete.
Be sure the door latch is closed and locked before using your camera.
6. Press the door hinge to ensure a tight seal.
WARNING: Your camera’s door is removable. Be sure that it is
locked, sealed, and waterproof by checking the door latch
and pressing the hinge after closing the door.
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UPDATING YOUR CAMERA’S SOFTWARE
To get the latest features and best performance from your GoPro,
make sure it’s using the most current software.
Updating With the GoPro App
1. Download the app from the Apple
©
App Store
©
or Google Play
™
.
2. Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to connect your camera
to your mobile device. If new camera software is available, the app
will tell you how to install it.
Updating Manually
1. Visit gopro.com/update.
2. Choose HERO8 Black from the list of cameras.
3. Select Update your camera manually and follow the instructions.
PRO TIP: Want to know what software version you’re using?
Here’s where you can nd out.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Connections > Camera Info.
Setting Up Your CameraSetting Up Your Camera
5. Unplug the cable and shut the door when charging is complete.
Be sure the door latch is closed and locked before using your camera.
6. Press the door hinge to ensure a tight seal.
WARNING: Your camera’s door is removable. Be sure that it is
locked, sealed, and waterproof by checking the door latch
and pressing the hinge after closing the door.
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POWERING ON
Press the Mode button
to turn on your HERO8 Black.
POWERING OFF
Press and hold the Mode button
for 3 seconds to turn it o.
3s
WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro and its mounts
and accessories. Always be aware of your surroundings to
avoid injuring yourself and others.
Be sure to follow all local laws including all privacy laws,
which may restrict recording in certain areas.
Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN
Tap
Select an item to turn it on or o.
Swipe Left or Right
Switch between Video, Photo,
and Time Lapse modes.
Swipe Down From the Edge of the Screen
Open the Dashboard when your camera
is in a landscape orientation.
Swipe Up From the Edge of the Screen
See the last photo or video you captured and
access the Media Gallery.
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POWERING ON
Press the Mode button
to turn on your HERO8 Black.
POWERING OFF
Press and hold the Mode button
for 3 seconds to turn it o.
3s
WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro and its mounts
and accessories. Always be aware of your surroundings to
avoid injuring yourself and others.
Be sure to follow all local laws including all privacy laws,
which may restrict recording in certain areas.
Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN
Tap
Select an item to turn it on or o.
Swipe Left or Right
Switch between Video, Photo,
and Time Lapse modes.
Swipe Down From the Edge of the Screen
Open the Dashboard when your camera
is in a landscape orientation.
Swipe Up From the Edge of the Screen
See the last photo or video you captured and
access the Media Gallery.
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Getting to Know Your GoPro
CAPTURE MODES
Your GoPro has three main capture modes.
VIDEO
Change modes by swiping left or right to the one you want.
Video
Includes Standard, Activity, Cinematic, and Slo-Mo presets.
To learn more, see Recording Video (page 39).
Photo
Includes Photo, LiveBurst, Burst, and Night presets. To learn more,
see Taking Photos (page 48).
Time Lapse
Includes TimeWarp Video, Time Lapse, and Night Lapse presets.
To learn more, see Capturing Time Lapse (page 57).
PRO TIP: With the camera on, you can press the Mode button
to switch modes.
Press and Hold the Capture Screen
Turn on and adjust Exposure Control.
Press and Hold Any Back Arrow
Skip back to the main capture, Media Gallery,
or Dashboard screen.
Getting to Know Your GoPro
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Getting to Know Your GoPro
CAPTURE MODES
Your GoPro has three main capture modes.
VIDEO
Change modes by swiping left or right to the one you want.
Video
Includes Standard, Activity, Cinematic, and Slo-Mo presets.
To learn more, see Recording Video (page 39).
Photo
Includes Photo, LiveBurst, Burst, and Night presets. To learn more,
see Taking Photos (page 48).
Time Lapse
Includes TimeWarp Video, Time Lapse, and Night Lapse presets.
To learn more, see Capturing Time Lapse (page 57).
PRO TIP: With the camera on, you can press the Mode button
to switch modes.
Press and Hold the Capture Screen
Turn on and adjust Exposure Control.
Press and Hold Any Back Arrow
Skip back to the main capture, Media Gallery,
or Dashboard screen.
Getting to Know Your GoPro
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Getting to Know Your GoPro
GETTING THE SHOT
1. Simply press the Shutter button
to start recording.
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2. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording (Video,
Time Lapse, and Live Streaming only).
Getting to Know Your GoPro
CAPTURE SCREEN
This screen gives you access to your camera’s capture settings.
100% 100%
2H:11
1080 | 60 | W
Standard
1. Current Mode (Video, Photo, or Time Lapse)
2. Recording Time/Photos Remaining
3. Customizable On-Screen Shortcuts
4. Capture Settings
5. Battery Status
Heads Up: The capture settings are not available when you turn your
GoPro to take portrait shots. Be sure to choose the settings you want
before rotating your camera.
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Getting to Know Your GoPro
GETTING THE SHOT
1. Simply press the Shutter button
to start recording.
100% 100%
2H:11
00:00
2. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording (Video,
Time Lapse, and Live Streaming only).
Getting to Know Your GoPro
CAPTURE SCREEN
This screen gives you access to your camera’s capture settings.
100% 100%
2H:11
1080 | 60 | W
Standard
1. Current Mode (Video, Photo, or Time Lapse)
2. Recording Time/Photos Remaining
3. Customizable On-Screen Shortcuts
4. Capture Settings
5. Battery Status
Heads Up: The capture settings are not available when you turn your
GoPro to take portrait shots. Be sure to choose the settings you want
before rotating your camera.
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Getting to Know Your GoPro
CHANGING PRESETS
Each capture mode has presets that make it easy to switch back and forth
between the best mode and settings for your shot. They make getting the
shot you want as simple as possible.
1. Tap the capture settings.
100% 100%
2H:11
1080 | 60 | W
Standard
2. Tap the preset that you want. All of the preset’s settings will be locked
into your camera and ready to go.
4K | 30 | Linear
Cinematic
2.7K | 60 | SuperView
Activity
1080 | 60 | Wide
Standard
VIDEO
CUSTOMIZING THE PRESETS
You can change the settings in your presets with just a few taps.
1. Tap
next to the preset you want to adjust.
4K | 30 | Linear
Cinematic
2.7K | 60 | SuperView
Activity
1080 | 60 | Wide
Standard
VIDEO
2. Tap the setting that you want to change.
1.0x OOn
BoostWide1080 | 60
ClipsZoomLow Light
HyperSmoothLensRES | FPS
STANDARD
Getting to Know Your GoPro
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Getting to Know Your GoPro
CHANGING PRESETS
Each capture mode has presets that make it easy to switch back and forth
between the best mode and settings for your shot. They make getting the
shot you want as simple as possible.
1. Tap the capture settings.
100% 100%
2H:11
1080 | 60 | W
Standard
2. Tap the preset that you want. All of the preset’s settings will be locked
into your camera and ready to go.
4K | 30 | Linear
Cinematic
2.7K | 60 | SuperView
Activity
1080 | 60 | Wide
Standard
VIDEO
CUSTOMIZING THE PRESETS
You can change the settings in your presets with just a few taps.
1. Tap
next to the preset you want to adjust.
4K | 30 | Linear
Cinematic
2.7K | 60 | SuperView
Activity
1080 | 60 | Wide
Standard
VIDEO
2. Tap the setting that you want to change.
1.0x OOn
BoostWide1080 | 60
ClipsZoomLow Light
HyperSmoothLensRES | FPS
STANDARD
Getting to Know Your GoPro
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Getting to Know Your GoPro
The on-screen instructions will give you a rundown of your options.
DIGITAL LENS
Wide
Large field of view that
captures as much as
possible in the frame.
For details on settings, see Tech Specs (starting page 109).
3. Scroll down for the more advanced settings.
1600
ISO Max
100
ISO Min
Auto
White Balance
0
EV Comp
Auto
Shutter
Low
Bit Rate
PROTUNE
O1.0xOn
For details on all advanced settings, see Protune (starting page 130).
4. Tap to save your changes and return to the presets screen.
1.0x OOn
BoostWide1080 | 60
ClipsZoomLow Light
HyperSmoothLensRES | FPS
STANDARD
Heads Up: You can’t delete the preloaded presets, but you can customize
them any way you want. You can also create your own custom presets.
To learn more, see Creating Your Own Presets (page 26).
PRO TIP: From the capture screen, you can press and hold the capture
settings to skip straight to the settings menu.
Getting to Know Your GoPro
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Getting to Know Your GoPro
The on-screen instructions will give you a rundown of your options.
DIGITAL LENS
Wide
Large field of view that
captures as much as
possible in the frame.
For details on settings, see Tech Specs (starting page 109).
3. Scroll down for the more advanced settings.
1600
ISO Max
100
ISO Min
Auto
White Balance
0
EV Comp
Auto
Shutter
Low
Bit Rate
PROTUNE
O1.0xOn
For details on all advanced settings, see Protune (starting page 130).
4. Tap to save your changes and return to the presets screen.
1.0x OOn
BoostWide1080 | 60
ClipsZoomLow Light
HyperSmoothLensRES | FPS
STANDARD
Heads Up: You can’t delete the preloaded presets, but you can customize
them any way you want. You can also create your own custom presets.
To learn more, see Creating Your Own Presets (page 26).
PRO TIP: From the capture screen, you can press and hold the capture
settings to skip straight to the settings menu.
Getting to Know Your GoPro
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Getting to Know Your GoPro
RESTORING PRESETS TO THEIR ORIGINAL SETTINGS
You can go back to your presets’ original settings anytime.
1. Tap
.
4K | 30 | Linear
Cinematic
2.7K | 60 | SuperView
Activity
1080 | 60 | Wide
Standard
VIDEO
2. Tap .
4K | 30 | Linear
Cinematic
2.7K | 60 | SuperView
Activity
1080 | 60 | Wide
Standard
MANAGE
3. Tap Don e.
Heads Up: You can also scroll to the end of the list of settings
and tap Restore.
Getting to Know Your GoPro
NAVIGATING WITH THE BUTTONS
Although your GoPro is waterproof, the touch screen won’t work under
water. Use the buttons and front screen to change modes and settings.
1. With your camera on, hold down the Mode button
and press the
Shutter button
. A menu will appear on the front screen.
2. Press the Mode button to scroll through the modes and settings.
3. Use the Shutter button
to select and adjust settings.
To exit: Press and hold the Shutter button or scroll until you reach
Done, and then press the Shutter button.
Heads Up: The Dashboard and Media Gallery are not available when
navigating with the buttons.
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Getting to Know Your GoPro
RESTORING PRESETS TO THEIR ORIGINAL SETTINGS
You can go back to your presets’ original settings anytime.
1. Tap
.
4K | 30 | Linear
Cinematic
2.7K | 60 | SuperView
Activity
1080 | 60 | Wide
Standard
VIDEO
2. Tap .
4K | 30 | Linear
Cinematic
2.7K | 60 | SuperView
Activity
1080 | 60 | Wide
Standard
MANAGE
3. Tap Don e.
Heads Up: You can also scroll to the end of the list of settings
and tap Restore.
Getting to Know Your GoPro
NAVIGATING WITH THE BUTTONS
Although your GoPro is waterproof, the touch screen won’t work under
water. Use the buttons and front screen to change modes and settings.
1. With your camera on, hold down the Mode button
and press the
Shutter button
. A menu will appear on the front screen.
2. Press the Mode button to scroll through the modes and settings.
3. Use the Shutter button
to select and adjust settings.
To exit: Press and hold the Shutter button or scroll until you reach
Done, and then press the Shutter button.
Heads Up: The Dashboard and Media Gallery are not available when
navigating with the buttons.
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Customizing Your GoPro
HERO8 Black is the most customizable GoPro ever. It lets you create your
own presets and personalize your screen for instant access to the settings
you use the most.
CREATING YOUR OWN PRESETS
The perfect capture settings for a day out on the slopes may not be so
great when you’re recording indoors. Custom presets let you set up and
save settings for both so you can switch back and forth in no time.
1. Tap the capture settings, and then scroll to the bottom of the presets
list and tap
.
4K | 30 | Linear
Cinematic
1080 | 240 | Wide
Slo-Mo
2.7K | 60 | SuperView
Activity
2. Tap a setting to change it.
On
Low Light
1.0x
Zoom
Wide
Lens
1080 | 60
RES | FPS
Boost
HyperSmooth
Video
Mode
CHOOSE SETTINGS
Customizing Your GoPro
The on-screen instructions will give you a rundown of your options.
For details on all settings, see Tech Specs (starting page 109).
Scroll down for the more advanced settings.
1600
ISO Max
100
ISO Min
Auto
White Balance
0
EV Comp
Auto
Shutter
Low
Bit Rate
PROTUNE
O1.0xOn
For details on advanced settings, see Protune (starting page 130).
3. Tap
when you’re nished.
On
Low Light
1.0x
Zoom
Wide
Lens
1080 | 60
RES | FPS
Boost
HyperSmooth
Video
Mode
CHOOSE SETTINGS
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Customizing Your GoPro
HERO8 Black is the most customizable GoPro ever. It lets you create your
own presets and personalize your screen for instant access to the settings
you use the most.
CREATING YOUR OWN PRESETS
The perfect capture settings for a day out on the slopes may not be so
great when you’re recording indoors. Custom presets let you set up and
save settings for both so you can switch back and forth in no time.
1. Tap the capture settings, and then scroll to the bottom of the presets
list and tap
.
4K | 30 | Linear
Cinematic
1080 | 240 | Wide
Slo-Mo
2.7K | 60 | SuperView
Activity
2. Tap a setting to change it.
On
Low Light
1.0x
Zoom
Wide
Lens
1080 | 60
RES | FPS
Boost
HyperSmooth
Video
Mode
CHOOSE SETTINGS
Customizing Your GoPro
The on-screen instructions will give you a rundown of your options.
For details on all settings, see Tech Specs (starting page 109).
Scroll down for the more advanced settings.
1600
ISO Max
100
ISO Min
Auto
White Balance
0
EV Comp
Auto
Shutter
Low
Bit Rate
PROTUNE
O1.0xOn
For details on advanced settings, see Protune (starting page 130).
3. Tap
when you’re nished.
On
Low Light
1.0x
Zoom
Wide
Lens
1080 | 60
RES | FPS
Boost
HyperSmooth
Video
Mode
CHOOSE SETTINGS
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Customizing Your GoPro
4. Choose an icon and name for your preset.
NAME PRESET
Bike
Air
Custom
5. Tap to save your preset.
You may need to ne-tune your presets after trying them out. Tap
next to the preset to make adjustments.
Customizing Your GoPro
DELETING YOUR PRESET
1. Tap
.
4K | 30 | Linear
Cinematic
2.7K | 60 | SuperView
Activity
1080 | 60 | Wide
Standard
VIDEO
2. Tap .
2.7K | 60 | SuperView
Activity
1080 | 60 | Wide
Standard
1440 | 60 | Wide
Custom
MANAGE
3. Tap Don e.
Heads Up: You can also scroll to the end of the list of settings
and tap Delete.
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4. Choose an icon and name for your preset.
NAME PRESET
Bike
Air
Custom
5. Tap to save your preset.
You may need to ne-tune your presets after trying them out. Tap
next to the preset to make adjustments.
Customizing Your GoPro
DELETING YOUR PRESET
1. Tap
.
4K | 30 | Linear
Cinematic
2.7K | 60 | SuperView
Activity
1080 | 60 | Wide
Standard
VIDEO
2. Tap .
2.7K | 60 | SuperView
Activity
1080 | 60 | Wide
Standard
1440 | 60 | Wide
Custom
MANAGE
3. Tap Don e.
Heads Up: You can also scroll to the end of the list of settings
and tap Delete.
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SUGGESTED SETTINGS
Here are some of the best modes and settings for capturing your
favorite activities. Try them as starting points for your presets,
and then experiment to nd what works best for you.
Activity Video Photo
Air • 1080p120, Wide Lens
• 4K60, Wide Lens
• 15x TimeWarp 2.0 Video
• Time Lapse Photo
(1-second interval)
1080p120, Wide Lens
• Burst (30/3 Rate),
Wide Lens
Bike • 1440p60, Wide Lens
• 2.7K60 4:3, Wide Lens
• 15x TimeWarp 2.0 Video
• Time Lapse Photo
(5-second interval),
Wide Lens
Indoor • 1440p30, Wide Lens
• 1080p30, Wide Lens
• Photo or Continuous
Photo, Wide Lens
Motor • 1440p60, Wide Lens
• 2.7K60 4:3, Wide Lens
• 15x TimeWarp 2.0 Video
• Time Lapse Photo
(5-second interval),
Wide Lens
Mounted • 1440p60, Wide Lens
• 4K60, Wide Lens
• Auto TimeWarp 2.0 Video
• Time Lapse Photo
(5-second interval),
Wide Lens
Outdoor • 1440p60, Wide Lens
• 4K60, Wide Lens
• 10x TimeWarp 2.0 Video
• Photo or Continuous
Photo, Wide Lens
Customizing Your GoPro Customizing Your GoPro
Activity Video Photo
POV
*
• 1440p60, Wide Lens
• 1440p120, Wide Lens
• 15x TimeWarp 2.0 Video
• Time Lapse Photo
(2-second interval),
Wide Lens
• Burst (30/3 Rate),
Wide Lens
Sele • 1440p60, Narrow Lens
• 4K60 4:3, Narrow Lens
• Photo, Narrow Lens,
SuperPhoto,
Photo Timer
Snow • 1080p120, Wide Lens
• 4K60, Wide Lens
• 15x TimeWarp 2.0 Video
• Time Lapse Photo
(1-second interval),
Wide Lens
• Burst (30/3 Rate),
Wide Lens
Trail • 1440p60, Wide Lens
• 4K30 4:3, Wide Lens
• 15x TimeWarp 2.0 Video
• Photo, Wide Lens
Travel • 1440p60, Wide Lens
• 4K60, Wide Lens
• 10x TimeWarp 2.0 Video
• Photo or Continuous
Photo, Wide Lens
Water • 1080p240, Wide Lens
• 1440p60, Wide Lens
• 4K60, Wide Lens
• Time Lapse Photo
(2- or 5-second
interval), Wide Lens
• Burst (30/6 Rate),
Wide Lens
*
Point-of-view (POV) shots are those taken from your point of view using a body mount
or handheld mount.
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SUGGESTED SETTINGS
Here are some of the best modes and settings for capturing your
favorite activities. Try them as starting points for your presets,
and then experiment to nd what works best for you.
Activity Video Photo
Air • 1080p120, Wide Lens
• 4K60, Wide Lens
• 15x TimeWarp 2.0 Video
• Time Lapse Photo
(1-second interval)
1080p120, Wide Lens
• Burst (30/3 Rate),
Wide Lens
Bike • 1440p60, Wide Lens
• 2.7K60 4:3, Wide Lens
• 15x TimeWarp 2.0 Video
• Time Lapse Photo
(5-second interval),
Wide Lens
Indoor • 1440p30, Wide Lens
• 1080p30, Wide Lens
• Photo or Continuous
Photo, Wide Lens
Motor • 1440p60, Wide Lens
• 2.7K60 4:3, Wide Lens
• 15x TimeWarp 2.0 Video
• Time Lapse Photo
(5-second interval),
Wide Lens
Mounted • 1440p60, Wide Lens
• 4K60, Wide Lens
• Auto TimeWarp 2.0 Video
• Time Lapse Photo
(5-second interval),
Wide Lens
Outdoor • 1440p60, Wide Lens
• 4K60, Wide Lens
• 10x TimeWarp 2.0 Video
• Photo or Continuous
Photo, Wide Lens
Customizing Your GoPro Customizing Your GoPro
Activity Video Photo
POV
*
• 1440p60, Wide Lens
• 1440p120, Wide Lens
• 15x TimeWarp 2.0 Video
• Time Lapse Photo
(2-second interval),
Wide Lens
• Burst (30/3 Rate),
Wide Lens
Sele • 1440p60, Narrow Lens
• 4K60 4:3, Narrow Lens
• Photo, Narrow Lens,
SuperPhoto,
Photo Timer
Snow • 1080p120, Wide Lens
• 4K60, Wide Lens
• 15x TimeWarp 2.0 Video
• Time Lapse Photo
(1-second interval),
Wide Lens
• Burst (30/3 Rate),
Wide Lens
Trail • 1440p60, Wide Lens
• 4K30 4:3, Wide Lens
• 15x TimeWarp 2.0 Video
• Photo, Wide Lens
Travel • 1440p60, Wide Lens
• 4K60, Wide Lens
• 10x TimeWarp 2.0 Video
• Photo or Continuous
Photo, Wide Lens
Water • 1080p240, Wide Lens
• 1440p60, Wide Lens
• 4K60, Wide Lens
• Time Lapse Photo
(2- or 5-second
interval), Wide Lens
• Burst (30/6 Rate),
Wide Lens
*
Point-of-view (POV) shots are those taken from your point of view using a body mount
or handheld mount.
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PERSONALIZING YOUR ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS
On-screen shortcuts give you quick one-tap access to your camera’s
capture settings. Each mode has its own default shortcuts, but you can
change them to the settings that you use most. You can even set up
dierent shortcuts for each preset.
1. Tap the
next to the preset you want to adjust.
4K | 30 | Linear
Cinematic
2.7K | 60 | SuperView
Activity
1080 | 60 | Wide
Standard
VIDEO
2. Scroll down to the On-Screen Shortcuts.
Auto
Upper Right
Slo-Mo
Upper Left
Zoom
Lower Right
Lens
Lower Left
ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS
O
Customizing Your GoPro Customizing Your GoPro
3. Tap where you’d like to put your new shortcut.
O
Upper Right
Slo-Mo
Upper Left
Zoom
Lower Right
Lens
Lower Left
ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS
4. Scroll through all of the available shortcuts on the right and choose
the one you want.
Capture the action, then
replay in slow motion or
in real time.
SloMo
UPPER RIGHT
For details on shortcuts, see Tech Specs (starting page 109)
and Protune (starting page 130).
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PERSONALIZING YOUR ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS
On-screen shortcuts give you quick one-tap access to your camera’s
capture settings. Each mode has its own default shortcuts, but you can
change them to the settings that you use most. You can even set up
dierent shortcuts for each preset.
1. Tap the
next to the preset you want to adjust.
4K | 30 | Linear
Cinematic
2.7K | 60 | SuperView
Activity
1080 | 60 | Wide
Standard
VIDEO
2. Scroll down to the On-Screen Shortcuts.
Auto
Upper Right
Slo-Mo
Upper Left
Zoom
Lower Right
Lens
Lower Left
ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS
O
Customizing Your GoPro Customizing Your GoPro
3. Tap where you’d like to put your new shortcut.
O
Upper Right
Slo-Mo
Upper Left
Zoom
Lower Right
Lens
Lower Left
ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS
4. Scroll through all of the available shortcuts on the right and choose
the one you want.
Capture the action, then
replay in slow motion or
in real time.
SloMo
UPPER RIGHT
For details on shortcuts, see Tech Specs (starting page 109)
and Protune (starting page 130).
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Customizing Your GoPro
5. Tap to save your changes and return to the presets screen.
Upper Right
Slo-Mo
Upper Left
Zoom
Lower Right
Lens
Lower Left
ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS
STANDARD
Now you can simply tap the shortcut to change settings.
PRO TIP: From the capture screen, you can press and hold the shortcut
to skip to the shortcut selection screen.
QuikCapture is the fastest and easiest way to power on your GoPro
and get the shot. All it takes is the push of the Shutter button.
RECORDING VIDEO WITH QUIKCAPTURE
1. With your camera o, press the Shutter button
.
2. Press the Shutter button
again to stop recording and turn o
your camera.
Heads Up: When using QuikCapture, your camera will start recording
with the settings that you used last.
For more Video options, see Recording Video (page 39).
Using QuikCapture
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Customizing Your GoPro
5. Tap to save your changes and return to the presets screen.
Upper Right
Slo-Mo
Upper Left
Zoom
Lower Right
Lens
Lower Left
ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS
STANDARD
Now you can simply tap the shortcut to change settings.
PRO TIP: From the capture screen, you can press and hold the shortcut
to skip to the shortcut selection screen.
QuikCapture is the fastest and easiest way to power on your GoPro
and get the shot. All it takes is the push of the Shutter button.
RECORDING VIDEO WITH QUIKCAPTURE
1. With your camera o, press the Shutter button
.
2. Press the Shutter button
again to stop recording and turn o
your camera.
Heads Up: When using QuikCapture, your camera will start recording
with the settings that you used last.
For more Video options, see Recording Video (page 39).
Using QuikCapture
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TAKING TIME LAPSE WITH QUIKCAPTURE
1. With your camera o, press and hold the Shutter button
until your
camera turns on (about 3 seconds). It will start recording in the last
Time Lapse mode that you used.
3s
2. Press the Shutter button
again to stop Time Lapse and turn o
your camera.
For more Time Lapse options, see Capturing Time Lapse (page 57).
TURNING OFF QUIKCAPTURE
QuikCapture is on by default, but you can turn it o.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap
.
PRO TIP: Since it only turns the camera on when it’s recording,
QuikCapture is a great way to maximize battery life.
Using QuikCapture
Adding HiLight Tags
Mark favorite moments in your videos and photos by pressing the Mode
button
during recording or playback. This adds a HiLight Tag that
makes those moments easier to nd when you’re watching your footage,
creating a video, or looking for a certain shot.
You can also add HiLight Tags by saying, “GoPro, HiLight” when Voice
Control is on and by tapping
when watching your footage with
the GoPro app.
PRO TIP: The GoPro app looks for HiLight Tags when it creates videos.
This helps to ensure that favorite moments are included in your stories.
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TAKING TIME LAPSE WITH QUIKCAPTURE
1. With your camera o, press and hold the Shutter button
until your
camera turns on (about 3 seconds). It will start recording in the last
Time Lapse mode that you used.
3s
2. Press the Shutter button
again to stop Time Lapse and turn o
your camera.
For more Time Lapse options, see Capturing Time Lapse (page 57).
TURNING OFF QUIKCAPTURE
QuikCapture is on by default, but you can turn it o.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap
.
PRO TIP: Since it only turns the camera on when it’s recording,
QuikCapture is a great way to maximize battery life.
Using QuikCapture
Adding HiLight Tags
Mark favorite moments in your videos and photos by pressing the Mode
button
during recording or playback. This adds a HiLight Tag that
makes those moments easier to nd when you’re watching your footage,
creating a video, or looking for a certain shot.
You can also add HiLight Tags by saying, “GoPro, HiLight” when Voice
Control is on and by tapping
when watching your footage with
the GoPro app.
PRO TIP: The GoPro app looks for HiLight Tags when it creates videos.
This helps to ensure that favorite moments are included in your stories.
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Setting the Screen Orientation
You can easily switch between landscape and portrait shots by rotating
your camera. HERO8 Black can even capture photos and videos
right-side up when it’s mounted upside down. The touch screen menu
will automatically adjust, and your media will play back right-side up.
The orientation is locked in when you press the Shutter button
.
If your camera tilts during recording, like on a roller coaster, your
footage will tilt with it. You’ll capture every twist and turn.
LOCKING THE ORIENTATION
HERO8 Black lets you lock the screen in landscape or portrait orientation.
This is especially useful when you’re using body and handheld mounts.
That’s when accidentally shooting in the wrong orientation is mostly likely
to happen.
Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
1. Turn your camera to the orientation you want.
2. Tap
on the Dashboard.
The screen is now locked and will match the orientation of your camera.
Heads Up: Locking the screen in this way will only work when the
Orientation is set to All (default) in Preferences.
SETTING LANDSCAPE LOCK
You can also set your GoPro to record only in landscape orientation.
Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
1. Tap Preferences > Touch Screen > Orientation.
2. Switch from Auto (default) to Landscape.
Your GoPro will record right-side up whether your camera is right-side up
or upside down. You can also lock the orientation on the Dashboard.
Your GoPro comes loaded with four video presets. Each has its own
specialty. Once you’ve chosen your preset, press the Shutter button
to start recording. Press it again to stop.
STANDARD (DEFAULT)
A versatile preset that’s great for all-purpose recording. It shoots 1080p
video at 60 frames per second (fps) for full-screen playback on your
phone and TV. The digital lens is set to Wide to capture more of the
scene in the frame.
ACTIVITY
Use this preset to capture ultra immersive footage of your favorite
activities. It records 2.7K video at 60 fps with the SuperView digital
lens. This gives your video the classic GoPro look with high-resolution
full-screen playback.
CINEMATIC
Captures stunning 4K high-resolution video at 30 fps. This preset
uses the Linear digital lens to smooth out the sh-eye eect and
give your footage a dramatic cinematic feel.
SLO-MO
Great for fast-action shots, this preset records 1080p footage at
240 fps. This lets you slow things down to 8x normal speed during
playback and catch amazing details you can’t see with the naked eye.
Recording Video
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Setting the Screen Orientation
You can easily switch between landscape and portrait shots by rotating
your camera. HERO8 Black can even capture photos and videos
right-side up when it’s mounted upside down. The touch screen menu
will automatically adjust, and your media will play back right-side up.
The orientation is locked in when you press the Shutter button
.
If your camera tilts during recording, like on a roller coaster, your
footage will tilt with it. You’ll capture every twist and turn.
LOCKING THE ORIENTATION
HERO8 Black lets you lock the screen in landscape or portrait orientation.
This is especially useful when you’re using body and handheld mounts.
That’s when accidentally shooting in the wrong orientation is mostly likely
to happen.
Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
1. Turn your camera to the orientation you want.
2. Tap
on the Dashboard.
The screen is now locked and will match the orientation of your camera.
Heads Up: Locking the screen in this way will only work when the
Orientation is set to All (default) in Preferences.
SETTING LANDSCAPE LOCK
You can also set your GoPro to record only in landscape orientation.
Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
1. Tap Preferences > Touch Screen > Orientation.
2. Switch from Auto (default) to Landscape.
Your GoPro will record right-side up whether your camera is right-side up
or upside down. You can also lock the orientation on the Dashboard.
Your GoPro comes loaded with four video presets. Each has its own
specialty. Once you’ve chosen your preset, press the Shutter button
to start recording. Press it again to stop.
STANDARD (DEFAULT)
A versatile preset that’s great for all-purpose recording. It shoots 1080p
video at 60 frames per second (fps) for full-screen playback on your
phone and TV. The digital lens is set to Wide to capture more of the
scene in the frame.
ACTIVITY
Use this preset to capture ultra immersive footage of your favorite
activities. It records 2.7K video at 60 fps with the SuperView digital
lens. This gives your video the classic GoPro look with high-resolution
full-screen playback.
CINEMATIC
Captures stunning 4K high-resolution video at 30 fps. This preset
uses the Linear digital lens to smooth out the sh-eye eect and
give your footage a dramatic cinematic feel.
SLO-MO
Great for fast-action shots, this preset records 1080p footage at
240 fps. This lets you slow things down to 8x normal speed during
playback and catch amazing details you can’t see with the naked eye.
Recording Video
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Recording Video
ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS
The video presets feature four default shortcuts, but you can swap
them out with any shortcuts you’d like.
To learn more, see Personalizing Your On-Screen Shortcuts (page 32).
Heads Up: The Slo-Mo preset does not have default shortcuts.
Slo-Mo
Tapping the Slo-Mo shortcut automatically resets the frame rate to
120 fps. This will let you slow the footage down to 4x normal speed
during playback.
Heads Up: Tapping Slo-Mo before recording 4K30 or 2.7K30 (4:3) video
will bump the frame rate up to 60 fps. This will let you slow the footage
down to 2x normal speed during playback.
Recording Video
1. Tap before you start recording.
100% 100%
2H:11
1080 | 60 | W
Standard
2. Press the Shutter button to start recording.
100% 100%
2H:11
00:00
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Recording Video
ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS
The video presets feature four default shortcuts, but you can swap
them out with any shortcuts you’d like.
To learn more, see Personalizing Your On-Screen Shortcuts (page 32).
Heads Up: The Slo-Mo preset does not have default shortcuts.
Slo-Mo
Tapping the Slo-Mo shortcut automatically resets the frame rate to
120 fps. This will let you slow the footage down to 4x normal speed
during playback.
Heads Up: Tapping Slo-Mo before recording 4K30 or 2.7K30 (4:3) video
will bump the frame rate up to 60 fps. This will let you slow the footage
down to 2x normal speed during playback.
Recording Video
1. Tap before you start recording.
100% 100%
2H:11
1080 | 60 | W
Standard
2. Press the Shutter button to start recording.
100% 100%
2H:11
00:00
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Recording Video
Digital Lenses
Changing digital lenses on your GoPro is just like switching out the lenses
on an old-school camera. They aect the eld of view, the cropping, and
the sheye eect in your shot.
1. Tap
.
100% 100%
2H:11
1080 | 60 | W
Standard
2. Scroll through the options to see a live preview of each option,
and then tap the one that you want.
16-34mm
Wide
Heads Up: Some digital lenses only work with select frame rates.
If needed, HERO8 Black will automatically adjust the frame rate
when you switch lenses.
Recording Video
HyperSmooth Boost
Use HyperSmooth Boost to maximize video stabilization when the terrain
gets rough.
1. Tap
before you start recording.
100% 100%
2H:11
1080 | 60 | W
Standard
2. Press the Shutter button to start recording.
To learn more, see HyperSmooth 2.0 Video Stabilization (page 118).
Heads Up: HyperSmooth Boost is automatically on when you choose the
Narrow digital lens.
PRO TIP: HyperSmooth Boost provides ultimate video stabilization by
tightly cropping the image. Turn HyperSmooth 2.0 o for uncropped,
unstabilized footage, or use the On or High settings for stabilized video
with a wider eld of view.
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Recording Video
Digital Lenses
Changing digital lenses on your GoPro is just like switching out the lenses
on an old-school camera. They aect the eld of view, the cropping, and
the sheye eect in your shot.
1. Tap
.
100% 100%
2H:11
1080 | 60 | W
Standard
2. Scroll through the options to see a live preview of each option,
and then tap the one that you want.
16-34mm
Wide
Heads Up: Some digital lenses only work with select frame rates.
If needed, HERO8 Black will automatically adjust the frame rate
when you switch lenses.
Recording Video
HyperSmooth Boost
Use HyperSmooth Boost to maximize video stabilization when the terrain
gets rough.
1. Tap
before you start recording.
100% 100%
2H:11
1080 | 60 | W
Standard
2. Press the Shutter button to start recording.
To learn more, see HyperSmooth 2.0 Video Stabilization (page 118).
Heads Up: HyperSmooth Boost is automatically on when you choose the
Narrow digital lens.
PRO TIP: HyperSmooth Boost provides ultimate video stabilization by
tightly cropping the image. Turn HyperSmooth 2.0 o for uncropped,
unstabilized footage, or use the On or High settings for stabilized video
with a wider eld of view.
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Touch Zoom
Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action.
1. Tap
.
100% 100%
2H:11
1080 | 60 | W
Standard
2. Use the slider to choose how much you want to zoom.
1.0x
3. The zoom level is locked until you readjust it, switch capture modes, or
turn o your camera.
Recording Video Video Settings
Here’s a breakdown of the video settings. Tap the and then the setting
to make changes.
4K | 30 | Linear
Cinematic
2.7K | 60 | SuperView
Activity
1080 | 60 | Wide
Standard
VIDEO
1.0x OOn
BoostWide1080 | 60
ClipsZoomLow Light
HyperSmoothLensRES | FPS
STANDARD
MODE (AVAILABLE WHEN CREATING A CUSTOM PRESET)
Choose the mode you want—Video (for traditional video), Looping,
or Slo-Mo.
Looping
Looping lets you save space on your SD card by recording in a continuous
loop until you’ve captured the moment you want. Use it when you’re
waiting for something to happen (like shing) or when nothing may
happen (like a dashcam).
Here’s how it works:
• If you select 5-minute intervals, only the previous 5 minutes are saved
when you press the Shutter button
to stop recording.
• If you record for 5 minutes and don’t press the Shutter button
,
your camera will loop back and record over the start of the video.
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Touch Zoom
Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action.
1. Tap
.
100% 100%
2H:11
1080 | 60 | W
Standard
2. Use the slider to choose how much you want to zoom.
1.0x
3. The zoom level is locked until you readjust it, switch capture modes, or
turn o your camera.
Recording Video Video Settings
Here’s a breakdown of the video settings. Tap the and then the setting
to make changes.
4K | 30 | Linear
Cinematic
2.7K | 60 | SuperView
Activity
1080 | 60 | Wide
Standard
VIDEO
1.0x OOn
BoostWide1080 | 60
ClipsZoomLow Light
HyperSmoothLensRES | FPS
STANDARD
MODE (AVAILABLE WHEN CREATING A CUSTOM PRESET)
Choose the mode you want—Video (for traditional video), Looping,
or Slo-Mo.
Looping
Looping lets you save space on your SD card by recording in a continuous
loop until you’ve captured the moment you want. Use it when you’re
waiting for something to happen (like shing) or when nothing may
happen (like a dashcam).
Here’s how it works:
• If you select 5-minute intervals, only the previous 5 minutes are saved
when you press the Shutter button
to stop recording.
• If you record for 5 minutes and don’t press the Shutter button
,
your camera will loop back and record over the start of the video.
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Slo-Mo
These high-frame rate settings let you slow your footage down to 8x or
4x normal speed during playback. Set the resolution to 1080p and frame
rate to 240 fps for 8x super slow motion. Choose a 2.7K, 1440p, or 1080p
resolution with a frame rate of 120 fps for 4x slow motion.
RES | FPS
Resolutions (RES) are grouped by aspect ratio. Tall 4:3 resolutions (great
for seles and point-of-view shots) are listed in the top row. Widescreen
16:9 resolutions (great for cinematic shots) are in the bottom row.
Frames per second (fps) are listed at the bottom of the screen.
All available frame rates for the resolution you selected are in white.
Unavailable frame rates are in gray. Use higher frame rates to capture
fast action or slo-mo shots.
The default resolution and fps will vary based on the preset you choose.
To learn more, see:
• Video Resolution (RES) (page 109)
• Frames per Second (FPS) (page 112)
• Aspect Ratio (page 113)
LENS
Choose the best digital lens for your shot—SuperView, Wide, Linear,
or Narrow. The default lens will vary based on the preset you choose.
Heads Up: Available lenses will vary based on the resolution and frame
rate you select.
To learn more, see Digital Lenses (Video) (page 114).
Video Settings
INTERVAL (LOOPING)
Choose how long your GoPro records before looping back to record over
the start of the video. The default interval is 5 minutes.
To learn more, see Looping Interval (page 119).
HYPERSMOOTH 2.0
Perfect for biking, skiing, handheld shots, and more, HyperSmooth 2.0
video stabilization delivers insanely smooth gimbal-like footage without
the gimbal. The available settings are Boost, High, On, and O.
To learn more, see HyperSmooth 2.0 Video Stabilization (page 118).
LOW LIGHT
Your GoPro uses Auto Low Light to automatically adjust to darker settings
when you’re shooting video at 50 or 60 frames per second. It’s on by
default but can be turned o.
To learn more, see Auto Low Light (page 119).
ZOOM
Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action. Use the slider
on the right to lock in the zoom level.
CLIPS
Shoot short 15- or 30-second video clips that are quick and easy to save
on your phone and share on social media. Clips are o by default.
PROTUNE
Protune gives you manual control of advanced settings, including
Bit Rate, Color, ISO Limit, Exposure, and microphone settings.
To learn more, see Protune (page 130).
Video Settings
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Slo-Mo
These high-frame rate settings let you slow your footage down to 8x or
4x normal speed during playback. Set the resolution to 1080p and frame
rate to 240 fps for 8x super slow motion. Choose a 2.7K, 1440p, or 1080p
resolution with a frame rate of 120 fps for 4x slow motion.
RES | FPS
Resolutions (RES) are grouped by aspect ratio. Tall 4:3 resolutions (great
for seles and point-of-view shots) are listed in the top row. Widescreen
16:9 resolutions (great for cinematic shots) are in the bottom row.
Frames per second (fps) are listed at the bottom of the screen.
All available frame rates for the resolution you selected are in white.
Unavailable frame rates are in gray. Use higher frame rates to capture
fast action or slo-mo shots.
The default resolution and fps will vary based on the preset you choose.
To learn more, see:
• Video Resolution (RES) (page 109)
• Frames per Second (FPS) (page 112)
• Aspect Ratio (page 113)
LENS
Choose the best digital lens for your shot—SuperView, Wide, Linear,
or Narrow. The default lens will vary based on the preset you choose.
Heads Up: Available lenses will vary based on the resolution and frame
rate you select.
To learn more, see Digital Lenses (Video) (page 114).
Video Settings
INTERVAL (LOOPING)
Choose how long your GoPro records before looping back to record over
the start of the video. The default interval is 5 minutes.
To learn more, see Looping Interval (page 119).
HYPERSMOOTH 2.0
Perfect for biking, skiing, handheld shots, and more, HyperSmooth 2.0
video stabilization delivers insanely smooth gimbal-like footage without
the gimbal. The available settings are Boost, High, On, and O.
To learn more, see HyperSmooth 2.0 Video Stabilization (page 118).
LOW LIGHT
Your GoPro uses Auto Low Light to automatically adjust to darker settings
when you’re shooting video at 50 or 60 frames per second. It’s on by
default but can be turned o.
To learn more, see Auto Low Light (page 119).
ZOOM
Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action. Use the slider
on the right to lock in the zoom level.
CLIPS
Shoot short 15- or 30-second video clips that are quick and easy to save
on your phone and share on social media. Clips are o by default.
PROTUNE
Protune gives you manual control of advanced settings, including
Bit Rate, Color, ISO Limit, Exposure, and microphone settings.
To learn more, see Protune (page 130).
Video Settings
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Taking Photos
Your GoPro has four Photo presets. Simply choose the type of photo
you want and press the Shutter button
to get the shot. All photos
are captured at 1 2MP, with the default digital lens set to Wide.
PHOTO (DEFAULT)
Use this preset to capture a single photo or a series of continuous photos.
A single press of the Shutter button
will capture a single photo. Press
and hold the Shutter button
to take continuous photos at a rate of up
to 30 per second (depending on lighting conditions).
LIVEBURST
LiveBurst captures a burst of photos both 1.5 seconds before and
1.5 seconds after the Shutter button
is pressed. You can look
through the burst to nd the perfect shot or share the whole burst
as a short video.
BURST
Burst captures a series of photos at blistering rates. This makes it perfect
for fast-action shots. This preset automatically shoots up to 30 photos in
1 second based on lighting conditions.
NIGHT
The Night preset automatically adjusts your camera’s shutter speed
to let in more light for your shot. It’s perfect for dim or dark scenes,
but it’s not recommended for handheld or mounted shots when the
camera is moving.
Taking Photos
ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS
The photo presets feature four default shortcuts, but you can swap them
out with any shortcuts you’d like.
To learn more, see Personalizing Your On-Screen Shortcuts (page 32).
Heads Up: Output is only a default shortcut for the Photo preset, but you
can also set it up in Burst and Night modes.
Photo Timer
Use the Timer to set up a sele, group shot, and more.
1. Tap
.
100% 100%
999+
Wide
Photo
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Taking Photos
Your GoPro has four Photo presets. Simply choose the type of photo
you want and press the Shutter button
to get the shot. All photos
are captured at 1 2MP, with the default digital lens set to Wide.
PHOTO (DEFAULT)
Use this preset to capture a single photo or a series of continuous photos.
A single press of the Shutter button
will capture a single photo. Press
and hold the Shutter button
to take continuous photos at a rate of up
to 30 per second (depending on lighting conditions).
LIVEBURST
LiveBurst captures a burst of photos both 1.5 seconds before and
1.5 seconds after the Shutter button
is pressed. You can look
through the burst to nd the perfect shot or share the whole burst
as a short video.
BURST
Burst captures a series of photos at blistering rates. This makes it perfect
for fast-action shots. This preset automatically shoots up to 30 photos in
1 second based on lighting conditions.
NIGHT
The Night preset automatically adjusts your camera’s shutter speed
to let in more light for your shot. It’s perfect for dim or dark scenes,
but it’s not recommended for handheld or mounted shots when the
camera is moving.
Taking Photos
ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS
The photo presets feature four default shortcuts, but you can swap them
out with any shortcuts you’d like.
To learn more, see Personalizing Your On-Screen Shortcuts (page 32).
Heads Up: Output is only a default shortcut for the Photo preset, but you
can also set it up in Burst and Night modes.
Photo Timer
Use the Timer to set up a sele, group shot, and more.
1. Tap
.
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999+
Wide
Photo
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2. Choose 3 seconds (great for seles) or 10 seconds (great for
group shots).
O
3. Press the Shutter button
. Your camera will start the countdown.
It will also beep, and the front status light will blink. Both will speed up
as the time winds down before snapping the photo.
3
Heads Up: To help prevent blurry low-light shots, the timer is
automatically set to 3 seconds when you switch to Night photo mode.
Taking Photos
Digital Lenses
Digital lenses aect the eld of view, the cropping, and the sheye eect
in your photo. Switch them up to see what works best for your shot.
1. Tap
.
100% 100%
999+
Wide
Photo
2. Scroll through the options to see a live preview of each option,
and then tap the one that you want.
16-34mm
Wide
Heads Up: LiveBurst uses only the Wide lens.
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2. Choose 3 seconds (great for seles) or 10 seconds (great for
group shots).
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3. Press the Shutter button
. Your camera will start the countdown.
It will also beep, and the front status light will blink. Both will speed up
as the time winds down before snapping the photo.
3
Heads Up: To help prevent blurry low-light shots, the timer is
automatically set to 3 seconds when you switch to Night photo mode.
Taking Photos
Digital Lenses
Digital lenses aect the eld of view, the cropping, and the sheye eect
in your photo. Switch them up to see what works best for your shot.
1. Tap
.
100% 100%
999+
Wide
Photo
2. Scroll through the options to see a live preview of each option,
and then tap the one that you want.
16-34mm
Wide
Heads Up: LiveBurst uses only the Wide lens.
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Output
HERO8 Black lets you decide how your photos are processed and saved.
Photo mode (shooting one photo at a time) gives you the most options.
Output Mode Description
SuperPhoto Photo
Automatically uses advanced image
processing to give you the most
brilliant photos possible in any
lighting. May take longer to process
each shot.
HDR Photo
Takes and combines multiple photos
into a single shot. Brings out the
details in scenes that mix bright
light and shadows.
Standard Photo, Burst, Night Saves photos as standard .jpg les.
RAW Photo, Burst, Night
Save each photo as a .jpg and .gpr
les for use with your favorite photo
editing programs.
Taking Photos Taking Photos
1. Tap .
100% 100%
999+
Wide
Photo
2. Scroll through the options on the right, and then tap the one that
you want.
Standard
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Output
HERO8 Black lets you decide how your photos are processed and saved.
Photo mode (shooting one photo at a time) gives you the most options.
Output Mode Description
SuperPhoto Photo
Automatically uses advanced image
processing to give you the most
brilliant photos possible in any
lighting. May take longer to process
each shot.
HDR Photo
Takes and combines multiple photos
into a single shot. Brings out the
details in scenes that mix bright
light and shadows.
Standard Photo, Burst, Night Saves photos as standard .jpg les.
RAW Photo, Burst, Night
Save each photo as a .jpg and .gpr
les for use with your favorite photo
editing programs.
Taking Photos Taking Photos
1. Tap .
100% 100%
999+
Wide
Photo
2. Scroll through the options on the right, and then tap the one that
you want.
Standard
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Touch Zoom
Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action.
1. Tap
.
100% 100%
999+
Wide
Photo
2. Use the slider to choose how much you want to zoom.
1.0x
3. The zoom level is locked until you readjust it, switch capture modes,
or turn o your camera.
PRO TIP: You can set up your shot using any combination of Burst,
Photo Timer, and Zoom.
Here’s an overview of the available photo settings. Tap the to access
the settings menu, and then tap the setting itself to make changes.
Auto | Wide
Burst
Wide
LiveBurst
Wide
Photo
PHOTO
1.0x
Zoom
Standard
Output
Wide
Lens
PHOTO
O
Timer
LENS
Choose best digital lens for your shot—Wide, Linear, or Narrow. Scroll
through them on the right side to see a live preview of each, and then
tap the one you want.
To learn more, see Digital Lenses (Photo) (page 123).
OUTPUT (PHOTO, BURST, NIGHT)
Set the level of processing for your shot and how the les are saved.
Choose SuperPhoto, HDR, Standard, or RAW Format.
To learn more, see:
• SuperPhoto (page 120)
• HDR (page 121)
• RAW Format (page 124)
Photo Settings
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Touch Zoom
Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action.
1. Tap
.
100% 100%
999+
Wide
Photo
2. Use the slider to choose how much you want to zoom.
1.0x
3. The zoom level is locked until you readjust it, switch capture modes,
or turn o your camera.
PRO TIP: You can set up your shot using any combination of Burst,
Photo Timer, and Zoom.
Here’s an overview of the available photo settings. Tap the to access
the settings menu, and then tap the setting itself to make changes.
Auto | Wide
Burst
Wide
LiveBurst
Wide
Photo
PHOTO
1.0x
Zoom
Standard
Output
Wide
Lens
PHOTO
O
Timer
LENS
Choose best digital lens for your shot—Wide, Linear, or Narrow. Scroll
through them on the right side to see a live preview of each, and then
tap the one you want.
To learn more, see Digital Lenses (Photo) (page 123).
OUTPUT (PHOTO, BURST, NIGHT)
Set the level of processing for your shot and how the les are saved.
Choose SuperPhoto, HDR, Standard, or RAW Format.
To learn more, see:
• SuperPhoto (page 120)
• HDR (page 121)
• RAW Format (page 124)
Photo Settings
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Photo Settings
TIMER
Set up a 3- or 10-second timer for your photo.
ZOOM
Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action. Use the slider
on the right to lock in the zoom level.
MEGAPIXELS (LIVEBURST)
Choose 8MP or 12MP resolution for your LiveBurst shots. 8MP (default)
is compatible with most phones. 12MP is only compatible with the latest
high-end phones.
SHUTTER (NIGHT)
Set how long your camera’s shutter stays open for night shots. Choose
longer exposures for darker shots.
To learn more, see Shutter Speed (page 122).
BURST RATE (BURST)
Choose how many photos your camera will take in a 1, 3, 6, or 10 second
burst.
To learn more, see Burst Rate (page 122).
PROTUNE (PHOTO, BURST, NIGHT)
Protune gives you manual control of advanced settings including Bit Rate,
Color, ISO Limit, and Exposure.
To learn more, see Protune (starting page 130).
Capturing Time Lapse
Time Lapse turns long events into short shareable videos by taking a
frame of video at set intervals. Your GoPro has three Time Lapse presets.
All you have to do is press the Shutter button
to start recording,
and then press it again to stop.
TIMEWARP 2.0 (DEFAULT)
HERO8 Black lets you speed up time by using TimeWarp 2.0 video
stabilization to capture ultra smooth time lapse video while you’re on the
move. This makes it perfect for mountain bike runs, hikes, and more. This
preset captures 1080p video with the Wide digital lens while automatically
adjusting your capture speed for the best results.
You can also tap
to slow down the eect to real time—savoring
interesting moments—and then tap to speed it back up.
TIME LAPSE
Use this preset to capture time lapse video when your camera is mounted
and still. It’s great for sunsets, street scenes, art projects, and other shots
that unfold over a long period of time. It records 1080p video with the
Wide digital lens while capturing a shot every 0.5 seconds.
NIGHT LAPSE
Night Lapse was made to capture time lapse video in dark and low-light
environments. It automatically adjusts the shutter speed to let in more
light and picks the interval that will give you the best results. It records
1080p video with the Wide digital lens. Night Lapse isn’t recommended
for handheld or mounted shots when the camera is moving.
PRO TIP: HERO8 Black can also capture Time Lapse and Night Lapse
photos. Simply go to Format in settings and chose Photo.
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Photo Settings
TIMER
Set up a 3- or 10-second timer for your photo.
ZOOM
Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action. Use the slider
on the right to lock in the zoom level.
MEGAPIXELS (LIVEBURST)
Choose 8MP or 12MP resolution for your LiveBurst shots. 8MP (default)
is compatible with most phones. 12MP is only compatible with the latest
high-end phones.
SHUTTER (NIGHT)
Set how long your camera’s shutter stays open for night shots. Choose
longer exposures for darker shots.
To learn more, see Shutter Speed (page 122).
BURST RATE (BURST)
Choose how many photos your camera will take in a 1, 3, 6, or 10 second
burst.
To learn more, see Burst Rate (page 122).
PROTUNE (PHOTO, BURST, NIGHT)
Protune gives you manual control of advanced settings including Bit Rate,
Color, ISO Limit, and Exposure.
To learn more, see Protune (starting page 130).
Capturing Time Lapse
Time Lapse turns long events into short shareable videos by taking a
frame of video at set intervals. Your GoPro has three Time Lapse presets.
All you have to do is press the Shutter button
to start recording,
and then press it again to stop.
TIMEWARP 2.0 (DEFAULT)
HERO8 Black lets you speed up time by using TimeWarp 2.0 video
stabilization to capture ultra smooth time lapse video while you’re on the
move. This makes it perfect for mountain bike runs, hikes, and more. This
preset captures 1080p video with the Wide digital lens while automatically
adjusting your capture speed for the best results.
You can also tap
to slow down the eect to real time—savoring
interesting moments—and then tap to speed it back up.
TIME LAPSE
Use this preset to capture time lapse video when your camera is mounted
and still. It’s great for sunsets, street scenes, art projects, and other shots
that unfold over a long period of time. It records 1080p video with the
Wide digital lens while capturing a shot every 0.5 seconds.
NIGHT LAPSE
Night Lapse was made to capture time lapse video in dark and low-light
environments. It automatically adjusts the shutter speed to let in more
light and picks the interval that will give you the best results. It records
1080p video with the Wide digital lens. Night Lapse isn’t recommended
for handheld or mounted shots when the camera is moving.
PRO TIP: HERO8 Black can also capture Time Lapse and Night Lapse
photos. Simply go to Format in settings and chose Photo.
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ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS
The time lapse presets include two default shortcuts, but you can swap
them out with any shortcuts you’d like.
To learn more, see Personalizing Your On-Screen Shortcuts (page 32).
PRO TIP: Although there are only two default shortcuts, you can have
up to four.
Digital Lenses
Swap out digital lenses to change the eld of view, the cropping,
and the sheye eect in your shot.
1. Tap
.
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2H:11
1080 | Auto | W
TimeWarp
Capturing Time Lapse Capturing Time Lapse
2. Scroll through the options to see a live preview of each option,
and then tap the one that you want.
16-34mm
Wide
Heads Up: Available lenses will vary based on the mode you select.
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ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS
The time lapse presets include two default shortcuts, but you can swap
them out with any shortcuts you’d like.
To learn more, see Personalizing Your On-Screen Shortcuts (page 32).
PRO TIP: Although there are only two default shortcuts, you can have
up to four.
Digital Lenses
Swap out digital lenses to change the eld of view, the cropping,
and the sheye eect in your shot.
1. Tap
.
100% 100%
2H:11
1080 | Auto | W
TimeWarp
Capturing Time Lapse Capturing Time Lapse
2. Scroll through the options to see a live preview of each option,
and then tap the one that you want.
16-34mm
Wide
Heads Up: Available lenses will vary based on the mode you select.
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USING TOUCH ZOOM
Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action.
1. Tap
.
100% 100%
2H:11
1080 | Auto | W
TimeWarp
2. Use the slider to choose how much you want to zoom.
1.0x
3. The zoom level is locked until you readjust it, switch capture modes, or
turn o your camera.
Capturing Time Lapse Time Lapse Settings
Here’s where you can make adjustments to your Time Lapse settings.
Tap the
and then tap the setting to make changes.
1080 | Auto | Wide
Night Lapse
1080 | Auto | Wide
Time Lapse
1080 | Auto | Wide
TimeWarp
TIME LAPSE
1.0x
Zoom
Auto
Speed
Wide
Lens
1440
Resolution
TIMEWARP
RESOLUTION
Resolutions (RES) are grouped by aspect ratio. Tall 4:3 resolutions (great
for seles and point-of-view shots) are listed in the top row. Widescreen
16:9 resolutions (great for cinematic shots) are in the bottom row.
To learn more, see:
• Video Resolution (Time Lapse) (page 126)
• Aspect Ratio (page 113).
LENS
Choose best digital lens for your shot—Wide, Linear, or Narrow.
Scroll through them on the right side to see a live preview of each,
and then tap the one you want.
Heads Up: Available lenses will vary based on the mode you select.
To learn more, see Digital Lenses (Photo) (page 123).
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USING TOUCH ZOOM
Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action.
1. Tap
.
100% 100%
2H:11
1080 | Auto | W
TimeWarp
2. Use the slider to choose how much you want to zoom.
1.0x
3. The zoom level is locked until you readjust it, switch capture modes, or
turn o your camera.
Capturing Time Lapse Time Lapse Settings
Here’s where you can make adjustments to your Time Lapse settings.
Tap the
and then tap the setting to make changes.
1080 | Auto | Wide
Night Lapse
1080 | Auto | Wide
Time Lapse
1080 | Auto | Wide
TimeWarp
TIME LAPSE
1.0x
Zoom
Auto
Speed
Wide
Lens
1440
Resolution
TIMEWARP
RESOLUTION
Resolutions (RES) are grouped by aspect ratio. Tall 4:3 resolutions (great
for seles and point-of-view shots) are listed in the top row. Widescreen
16:9 resolutions (great for cinematic shots) are in the bottom row.
To learn more, see:
• Video Resolution (Time Lapse) (page 126)
• Aspect Ratio (page 113).
LENS
Choose best digital lens for your shot—Wide, Linear, or Narrow.
Scroll through them on the right side to see a live preview of each,
and then tap the one you want.
Heads Up: Available lenses will vary based on the mode you select.
To learn more, see Digital Lenses (Photo) (page 123).
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ZOOM
Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action. Use the slider
on the right to lock in the zoom level.
SPEED (TIMEWARP 2.0)
Set your video speed. Choose a lower speed (2x or 5x) for short activities
or higher speeds (10x, 15x, or 30x) for longer activities. Leave speed on
Auto (default) to let your GoPro automatically adjust the speed based
on motion, scene detection, and lighting.
To learn more, see TimeWarp 2.0 Video Speed (page 125).
FORMAT (TIME LAPSE, NIGHT LAPSE)
Switch from capturing Time Lapse and Night Lapse video to Time Lapse
and Night Lapse photo. The photo format takes a continuous series of
photos at set intervals. This lets you focus on your activity instead of on
your camera. You can then look through all of your photos and nd the
best shots later.
INTERVAL (TIME LAPSE)
Choose how often your camera captures a frame of video or takes a
photo. Use shorter intervals for quick activities and longer intervals
for extended activities.
To learn more, see Time Lapse Interval (page 127).
INTERVAL (NIGHT LAPSE)
Set how often your camera takes a shot in low and ultra low-light scenes.
Choose short intervals for scenes with a lot of movement and more light.
Use longer intervals in scenes with little or no movement or light.
To learn more, see Night Lapse Interval (page 129).
Time Lapse Settings Time Lapse Settings
OUTPUT (TIME LAPSE PHOTO, NIGHT LAPSE PHOTO)
Save your photos as standard .jpg or RAW les.
To learn more, see RAW Format (page 124).
SHUTTER (NIGHT LAPSE)
Set how long your camera’s shutter stays open for night shots.
Choose longer exposures for darker shots.
To learn more, see Shutter Speed (page 122).
PROTUNE (TIMEWARP, TIME LAPSE VIDEO, NIGHT LAPSE VIDEO)
Take manual control of advanced video settings.
To learn more, see Protune (starting page 130).
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ZOOM
Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action. Use the slider
on the right to lock in the zoom level.
SPEED (TIMEWARP 2.0)
Set your video speed. Choose a lower speed (2x or 5x) for short activities
or higher speeds (10x, 15x, or 30x) for longer activities. Leave speed on
Auto (default) to let your GoPro automatically adjust the speed based
on motion, scene detection, and lighting.
To learn more, see TimeWarp 2.0 Video Speed (page 125).
FORMAT (TIME LAPSE, NIGHT LAPSE)
Switch from capturing Time Lapse and Night Lapse video to Time Lapse
and Night Lapse photo. The photo format takes a continuous series of
photos at set intervals. This lets you focus on your activity instead of on
your camera. You can then look through all of your photos and nd the
best shots later.
INTERVAL (TIME LAPSE)
Choose how often your camera captures a frame of video or takes a
photo. Use shorter intervals for quick activities and longer intervals
for extended activities.
To learn more, see Time Lapse Interval (page 127).
INTERVAL (NIGHT LAPSE)
Set how often your camera takes a shot in low and ultra low-light scenes.
Choose short intervals for scenes with a lot of movement and more light.
Use longer intervals in scenes with little or no movement or light.
To learn more, see Night Lapse Interval (page 129).
Time Lapse Settings Time Lapse Settings
OUTPUT (TIME LAPSE PHOTO, NIGHT LAPSE PHOTO)
Save your photos as standard .jpg or RAW les.
To learn more, see RAW Format (page 124).
SHUTTER (NIGHT LAPSE)
Set how long your camera’s shutter stays open for night shots.
Choose longer exposures for darker shots.
To learn more, see Shutter Speed (page 122).
PROTUNE (TIMEWARP, TIME LAPSE VIDEO, NIGHT LAPSE VIDEO)
Take manual control of advanced video settings.
To learn more, see Protune (starting page 130).
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Live Streaming
SETTING UP A LIVE STREAM
1. Connect to the GoPro app. For details, see Connecting to the GoPro
App (page 77).
2. In the app, tap
to control your camera.
3. Tap
and follow the instructions to set up your stream.
For complete step-by-step instructions, visit
gopro.com/live-stream-setup.
HERO8 Black scans the entire scene to choose the exposure level for your
shot. Exposure Control lets you decide if only a section of the shot should
be used to set the exposure.
Check out the shot preview on your touch screen. Try Exposure Control
if there are sections that are too dark or too light.
SETTING EXPOSURE CONTROL USING AUTO EXPOSURE
With this option, the camera automatically bases exposure on the area
that you select.
Imagine your camera is mounted on your dashboard. You probably want
to set the exposure based on the scene outside instead of the dashboard.
This will help prevent your shots from being overexposed (too bright).
1. Press the touch screen until a set of brackets with a dot in the middle
appears in the center of the screen. This is the Spot Meter. It will base
the exposure on the center of the shot.
2. Drag the brackets away from the center if you want to use another
area of the shot to set the exposure. (You can also tap that area
instead of dragging the brackets.)
3. Check the screen to see if the exposure looks good. Tap
in the
lower right corner.
AUTO EXPOSURE
Exposure Control
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Live Streaming
SETTING UP A LIVE STREAM
1. Connect to the GoPro app. For details, see Connecting to the GoPro
App (page 77).
2. In the app, tap
to control your camera.
3. Tap
and follow the instructions to set up your stream.
For complete step-by-step instructions, visit
gopro.com/live-stream-setup.
HERO8 Black scans the entire scene to choose the exposure level for your
shot. Exposure Control lets you decide if only a section of the shot should
be used to set the exposure.
Check out the shot preview on your touch screen. Try Exposure Control
if there are sections that are too dark or too light.
SETTING EXPOSURE CONTROL USING AUTO EXPOSURE
With this option, the camera automatically bases exposure on the area
that you select.
Imagine your camera is mounted on your dashboard. You probably want
to set the exposure based on the scene outside instead of the dashboard.
This will help prevent your shots from being overexposed (too bright).
1. Press the touch screen until a set of brackets with a dot in the middle
appears in the center of the screen. This is the Spot Meter. It will base
the exposure on the center of the shot.
2. Drag the brackets away from the center if you want to use another
area of the shot to set the exposure. (You can also tap that area
instead of dragging the brackets.)
3. Check the screen to see if the exposure looks good. Tap
in the
lower right corner.
AUTO EXPOSURE
Exposure Control
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SETTING EXPOSURE CONTROL USING LOCKED EXPOSURE
With this option, your camera locks the exposure until you cancel it.
If you’re snowboarding on a sunny day, you might try locking the exposure
on your subject’s jacket. This will help prevent your shots from being
underexposed (too dark) compared to the bright snow.
1. Press the touch screen until a set of brackets with a dot in the middle
appears in the center of the screen. This is the Spot Meter. It will base
the exposure on the center of the shot.
2. Drag the brackets away from the center if you want to use another
area of the shot to set the exposure. (You can also tap that area
instead of dragging the brackets.)
3. Tap inside the brackets to lock the exposure.
4. Check the screen to see if the exposure looks good. Tap
in the
lower right corner to lock it in.
LOCKED EXPOSURE
Exposure Control
Turning Exposure Control O
Exposure Control is automatically turned o when you switch capture
modes or restart your camera. It can also be turned o manually.
1. Press the touch screen until a square appears in the middle.
2. Tap
in the lower left corner.
Heads Up: After canceling Exposure Control, your camera will go back
to automatically using the entire scene to set the exposure level.
Exposure Control
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SETTING EXPOSURE CONTROL USING LOCKED EXPOSURE
With this option, your camera locks the exposure until you cancel it.
If you’re snowboarding on a sunny day, you might try locking the exposure
on your subject’s jacket. This will help prevent your shots from being
underexposed (too dark) compared to the bright snow.
1. Press the touch screen until a set of brackets with a dot in the middle
appears in the center of the screen. This is the Spot Meter. It will base
the exposure on the center of the shot.
2. Drag the brackets away from the center if you want to use another
area of the shot to set the exposure. (You can also tap that area
instead of dragging the brackets.)
3. Tap inside the brackets to lock the exposure.
4. Check the screen to see if the exposure looks good. Tap
in the
lower right corner to lock it in.
LOCKED EXPOSURE
Exposure Control
Turning Exposure Control O
Exposure Control is automatically turned o when you switch capture
modes or restart your camera. It can also be turned o manually.
1. Press the touch screen until a square appears in the middle.
2. Tap
in the lower left corner.
Heads Up: After canceling Exposure Control, your camera will go back
to automatically using the entire scene to set the exposure level.
Exposure Control
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You can use the GoPro Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter with the Media Mod
(HERO8 Black), both sold separately, and an external microphone to
enhance the audio in your videos.
1. Connect the microphone to your camera’s USB-C port using
the GoPro Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter.
2. From your camera’s main screen, swipe down to access
the Dashboard.
3. Tap Preferences > Input/Output > Audio Input.
4. Tap an option.
Option Description
Standard Mic (default) Supports non-powered mics.
Standard Mic+
Supports non-powered mics and provides
20dB boost.
Powered Mic Supports self-powered mics.
Powered Mic+
Supports self-powered mics and provides
20dB boost.
Line In
Supports line-level output from other audio
equipment (mixing board, guitar preamplier,
karaoke machine, etc.).
Heads Up: If you’re not sure which option to select, check the information
that came with your microphone.
Connecting to an External Microphone
Voice Control gives you easy, hands-free control of your GoPro. It’s great
when you’re busy with handlebars, ski poles, and more. Just tell your
GoPro what you want it to do.
TURNING VOICE CONTROL ON + OFF
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap
to turn Voice Control on or o.
CAPTURING WITH VOICE CONTROL
With Voice Control on, you can simply tell your GoPro to start capturing.
Command Description
GoPro, capture Starts capturing with the mode your
camera is set to.
GoPro, stop capture Stops capture in Video and Time Lapse
modes. Photo, LiveBurst, and Burst
mode stop on their own.
PRO TIP: Saying “GoPro, capture” and “GoPro, stop capture” is the hands-
free way of pressing the Shutter button. They will start and stop capture
using the mode and settings you currently have on your camera.
Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice
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You can use the GoPro Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter with the Media Mod
(HERO8 Black), both sold separately, and an external microphone to
enhance the audio in your videos.
1. Connect the microphone to your camera’s USB-C port using
the GoPro Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter.
2. From your camera’s main screen, swipe down to access
the Dashboard.
3. Tap Preferences > Input/Output > Audio Input.
4. Tap an option.
Option Description
Standard Mic (default) Supports non-powered mics.
Standard Mic+
Supports non-powered mics and provides
20dB boost.
Powered Mic Supports self-powered mics.
Powered Mic+
Supports self-powered mics and provides
20dB boost.
Line In
Supports line-level output from other audio
equipment (mixing board, guitar preamplier,
karaoke machine, etc.).
Heads Up: If you’re not sure which option to select, check the information
that came with your microphone.
Connecting to an External Microphone
Voice Control gives you easy, hands-free control of your GoPro. It’s great
when you’re busy with handlebars, ski poles, and more. Just tell your
GoPro what you want it to do.
TURNING VOICE CONTROL ON + OFF
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap
to turn Voice Control on or o.
CAPTURING WITH VOICE CONTROL
With Voice Control on, you can simply tell your GoPro to start capturing.
Command Description
GoPro, capture Starts capturing with the mode your
camera is set to.
GoPro, stop capture Stops capture in Video and Time Lapse
modes. Photo, LiveBurst, and Burst
mode stop on their own.
PRO TIP: Saying “GoPro, capture” and “GoPro, stop capture” is the hands-
free way of pressing the Shutter button. They will start and stop capture
using the mode and settings you currently have on your camera.
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LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS
There are two types of voice commands: Action commands and Mode
commands.
Using Action Commands
These commands let you switch modes on the y. If you just recorded
a video, you can say, “GoPro, take a photo” to snap a photo without
manually switching modes.
Action Command Description
GoPro, start recording Starts recording video.
GoPro, HiLight Adds a HiLight Tag to your video
during recording.
GoPro, stop recording Stops recording video.
GoPro, take a photo Takes a single photo.
GoPro, shoot burst Takes burst photos.
GoPro, start time lapse Starts capturing with the last time lapse
mode you used.
GoPro, stop time lapse Stops capturing time lapse.
GoPro, turn on Turns your camera on
(Wake on Voice must be on).
GoPro, turn o Turns your camera o.
Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice
Using Mode Commands
Use these commands to switch capture modes on the go. Then say,
“GoPro, capture” or press the Shutter button to get the shot.
Mode Command Description
GoPro, Video mode Switches your camera to Video mode
(does not start recording).
GoPro, Photo mode Switches your camera to Photo mode
(does not take a photo).
GoPro, Time Lapse mode Switches your camera to Time Lapse
photo mode (does not start taking time
lapse photos).
PRO TIP: If you’re recording video or time lapse, you must stop recording
by pressing the Shutter button or by saying, “GoPro, stop capture” before
trying a new command.
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LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS
There are two types of voice commands: Action commands and Mode
commands.
Using Action Commands
These commands let you switch modes on the y. If you just recorded
a video, you can say, “GoPro, take a photo” to snap a photo without
manually switching modes.
Action Command Description
GoPro, start recording Starts recording video.
GoPro, HiLight Adds a HiLight Tag to your video
during recording.
GoPro, stop recording Stops recording video.
GoPro, take a photo Takes a single photo.
GoPro, shoot burst Takes burst photos.
GoPro, start time lapse Starts capturing with the last time lapse
mode you used.
GoPro, stop time lapse Stops capturing time lapse.
GoPro, turn on Turns your camera on
(Wake on Voice must be on).
GoPro, turn o Turns your camera o.
Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice
Using Mode Commands
Use these commands to switch capture modes on the go. Then say,
“GoPro, capture” or press the Shutter button to get the shot.
Mode Command Description
GoPro, Video mode Switches your camera to Video mode
(does not start recording).
GoPro, Photo mode Switches your camera to Photo mode
(does not take a photo).
GoPro, Time Lapse mode Switches your camera to Time Lapse
photo mode (does not start taking time
lapse photos).
PRO TIP: If you’re recording video or time lapse, you must stop recording
by pressing the Shutter button or by saying, “GoPro, stop capture” before
trying a new command.
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Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice
TURNING ON YOUR GOPRO WITH YOUR VOICE
With this setting, your GoPro will turn on and respond to voice commands
when it’s o.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap
to turn on Voice Control.
3. Tap Preferences > Voice Control > Wake on Voice > On.
4. Power o your camera by saying, “GoPro, turn o”
or by pressing and holding the Mode button
.
5. Turn on your camera by saying, “GoPro, turn on.”
Heads Up: Your camera will listen for commands for 1 hour after
you’ve turned it o.
SEE A COMPLETE LIST OF COMMANDS ON YOUR CAMERA
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Voice Control > Commands.
CHANGING YOUR VOICE CONTROL LANGUAGE
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Voice Control > Language.
Heads Up: Voice Control may be aected by wind, noise, and your
distance from the camera. Keep your camera clean and wipe away
any debris for the best performance.
Swipe up to see the last video, photo, or burst you took. Swipe left and
right to ip through the other les on your SD card.
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The Media Gallery includes the following playback options:
Pause playback
Resume playback
See all of the media on your SD card
Delete the le from your SD card
Play back at slo-mo or normal speed
Use a slider to scan through your videos, bursts, and time lapse
photos
Add/remove HiLight Tag
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TURNING ON YOUR GOPRO WITH YOUR VOICE
With this setting, your GoPro will turn on and respond to voice commands
when it’s o.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap
to turn on Voice Control.
3. Tap Preferences > Voice Control > Wake on Voice > On.
4. Power o your camera by saying, “GoPro, turn o”
or by pressing and holding the Mode button
.
5. Turn on your camera by saying, “GoPro, turn on.”
Heads Up: Your camera will listen for commands for 1 hour after
you’ve turned it o.
SEE A COMPLETE LIST OF COMMANDS ON YOUR CAMERA
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Voice Control > Commands.
CHANGING YOUR VOICE CONTROL LANGUAGE
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Voice Control > Language.
Heads Up: Voice Control may be aected by wind, noise, and your
distance from the camera. Keep your camera clean and wipe away
any debris for the best performance.
Swipe up to see the last video, photo, or burst you took. Swipe left and
right to ip through the other les on your SD card.
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The Media Gallery includes the following playback options:
Pause playback
Resume playback
See all of the media on your SD card
Delete the le from your SD card
Play back at slo-mo or normal speed
Use a slider to scan through your videos, bursts, and time lapse
photos
Add/remove HiLight Tag
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Adjust the playback volume
Go to the previous or next photo in a burst or group
of continuous photos
Heads Up: The playback options will vary based on the type of media
you’re viewing.
PRO TIP: Some playback options are not available when you’re holding
your camera in portrait orientation. Make adjustments to those settings
in landscape orientation before rotating your camera.
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USING GALLERY VIEW
Gallery view gives you quick access to all of the videos and photos stored
on your SD card.
1. From the playback screen, tap
.
2. Swipe up to scroll through your media.
3. Tap a video or photo to see it in full-screen view.
4. Tap
to select les.
5. Tap
to go back to the playback screen.
Heads Up: Gallery view is not available when you’re holding your camera
in portrait orientation. Also, the more content you have on your SD card,
the longer it will take to load.
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Adjust the playback volume
Go to the previous or next photo in a burst or group
of continuous photos
Heads Up: The playback options will vary based on the type of media
you’re viewing.
PRO TIP: Some playback options are not available when you’re holding
your camera in portrait orientation. Make adjustments to those settings
in landscape orientation before rotating your camera.
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USING GALLERY VIEW
Gallery view gives you quick access to all of the videos and photos stored
on your SD card.
1. From the playback screen, tap
.
2. Swipe up to scroll through your media.
3. Tap a video or photo to see it in full-screen view.
4. Tap
to select les.
5. Tap
to go back to the playback screen.
Heads Up: Gallery view is not available when you’re holding your camera
in portrait orientation. Also, the more content you have on your SD card,
the longer it will take to load.
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DELETING MULTIPLE FILES
1. Tap
.
2. Tap all of the les that you want to delete. Tap a le again if you want
to de-select it.
3. Tap
to delete the selected les.
VIEWING VIDEOS + PHOTOS ON A MOBILE DEVICE
1. Connect your camera to the GoPro app. For details, see Connecting
to the GoPro App (page 77).
2. Use the controls on the app to play back, edit, and share your videos
and photos.
PRO TIP: Use the GoPro app to grab still photos from videos, create
short shareable videos from full-length footage, save media to your
phone, and more.
VIEWING VIDEOS + PHOTOS ON A COMPUTER
To see your media on a computer, you must rst save the les to
the computer. To learn more, see Transferring Your Media (page 79).
Playing Back Your Media
CONNECTING TO THE GOPRO APP
Use the GoPro app to control your HERO8 Black, share videos and photos
on the go, and automatically transform your footage into awesome video
stories synced with eects and music.
Connecting for the First Time
1. Download the GoPro app from the Apple
©
App Store
©
or Google Play
™
.
2. Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to connect your camera.
Heads Up for iOS
®
: When prompted, be sure to allow notications
from the GoPro app so you know when your video is ready.
To learn more, see Creating a Video Story (page 79).
After the First Time
After you’ve connected once, you can start connecting through your
camera’s Connections menu.
1. If your camera’s wireless is not already on, swipe down to access
the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Connections > Connect Device.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions in the GoPro app to connect.
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DELETING MULTIPLE FILES
1. Tap
.
2. Tap all of the les that you want to delete. Tap a le again if you want
to de-select it.
3. Tap
to delete the selected les.
VIEWING VIDEOS + PHOTOS ON A MOBILE DEVICE
1. Connect your camera to the GoPro app. For details, see Connecting
to the GoPro App (page 77).
2. Use the controls on the app to play back, edit, and share your videos
and photos.
PRO TIP: Use the GoPro app to grab still photos from videos, create
short shareable videos from full-length footage, save media to your
phone, and more.
VIEWING VIDEOS + PHOTOS ON A COMPUTER
To see your media on a computer, you must rst save the les to
the computer. To learn more, see Transferring Your Media (page 79).
Playing Back Your Media
CONNECTING TO THE GOPRO APP
Use the GoPro app to control your HERO8 Black, share videos and photos
on the go, and automatically transform your footage into awesome video
stories synced with eects and music.
Connecting for the First Time
1. Download the GoPro app from the Apple
©
App Store
©
or Google Play
™
.
2. Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to connect your camera.
Heads Up for iOS
®
: When prompted, be sure to allow notications
from the GoPro app so you know when your video is ready.
To learn more, see Creating a Video Story (page 79).
After the First Time
After you’ve connected once, you can start connecting through your
camera’s Connections menu.
1. If your camera’s wireless is not already on, swipe down to access
the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Connections > Connect Device.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions in the GoPro app to connect.
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CONNECTING TO BLUETOOTH DEVICES
You can connect your GoPro to Bluetooth devices that capture data
about your footage. The data can be used to enhance your videos with
stats about your adventure.
1. Connect your camera to the GoPro app. For details, see Connecting
to the GoPro App (page 77).
2. In the app, open the camera settings, and then tap Bluetooth Devices.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
SETTING THE CONNECTION SPEED
Your GoPro is set to use the 5GHz Wi-Fi band (the fastest available)
when connecting to other mobile devices.
Change the Wi-Fi band to 2.4GHz if your device or region does not
support 5GHz.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Connections > Wi-Fi Band.
Connecting to Other Devices
CREATING A VIDEO STORY
You can set up your GoPro to automatically send videos and photos
to your phone. The GoPro app will use them to create fully edited
video story complete with music and eects.
1. Connect your camera to the GoPro app. For details, see Connecting
to the GoPro App (page 77).
2. Swipe down on the app’s home screen. Shots from your most
recent session will be copied to your phone and transformed
into a fully edited video.
3. Tap your video to view it.
4. Make any edits you’d like.
5. Save the story or share it with your friends, family, and followers.
Finding the Best Shots
Be sure to mark your best shots with HiLight Tags. The GoPro app looks
for tags when it creates videos. This helps ensure that favorite moments
are included in your stories.
HERO8 Black also knows when you face the camera, smile, and more.
It automatically tags these shots with data so the app can handpick them
for your videos.
To learn more, see Adding HiLight Tags (page 95).
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CONNECTING TO BLUETOOTH DEVICES
You can connect your GoPro to Bluetooth devices that capture data
about your footage. The data can be used to enhance your videos with
stats about your adventure.
1. Connect your camera to the GoPro app. For details, see Connecting
to the GoPro App (page 77).
2. In the app, open the camera settings, and then tap Bluetooth Devices.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
SETTING THE CONNECTION SPEED
Your GoPro is set to use the 5GHz Wi-Fi band (the fastest available)
when connecting to other mobile devices.
Change the Wi-Fi band to 2.4GHz if your device or region does not
support 5GHz.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Connections > Wi-Fi Band.
Connecting to Other Devices
CREATING A VIDEO STORY
You can set up your GoPro to automatically send videos and photos
to your phone. The GoPro app will use them to create fully edited
video story complete with music and eects.
1. Connect your camera to the GoPro app. For details, see Connecting
to the GoPro App (page 77).
2. Swipe down on the app’s home screen. Shots from your most
recent session will be copied to your phone and transformed
into a fully edited video.
3. Tap your video to view it.
4. Make any edits you’d like.
5. Save the story or share it with your friends, family, and followers.
Finding the Best Shots
Be sure to mark your best shots with HiLight Tags. The GoPro app looks
for tags when it creates videos. This helps ensure that favorite moments
are included in your stories.
HERO8 Black also knows when you face the camera, smile, and more.
It automatically tags these shots with data so the app can handpick them
for your videos.
To learn more, see Adding HiLight Tags (page 95).
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TRANSFERRING FROM YOUR SD CARD
You can copy your videos and photos to a computer for playback
and editing.
1. Remove the SD card from your camera.
2. Insert the card into an SD card reader or adapter.
3. Plug the card reader into your computer’s USB port,
or insert the adapter into the SD card slot.
4. Copy the les to your computer.
Transferring Your Media Transferring Your Media
AUTO UPLOADING TO THE CLOUD
With a GoPro PLUS subscription, you can automatically upload your media
to the cloud where you can view, edit, and share it from any device.
1. Subscribe to GoPro PLUS:
a. Download the GoPro app to your device from the Apple App
Store or Google Play.
b. Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to connect your camera.
c. If you’re connecting for the rst time, follow the on-screen
instructions to subscribe to GoPro PLUS. Otherwise, tap
on the camera chooser screen.
2. Connect your camera to a power outlet. The upload will start
automatically.
After rst-time setup, your camera won’t need to connect to the app to
start Auto Upload.
Heads Up: Your original les remain on your camera even after they’ve
been backed up to the cloud.
PRO TIP: If you’re saving les to your computer, the Quik desktop app
will automatically upload them to your GoPro PLUS account.
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TRANSFERRING FROM YOUR SD CARD
You can copy your videos and photos to a computer for playback
and editing.
1. Remove the SD card from your camera.
2. Insert the card into an SD card reader or adapter.
3. Plug the card reader into your computer’s USB port,
or insert the adapter into the SD card slot.
4. Copy the les to your computer.
Transferring Your Media Transferring Your Media
AUTO UPLOADING TO THE CLOUD
With a GoPro PLUS subscription, you can automatically upload your media
to the cloud where you can view, edit, and share it from any device.
1. Subscribe to GoPro PLUS:
a. Download the GoPro app to your device from the Apple App
Store or Google Play.
b. Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to connect your camera.
c. If you’re connecting for the rst time, follow the on-screen
instructions to subscribe to GoPro PLUS. Otherwise, tap
on the camera chooser screen.
2. Connect your camera to a power outlet. The upload will start
automatically.
After rst-time setup, your camera won’t need to connect to the app to
start Auto Upload.
Heads Up: Your original les remain on your camera even after they’ve
been backed up to the cloud.
PRO TIP: If you’re saving les to your computer, the Quik desktop app
will automatically upload them to your GoPro PLUS account.
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MANUALLY UPLOADING TO THE CLOUD
Transfer your media to the cloud without waiting for your camera to fully
charge. (Your GoPro must still be connected to a power outlet, and Auto
Upload must be o.)
1. Subscribe to GoPro PLUS.
2. Connect your camera to a power outlet.
3. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
4. Tap Preferences > GoPro PLUS > Manual Upload.
ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD MEDIA
1. Open the GoPro app on your device.
2. Tap
and select Cloud to view, edit, and share your content.
PRO TIP: Use your cloud media to create video stories with the GoPro
app. Simply choose Cloud Media when you start a new story.
Transferring Your Media Transferring Your Media
TURNING OFF AUTO UPLOAD
You can keep your camera from trying to upload every time it’s connected
to a power outlet and fully charged.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > GoPro PLUS > Auto Upload.
3. Tap O.
CONNECTING TO A DIFFERENT WIRELESS NETWORK
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > GoPro PLUS > Networks.
3. Choose a network. The network can’t be hidden or require an
end-user license agreement (for example, a network in a hotel).
4. Enter the password if needed.
5. Tap
to save the network.
CHANGING YOUR GOPRO PLUS PREFERENCES
Manage your Auto Upload settings, set up your wireless network,
and more.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > GoPro PLUS.
Heads Up: GoPro PLUS will be available in your Preferences after you’ve
signed up.
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MANUALLY UPLOADING TO THE CLOUD
Transfer your media to the cloud without waiting for your camera to fully
charge. (Your GoPro must still be connected to a power outlet, and Auto
Upload must be o.)
1. Subscribe to GoPro PLUS.
2. Connect your camera to a power outlet.
3. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
4. Tap Preferences > GoPro PLUS > Manual Upload.
ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD MEDIA
1. Open the GoPro app on your device.
2. Tap
and select Cloud to view, edit, and share your content.
PRO TIP: Use your cloud media to create video stories with the GoPro
app. Simply choose Cloud Media when you start a new story.
Transferring Your Media Transferring Your Media
TURNING OFF AUTO UPLOAD
You can keep your camera from trying to upload every time it’s connected
to a power outlet and fully charged.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > GoPro PLUS > Auto Upload.
3. Tap O.
CONNECTING TO A DIFFERENT WIRELESS NETWORK
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > GoPro PLUS > Networks.
3. Choose a network. The network can’t be hidden or require an
end-user license agreement (for example, a network in a hotel).
4. Enter the password if needed.
5. Tap
to save the network.
CHANGING YOUR GOPRO PLUS PREFERENCES
Manage your Auto Upload settings, set up your wireless network,
and more.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > GoPro PLUS.
Heads Up: GoPro PLUS will be available in your Preferences after you’ve
signed up.
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USING THE DASHBOARD
With your camera in landscape orientation, swipe down to access the
Dashboard and Preferences.
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Preferences
DASHBOARD FEATURES
The Dashboard lets you quickly tap the following settings on and o:
Voice Control
Camera Beeps
QuikCapture
Screen Lock
Grid
Orientation Lock
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Preferences
CONNECTION STATUS
Check the top of the Dashboard to see your connection status.
GPS is on (white).
GPS is o (gray).
GPS is unavailable (gray).
Camera is connected to the GoPro app (white).
Camera is not paired to the GoPro app (gray).
Camera is not connected to the GoPro app (gray).
Auto Upload is on and ready (white).
Auto Upload is o (gray).
Auto Upload is on but not ready (gray).
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USING THE DASHBOARD
With your camera in landscape orientation, swipe down to access the
Dashboard and Preferences.
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Preferences
DASHBOARD FEATURES
The Dashboard lets you quickly tap the following settings on and o:
Voice Control
Camera Beeps
QuikCapture
Screen Lock
Grid
Orientation Lock
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Preferences
CONNECTION STATUS
Check the top of the Dashboard to see your connection status.
GPS is on (white).
GPS is o (gray).
GPS is unavailable (gray).
Camera is connected to the GoPro app (white).
Camera is not paired to the GoPro app (gray).
Camera is not connected to the GoPro app (gray).
Auto Upload is on and ready (white).
Auto Upload is o (gray).
Auto Upload is on but not ready (gray).
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CHANGING PREFERENCES
Preferences let you set up your GoPro any way you want.
CONNECTIONS
Set all of your GoPro’s wireless connections.
.
Wireless Connections
Turn your camera’s wireless connections on and o.
Connect Device
Choose to connect to the GoPro app, GoPro Smart Remote,
or a Bluetooth device. To learn more, see Connecting to the GoPro App
(page 77).
Camera Info
See your camera’s name and password.
Wi-Fi Band
Choose 5GHz or 2.4GHz as your connection speed. Set 5GHz only if your
phone and region support it. To learn more, see Setting the Connection
Speed (page 78).
GENERAL
Here’s everything you’ll nd under General settings:
Beep Volume
Choose High (default), Med, Low, or Mute. The volume you set here can
be toggled on or o using the Dashboard.
Setting Your Preferences Setting Your Preferences
QuikCapture
QuikCapture is on by default. You can turn it o here. It can also be
toggled on or o using the Dashboard.
Default Preset
Set the preset your GoPro captures in when you turn it on using the
Mode button
. This setting does not aect QuikCapture.
Auto Power O
Choose 5 Min, 15 Min (default), 30 Min, or Never.
LEDs
Set which status lights blink. Choose All On (default), All O,
or Front O Only.
Anti-Flicker
Choose the regional frame rate for recording and playback on a TV. Set
60Hz (NTSC) for North America. Try 50Hz (PAL) if you’re outside of
North America. The right format for your region will help prevent icker
on a TV/HDTV when you play back video that was recorded indoors.
Video Compression
Set the le format for your videos. Choose HEVC (to reduce le sizes) or
H.264 + HEVC (to use H.264 to maximize compatibility with older devices
while using HEVC for advanced settings).
Time and Date
Use to manually adjust the time and date. Both are automatically updated
when you connect your camera to the GoPro app.
Date Format
This is set automatically based on the language that you chose at setup.
You can also change it manually here.
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CHANGING PREFERENCES
Preferences let you set up your GoPro any way you want.
CONNECTIONS
Set all of your GoPro’s wireless connections.
.
Wireless Connections
Turn your camera’s wireless connections on and o.
Connect Device
Choose to connect to the GoPro app, GoPro Smart Remote,
or a Bluetooth device. To learn more, see Connecting to the GoPro App
(page 77).
Camera Info
See your camera’s name and password.
Wi-Fi Band
Choose 5GHz or 2.4GHz as your connection speed. Set 5GHz only if your
phone and region support it. To learn more, see Setting the Connection
Speed (page 78).
GENERAL
Here’s everything you’ll nd under General settings:
Beep Volume
Choose High (default), Med, Low, or Mute. The volume you set here can
be toggled on or o using the Dashboard.
Setting Your Preferences Setting Your Preferences
QuikCapture
QuikCapture is on by default. You can turn it o here. It can also be
toggled on or o using the Dashboard.
Default Preset
Set the preset your GoPro captures in when you turn it on using the
Mode button
. This setting does not aect QuikCapture.
Auto Power O
Choose 5 Min, 15 Min (default), 30 Min, or Never.
LEDs
Set which status lights blink. Choose All On (default), All O,
or Front O Only.
Anti-Flicker
Choose the regional frame rate for recording and playback on a TV. Set
60Hz (NTSC) for North America. Try 50Hz (PAL) if you’re outside of
North America. The right format for your region will help prevent icker
on a TV/HDTV when you play back video that was recorded indoors.
Video Compression
Set the le format for your videos. Choose HEVC (to reduce le sizes) or
H.264 + HEVC (to use H.264 to maximize compatibility with older devices
while using HEVC for advanced settings).
Time and Date
Use to manually adjust the time and date. Both are automatically updated
when you connect your camera to the GoPro app.
Date Format
This is set automatically based on the language that you chose at setup.
You can also change it manually here.
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Setting Your Preferences
VOICE CONTROL
Choose your Voice Control settings and see all of the available
commands.
Voice Control
Turn Voice Control on and o. It can also be toggled on or o using
the Dashboard.
Wake on Voice
Lets you wake your camera by saying, “GoPro, turn on.”
Language
Choose your Voice Control language.
Commands
See a complete list of voice commands.
To learn more, see Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice (page 69).
TOUCH SCREEN
Adjust Orientation, set the Screen Saver, and adjust brightness.
Orientation
Keeps your screen right-side up when you rotate your camera.
To learn more, see Setting the Screen Orientation (page 38).
Screen Saver
Set your camera’s screen saver to 1, 2, or 3 minutes. Choose Never to
leave your screen on.
Heads Up: The camera buttons and Voice Control still work even when
the screen is o.
Brightness
Use the slider to adjust your screen’s brightness.
REGIONAL
Turn on GPS, choose your language, and see all of your camera’s
regulatory information.
GPS
Turn on GPS to track your speed, distance, and more. Add performance
stickers in the GoPro app to show how fast, far, and high you were going
in your videos. For more information and mobile device compatibility,
check out gopro.com/telemetry.
Language
Choose the language that appears on the camera.
Regulatory
See your GoPro’s certications.
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Setting Your Preferences
VOICE CONTROL
Choose your Voice Control settings and see all of the available
commands.
Voice Control
Turn Voice Control on and o. It can also be toggled on or o using
the Dashboard.
Wake on Voice
Lets you wake your camera by saying, “GoPro, turn on.”
Language
Choose your Voice Control language.
Commands
See a complete list of voice commands.
To learn more, see Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice (page 69).
TOUCH SCREEN
Adjust Orientation, set the Screen Saver, and adjust brightness.
Orientation
Keeps your screen right-side up when you rotate your camera.
To learn more, see Setting the Screen Orientation (page 38).
Screen Saver
Set your camera’s screen saver to 1, 2, or 3 minutes. Choose Never to
leave your screen on.
Heads Up: The camera buttons and Voice Control still work even when
the screen is o.
Brightness
Use the slider to adjust your screen’s brightness.
REGIONAL
Turn on GPS, choose your language, and see all of your camera’s
regulatory information.
GPS
Turn on GPS to track your speed, distance, and more. Add performance
stickers in the GoPro app to show how fast, far, and high you were going
in your videos. For more information and mobile device compatibility,
check out gopro.com/telemetry.
Language
Choose the language that appears on the camera.
Regulatory
See your GoPro’s certications.
Setting Your Preferences
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INPUT/OUTPUT
Set up how you want to use your camera’s HDMI output, and nd the
right setting for your external microphone.
HDMI Output
Connect your GoPro to an HDTV using the GoPro Media Mod (HERO8
Black) and an HDMI cable (both sold separately), and then choose
Monitor to show your camera’s live view with camera information, Media
to playback the media on your SD card, or Live to show your camera’s live
view without camera information.
Audio Input
Connect your camera to the GoPro Media Mod (HERO8 Black)
or Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter (both sold separately). Then select the type
of microphone you’ll be using.
ABOUT
Update your GoPro, plus nd your camera’s name, serial number, battery
condition, and software version.
GoPro Updates
Update your camera’s software to ensure you have the latest features
and performance upgrades.
Camera Info
Find your camera’s name and serial number, and see which software
version your camera is using.
Battery Info
Check your battery’s health here. Be sure to use the GoPro Rechargeable
Battery (HERO8 Black/HERO7 Black/HERO6 Black). Using an older
GoPro battery or non-GoPro battery could greatly limit your camera’s
performance.
Setting Your Preferences Setting Your Preferences
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INPUT/OUTPUT
Set up how you want to use your camera’s HDMI output, and nd the
right setting for your external microphone.
HDMI Output
Connect your GoPro to an HDTV using the GoPro Media Mod (HERO8
Black) and an HDMI cable (both sold separately), and then choose
Monitor to show your camera’s live view with camera information, Media
to playback the media on your SD card, or Live to show your camera’s live
view without camera information.
Audio Input
Connect your camera to the GoPro Media Mod (HERO8 Black)
or Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter (both sold separately). Then select the type
of microphone you’ll be using.
ABOUT
Update your GoPro, plus nd your camera’s name, serial number, battery
condition, and software version.
GoPro Updates
Update your camera’s software to ensure you have the latest features
and performance upgrades.
Camera Info
Find your camera’s name and serial number, and see which software
version your camera is using.
Battery Info
Check your battery’s health here. Be sure to use the GoPro Rechargeable
Battery (HERO8 Black/HERO7 Black/HERO6 Black). Using an older
GoPro battery or non-GoPro battery could greatly limit your camera’s
performance.
Setting Your Preferences Setting Your Preferences
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Problems are rare, but HERO8 Black will let you know if anything comes
up. Here are some of the messages you might see.
CAMERA IS TOO HOT
The Temperature icon appears on the touch screen if your camera
becomes too hot and needs to cool down. Your camera was designed
to recognize when it’s at risk of overheating and will shut down when
needed. Simply let it sit and cool before using it again.
Heads Up: The operating ambient temperature range of your
HERO8 Black is 14° F ~ 95° F (10° C ~ 35° C). High temperatures will
cause your camera to use more power and drain the battery faster.
PRO TIP: Shooting video at a high resolution and frame rate will also
cause your camera to heat up faster, especially in hot environments.
Try switching to a lower resolution and frame rate to lower the risk
of overheating your GoPro.
Important Messages
RESET
Format your SD card or reset your camera’s settings.
Format SD Card
Reformat your SD card. This will erase all of your media, so be sure to
save it rst.
Reset Presets
Reset the preloaded presets to their original settings and delete all
custom presets.
Reset Camera Tips
See all of the camera tips from the beginning.
Factory Reset
Restore all of your camera’s settings and clear all connections.
Setting Your Preferences
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Problems are rare, but HERO8 Black will let you know if anything comes
up. Here are some of the messages you might see.
CAMERA IS TOO HOT
The Temperature icon appears on the touch screen if your camera
becomes too hot and needs to cool down. Your camera was designed
to recognize when it’s at risk of overheating and will shut down when
needed. Simply let it sit and cool before using it again.
Heads Up: The operating ambient temperature range of your
HERO8 Black is 14° F ~ 95° F (10° C ~ 35° C). High temperatures will
cause your camera to use more power and drain the battery faster.
PRO TIP: Shooting video at a high resolution and frame rate will also
cause your camera to heat up faster, especially in hot environments.
Try switching to a lower resolution and frame rate to lower the risk
of overheating your GoPro.
Important Messages
RESET
Format your SD card or reset your camera’s settings.
Format SD Card
Reformat your SD card. This will erase all of your media, so be sure to
save it rst.
Reset Presets
Reset the preloaded presets to their original settings and delete all
custom presets.
Reset Camera Tips
See all of the camera tips from the beginning.
Factory Reset
Restore all of your camera’s settings and clear all connections.
Setting Your Preferences
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Important Messages
REPAIRING YOUR FILE
HERO8 Black will automatically try to x damaged les. Files can
be damaged if your camera loses power while recording or if there’s
a problem saving the le. The File Repair icon will appear on the
touch screen when a repair is in progress. Your camera will let you
know when it’s nished and if the le was xed.
MEMORY CARD FULL
Your camera will let you know when your SD card is full. You’ll need to
move or delete some les if you want to keep recording.
BATTERY LOW, POWERING OFF
A low battery message will appear on the touch screen when the battery
charge drops below 10%. If the charge runs out while recording video,
your camera will stop recording, save the video, and turn itself o.
RESTARTING YOUR GOPRO
If your camera is not responding, press and hold the Mode button
for 10 seconds. This will restart your camera. There will be no changes
to your settings.
RESTORE PRESETS TO THE DEFAULTS
This will reset all of your camera’s original preset settings to the defaults.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Reset > Reset Presets.
Heads Up: Restoring your camera’s original preset settings to their
defaults will delete your custom presets.
RESETTING CONNECTIONS
This will clear your device connections and reset your camera’s password.
Resetting connections means you’ll have to reconnect all of your devices.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Connections > Reset Connections.
RESETTING THE CAMERA TIPS
Want to see the camera tips again? Here’s how to see them all
from the beginning.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Reset > Reset Camera Tips.
Resetting Your Camera
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Important Messages
REPAIRING YOUR FILE
HERO8 Black will automatically try to x damaged les. Files can
be damaged if your camera loses power while recording or if there’s
a problem saving the le. The File Repair icon will appear on the
touch screen when a repair is in progress. Your camera will let you
know when it’s nished and if the le was xed.
MEMORY CARD FULL
Your camera will let you know when your SD card is full. You’ll need to
move or delete some les if you want to keep recording.
BATTERY LOW, POWERING OFF
A low battery message will appear on the touch screen when the battery
charge drops below 10%. If the charge runs out while recording video,
your camera will stop recording, save the video, and turn itself o.
RESTARTING YOUR GOPRO
If your camera is not responding, press and hold the Mode button
for 10 seconds. This will restart your camera. There will be no changes
to your settings.
RESTORE PRESETS TO THE DEFAULTS
This will reset all of your camera’s original preset settings to the defaults.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Reset > Reset Presets.
Heads Up: Restoring your camera’s original preset settings to their
defaults will delete your custom presets.
RESETTING CONNECTIONS
This will clear your device connections and reset your camera’s password.
Resetting connections means you’ll have to reconnect all of your devices.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Connections > Reset Connections.
RESETTING THE CAMERA TIPS
Want to see the camera tips again? Here’s how to see them all
from the beginning.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Reset > Reset Camera Tips.
Resetting Your Camera
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Resetting Your Camera
RESTORING FACTORY SETTINGS
This will restore all of your camera’s original settings, clear all device
connections, and deregister your camera from GoPro PLUS. This is useful
if you’re giving your camera to a friend and want to completely reset it to
its original state.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Reset> Factory Reset.
Heads Up: Restoring the factory settings will not delete any content
from your SD card or have any eect on your camera’s software.
Mounting Your GoPro
MOUNTING HARDWARE
1. Mounting Buckle
2. Thumb Screw
3. Curved Adhesive Mount
1 2 3
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Resetting Your Camera
RESTORING FACTORY SETTINGS
This will restore all of your camera’s original settings, clear all device
connections, and deregister your camera from GoPro PLUS. This is useful
if you’re giving your camera to a friend and want to completely reset it to
its original state.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Reset> Factory Reset.
Heads Up: Restoring the factory settings will not delete any content
from your SD card or have any eect on your camera’s software.
Mounting Your GoPro
MOUNTING HARDWARE
1. Mounting Buckle
2. Thumb Screw
3. Curved Adhesive Mount
1 2 3
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Mounting Your GoPro
USING THE MOUNTING FINGERS
Depending on the mount you’re using, you’ll either use a mounting buckle
or attach your GoPro directly to the mount itself.
See Using the Adhesive Mounts (page 100) for tips on using adhesive
mounts.
1. Flip the folding ngers down into the mounting position.
2. Interlock the folding ngers on your camera with the mounting ngers
on the buckle.
3. Secure your camera to the mounting buckle with a thumb screw.
Mounting Your GoPro
4. Attach the mounting buckle to the mount.
a. Flip up the mounting buckle plug.
b. Slide the buckle into the mount until it clicks into place.
c. Press the plug back down so that it sits ush with the buckle.
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Mounting Your GoPro
USING THE MOUNTING FINGERS
Depending on the mount you’re using, you’ll either use a mounting buckle
or attach your GoPro directly to the mount itself.
See Using the Adhesive Mounts (page 100) for tips on using adhesive
mounts.
1. Flip the folding ngers down into the mounting position.
2. Interlock the folding ngers on your camera with the mounting ngers
on the buckle.
3. Secure your camera to the mounting buckle with a thumb screw.
Mounting Your GoPro
4. Attach the mounting buckle to the mount.
a. Flip up the mounting buckle plug.
b. Slide the buckle into the mount until it clicks into place.
c. Press the plug back down so that it sits ush with the buckle.
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USING THE ADHESIVE MOUNTS
Follow these guidelines when attaching adhesive mounts to helmets,
vehicles, and gear:
• Attach mounts at least 24 hours before you use them.
• Only attach the mounts to smooth surfaces. They won’t stick properly
to porous or textured surfaces.
• Firmly press mounts into place. Be sure the adhesive is in full contact
with the surface.
• Only use on clean, dry surfaces. Wax, oil, dirt, or other debris will
weaken the bond, and you could lose your camera.
• Attach mounts in dry room temperature conditions. They won’t stick
properly in cold or damp environments or on cold or damp surfaces.
• Check state and local regulations and laws to ensure that attaching
a camera to equipment (such as hunting gear) is permitted. Always
comply with regulations that restrict the use of consumer electronics
or cameras.
WARNING: To avoid injury, do not use a tether when mounting
your camera on a helmet. Do not mount the camera directly on
skis or snowboards.
For more information about mounts, visit gopro.com.
Mounting Your GoPro
WARNING: Always use a helmet that meets applicable safety
standards if you’re using a GoPro helmet mount or strap.
Choose the right helmet for your sport or activity, and make
sure that it’s the right size and t for you. Check to see
that your helmet’s in good condition, and always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions on safe use.
Replace any helmet that’s been subjected to a major impact.
No helmet can protect against injury in every accident.
Be safe.
USING YOUR GOPRO IN + AROUND WATER
HERO8 Black is waterproof to 33ft (10m) with the door locked. You won’t
need an additional housing before diving in.
The touch screen was designed to work when wet, but you may need
to wipe it o if it has trouble sensing your commands. Although it will
not work under water, you can use the camera’s buttons to navigate
the menus when you’re submerged. To learn more, see Navigating with
the Buttons (page 25).
PRO TIP: Use a camera tether and a Floaty (sold separately) to keep
your camera aoat in case it detaches from the mount.
To capture extreme adventures down to 196ft (60m), pick up the
Protective Housing (HERO8 Black), sold separately.
For more information on Camera Tethers, Floaty, and the Protective
Housing, visit gopro.com.
Mounting Your GoPro
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USING THE ADHESIVE MOUNTS
Follow these guidelines when attaching adhesive mounts to helmets,
vehicles, and gear:
• Attach mounts at least 24 hours before you use them.
• Only attach the mounts to smooth surfaces. They won’t stick properly
to porous or textured surfaces.
• Firmly press mounts into place. Be sure the adhesive is in full contact
with the surface.
• Only use on clean, dry surfaces. Wax, oil, dirt, or other debris will
weaken the bond, and you could lose your camera.
• Attach mounts in dry room temperature conditions. They won’t stick
properly in cold or damp environments or on cold or damp surfaces.
• Check state and local regulations and laws to ensure that attaching
a camera to equipment (such as hunting gear) is permitted. Always
comply with regulations that restrict the use of consumer electronics
or cameras.
WARNING: To avoid injury, do not use a tether when mounting
your camera on a helmet. Do not mount the camera directly on
skis or snowboards.
For more information about mounts, visit gopro.com.
Mounting Your GoPro
WARNING: Always use a helmet that meets applicable safety
standards if you’re using a GoPro helmet mount or strap.
Choose the right helmet for your sport or activity, and make
sure that it’s the right size and t for you. Check to see
that your helmet’s in good condition, and always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions on safe use.
Replace any helmet that’s been subjected to a major impact.
No helmet can protect against injury in every accident.
Be safe.
USING YOUR GOPRO IN + AROUND WATER
HERO8 Black is waterproof to 33ft (10m) with the door locked. You won’t
need an additional housing before diving in.
The touch screen was designed to work when wet, but you may need
to wipe it o if it has trouble sensing your commands. Although it will
not work under water, you can use the camera’s buttons to navigate
the menus when you’re submerged. To learn more, see Navigating with
the Buttons (page 25).
PRO TIP: Use a camera tether and a Floaty (sold separately) to keep
your camera aoat in case it detaches from the mount.
To capture extreme adventures down to 196ft (60m), pick up the
Protective Housing (HERO8 Black), sold separately.
For more information on Camera Tethers, Floaty, and the Protective
Housing, visit gopro.com.
Mounting Your GoPro
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There might be times when you need to remove your camera’s door.
WARNING: Only remove the door in a dry, dust-free
environment. The camera is not waterproof when the
door is open or removed.
REMOVING THE DOOR
1. Unlock the latch, and ip the door open.
2. Gently force the door open until it snaps o.
WARNING: Avoid using HERO8 Black with the door o.
The battery could slide out during use.
Removing the Door
REATTACHING THE DOOR
1. Line the door up with the small silver bar.
2. Press the door tightly into the small silver bar until it snaps into place
and is securely attached.
WARNING: Be sure that it is locked, sealed, and waterproof
by checking the door latch and pressing the hinge after closing
the door.
Removing the Door
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There might be times when you need to remove your camera’s door.
WARNING: Only remove the door in a dry, dust-free
environment. The camera is not waterproof when the
door is open or removed.
REMOVING THE DOOR
1. Unlock the latch, and ip the door open.
2. Gently force the door open until it snaps o.
WARNING: Avoid using HERO8 Black with the door o.
The battery could slide out during use.
Removing the Door
REATTACHING THE DOOR
1. Line the door up with the small silver bar.
2. Press the door tightly into the small silver bar until it snaps into place
and is securely attached.
WARNING: Be sure that it is locked, sealed, and waterproof
by checking the door latch and pressing the hinge after closing
the door.
Removing the Door
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Follow these tips to get the best performance from your camera:
• Your GoPro is waterproof to 33ft (10m)—no housing needed. Be sure
the door is closed before using it in or around water, dirt, or sand.
• Before closing the door, be sure the seal is free of debris. Use a cloth
to clean the seal if needed.
• Make sure your GoPro is dry and clean before opening the door.
Rinse your camera with fresh water and dry it with a cloth if needed.
• If sand or debris hardens around the door, soak your camera in warm
tap water for 15 minutes and then rinse thoroughly to remove the
debris. Make sure your camera is dry before opening the door.
• For the best audio performance, shake your camera or blow on the
mic to remove water and debris from the microphone holes. Do not
use compressed air to blow into the mic holes. This could damage
the internal waterproof membranes.
• After every use in salt water, rinse your camera with fresh water,
and dry it with a soft cloth.
• The lens cover is made from extremely tough strengthened glass,
but it can still be scratched or cracked. Keep it clean with a soft,
lint-free cloth.
Maintenance
MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE
Here are some things you can do to maximize battery life:
• Capture video at lower frame rates and resolutions.
• Use the Screensaver and lower the screen Brightness.
• Turn o GPS.
• Turn o Wireless Connections.
• Use these settings:
• QuikCapture (page 35)
• Auto Power O (page 87).
RECORDING WHEN PLUGGED INTO A POWER SOURCE
You can use the USB-C cable that came with your HERO8 Black to shoot
videos and photos while your camera is plugged in to a USB-charging
adapter, the GoPro Supercharger, another GoPro charger, or the
GoPro Portable Power Pack. This is perfect for capturing long videos
and time lapse events.
Even though your camera is charging, the battery will not charge during
recording. It will start charging when you stop recording. You cannot
record while your camera is plugged into a computer.
Heads Up: Because the door is open, your camera is not waterproof
when charging.
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Follow these tips to get the best performance from your camera:
• Your GoPro is waterproof to 33ft (10m)—no housing needed. Be sure
the door is closed before using it in or around water, dirt, or sand.
• Before closing the door, be sure the seal is free of debris. Use a cloth
to clean the seal if needed.
• Make sure your GoPro is dry and clean before opening the door.
Rinse your camera with fresh water and dry it with a cloth if needed.
• If sand or debris hardens around the door, soak your camera in warm
tap water for 15 minutes and then rinse thoroughly to remove the
debris. Make sure your camera is dry before opening the door.
• For the best audio performance, shake your camera or blow on the
mic to remove water and debris from the microphone holes. Do not
use compressed air to blow into the mic holes. This could damage
the internal waterproof membranes.
• After every use in salt water, rinse your camera with fresh water,
and dry it with a soft cloth.
• The lens cover is made from extremely tough strengthened glass,
but it can still be scratched or cracked. Keep it clean with a soft,
lint-free cloth.
Maintenance
MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE
Here are some things you can do to maximize battery life:
• Capture video at lower frame rates and resolutions.
• Use the Screensaver and lower the screen Brightness.
• Turn o GPS.
• Turn o Wireless Connections.
• Use these settings:
• QuikCapture (page 35)
• Auto Power O (page 87).
RECORDING WHEN PLUGGED INTO A POWER SOURCE
You can use the USB-C cable that came with your HERO8 Black to shoot
videos and photos while your camera is plugged in to a USB-charging
adapter, the GoPro Supercharger, another GoPro charger, or the
GoPro Portable Power Pack. This is perfect for capturing long videos
and time lapse events.
Even though your camera is charging, the battery will not charge during
recording. It will start charging when you stop recording. You cannot
record while your camera is plugged into a computer.
Heads Up: Because the door is open, your camera is not waterproof
when charging.
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WARNING: Using a non-GoPro wall charger could damage
your camera battery and could lead to re or leakage. With the
exception of the GoPro Supercharger (sold separately), only
use chargers marked Output 5V 1A. If you don’t know your
charger’s voltage and current, use the included USB-C cable
to charge your camera with a computer.
BATTERY STORAGE + HANDLING
HERO8 Black is full of sensitive components, including the battery.
Avoid exposing your camera to very hot or cold temperatures. Extreme
temperatures may temporarily shorten battery life or cause your camera
to temporarily stop working properly. Avoid dramatic temperature or
humidity changes as condensation may form on or within the camera.
Do not dry your camera with an external heat source such as a microwave
oven or a hair dryer. Damage to the camera or battery caused by contact
with liquid inside the camera is not covered under the warranty.
Do not store your battery with metal objects like coins, keys, or necklaces.
If the battery terminals come in contact with metal objects, this may
cause a re.
Do not make any unauthorized alterations to your camera. Doing so may
compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and performance, and may
void the warranty.
Heads Up: Batteries have reduced capacity in cold weather. This aects
older batteries even more. If you regularly shoot at low temperatures,
replace batteries yearly for optimal performance.
PRO TIP: Fully charge your camera before storing it away to help maximize
battery life.
Battery Information Battery Information
WARNING: Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend,
deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate, or paint
your camera or battery. Do not insert foreign objects into any
opening on the camera, such as the USB-C port. Do not use
your camera if it’s been damaged—for example, if cracked,
punctured, or harmed by water. Disassembling or puncturing
the integrated battery can cause an explosion or re.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
Most rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are classied as non-hazardous
waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream.
Many regions require battery recycling. Check your local laws to make
sure that you can dispose of rechargeable batteries in your regular trash.
To safely dispose of lithium-ion batteries, protect terminals from exposure
to other metal with packing, masking, or electrical tape so they do not
cause a re while being transported.
Lithium-ion batteries, however, do contain recyclable materials and
are accepted for recycling by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation’s (RBRC) Battery Recycling Program. We encourage
you to visit Call2Recycle at call2recycle.org or call 1-800-BATTERY
in North America to nd a convenient recycling location.
Never dispose of a battery in a re because it may explode.
WARNING: Only use GoPro replacement batteries for
your camera.
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WARNING: Using a non-GoPro wall charger could damage
your camera battery and could lead to re or leakage. With the
exception of the GoPro Supercharger (sold separately), only
use chargers marked Output 5V 1A. If you don’t know your
charger’s voltage and current, use the included USB-C cable
to charge your camera with a computer.
BATTERY STORAGE + HANDLING
HERO8 Black is full of sensitive components, including the battery.
Avoid exposing your camera to very hot or cold temperatures. Extreme
temperatures may temporarily shorten battery life or cause your camera
to temporarily stop working properly. Avoid dramatic temperature or
humidity changes as condensation may form on or within the camera.
Do not dry your camera with an external heat source such as a microwave
oven or a hair dryer. Damage to the camera or battery caused by contact
with liquid inside the camera is not covered under the warranty.
Do not store your battery with metal objects like coins, keys, or necklaces.
If the battery terminals come in contact with metal objects, this may
cause a re.
Do not make any unauthorized alterations to your camera. Doing so may
compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and performance, and may
void the warranty.
Heads Up: Batteries have reduced capacity in cold weather. This aects
older batteries even more. If you regularly shoot at low temperatures,
replace batteries yearly for optimal performance.
PRO TIP: Fully charge your camera before storing it away to help maximize
battery life.
Battery Information Battery Information
WARNING: Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend,
deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate, or paint
your camera or battery. Do not insert foreign objects into any
opening on the camera, such as the USB-C port. Do not use
your camera if it’s been damaged—for example, if cracked,
punctured, or harmed by water. Disassembling or puncturing
the integrated battery can cause an explosion or re.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
Most rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are classied as non-hazardous
waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream.
Many regions require battery recycling. Check your local laws to make
sure that you can dispose of rechargeable batteries in your regular trash.
To safely dispose of lithium-ion batteries, protect terminals from exposure
to other metal with packing, masking, or electrical tape so they do not
cause a re while being transported.
Lithium-ion batteries, however, do contain recyclable materials and
are accepted for recycling by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation’s (RBRC) Battery Recycling Program. We encourage
you to visit Call2Recycle at call2recycle.org or call 1-800-BATTERY
in North America to nd a convenient recycling location.
Never dispose of a battery in a re because it may explode.
WARNING: Only use GoPro replacement batteries for
your camera.
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MY GOPRO WON’T POWER ON
Make sure your GoPro is charged. See Charging (page 10). If charging
the battery doesn’t work, try restarting your camera. See Restarting Your
GoPro (page 95).
MY GOPRO WON’T RESPOND WHEN I PRESS A BUTTON
See Restarting Your GoPro (page 95).
PLAYBACK ON MY COMPUTER IS CHOPPY
Choppy playback is usually not a problem with the le. If your footage
skips, one of these issues is probably the cause:
• The computer doesn’t work with HEVC les. Try downloading the
latest version of the GoPro Player for Mac
®
or GoPro MAX Exporter
for Windows
®
(GoPro Player for Window coming soon) for free at
gopro.com/apps.
• Your computer doesn’t meet the minimum requirements of the
software you’re using for playback.
I FORGOT MY CAMERA’S USERNAME OR PASSWORD
Swipe down to access the Dashboard, and then tap Preferences >
Connections > Camera Info.
I DON’T KNOW WHICH SOFTWARE VERSION I HAVE
Swipe down to access the Dashboard, and then tap Preferences >
About > Camera Info.
I CAN’T FIND MY CAMERA’S SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number is stamped inside the battery compartment of your
camera. You can also nd it by swiping down to access the Dashboard,
and then tapping Preferences > About > Camera Info.
For more answers to commonly asked questions, see gopro.com/help.
Troubleshooting Tech Specs: Video
VIDEO RESOLUTION (RES)
Video resolution refers to the number of horizontal lines used in each
frame of video. A 1080p video is made up of 1080 horizontal lines, each
with a width of 1920 pixels. A 4K video is made up of 3840 horizontal
lines, each with a width of 2160 pixels. Since more lines equals greater
resolution, 4K will deliver a more detailed picture than 1080p.
Video Resolution Description
4K
Our highest resolution video. Great for tripod
and xed-position shots. Can be used to grab
8MP stills from your video.
4K 4:3
Our highest resolution video. The tall 4:3 aspect
ratio captures more of the scene than 16:9
shots. Great for point-of-view footage.
2.7K
High resolution 16:9 video that provides
stunning, cinema-quality results for professional
productions.
2.7K 4:3
Great for high-resolution point-of-view
body and gear-mounted shots with uid
slo-mo playback.
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MY GOPRO WON’T POWER ON
Make sure your GoPro is charged. See Charging (page 10). If charging
the battery doesn’t work, try restarting your camera. See Restarting Your
GoPro (page 95).
MY GOPRO WON’T RESPOND WHEN I PRESS A BUTTON
See Restarting Your GoPro (page 95).
PLAYBACK ON MY COMPUTER IS CHOPPY
Choppy playback is usually not a problem with the le. If your footage
skips, one of these issues is probably the cause:
• The computer doesn’t work with HEVC les. Try downloading the
latest version of the GoPro Player for Mac
®
or GoPro MAX Exporter
for Windows
®
(GoPro Player for Window coming soon) for free at
gopro.com/apps.
• Your computer doesn’t meet the minimum requirements of the
software you’re using for playback.
I FORGOT MY CAMERA’S USERNAME OR PASSWORD
Swipe down to access the Dashboard, and then tap Preferences >
Connections > Camera Info.
I DON’T KNOW WHICH SOFTWARE VERSION I HAVE
Swipe down to access the Dashboard, and then tap Preferences >
About > Camera Info.
I CAN’T FIND MY CAMERA’S SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number is stamped inside the battery compartment of your
camera. You can also nd it by swiping down to access the Dashboard,
and then tapping Preferences > About > Camera Info.
For more answers to commonly asked questions, see gopro.com/help.
Troubleshooting Tech Specs: Video
VIDEO RESOLUTION (RES)
Video resolution refers to the number of horizontal lines used in each
frame of video. A 1080p video is made up of 1080 horizontal lines, each
with a width of 1920 pixels. A 4K video is made up of 3840 horizontal
lines, each with a width of 2160 pixels. Since more lines equals greater
resolution, 4K will deliver a more detailed picture than 1080p.
Video Resolution Description
4K
Our highest resolution video. Great for tripod
and xed-position shots. Can be used to grab
8MP stills from your video.
4K 4:3
Our highest resolution video. The tall 4:3 aspect
ratio captures more of the scene than 16:9
shots. Great for point-of-view footage.
2.7K
High resolution 16:9 video that provides
stunning, cinema-quality results for professional
productions.
2.7K 4:3
Great for high-resolution point-of-view
body and gear-mounted shots with uid
slo-mo playback.
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Video Resolution Description
1440p
Tall 4:3 aspect ratio ts more into the frame than
1080p. Great for capturing fast action and point-
of-view shots and for sharing to social media.
1080p
Standard HDTV resolution that’s great for all
shots and sharing to social media. High 240 fps
and 120 fps options enable super slo-mo
during editing.
Tech Specs: Video
This chart compares the frame size of each resolution:
4K
2.7K 4:3
2.7K
1440p
1080p
4K 4:3
PRO TIP: Be sure that your phone, computer, or TV can support
the setting you choose, especially if you’re using a high resolution
and frame rate.
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Video Resolution Description
1440p
Tall 4:3 aspect ratio ts more into the frame than
1080p. Great for capturing fast action and point-
of-view shots and for sharing to social media.
1080p
Standard HDTV resolution that’s great for all
shots and sharing to social media. High 240 fps
and 120 fps options enable super slo-mo
during editing.
Tech Specs: Video
This chart compares the frame size of each resolution:
4K
2.7K 4:3
2.7K
1440p
1080p
4K 4:3
PRO TIP: Be sure that your phone, computer, or TV can support
the setting you choose, especially if you’re using a high resolution
and frame rate.
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FRAMES PER SECOND (FPS)
Frames per second refers to the number of frames captured in each
second of video. Higher fps values (60, 120, or 240) are better at
capturing fast-action shots. You can also use high fps footage for
slo-mo playback.
Resolution + FPS
Higher video resolutions capture more detail and clarity, but they’re
generally available at lower fps values.
Lower video resolutions capture less detail and clarity, but they can
be shot at higher fps values.
When choosing a resolution on the RES | FPS screen, all of the available
frame rates for the resolution you selected are shown in white. Unavailable
frame rates are in gray.
Tech Specs: Video
ASPECT RATIO
Aspect ratio refers to the width and height of an image. HERO8 Black
captures videos and photos in two aspect ratios.
4:3
The tall 4:3 format captures more of the scene than the 16:9 widescreen
format. It’s great for seles and point-of-view footage. The 4:3 resolutions
are listed in the top row of the RES | FPS screen.
16:9
This is the standard format used for HDTV and editing programs.
The widescreen format is ideal for capturing dramatic cinematic
footage. The 16:9 resolutions are listed below the 4:3 resolutions
on the RES | FPS screen.
Heads Up: Black bars will appear on both sides of the screen when
playing back 4:3 footage on an HDTV.
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FRAMES PER SECOND (FPS)
Frames per second refers to the number of frames captured in each
second of video. Higher fps values (60, 120, or 240) are better at
capturing fast-action shots. You can also use high fps footage for
slo-mo playback.
Resolution + FPS
Higher video resolutions capture more detail and clarity, but they’re
generally available at lower fps values.
Lower video resolutions capture less detail and clarity, but they can
be shot at higher fps values.
When choosing a resolution on the RES | FPS screen, all of the available
frame rates for the resolution you selected are shown in white. Unavailable
frame rates are in gray.
Tech Specs: Video
ASPECT RATIO
Aspect ratio refers to the width and height of an image. HERO8 Black
captures videos and photos in two aspect ratios.
4:3
The tall 4:3 format captures more of the scene than the 16:9 widescreen
format. It’s great for seles and point-of-view footage. The 4:3 resolutions
are listed in the top row of the RES | FPS screen.
16:9
This is the standard format used for HDTV and editing programs.
The widescreen format is ideal for capturing dramatic cinematic
footage. The 16:9 resolutions are listed below the 4:3 resolutions
on the RES | FPS screen.
Heads Up: Black bars will appear on both sides of the screen when
playing back 4:3 footage on an HDTV.
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DIGITAL LENSES (VIDEO)
Digital lenses let you choose how much of the scene is captured by your
camera. The dierent lenses also aect the zoom level and the sheye
eect in your shot. For Video mode, SuperView captures the largest eld
of view while Narrow captures the smallest.
Digital Lens Description
SuperView
(16mm)
Widest and tallest eld of view, served up as
16:9 video.
Wide
(16–3 4mm)
Wide eld of view that captures as much as
possible within the frame.
Linear
(19 –39mm)
Wide eld of view without the sheye eect
of SuperView and Wide.
Narrow
(27mm)
Narrow eld of view without the sheye eect
of SuperView and Wide.
Heads Up: Only the lenses that are compatible with the resolution and
frame rate you selected will be available.
HERO8 BLACK VIDEO SETTINGS
Here’s a rundown of your camera’s video resolutions along with available
fps, lenses, and aspect ratio for each.
Video
Resolution
(RES)
FPS
(60Hz/
50Hz)
*
Digital
Lenses
Screen
Resolution
Aspect
Ratio
4K 60/50 Wide, Linear 3840x2160 16:9
4K
30/25
24/24
SuperView, Wide,
Linear
3840x2160 16:9
4K 4:3
30/25
24/24
Wide, Linear 4096x3072 4:3
2.7K 120/100 Wide 2704x1520 16:9
2.7K
60/50
30/25
24/24
SuperView, Wide,
Linear, Narrow
2704x1520 16:9
2.7K 4:3 60/50 Wide 2704x2028 4:3
2.7K 4:3
30/25
24/24
Wide, Linear,
Narrow
2704x2028 4:3
*
60Hz (NTSC) and 50Hz (PAL) refer to the video format, which depends on your region.
To learn more, see Anti-Flicker (page 87).
For tips on which settings to use, see Suggested Settings (page 30).
Tech Specs: Video
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Tech Specs: Video
DIGITAL LENSES (VIDEO)
Digital lenses let you choose how much of the scene is captured by your
camera. The dierent lenses also aect the zoom level and the sheye
eect in your shot. For Video mode, SuperView captures the largest eld
of view while Narrow captures the smallest.
Digital Lens Description
SuperView
(16mm)
Widest and tallest eld of view, served up as
16:9 video.
Wide
(16–3 4mm)
Wide eld of view that captures as much as
possible within the frame.
Linear
(19 –39mm)
Wide eld of view without the sheye eect
of SuperView and Wide.
Narrow
(27mm)
Narrow eld of view without the sheye eect
of SuperView and Wide.
Heads Up: Only the lenses that are compatible with the resolution and
frame rate you selected will be available.
HERO8 BLACK VIDEO SETTINGS
Here’s a rundown of your camera’s video resolutions along with available
fps, lenses, and aspect ratio for each.
Video
Resolution
(RES)
FPS
(60Hz/
50Hz)
*
Digital
Lenses
Screen
Resolution
Aspect
Ratio
4K 60/50 Wide, Linear 3840x2160 16:9
4K
30/25
24/24
SuperView, Wide,
Linear
3840x2160 16:9
4K 4:3
30/25
24/24
Wide, Linear 4096x3072 4:3
2.7K 120/100 Wide 2704x1520 16:9
2.7K
60/50
30/25
24/24
SuperView, Wide,
Linear, Narrow
2704x1520 16:9
2.7K 4:3 60/50 Wide 2704x2028 4:3
2.7K 4:3
30/25
24/24
Wide, Linear,
Narrow
2704x2028 4:3
*
60Hz (NTSC) and 50Hz (PAL) refer to the video format, which depends on your region.
To learn more, see Anti-Flicker (page 87).
For tips on which settings to use, see Suggested Settings (page 30).
Tech Specs: Video
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Tech Specs: Video
Video
Resolution
(RES)
FPS
(60Hz/
50Hz)
*
Digital
Lenses
Screen
Resolution
Aspect
Ratio
1440p 120/100 Wide 1920x1440 4:3
1440p
60/50
30/25
24/24
Wide, Linear,
Narrow
1920x1440 4:3
1080p 240/200 Wide 1920x1080 16:9
1080p
120/100
60/50
30/25
24/24
SuperView, Wide,
Linear, Narrow
1920x1080 16:9
*
60Hz (NTSC) and 50Hz (PAL) refer to the video format, which depends on your region.
To learn more, see Anti-Flicker (page 87).
For tips on which settings to use, see Suggested Settings (page 30).
Tech Specs: Video
High Resolutions/High Frame Rates
Shooting high-resolution or high-fps video when it’s warm out can cause
your camera to heat up and use more power.
Lack of airow and connecting to the GoPro app can cause your camera
to warm up even more, use even more power, and shorten recording time.
If heat’s a problem, try recording shorter videos. Also limit use of features
that take a lot of power, such as the GoPro app. The GoPro Smart
Remote (sold separately) can control your GoPro while using less energy.
Your camera will tell you if it needs to shut down and cool o. To learn
more, see Important Messages (page 93).
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Video
Resolution
(RES)
FPS
(60Hz/
50Hz)
*
Digital
Lenses
Screen
Resolution
Aspect
Ratio
1440p 120/100 Wide 1920x1440 4:3
1440p
60/50
30/25
24/24
Wide, Linear,
Narrow
1920x1440 4:3
1080p 240/200 Wide 1920x1080 16:9
1080p
120/100
60/50
30/25
24/24
SuperView, Wide,
Linear, Narrow
1920x1080 16:9
*
60Hz (NTSC) and 50Hz (PAL) refer to the video format, which depends on your region.
To learn more, see Anti-Flicker (page 87).
For tips on which settings to use, see Suggested Settings (page 30).
Tech Specs: Video
High Resolutions/High Frame Rates
Shooting high-resolution or high-fps video when it’s warm out can cause
your camera to heat up and use more power.
Lack of airow and connecting to the GoPro app can cause your camera
to warm up even more, use even more power, and shorten recording time.
If heat’s a problem, try recording shorter videos. Also limit use of features
that take a lot of power, such as the GoPro app. The GoPro Smart
Remote (sold separately) can control your GoPro while using less energy.
Your camera will tell you if it needs to shut down and cool o. To learn
more, see Important Messages (page 93).
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HYPERSMOOTH 2.0 VIDEO STABILIZATION
HyperSmooth 2.0 delivers ultra smooth professional footage by correcting
for camera shake. It crops your videos while recording, which lets it buer
the footage to eliminate bumps and jitters. This makes it perfect for
biking, skating, skiing, handheld shots, and more. HERO8 Black has
four HyperSmooth settings:
Setting Description
Boost Maximum video stabilization with tight cropping.
High
Stronger video stabilization with minimal
cropping (Wide lens is cropped by 10%).
On
Stabilized video with minimal cropping
(Wide lens is cropped by 10%).
O Records without video stabilization or cropping.
Heads Up: HyperSmooth is unavailable when recording 4K60 video with
the Linear digital lens. It will use standard video stabilization in its place.
PRO TIP: You can smooth out your footage even more by using Touch
Zoom to crop your shots before you start recording. This will give your
camera an even bigger buer to use when stabilizing your video.
AUTO LOW LIGHT
HERO8 Black can tell if there isn’t enough light for your shot and will
automatically lower the frame rate to improve video quality. This is
especially helpful when you’re moving in and out of low-light conditions.
Auto Low Light is set to On by default. It works with all resolutions
when shooting at 50 or 60 fps.
Turning O Auto Low Light
1. From the Video screen, tap the settings.
2. Tap Low Light.
LOOPING INTERVAL
You can set your GoPro to record 5 (default), 20, 60, or 120 minute loops.
It can also be set to Max, which will record until your SD card is full before
looping back to record over the start of the video.
Tech Specs: Video
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Tech Specs: Video
HYPERSMOOTH 2.0 VIDEO STABILIZATION
HyperSmooth 2.0 delivers ultra smooth professional footage by correcting
for camera shake. It crops your videos while recording, which lets it buer
the footage to eliminate bumps and jitters. This makes it perfect for
biking, skating, skiing, handheld shots, and more. HERO8 Black has
four HyperSmooth settings:
Setting Description
Boost Maximum video stabilization with tight cropping.
High
Stronger video stabilization with minimal
cropping (Wide lens is cropped by 10%).
On
Stabilized video with minimal cropping
(Wide lens is cropped by 10%).
O Records without video stabilization or cropping.
Heads Up: HyperSmooth is unavailable when recording 4K60 video with
the Linear digital lens. It will use standard video stabilization in its place.
PRO TIP: You can smooth out your footage even more by using Touch
Zoom to crop your shots before you start recording. This will give your
camera an even bigger buer to use when stabilizing your video.
AUTO LOW LIGHT
HERO8 Black can tell if there isn’t enough light for your shot and will
automatically lower the frame rate to improve video quality. This is
especially helpful when you’re moving in and out of low-light conditions.
Auto Low Light is set to On by default. It works with all resolutions
when shooting at 50 or 60 fps.
Turning O Auto Low Light
1. From the Video screen, tap the settings.
2. Tap Low Light.
LOOPING INTERVAL
You can set your GoPro to record 5 (default), 20, 60, or 120 minute loops.
It can also be set to Max, which will record until your SD card is full before
looping back to record over the start of the video.
Tech Specs: Video
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Tech Specs: Photo
SUPERPHOTO
SuperPhoto automatically analyzes the scene and intelligently applies
the best image processing for the shot.
Depending on the lighting, movement in your shot, and other conditions,
SuperPhoto will choose one of four options:
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Our improved HDR takes and combines multiple photos into a single shot
to bring out the details in scenes that mix bright light and shadows.
Local Tone Mapping
Enhances photos by boosting the details and contrast only where
it’s needed.
Multi-Frame Noise Reduction
Automatically combines multiple shots into a single photo with less
digital distortion (noise).
No Additional Processing
Captures photos with no advanced processing when conditions
are perfect.
SuperPhoto only works for single photos. Because of the extra time
needed to apply image processing, it may take a little longer to process
and save each shot.
Heads Up: SuperPhoto does not work with RAW photos, Protune,
or Exposure Control.
Tech Specs: Photo
Turning On SuperPhoto
SuperPhoto is o by default. Here’s how to turn it on.
1. From the Photo settings screen, tap Output.
2. Select SuperPhoto.
HDR
High Dynamic Range (HDR) is one of the image-processing techniques
SuperPhoto uses to enhance your shots. It combines multiple shots into a
single photo with better results than ever. Choose this setting if you want
to use HDR every time you take a photo.
1. From the Photo settings, tap Output.
2. Select HDR.
HDR On can only be used for single photos. For the best results, use it
in high-contrast shots with minimal motion.
Heads Up: HDR does not work with RAW or Exposure Control.
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SUPERPHOTO
SuperPhoto automatically analyzes the scene and intelligently applies
the best image processing for the shot.
Depending on the lighting, movement in your shot, and other conditions,
SuperPhoto will choose one of four options:
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Our improved HDR takes and combines multiple photos into a single shot
to bring out the details in scenes that mix bright light and shadows.
Local Tone Mapping
Enhances photos by boosting the details and contrast only where
it’s needed.
Multi-Frame Noise Reduction
Automatically combines multiple shots into a single photo with less
digital distortion (noise).
No Additional Processing
Captures photos with no advanced processing when conditions
are perfect.
SuperPhoto only works for single photos. Because of the extra time
needed to apply image processing, it may take a little longer to process
and save each shot.
Heads Up: SuperPhoto does not work with RAW photos, Protune,
or Exposure Control.
Tech Specs: Photo
Turning On SuperPhoto
SuperPhoto is o by default. Here’s how to turn it on.
1. From the Photo settings screen, tap Output.
2. Select SuperPhoto.
HDR
High Dynamic Range (HDR) is one of the image-processing techniques
SuperPhoto uses to enhance your shots. It combines multiple shots into a
single photo with better results than ever. Choose this setting if you want
to use HDR every time you take a photo.
1. From the Photo settings, tap Output.
2. Select HDR.
HDR On can only be used for single photos. For the best results, use it
in high-contrast shots with minimal motion.
Heads Up: HDR does not work with RAW or Exposure Control.
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SHUTTER SPEED (NIGHT + NIGHT LAPSE PHOTO)
Shutter speed lets you decide how long your camera’s shutter stays open
in Night and Night Lapse Photo modes. Here are your options, plus tips on
when to use them:
Speed Examples
Auto
(up to 30 seconds)
Sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, twilight, night.
2, 5, 10, or 15 seconds
Dawn, dusk, twilight, trac at night,
Ferris wheel, reworks, light painting.
20 seconds Night sky (with light).
30 seconds Night stars, Milky Way (complete darkness).
PRO TIP: To reduce blur when using Night and Night Lapse photo,
mount your camera on a tripod or place it on a stable surface where it
won’t wobble or shake.
BURST RATE
Capture fast-action scenes with one of these high-speed settings:
• Auto (up to 30 photos in 1 second based on lighting conditions)
• 60 photos in 6 or 10 seconds
• 30 photos in 1, 3, 6, or 10 seconds
• 10 photos in 1 or 3 seconds
• 5 photos in 1 second
• 3 photos in 1 second
Tech Specs: Photo
DIGITAL LENSES (PHOTO)
Digital lenses let you choose how much of the scene is captured by your
camera. They also aect the zoom level and sheye eect in your shot.
There are three lens options for photos:
Digital Lens Description
Wide
(16–3 4mm)
Wide eld of view that captures as much as
possible within the frame.
Linear
(19 –39mm)
Wide eld of view without the sheye eect
of Wide.
Narrow
(27mm)
Narrow eld of view without the sheye eect
of Wide.
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Tech Specs: Photo
SHUTTER SPEED (NIGHT + NIGHT LAPSE PHOTO)
Shutter speed lets you decide how long your camera’s shutter stays open
in Night and Night Lapse Photo modes. Here are your options, plus tips on
when to use them:
Speed Examples
Auto
(up to 30 seconds)
Sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, twilight, night.
2, 5, 10, or 15 seconds
Dawn, dusk, twilight, trac at night,
Ferris wheel, reworks, light painting.
20 seconds Night sky (with light).
30 seconds Night stars, Milky Way (complete darkness).
PRO TIP: To reduce blur when using Night and Night Lapse photo,
mount your camera on a tripod or place it on a stable surface where it
won’t wobble or shake.
BURST RATE
Capture fast-action scenes with one of these high-speed settings:
• Auto (up to 30 photos in 1 second based on lighting conditions)
• 60 photos in 6 or 10 seconds
• 30 photos in 1, 3, 6, or 10 seconds
• 10 photos in 1 or 3 seconds
• 5 photos in 1 second
• 3 photos in 1 second
Tech Specs: Photo
DIGITAL LENSES (PHOTO)
Digital lenses let you choose how much of the scene is captured by your
camera. They also aect the zoom level and sheye eect in your shot.
There are three lens options for photos:
Digital Lens Description
Wide
(16–3 4mm)
Wide eld of view that captures as much as
possible within the frame.
Linear
(19 –39mm)
Wide eld of view without the sheye eect
of Wide.
Narrow
(27mm)
Narrow eld of view without the sheye eect
of Wide.
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RAW FORMAT
When this setting is turned on, all photos are saved as a .jpg image (for
viewing on your camera or sharing with the GoPro app) and a .gpr le.
The .gpr le is based on the Adobe
®
DNG format. These les can be
used in Adobe Camera Raw (ACR), version 9.7 or later. You can also use
Adobe Photoshop
®
Lightroom
®
CC (2015.7 release or later) and Adobe
Photoshop
®
Lightroom
®
6 (version 6.7 or later).
In Photo mode, RAW Format is available for Photo, Burst, Night,
Time Lapse Photo, and Night Lapse Photo, with these conditions
and exceptions:
• SuperPhoto must be o.
• Digital lenses must be set to Wide.
• Zoom must be o.
• RAW Format is not available for capturing continuous photos.
• For Time Lapse photo, the Interval must be at least 5 seconds.
• For Night Lapse photo, the Shutter setting must be at least 5
seconds.
PRO TIP: Photos in .gpr format are saved in the same location and with
the same le name as .jpg les. To access the les, insert your SD card
into a card reader and locate them with your computer’s le explorer.
Tech Specs: Time Lapse
TIMEWARP 2.0 VIDEO SPEED
You can increase TimeWarp video speed up to 30x to turn longer activities
into shareable moments. The default setting is Auto, which automatically
sets the speed for you.
You can also set the speed yourself. Use this chart to estimate the length
of your videos. For example, recording at 2x speed for 1 minute will give
you about 30 seconds of TimeWarp video. Recording at 2x speed for
4 minutes will give you approximately 2 minutes of TimeWarp video.
Speed Recording Time Video Length
2x 1 minute 30 seconds
5x 1 minute 10 seconds
10x 5 minutes 30 seconds
15x 5 minutes 20 seconds
30x 5 minutes 10 seconds
Heads Up: Recording times are approximate. The video length may vary
depending on the movement in your shot.
Speed Examples
2x–5x Driving through a scenic route.
10x Hiking and exploring.
15x–30x Running and mountain biking.
PRO TIP: For the best results, leave the speed on the Auto setting when
shooting footage that may get bumpy.
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RAW FORMAT
When this setting is turned on, all photos are saved as a .jpg image (for
viewing on your camera or sharing with the GoPro app) and a .gpr le.
The .gpr le is based on the Adobe
®
DNG format. These les can be
used in Adobe Camera Raw (ACR), version 9.7 or later. You can also use
Adobe Photoshop
®
Lightroom
®
CC (2015.7 release or later) and Adobe
Photoshop
®
Lightroom
®
6 (version 6.7 or later).
In Photo mode, RAW Format is available for Photo, Burst, Night,
Time Lapse Photo, and Night Lapse Photo, with these conditions
and exceptions:
• SuperPhoto must be o.
• Digital lenses must be set to Wide.
• Zoom must be o.
• RAW Format is not available for capturing continuous photos.
• For Time Lapse photo, the Interval must be at least 5 seconds.
• For Night Lapse photo, the Shutter setting must be at least 5
seconds.
PRO TIP: Photos in .gpr format are saved in the same location and with
the same le name as .jpg les. To access the les, insert your SD card
into a card reader and locate them with your computer’s le explorer.
Tech Specs: Time Lapse
TIMEWARP 2.0 VIDEO SPEED
You can increase TimeWarp video speed up to 30x to turn longer activities
into shareable moments. The default setting is Auto, which automatically
sets the speed for you.
You can also set the speed yourself. Use this chart to estimate the length
of your videos. For example, recording at 2x speed for 1 minute will give
you about 30 seconds of TimeWarp video. Recording at 2x speed for
4 minutes will give you approximately 2 minutes of TimeWarp video.
Speed Recording Time Video Length
2x 1 minute 30 seconds
5x 1 minute 10 seconds
10x 5 minutes 30 seconds
15x 5 minutes 20 seconds
30x 5 minutes 10 seconds
Heads Up: Recording times are approximate. The video length may vary
depending on the movement in your shot.
Speed Examples
2x–5x Driving through a scenic route.
10x Hiking and exploring.
15x–30x Running and mountain biking.
PRO TIP: For the best results, leave the speed on the Auto setting when
shooting footage that may get bumpy.
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Tech Specs: Time Lapse
VIDEO RESOLUTION (TIMEWARP 2.0, TIME LAPSE VIDEO)
HERO8 Black shoots TimeWarp and Time Lapse Video in four resolutions.
Here are all of your options:
Resolution Aspect Ratio
4K 16:9
2.7K 4:3
1440p 4:3
1080p 16:9
To learn more, see:
• Video Resolution (RES) (page 109)
• Aspect Ratio (page 113)
Tech Specs: Time Lapse
TIME LAPSE INTERVAL
The Interval sets how often your camera takes a shot in Time Lapse Video
and Time Lapse Photo modes.
Available intervals are 0.5 (default), 1, 2, 5, 10, and 30 seconds; 1, 2, 5,
and 30 minutes; and 1 hour.
Interval Examples
0.5–2 seconds Surng, biking, or other sports.
2 seconds Busy street corner.
5–10 seconds Clouds or outdoor scenes for long durations.
10 seconds–1 minute Art projects or other lengthy activities.
1 minute–1 hour Construction work or other activities that take
place over a very long period of time.
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VIDEO RESOLUTION (TIMEWARP 2.0, TIME LAPSE VIDEO)
HERO8 Black shoots TimeWarp and Time Lapse Video in four resolutions.
Here are all of your options:
Resolution Aspect Ratio
4K 16:9
2.7K 4:3
1440p 4:3
1080p 16:9
To learn more, see:
• Video Resolution (RES) (page 109)
• Aspect Ratio (page 113)
Tech Specs: Time Lapse
TIME LAPSE INTERVAL
The Interval sets how often your camera takes a shot in Time Lapse Video
and Time Lapse Photo modes.
Available intervals are 0.5 (default), 1, 2, 5, 10, and 30 seconds; 1, 2, 5,
and 30 minutes; and 1 hour.
Interval Examples
0.5–2 seconds Surng, biking, or other sports.
2 seconds Busy street corner.
5–10 seconds Clouds or outdoor scenes for long durations.
10 seconds–1 minute Art projects or other lengthy activities.
1 minute–1 hour Construction work or other activities that take
place over a very long period of time.
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Time Lapse Video Recording Time
Use this chart to determine the length of your videos. For example,
recording for 5 minutes with a 0.5-second interval will give you 20
seconds of time lapse video. Recording for 15 minutes will give you
1 minute of video.
Interval Recording Time Video Length
0.5 second 5 minutes 20 seconds
1 second 5 minutes 10 seconds
2 seconds 10 minutes 10 seconds
5 seconds 1 hour 20 seconds
10 seconds 1 hour 10 seconds
30 seconds 5 hours 20 seconds
1 minute 5 hours 10 seconds
2 minutes 5 hours 5 seconds
5 minutes 10 hours 4 seconds
30 minutes 1 week 10 seconds
1 hour 1 week 5 seconds
PRO TIP: For the best results, mount your camera on a tripod or place
it on a stable surface where it won’t wobble or shake. Use TimeWarp 2.0
video to capture time lapse video when you’re on the move.
Tech Specs: Time Lapse
NIGHT LAPSE INTERVAL
Choose how often your GoPro snaps a shot in Night Lapse mode. Night
Lapse intervals are Auto; 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 seconds; and 1, 2, 5, 30,
and 60 minutes.
Auto (default) syncs the Interval with the Shutter setting. If the shutter
speed is set to 10 seconds and the Interval is set to Auto, your camera will
take a shot every 10 seconds.
Interval Examples
Auto
Great for all exposures (captures as quickly as
possible depending on the Shutter setting).
4–5 seconds
Evening city scene, street lighting, or scenes
with movement.
10–15 seconds
Dim lighting with slow scene changes, such as
night clouds with a bright moon.
20–30 seconds
Very low light or very slow scene changes,
like stars with minimal ambient or street light.
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Time Lapse Video Recording Time
Use this chart to determine the length of your videos. For example,
recording for 5 minutes with a 0.5-second interval will give you 20
seconds of time lapse video. Recording for 15 minutes will give you
1 minute of video.
Interval Recording Time Video Length
0.5 second 5 minutes 20 seconds
1 second 5 minutes 10 seconds
2 seconds 10 minutes 10 seconds
5 seconds 1 hour 20 seconds
10 seconds 1 hour 10 seconds
30 seconds 5 hours 20 seconds
1 minute 5 hours 10 seconds
2 minutes 5 hours 5 seconds
5 minutes 10 hours 4 seconds
30 minutes 1 week 10 seconds
1 hour 1 week 5 seconds
PRO TIP: For the best results, mount your camera on a tripod or place
it on a stable surface where it won’t wobble or shake. Use TimeWarp 2.0
video to capture time lapse video when you’re on the move.
Tech Specs: Time Lapse
NIGHT LAPSE INTERVAL
Choose how often your GoPro snaps a shot in Night Lapse mode. Night
Lapse intervals are Auto; 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 seconds; and 1, 2, 5, 30,
and 60 minutes.
Auto (default) syncs the Interval with the Shutter setting. If the shutter
speed is set to 10 seconds and the Interval is set to Auto, your camera will
take a shot every 10 seconds.
Interval Examples
Auto
Great for all exposures (captures as quickly as
possible depending on the Shutter setting).
4–5 seconds
Evening city scene, street lighting, or scenes
with movement.
10–15 seconds
Dim lighting with slow scene changes, such as
night clouds with a bright moon.
20–30 seconds
Very low light or very slow scene changes,
like stars with minimal ambient or street light.
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Tech Specs: Protune
Protune unlocks your camera’s full creative potential by giving you manual
control of advanced settings, including Color, White Balance, and Shutter
Speed. It’s compatible with professional color correction tools and other
editing software.
Here are some things to keep in mind:
• Protune is available for all modes except Looping and LiveBurst.
Scroll down in the settings menu to see all of the Protune settings.
• Some Protune settings are not available when you use
Exposure Control.
• Changes to Protune settings in one preset apply only to that preset.
For example, changing the White Balance for Time Lapse does not
aect White Balance for Burst photos.
PRO TIP: You can restore all Protune settings to their defaults by tapping
in the settings menu.
BIT RATE
Bit rate determines the amount of data used to record a second of video.
HERO8 Black lets you choose between high or low.
Bit Rate Description
Low (default) Use a lower bit rate to minimize le sizes.
High
Use higher bit rates up to 100Mbps (4K and 2.7K
video) for optimal image quality.
Tech Specs: Protune
COLOR
Color lets you adjust the color prole of your videos or photos. Scroll
between the options to see a live preview of each setting, and then tap
the one you want.
Color Setting Description
GoPro Color (default)
Captures photos and videos with the classic
GoPro color-corrected prole.
Flat
Provides neutral color prole that can be color-
corrected to better match footage captured
with other equipment, oering more exibility
in post-production. Due to its long curve, Flat
captures more details in shadows and highlights.
WHITE BALANCE
White Balance lets you adjust the color temperature of videos and
photos to optimize for cool or warm lighting conditions. Scroll between
the options to see a live preview of each setting, and then tap the one
you want.
Options for this setting are Auto (default), 2300K, 2800K, 3200K, 4000K,
4500K, 5000K, 5500K, 6000K, 6500K, and Native. Lower values will give
you warmer tones.
You can also choose Auto to let your GoPro set the White Balance or the
Native setting to create a minimally color-corrected le that allows for
more precise adjustments in post-production.
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Tech Specs: Protune
Protune unlocks your camera’s full creative potential by giving you manual
control of advanced settings, including Color, White Balance, and Shutter
Speed. It’s compatible with professional color correction tools and other
editing software.
Here are some things to keep in mind:
• Protune is available for all modes except Looping and LiveBurst.
Scroll down in the settings menu to see all of the Protune settings.
• Some Protune settings are not available when you use
Exposure Control.
• Changes to Protune settings in one preset apply only to that preset.
For example, changing the White Balance for Time Lapse does not
aect White Balance for Burst photos.
PRO TIP: You can restore all Protune settings to their defaults by tapping
in the settings menu.
BIT RATE
Bit rate determines the amount of data used to record a second of video.
HERO8 Black lets you choose between high or low.
Bit Rate Description
Low (default) Use a lower bit rate to minimize le sizes.
High
Use higher bit rates up to 100Mbps (4K and 2.7K
video) for optimal image quality.
Tech Specs: Protune
COLOR
Color lets you adjust the color prole of your videos or photos. Scroll
between the options to see a live preview of each setting, and then tap
the one you want.
Color Setting Description
GoPro Color (default)
Captures photos and videos with the classic
GoPro color-corrected prole.
Flat
Provides neutral color prole that can be color-
corrected to better match footage captured
with other equipment, oering more exibility
in post-production. Due to its long curve, Flat
captures more details in shadows and highlights.
WHITE BALANCE
White Balance lets you adjust the color temperature of videos and
photos to optimize for cool or warm lighting conditions. Scroll between
the options to see a live preview of each setting, and then tap the one
you want.
Options for this setting are Auto (default), 2300K, 2800K, 3200K, 4000K,
4500K, 5000K, 5500K, 6000K, 6500K, and Native. Lower values will give
you warmer tones.
You can also choose Auto to let your GoPro set the White Balance or the
Native setting to create a minimally color-corrected le that allows for
more precise adjustments in post-production.
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Tech Specs: Protune
ISO MINIMUM/MAXIMUM
ISO Minimum and ISO Maximum let you set a range for the camera’s
sensitivity to light and image noise. Image noise refers to the degree
of graininess in the shot.
In low light, higher ISO values result in brighter images but with more
image noise. Lower values result in darker images with less image noise.
Scroll between the options to see a live preview of each setting, and then
tap the one you want.
The default for ISO Maximum is 1600 for video and 3200 for photos.
The default for ISO Minimum is 100.
Heads Up: For the Video and Photo modes, ISO behavior depends on
the Protune Shutter setting. The ISO Maximum that you select is used
as the maximum ISO value. The ISO value that is applied might be lower
depending on the lighting conditions.
PRO TIP: To lock the ISO at a specic value, set ISO Minimum and ISO
Maximum to the same values.
Darker image
Lower image noise
Brighter image
Greater image noise
100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400
Tech Specs: Protune
SHUTTER
The Protune Shutter setting only applies to the Video, Photo, and
LiveBurst modes. This setting determines how long the shutter stays
open. Scroll between the options to see a live preview of each setting,
and then tap the one you want. The default setting is Auto.
For Photo, the options are Auto, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, and 1/2000
second.
For Video, the options depend on the fps setting, as shown below.
Shutter
Example 1:
1080p30
Example 2:
1080p60
Auto Auto Auto
1/fps 1/30 sec 1/60 sec
1/(2xfps) 1/60 sec 1/120 sec
1/(4xfps) 1/120 sec 1/240 sec
1/(8xfps) 1/240 sec 1/480 s ec
1/(16x fps) 1/48 0 se c 1/960 sec
PRO TIP: To reduce the amount of blur in videos and photos when
using the Shutter setting, mount your camera on a tripod or other
stable surface where it won’t wobble or shake.
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ISO MINIMUM/MAXIMUM
ISO Minimum and ISO Maximum let you set a range for the camera’s
sensitivity to light and image noise. Image noise refers to the degree
of graininess in the shot.
In low light, higher ISO values result in brighter images but with more
image noise. Lower values result in darker images with less image noise.
Scroll between the options to see a live preview of each setting, and then
tap the one you want.
The default for ISO Maximum is 1600 for video and 3200 for photos.
The default for ISO Minimum is 100.
Heads Up: For the Video and Photo modes, ISO behavior depends on
the Protune Shutter setting. The ISO Maximum that you select is used
as the maximum ISO value. The ISO value that is applied might be lower
depending on the lighting conditions.
PRO TIP: To lock the ISO at a specic value, set ISO Minimum and ISO
Maximum to the same values.
Darker image
Lower image noise
Brighter image
Greater image noise
100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400
Tech Specs: Protune
SHUTTER
The Protune Shutter setting only applies to the Video, Photo, and
LiveBurst modes. This setting determines how long the shutter stays
open. Scroll between the options to see a live preview of each setting,
and then tap the one you want. The default setting is Auto.
For Photo, the options are Auto, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, and 1/2000
second.
For Video, the options depend on the fps setting, as shown below.
Shutter
Example 1:
1080p30
Example 2:
1080p60
Auto Auto Auto
1/fps 1/30 sec 1/60 sec
1/(2xfps) 1/60 sec 1/120 sec
1/(4xfps) 1/120 sec 1/240 sec
1/(8xfps) 1/240 sec 1/480 s ec
1/(16x fps) 1/48 0 se c 1/960 sec
PRO TIP: To reduce the amount of blur in videos and photos when
using the Shutter setting, mount your camera on a tripod or other
stable surface where it won’t wobble or shake.
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EXPOSURE VALUE COMPENSATION (EV COMP)
Exposure Value Compensation aects the brightness of your photos and
videos. Adjusting this setting can improve image quality when shooting
scenes with sharply contrasting lighting conditions.
Options for this setting range from -2.0 to +2.0. The default setting is 0.
Scroll between the options on the right side of the EV Comp screen
to see a live preview of each setting, and then tap the one you want.
Higher values result in brighter images.
Heads Up: For Video, this setting is available only if Shutter is set to Auto.
You can also adjust the exposure based on a certain area of your scene.
To learn more, see Exposure Control (page 65).
PRO TIP: EV Comp adjusts brightness within the existing ISO setting. If
brightness has already reached the ISO setting in a low-light environment,
increasing the EV Comp does not have any eect. To continue increasing
the brightness, select a higher ISO value.
Tech Specs: Protune
SHARPNESS
Sharpness controls the quality of details captured in your video footage
or photos. Options for this setting are High (default), Medium, and Low.
Scroll between the options to see a live preview of each setting, and then
tap the one you want.
PRO TIP: If you plan to increase sharpness during editing, select Low
for this setting.
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EXPOSURE VALUE COMPENSATION (EV COMP)
Exposure Value Compensation aects the brightness of your photos and
videos. Adjusting this setting can improve image quality when shooting
scenes with sharply contrasting lighting conditions.
Options for this setting range from -2.0 to +2.0. The default setting is 0.
Scroll between the options on the right side of the EV Comp screen
to see a live preview of each setting, and then tap the one you want.
Higher values result in brighter images.
Heads Up: For Video, this setting is available only if Shutter is set to Auto.
You can also adjust the exposure based on a certain area of your scene.
To learn more, see Exposure Control (page 65).
PRO TIP: EV Comp adjusts brightness within the existing ISO setting. If
brightness has already reached the ISO setting in a low-light environment,
increasing the EV Comp does not have any eect. To continue increasing
the brightness, select a higher ISO value.
Tech Specs: Protune
SHARPNESS
Sharpness controls the quality of details captured in your video footage
or photos. Options for this setting are High (default), Medium, and Low.
Scroll between the options to see a live preview of each setting, and then
tap the one you want.
PRO TIP: If you plan to increase sharpness during editing, select Low
for this setting.
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Tech Specs: Protune
RAW AUDIO
This setting creates a separate .wav le for your video, in addition to the
standard .mp4 audio track. You can select the level of processing to apply
to the RAW audio track.
RAW Setting Description
O (d efau lt) No separate .wav le is created.
Low
Applies minimal processing. Ideal if you want to
apply audio processing in post-production.
Med
Applies moderate processing based on the
Wind-Noise Reduction setting. Ideal if you
want to apply your own gain.
High
Applies full audio processing (automatic gain
and Wind-Noise Reduction). Ideal if you want
processed audio without AAC encoding.
Insert your SD card into a card reader to access the .wav les with your
computer. They’re saved with the same name and in the same location
as the .mp4 les.
Tech Specs: Protune
WIND-NOISE REDUCTION
Your HERO8 Black uses three microphones to capture sound while
recording video. You can customize how they’re used based on
conditions where you’re shooting and the type of sound you want
in your nished video.
Setting Description
Auto (default)
Automatically lters out excessive wind
(and water) noise.
On
Use to lter out excessive wind noise or when
your GoPro is mounted on a moving vehicle.
O
Use when wind will not aect sound quality and
you want to ensure that your GoPro is recording
in stereo.
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Tech Specs: Protune
RAW AUDIO
This setting creates a separate .wav le for your video, in addition to the
standard .mp4 audio track. You can select the level of processing to apply
to the RAW audio track.
RAW Setting Description
O (d efau lt) No separate .wav le is created.
Low
Applies minimal processing. Ideal if you want to
apply audio processing in post-production.
Med
Applies moderate processing based on the
Wind-Noise Reduction setting. Ideal if you
want to apply your own gain.
High
Applies full audio processing (automatic gain
and Wind-Noise Reduction). Ideal if you want
processed audio without AAC encoding.
Insert your SD card into a card reader to access the .wav les with your
computer. They’re saved with the same name and in the same location
as the .mp4 les.
Tech Specs: Protune
WIND-NOISE REDUCTION
Your HERO8 Black uses three microphones to capture sound while
recording video. You can customize how they’re used based on
conditions where you’re shooting and the type of sound you want
in your nished video.
Setting Description
Auto (default)
Automatically lters out excessive wind
(and water) noise.
On
Use to lter out excessive wind noise or when
your GoPro is mounted on a moving vehicle.
O
Use when wind will not aect sound quality and
you want to ensure that your GoPro is recording
in stereo.
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