Vlogging has been the current trend for the YouTubers now. It’s the source of attraction for numerous people. A handful of Nepali YouTubers are out there with their Vlog cover a large number of audiences. Whether you are going on a hike, bike riding or outdoor for any occasion, capturing the moment is the key thing for everyone. With that being said, Go Pro Hero Black is finally here in Nepal. The price of GoPro Hero 8 Black in Nepal is Rs 51,500. So, what’s new on GoPro Hero 8 Black, let us have a look.
GoPro Hero 8 Black: Built Design
The most noticeable change about GoPro Hero 8 Black is the lack of frame case. This time you won’t be needing the case to mount the GoPro. Instead Hero 8 Black has built-in mount finger on the bottom. The mount fingers are compatible with all other standard GoPro mounts. The battery door is no longer available on the bottom. It’s now placed on the side. The lens is now twice as strong as it used to be. But you can no longer remove the lens if you break one.
GoPro Hero 8 Black brings new and improved features compared to its previous generation. Here are some of the features:
- Linear support to 4K
- Live Burst
- HyperSmooth Boost Extra Stabilization with a tiny bit of crop
- HyperSmooth 2.0: Now available in every mode on the camera
- You do not need the case anymore and the mount is built into the case
- TimeWarp 2.0 [Automatically adjusts/determines correct recording rate]
- Digital Lenses [Makes it easier to switch between Linear/Wide/SuperView/Narrow from the main screen]
- Supports live streaming to YouTube at 1080p
- New front-facing microphone
- Added 100Mbps Bitrate
New GoPro ‘Mods’ /Accessories
You can purchase these additional mods to increase productivity in your work. You have to purchase this separately.
- Display Mod: It’s a flip-out 2 color display
- Light Mod: Its 200 lumen light mod, waterproof to 1-meter.
- Media Mod: This can be mounted on the side that uses a shotgun mic, 3.55mm mic port, HDMI port, USB-C, and two cold shoe ports. For the light mod and the display, you have to charge them. It does not draw power from the GoPro. For some this can be beneficial as the battery power for Go Pro will be limited for GoPro only. On the other hand, now you have more equipment to charge.
GoPro Hero 8 Black Key Specifications
Camera | 12 MP, 24.4 to 15.1 focal length | |
Display | 2 inches, LCD, 320 x 480 pixels | |
Storage | 256GB, Micro SD | |
Video Recording | ||
4K | 24/25/30/60 FPS | |
2.7K | 24/25/30/48/50/60/100/120 FPS | |
1080P | 24/25/30/48/50/60/80/120 FPS | |
960P | 24/25/30/48/50/60/80/90/120/200/240 FPS | |
Battery | 1220mAh, USB Type-C charging | |
Other Features | ||
Water Resistant 10M/33 FT | ||
Built-in GPS, Accelerometer, Voice Control | ||
Image Stabilization up to 4K | ||
App platform for both iOS/Android | ||
Pro Setting Mode | ||
GoPro Hero 8 Black Price in Nepal | Rs 51,500 |
GoPro Hero 8 Black: Battery
For GoPro Hero 8 Black you get 1220mAh battery. There’s USB Type-C charging port. The battery of Hero 8 Black is compatible with other versions of GoPro. On interchanging the new Hero 8 battery with older ones, you will get a notification saying that you will not be able to use some Hero 8 features like HyperSmooth 2.0 especially with Boost. Here are the details on the battery consumption of Hero 8 battery.
GoPro Hero 8 Black: Battery Run Time
4K Battery Run Time | |
4k/30 | 74 mins |
4k/30 (4:3) | 67 mins |
4k/60 | 47 mins |
2.7K Battery Run Time | |
2.7K/60 | 70 mins |
2.7K/60 (4:3) | 60 mins |
2.7K/120 | 45 mins |
1440P Battery Run Time | |
1440P/60 | 77 mins |
1440P/120 | 65 mins |
1080P Battery Run Time | |
1080P/60 | 81 mins |
1080P/120 | 50 mins |
1080P/240 | 50 mins |
Verdict
Pros | Cons |
Added HyperSmooth 2.0 feature | Battery door is no longer on the bottom |
Live Brust | Non-removable lens cover |
3 Microphones available | |
No need for a case, easy mount fingers added | |
USB Type-C charging port | |
Waterproof up to 10m |
GoPro Hero 8 Price and Availability in Nepal
If you are a video geek and you are planning to buy a GoPro, then GoPro Hero 8 Black is the one. You may have to consider the price of this device. But with the features that Hero 8 Black offers, it’s worth paying. But if you are planning to upgrade from Hero 7, then you might want to give a little thought about it. But of course, with Hero 8 Black, you get batter stabilization, 4K linear mode with HyperSmooth Boost Live Burst and others. There are things to consider as the side door for the battery and non-removable camera lens. The price of GoPro Hero 8 Black in Nepal is Rs 51,500. You can buy it from Olizstore.
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