Josh Greer
DFP Vendor
This is posted on our blog and will be maintained as new information is discovered. I don't want to cross any lines on this forum and post a direct link. DM me if you want the link and can't find it. Our goal is not to post everything about the GoPro. Rather, we want to show how any improvements might be beneficial while recording baseball and softball games. Here's what we have so far:
With the GoPro HERO8 Black just announced today (10/1/2019), we will certainly be digging into this new flagship as more information becomes available and when have a chance to play with it a bit. Here's what we know so far:
1.) In stores on 10/20/19 (Sunday). Shipping from GoPro on 10/15/19.
2.) 1080p live streaming
3.) FOV questions not known. Although, they do mention "Digital Lenses" which suggests a digital zoom, possibly allowing FOV adjustment in more resolutions.
3.) Price $399
4.) Media module allows USB-C, HDMI, and 3.5mm audio, all on the back of the module. This will be a great feature to protect those ports. This module will cost $79. Has some other nice features to support external light and display mods, but this really doesn't translate to our sport. Also, I can't find any official information on if it is waterproof...it has to be though, right?
5.) External housing appears to be a new design. This means previous housings will not be compatible. However....
6.) Base GoPro now has the standard GoPro fingers as a fold-able support member, folding under the camera when not in use. Will certainly have to see how strong this will be. But almost certainly means that the standard frame housing will not be an option for this camera.
7.) Lens cover does NOT appear to be replaceable. This makes me uncomfortable.
8.) Camera still 12MP for photos.
More to come as we learn more about the camera and options leading up to the release date. As usual, we will have one in hand when it releases and will follow up with more details as they present themselves. However, based on specs, I see no issues with LynkSpyder compatibility at this time.
UPDATE: 10/1/2019 @ 10:17AM
While these are not confirmed reports, we found a few answers and additional details from some online sources:
1.) Only one side door that covers the battery, SD card, and USB-C port. This is sort of a problem because if you want to use external power (and really, you have to), you will have to have the side door open or off. That makes the camera very susceptible to water damage.
2.) A report from the Verge states that the Media Module is not water proof.
3.) In the same report, the tester dropped his GoPro from 18" and shattered the back glass (perhaps a fluke).
4.) The tester reported recording in 4K24 Linear FOV. This appears to conclude that adjustable FOVs are available at larger resolutions.
5.) Camera gets very hot. Not sure if the tester has used previous GoPro cameras, but heat has always been an issue. If this one is hotter, it is certainly an area of concern.
6.) Minimum resolution is now 1080p. Not really a concern of mine.
Here is the link to the Verge article referenced above: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/1/...mera-image-stabilization-price-specs-features
With the GoPro HERO8 Black just announced today (10/1/2019), we will certainly be digging into this new flagship as more information becomes available and when have a chance to play with it a bit. Here's what we know so far:
1.) In stores on 10/20/19 (Sunday). Shipping from GoPro on 10/15/19.
2.) 1080p live streaming
3.) FOV questions not known. Although, they do mention "Digital Lenses" which suggests a digital zoom, possibly allowing FOV adjustment in more resolutions.
3.) Price $399
4.) Media module allows USB-C, HDMI, and 3.5mm audio, all on the back of the module. This will be a great feature to protect those ports. This module will cost $79. Has some other nice features to support external light and display mods, but this really doesn't translate to our sport. Also, I can't find any official information on if it is waterproof...it has to be though, right?
5.) External housing appears to be a new design. This means previous housings will not be compatible. However....
6.) Base GoPro now has the standard GoPro fingers as a fold-able support member, folding under the camera when not in use. Will certainly have to see how strong this will be. But almost certainly means that the standard frame housing will not be an option for this camera.
7.) Lens cover does NOT appear to be replaceable. This makes me uncomfortable.
8.) Camera still 12MP for photos.
More to come as we learn more about the camera and options leading up to the release date. As usual, we will have one in hand when it releases and will follow up with more details as they present themselves. However, based on specs, I see no issues with LynkSpyder compatibility at this time.
UPDATE: 10/1/2019 @ 10:17AM
While these are not confirmed reports, we found a few answers and additional details from some online sources:
1.) Only one side door that covers the battery, SD card, and USB-C port. This is sort of a problem because if you want to use external power (and really, you have to), you will have to have the side door open or off. That makes the camera very susceptible to water damage.
2.) A report from the Verge states that the Media Module is not water proof.
3.) In the same report, the tester dropped his GoPro from 18" and shattered the back glass (perhaps a fluke).
4.) The tester reported recording in 4K24 Linear FOV. This appears to conclude that adjustable FOVs are available at larger resolutions.
5.) Camera gets very hot. Not sure if the tester has used previous GoPro cameras, but heat has always been an issue. If this one is hotter, it is certainly an area of concern.
6.) Minimum resolution is now 1080p. Not really a concern of mine.
Here is the link to the Verge article referenced above: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/1/...mera-image-stabilization-price-specs-features