Let’s look at my GoPro Hero 8 Black accessories review, that I have been using in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for the last year, and see if it will help you decide if it’s the right camera for you.
First off, this GoPro Hero 8 Black is best used for action shots or hunting and fishing. I like to use it for videoing underwater fishing adventures, primarily.
The best things I love about the GoPro Hero 8 Black are:
- It’s small and compact
- waterproof
- 4K video quality
- stabilization
- easy to use
- Many accessories available
A few things I’m not a big fan of:
- Short battery life
- doesn’t zoom much
I bought the GoPro Hero 8 Black primarily for hiking and fishing but I have been using it a lot lately for capturing gorgeous videos of rivers here in Colorado.
This camera is great because it’s easy to pack, quick to set up and perfect for action and still shots.
However, I noticed that my videos improved substantially when I started using several accessories.
First, was the use of a tripod. It didn’t take long when I was editing the videos when I noticed how much nicer the videos looked when the camera was mounted on a tripod. My first tripod choice was the UBeesize Tripod S. There are several things I like about this tripod, starting with the price, packability, leg flexibility and how easy it is to fold the legs together and use it as a small selfie stick.
- 2019 Upgraded: This cell phone tripod is upgraded in 2019 with stronger material for peerless durability, the defect rate is down more than 80% from this year. And your purchase is guaranteed by UBeesize lifetime service.
- Get The Perfect Angle - Adjustable OCTOPUS style legs help to capture clean shots from any angle even in the move. Want a view difficult to get with common tripod. This is your best choice.
- Stable On Any Surface - Made of very strong durable foam and plastic, the ball head and no-slip feet make positioning and straightening devices easy
- Universal Compatibility - Works well with smartphones, digital cameras, GoPro and webcams up to 3.7 inches wide
- Control it from distance - The wireless remote serves a wireless range up to 30 ft. Ideal for taking individual, group photos & wide angle views.
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I do use the GoPro on trails at times, without a tripod, as I am walking or panning around some scenery, but I find I get the best results when the camera is mounted on a tripod.
Next, was the audio issue. The built-in audio on the GoPro is really nice, however, the wind noise drives me insane. I can’t tell you how much video I have lost out on when on the rivers, due to excessive wind noise. I have had to limit when I video to light wind days or early morning before the wind kicks up.
I did some research and started with something cheap but still an improvement. It was a foam windscreen that fits snugly around the camera.
- This case can protect the camera and also reduce wind noise when recording audio and video
- Made of special sponge; It is soft, lightweight, portable and flexible
- Precise hole; will not affect the quality of video and sound
- Suits for climbing, cycling, travel, skiing and other sports they need to reduce wind noise
- It is designed for GoPro Hero 8 black. 2 PCS packed
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This is great for reducing around 80% to 90% of the wind noise and is perfect if you have it mounted to your head or chest while filming. There are several brands out there and I have only shown the one I bought above.
Filming with this foam windscreen was night and day different then not using anything but I was still getting too much wind noise. I did some more research and found an external microphone with a Deadcat that was much better. I ended up buying the Movo VXR10 and I couldn’t be happier.
The sound quality is much better and the wind dampening is 3 times better than the foam windscreen.
- UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY: External microphone for iPhone, Androids, Cameras, Camcorders, Audio Recorders, Tablets, and Laptops. Use as iPhone microphone, DSLR microphone or camera mic.
- PROFESSIONAL MOVO MIC: The durable aluminum construction and battery-free design includes a sturdy integrated shock mount to minimize handling noise.
- 1-YEAR WARRANTY: We’ve got your back. Our products are designed to ease your technical woes, not add to them. Our friendly US-Based support is here to help - NOTE: To reduce hiss when using the mic on a DSLR camera, we recommend using manual audio levels, accessible from your camera’s menu.
- CREATE: Essential compact shotgun microphone for recording YouTube Vlogs, Tik Tok, interviews, family vacation trips, live music, outdoor events, tutorials.
- INCLUDES: Furry "Deadcat" Windscreen, Soft Carrying Case, 3.5mm TRS Output Cable (For DSLR Cameras, Camcorders, Recorders), 3.5mm TRRS Output Cable (For Smartphones, Tablets, and Mac).
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I was excited to get the external microphone in and try it out but when it arrived, I realized I needed two more accessories. I had to have a case to hold the GoPro, while also housing the GoPro adapter and that also had a place to connect the external microphone to. I chose the ULANZI V2 Housing Case.
- Full Compatiblity---Universal vlog gear setup for GoPro Hero 7 6 5 action cameras;
- Standard Cold Shoe Mount on top---you can mount your microphone or led light on it for Vlog Video Shooting;
- Reserved Space for Mic Adapter---Specially designed microphone adapter position, perfectly solve the GoPro audio adapter putting problem.
- Wide Application---Easy to install, can be mounted on bicycles, helmets, chest belt with the help of other action camera accessries Also compatible with your tripods/monopods/selfie sticks.Universal for GoPro Videomakers Vloggers photographers on YouTube/Facebook;
- High quality ABS made---Lightweight and portable to take. It's ideal for gopro vlogging, video shooting, live stream, filmmaking, enjoy your gopro to the fullest more.
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The last thing is the GoPro adapter that slips into the sleeve on the bottom to hold it into place but that connects the GoPro to the external microphone. There’s not much to say about it, other than you need it.
- Enables high-quality audio capture when using a pro-level external mic.Mounting Type: Usd
- USB-C power and data extension with 90° connector
- Connects a wide range of external 3.5mm mics
- Enables stereo mic and line input for external audio sources like an audio recorder or mixer
- 106dB stereo analog-to-digital converter
- English (Publication Language)
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All of this will add up to about $120 but it is well worth it and you’ll be impressed by the improvement in your sound quality.
I will be buying better cameras in the future, but I will always carry this GoPro Hero 8 Black with me, especially for those incredible underwater shots.
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Thanks for sharing this review on the GoPro Hero 8 accessories and after going through the review. I must say that it is really the ideal camera for me because I fell in love with the specifications as well. I liked the pictures displayed here that was taken with the camera underwater and I must say that I was impressed.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. The primary reason I love this camera is for the underwater videos. I will be buying other cameras in the future but this one will stay in my pack for those action and underwater shots.
Rick
Hello there, Thanks for sharing this awesome article I know it would be of great help to eveyone as it has been of help to me. I have been using the GoPro cameras for a very long time, in fact I would say since inception but I stopped because I got a better camera, but I think I would love to go back to them again and I think this would be a very good product to start with.
Thanks for sharing your experience. GoPro is a good camera that can be used by many people, and I know there are better cameras on the market, but it’s a good camera to have for the right occasion.
Rick