The authorized distributor of GoPro products in Nepal, Icefall Technologies unveiled the 8th iteration, GoPro Hero 8 in Nepali market at the end of 2019. The new GoPro is said to have many new and awesome feature and specifications. Let us talk about those specifications and features.
Design of the GoPro Hero 8
The GoPro 8 has a height of 48.6mm and the width of 66.3mm. Likewise, on the front, you get the camera and on the bottom, there is a microphone. On the left side of the camera, you will get the status light and the status screen. At the top, there is the power button. and at the bottom, there are the folding fingers.
Moreover, you will get the mode button and on the left side, you will get behind doors for SD card, battery, and USB-C. On the back, you will see the 2-inch touch screen and the status light.
Features and Specifications
The GoPro 8 has updated features like Hyper Smooth 2.0 and Time Warp 2.0. The Hypersmooth runs in all resolution and frame rates. Likewise, with the Time Warp 2.0, you can switch between real-time and time-lapse mode with one tap on the screen.
Moreover, the GoPro has 12 MP of the camera which can take 4K60 1080p240 videos. The camera can also take Full HD live-streaming with the help of the app. Similarly, GoPro Hero 8 is waterproof Up to 33ft/10m. It has 1220 mAh and connects to Bluetooth and Wifi.
Key Specifications
- Dimensions: 2.61W x 1.91H x 1.12D-inches
- Weight: 126gm (w/out frame)
- Camera: 12MP lens with Digital lens (Narrow, Linear, Wide, SuperView)
- Videography: Up to 4K/60fps (16:9 aspect ratio); Touch Zoom; 8x Slow-Mo; Pre-built Presets (Cinematic, Activity, Slo-Mo); 1080p Live-Streaming
- HDR: SuperPhoto with improved HDR
- Audio: 3 microphones with reduced wind noise
- Stabilization: HyperSmooth 2.0
- Timelapse: TimeWarp 2.0
- Screen: Intuitive 2-inch LCD Touch Screen
- Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth
- Battery: 1220 mAh Li-Ion
- Waterproofing: Up to 33ft/10m
- Expansion Mods: Media mod, Display mod, Light mod
- Companion App: GoPro / GoPro Quik
Extension Mods
This is the first time GoPro has got extension mods which includes, media, display, and light mods. The media mod has a 3.5 mm mic input, an HDMI Out port, shotgun-mic, and two cold-shoe mounts. Likewise, the display mod includes a 2-inch flip-up screen and an additional 680 mAh battery. The light mod has a light source that can be used alone or can be attached to a GoPro.
Price and availability
The price of GoPro Hero 8 Black in Nepal is Rs. 51,500. It is available in retail stores linked with icefall technology and also in online stores.
