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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. Mounting Fingers

Meet Your HERO8 Black

Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro. See

Mounting Your GoPro

(starting page 97).

11. Mode Button

12. Speaker
13. Touch Screen

Summary of Contents for HERO8 Black

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Page 2: ...Join the GoPro Movement twitter com GoPro facebook com GoPro youtube com GoPro instagram com GoPro...

Page 3: ...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 Transferri...

Page 4: ...us Screen 6 microSD Card Slot 7 Battery 8 USB C Port 9 Microphone 10 Mounting Fingers Meet Your HERO8 Black Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro See Mounting Your GoPro starting...

Page 5: ...rmatting it regularly This will erase all of your media so make sure you save it first 1 Swipe down to access the Dashboard 2 Tap Preferences Reset Format SD Card To learn how to save your videos and...

Page 6: ...a status light will turn off 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 SET UP 1 Unl...

Page 7: ...se 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 find out 1 Swipe d...

Page 8: ...low 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 turn a setti...

Page 9: ...udes 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 5...

Page 10: ...Pro 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 Customis...

Page 11: ...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 CUSTOMISING THE PRESETS You can change the se...

Page 12: ...PROTUNE Off 1 0x On 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 Off On Boost Wide 1080 60 Clips Zoom Low Light...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...t of presets 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 C...

Page 15: ...after trying them out Tap next to the preset to make adjustments Customising Your GoPro DELETING YOUR PRESET 1 Tap 4K 30 Linear Cinematic 2 7K 60 SuperView Activity 1080 60 Wide Standard VIDEO 2 Tap 2...

Page 16: ...nd interval Wide Lens Outdoor 1440p60 Wide Lens 4K60 Wide Lens 10x TimeWarp Video Photo or Continuous Photo Wide Lens Customising Your GoPro Customising Your GoPro Activity Video Photo POV 1440p60 Wid...

Page 17: ...Wide Standard VIDEO 2 Scroll down to the On Screen Settings Auto Upper Right Slo Mo Upper Left Zoom Lower Right Lens Lower Left ON SCREEN SHORTCUTS Off Customising Your GoPro Customising Your GoPro 3...

Page 18: ...cut 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 a single button RECORDING VIDEO WITH QUIKCAP...

Page 19: ...board 2 Tap PRO TIP Since it only turns the camera on when it s recording QuikCapture is a great way to maximise battery life Using QuikCapture Adding HiLight Tags Mark favourite moments in your video...

Page 20: ...n Swipe down to access the Dashboard 1 Tap Preferences Touch Screen Orientation 2 Switch from Auto default to Landscape Your GoPro will record the right way up whether your camera is the right way up...

Page 21: ...pping 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 7...

Page 22: ...Black will automatically adjust the frame rate when you switch lenses Recording Video HyperSmooth Boost Use HyperSmooth Boost to maximise video stabilisation when the terrain gets rough 1 Tap before...

Page 23: ...80 60 Clips Zoom Low Light HyperSmooth Lens RES 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 yo...

Page 24: ...e 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 b...

Page 25: ...re 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 captures up to 30 photos in 1 seco...

Page 26: ...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 affect how much of the scene is captured...

Page 27: ...ghting May take longer to process each shot HDR Photo Takes and combines multiple photos into a single shot that brings out the details in scenes that mix bright light and shadows Standard Photo Burst...

Page 28: ...gs Tap the to access the setting menu then tap the setting itself to make changes Auto Wide Burst Wide LiveBurst Wide Photo PHOTO 1 0x Zoom Standard Output Wide Lens PHOTO Off Timer LENS Choose the be...

Page 29: ...hen press it again to stop TIMEWARP 2 0 DEFAULT HERO8 Black lets you speed up time by using TimeWarp 2 0 video stabilisation to capture ultra smooth time lapse video while you re on the move This make...

Page 30: ...rtcuts you can have up to four Digital Lenses Swap digital lenses to change how much of the scene is captured in the frame as well as the zoom level and fish eye effect in your shot 1 Tap 100 100 2H 1...

Page 31: ...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 selfies and poin...

Page 32: ...L 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 Laps...

Page 33: ...ING 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...

Page 34: ...from the centre 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...

Page 35: ...line level output from other audio equipment mixing board guitar preamplifier karaoke machine etc Heads Up If you re not sure which option to select check the information that came with your microphon...

Page 36: ...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 off Turns your camera off Controlling Your GoP...

Page 37: ...n 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 Con...

Page 38: ...tion before rotating your camera Playing Back Your Media 00 01 19 08 MEDIA 14 USING GALLERY VIEW Gallery view gives you quick access to all of the videos and photos stored on your SD card 1 From the p...

Page 39: ...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 stunning video stories...

Page 40: ...up your GoPro to automatically send videos and photos to your phone The GoPro app will use them to create fully edited video stories complete with music and effects 1 Connect your camera to the GoPro...

Page 41: ...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...

Page 42: ...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...

Page 43: ...Screen Lock Grid Orientation Lock Setting Your Preferences Setting Your Preferences 10 06 19 08 25 PM Preferences CONNECTION STATUS Check the top of the Dashboard to see your connection status GPS is...

Page 44: ...It can also be toggled on or off 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 affect QuikCapture Auto Power...

Page 45: ...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 a...

Page 46: ...5 mm Mic Adapter sold separately then select the type of microphone you ll be using ABOUT Update your GoPro plus find your camera s name serial number battery condition and software version GoPro Upda...

Page 47: ...your camera to use more power and drain the battery faster PRO TIP Capturing video at a high resolution and frame rate will also cause your camera to heat up faster especially in hot environments Try...

Page 48: ...off 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...

Page 49: ...f 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...

Page 50: ...mounts 1 Flip the mounting fingers down into the mounting position 2 Interlock the mounting fingers on your camera with the mounting fingers on the buckle 3 Secure your camera to the mounting buckle w...

Page 51: ...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...

Page 52: ...ck the Latch and flip the door open 2 Gently force the door open until it snaps off Removing the Door REATTACHING THE DOOR 1 Line the door up with the small silver bar 2 Press the door tightly into th...

Page 53: ...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 MAXIMISING BATTER...

Page 54: ...mera at low temperatures replace the batteries yearly for optimal performance PRO TIP Fully charge your camera before storing it away to help maximise battery life Battery Information Battery Informat...

Page 55: ...er is stamped inside the battery compartment of your camera You can also find it by swiping down to access the Dashboard then tapping Preferences About Camera Info For more answers to commonly asked q...

Page 56: ...Standard HDTV resolution that s great for all shots and sharing to social media High 240 fps and 120 fps options enable super slow motion during editing Tech Specs Video This chart compares the frame...

Page 57: ...rates for the resolution you selected are shown in white Unavailable frame rates are in grey Tech Specs Video ASPECT RATIO Aspect ratio refers to the width and height of an image HERO8 Black captures...

Page 58: ...perView and Wide Narrow 27 mm Narrow field of view without the fish eye effect of SuperView and Wide Heads Up Only the lenses that are compatible with the resolution and frame rate you selected will b...

Page 59: ...s to use see Suggested Settings page 30 Tech Specs Video High Resolutions High Frame Rates Capturing high resolution or high fps video when it s warm outside can cause your camera to heat up and use m...

Page 60: ...Linear digital lens It will use standard video stabilisation 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...

Page 61: ...sing 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 S...

Page 62: ...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 se...

Page 63: ...pg files To access the files insert your SD card into a card reader and locate them with your computer s file explorer Tech Specs Time Lapse TIMEWARP 2 0 VIDEO SPEED You can increase TimeWarp Video sp...

Page 64: ...IME 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...

Page 65: ...d or place it on a stable surface where it won t wobble or shake Use TimeWarp Video to capture time lapse video when you re on the move Tech Specs Time Lapse NIGHT LAPSE INTERVAL Choose how often your...

Page 66: ...100 Mbps 4K and 2 7K video for optimal image quality Tech Specs Protune COLOUR Colour lets you adjust the colour profile of your videos or photos Scroll between the options to see a live preview of ea...

Page 67: ...conditions PRO TIP To lock the ISO at a specific 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 64...

Page 68: ...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 Exposure Value Compensation adjusts brightness within the existin...

Page 69: ...Ideal if you want processed audio without AAC encoding Insert your SD card into a card reader to access the wav files with your computer They re saved with the same name and in the same location as t...

Page 70: ...tes and other countries 2019 GoPro Inc All rights reserved For patent information visit gopro com patents GoPro Inc 3000 Clearview Way San Mateo CA 94402 GoPro GmbH Floessergasse 2 81369 Munich German...

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