Hero 8 Black Protective Housing
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In this video, we are taking a closer look at the GoPro protective housing for the Hero 8 Black. With this year's new form factor comes new accessories as many are no longer compatible, such is the case for the protective/waterproof case. The protective case offers two functionalities, dive deeper in water, and add durability to your Hero 8 Black if filming in situations where your camera could be damaged. This year with no replaceable lens cover, it is more important than ever.
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Quick Tip: if you're getting the housing purely for protection, you can drill holes on the housing over the GoPro mics for better audio
Good tip, thx very much Skny George
great tip thanks for sharing
This is a great idea, thanks. I bought it ONLY for protection since GoPro made the stupid move with the lens cover not being removable. I also thought about adding some sort of material over the mic holes to block wind. Any ideas?
But those holes could introduce whistling noises.
SKNYIt is a bad idea, if you make holes in it, water will enter and it will leave moisture in the lens so the videos will come out cloudy, you also lose the ability to resist 60m
I feel the audio in Protective housing is really nice than without!
You know what TH-cam viewers want and you give it to us. I salute you, thank you.
I also heard directly from Go Pro that they are not able to "repair" a cracked or scratch lens, as it "costs more to repair than to replace". So unless you have Go Pro Plus subscription (in which they will replace your broken/scratched camera for free) you will be on the hook for replacing the camera yourself. So I will be picking up some of the tempered glass protective screens for when it's not being used in the protective housing, and will def use the protective housing for any high impact/adverse conditions. I don't want to end up with a very expensive paper weight!
Cana, can it still fit to protective housing when you’re having a tempered glass on?
I will still put my gopro in the protective housing even when diving shallow waters. I dont trust the waterproof thing anymore. I had gopro hero 5 without protective housing and water went inside on it.
Same happened to me with my dji osmo. But they send a new one.
The housing has saved my GP 8 Black multiple times , data was saved camera still recording. Currently its broken at the mount , time for a replacement great content.
Thank you yes mine has save me a couple times as well LOL
I'm here just to learn how to open the damn thing lmao thank you!
I saw a difference in the footage - the one on the right had higher contrast. You especially see it in the shadows of the distant bush behind the palm. I would not have expected to see a difference, so it was surprising to me.
Interesting, thanks for sharing
@@AirPhotography I felt the one with the contrast had more saturation. Good that the mics and overall IQ were unaffected. I guess you do get what you pay for
Saw the same difference. Seemed the footage without the housing had more saturation. Great video and very useful still though.
Hi sir. I think you should shoot against the bright light to see if it show flair or not.
Long time listeners, first time commenting 😉
You have some nice great videos about gadgets we all love.
Keep going, it's greatly get all info before we spend our money !
I just got the protective housing, your video allowed me to set things up quickly and be able to tell the difference with and without, much appreciated!
Nice one, Mr Air Photography. I thought at first that the left hand clip was the one filmed without the protective housing - wrong ! Also, I actually thought the audio sounded better with the protective housing as it muffled out some of the wind noise that featured in the second clip (without the housing). I just ordered a GoPro Hero 8 yesterday and was beginning to have doubts about how I would protect the camera lens - now I don't ! Many thanks for your video.
The video upper button when my Hero 8 doesn't turn on when it's in the plastic housing even with a forceful tap. When it's out of the housing it works perfectly.
In my opinion, if you need to buy this protective then you probably bought the wrong action camera. I have the Hero Black 5 and do not use a protective case on it and never have and have had zero issues. I’m starting to rethink my choice of upgrading to an 8.
Me:sits on bed not wanting to accidentally hurt the protective case (How did he take it of so easily ;-;)
You’ll probably see light anomalies when looking at direct light sources such as overhead lights and candles or when the sun is low and in line of sight.
Definitely going to get one of these for our swimming and snorkeling, just incase the camera is too expensive to take the chance.
My 8 already has a small chip on the lens - bloody kids I think :) might be worth it as it's on the mnt bike. Did not realize that the lens is not replaceable, coming from a hero 2!
I’ve able to get mines today at target!
Legend mate. I've ordered the Protective Housing for my Hero8, but hopefully the filters made by 3rd parties will also be available to fit the new Housings. Well done.
Watertight case: lighting is dimmer so shadows are more apparent and the audio sounds closer and closed in than without the case. Without the case is good when you want environmental audio more than your own voice.
Looking at the stunts, one should recommend an iron cage for your GoPro
This is exactly why I'm gonna wait for the next Gopro. It just seems this one was made for vlogers not action. Needing a case like the gopro 4 seems odd to me.
jimmy D , dream on. GoPro is moving this way unfortunately. By taking away the removable lens they are removing points of entry for the waterproofing to excel.
As well as increasing the sales of GoPro Plus which is necessary for these companies to survive between camera releases.
Recurring revenue is a must for modern day companies, so GoPro is definitely going to push into its services while removing the ability to repair. They need revenue, and they just won’t drop the opportunity. The way GoPro sees it is that $5 a month doesn’t offset most customers, so they’ll go ahead and follow that path, and increase shareholder sentiment.
Just wait for the quarterly earning report when they start showing an increase in service revenue. GoPro will boom out of its debts, hopefully, they’ll go the right route and increase camera strength to where we won’t care for repairability.
Jesus Alvarez, that is a interesting opinion we will see if you are write this time next year.
I’m always watching this channel at target debating on what accessories to get lol. Thanks man!!
I just bought this protective housing for my go pro hero 8 and the audio is horrible your sound is so muffled out with horrible once you take off the casing it's wonderful
great Vid. good information, I just purchased the Hero 8 for BF sales and order the case also, good information.
You shouldn't have showed us the 2 gopro in the test mount, now we know which camera already had the housing=). With all that said, I couldn't tell a difference visually. Audio was better without the house but still good. Thank you for the video.
It sounds better in the housing, like being in a sound booth.
I watched your video and I think I will buy the Protective Housing just in case. Thanks for the great video!
A small question, which Camera did you use to record your video? The image is super sharp, as if your hands were right in front of me! Amazing!
Just a bad idea to protect a design flaw. Using the cage (when not in the water) as a protection to the ill designed non removable lens is a good solution to avoid trashing your camera but what about heating? This is something never fixed by GoPro and according to some one of the many causes of the camera freezing besides having to take the camera out to swap battery. One better solution might be an aluminnum cage with a 52 mm filter holder + at least a UV filter. Good lens protection with added cooling adn the chance to use ND filters.
Awesome video! Answered all of my questions about the protective housing.
Every year with each new GoPro, they provide less accessories with each new release, but the prices doesn’t drop. The GoPro 2, to 3+ series all came with housing, head strap, several adhesive mounts, etc, all accessories that have been removed and sold at high prices. I still have all the accessories from my earlier GoPro’s and also purchased less expensive 3rd party accessories rather than to purchase GoPro expensive accessories.
I purchased Ulanzi waterproof housings for both my GoPro7 and 8 for $US10, than to pay $50:for GoPro’s. Too bad GoPro continues to gouge loyal customers. I also purchased several Ulanzi accessories for my GoPro 7 and 8.
So they added a mic in the front that you cant use if its mounted in the housing and if you want to protect the NON-REPLACEABLE lens from being damaged you need to use the housing. Its an action camera that I would be afraid to use in an action situation. Ridiculous design flaw.
You can just buy a roll cage, lanyard and even the tempered glass instead of the house if u want to use the mic :v
Or just pay $4.00 and some change per month and get insurance. I had my 8 for maybe 2 months and dropped it without the silicone housing I have on it now and they replaced it with no hassle. Their motto is even: “We will replace it with no questions asked,” much better than the more expensive insurance from Best Buy.
Do you think the protection housing will still fit with a glass screen protector on it, and would it affect the video quality?
it would fit, should not affect quality to much. The fewer layers the better but you don't want to have to remove and reapply a new one every time.
I use this housing with both the lens and the screen protector and it works just fine. No notable degradation in quality.
@@OnlyOnTuesdays7 do you not feel the lens glass film protectors are enough? Hate I'm having to buy more stuff right away for my hero 8 when I've had same accessories for years. No replaceable lens on newest camera... Way to fail as action camera company
I do a lot of snowboarding and mountain biking. Glass film protector enough? Or should I get this or the rollcage? Both defeat purpose of no frame smaller form factor but what can you do. Gopro screwed the pooch on this one
@@StokedExplorer it is what it is unfortunately! However, I'd rather to get this super suit case instead of broke the camera or get it leaked when I've spent a lot of money for it. I have like a week with the camera tho and I don't trust in these simple accessories such as the sticker protector, not even in the waterproof feature.
My gopro 8 brought me here. It is a very informative content. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve just purchased my first GoPro and I’ve found that your videos give me the answers to my questions. Thank you for uploading them. One quick question for you, what is the gray rectangle mount that you used to mount the cameras side by side? I’m planning on buying another camera and would love it.
It’s a product from a company called gopole called the triad. It’s kind of pricey there are other similar ones on the market that don’t cost so much on the Amazon. You can search for dual go pro mount
Such a shame that you are forced to protect your action cam for the first time since GoPro was invented. BTW , another reviewer emailed GoPro support and they stated that no service was available for a broken lens cover and replacing the camera was the only remedy. I would highly recommend using the housing for most uses.
Don't think GoPro Hero 9 has a protective cover either, but GoPro Hero 10 has one!
I planned on keeping mine in the housing but using it today it picked up on every bit of handling noise while it was attached to the shorty tripod
Wonderful perfect video 👌 easy to understand you and straight advices thank you
I think they should have provided on option to connect to weather proof power bank
Having issue with Hero 8 with underwater housing on the Chesty Performance mount, having ran any tests yet, but it effects the angle
Yes, yes and yes
Thanks for this, you addressed my concerns perfectly. I will be buying the protective cover for sure.👍. Liked
I think it's most have accessorie
Because of the lens cover
Just the info i was looking for! Thanks 👍🏽👍🏽
If all you want to do is protect the lens, then buy a cheap('ish) lens filter and mount from TELESIN (Amazon). You get some ND filters as well.
good video mate.... great effort.. very informative....
Thank you
Now if they could only make clear lenses with the same design as the Polar Pro ND filters for the hero 8 that would actually make more sense if you just want to protect the lens, no need for the protective housing. 🙏🙏🙏
That's what I hope to be available soon. Some sort of protective glass over the gopro lens.
I really like your video
Thank you
audio quality is better with the housing when it's windy condtion.
This is good for diving but i would think useless for protection on a motorbike as the camera will cook in the plastic case getting no cooling
Really they've gone backwards. Made it waterproof. But as susceptible to damage as the early versions !!!
Didnt the old gopros come with a housing? They mustve hired an apple designer for the 8 requiring you to buy parts that shouldve came with it...ahem
The older models weren’t waterproof out of the box, this one is. Having the skeleton-door on or no housing at all doesn’t effect the water resistance of the camera. The housing is for increasing protection and deeper submersability of the camera.
Also now they have those 2 feet that pop out from the bottom so you don't need a housing to mount on anything it just goes straight ok
Bought one and I love it
russodidit ! GoPro wasn’t waterproof without the housing before, maybe do some quick fact check before commenting
@@marcd7332 I didnt say anything about it being waterproof maybe fucking read before you @ me
Very nice information.. can't wait for my gopro hero 8 on October 31...
Thanks for the quick jump into content!
the only part I needed to see u jumped ftom it
Good evening and sorry to bother you, I have a question. I have a Go pro Hero 8 with the protective housing but I have a problem. When I try to put it on the chest mount it points down. Can someone tell me or show me which little adapter I would need to use the protector and the chest mount.
Where can I buy the skeleton door for my hero 8 protective case I never recieved one when I got the protective case from Gopro
When using the skeleton door is the go pro secure? Or is there a chance it could fall out? Sorry probably sounds stupid but id like to know
I'm gonna purchase the super suit tomorrow so I was wondering that, if the image quality gets affected by the super suit. It seems the image doesn't so I'm more positive now for the purchase!
Thank you
I saw a diffrence in the 2 at the end tho im not sure if you had them set right because with the housing i could see more of the white flowers vs the one without the housing, i would have thought being mounted higher up you would have seen less.
Obviously this is not intended for use in conjunction with the upcoming Media Mods
The media mode is a piece of sh...plastic and that mic is not directional they lie to us you basically paying 80 bigs ones for a 3mm jack.
Nice box cutter, what brand ?
I put the protective glass on the front lens and back panel. Should I still use the protective housing for use on my ski helmet? Thank you for all your videos. I truly have no idea what I'm doing in this realm!
Air, do you know if the Hero 7 Black will either fit inside the 8 new waterproof case please? Can you check plase?
Is the protective housing fully waterproof? I’m asking since I lost my Hero 8 door and can’t seem to find the Offical GoPro one so my GoPro isn’t waterproof anymore, I was hoping this case is to solve the door issue.
Is there a housing with a skeleton or open backdoor. I sometimes want to attach my Gopro to my bike and I don't want or need a waterproof housing for that.
Great vid’ … my personal opinion GoPro without housing looked slightly better colours … but sounded better with the housing 🤷♂️… might be me dunno … but good side by side 👍
Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing your feedback 🙂
I still have a GoPro 1, back in the day where they use to come with these cases though the camera itself wasn't really anything proof. I use to use it for airsoft games where my camera could potentially totally take hits by 6mm bbs flying at anywhere from 270fps to 400fps...fast enough to give you nipple sized welts even through clothing. I haven't replaced my GoPro because all these new ones won't stand up to that kind of punishment without additional accessories.
Hi, great video. one question...
would one have to remove the housing to replace the battery?
Yes
At 5:04, what is that rectangular frame to mount two GoPros side by side?
Thats built in lens is the only thing i dont like about the 8. Other cons about the hero 8 i can live with.
I noticed GoPro sells small, tempered glass lens protectors for it. Similar to what people put on their cell phones.
@@DerrickW30 they will help with scratches and it may absorb some impact I guess but a screen protector is not going to absorb too much impact I would wager. this case might be the best option for impact absorption on the front lens I think. This is a pity since now you use an even bigger frame compared to 7 to protect the lens which should have been replaceable...
Def buying the housing! because the lens isn't replaceable..
Thank you for sharing always a great big help!
Seems like a step back to me with the battery door and charging and lens protection, gopro do better...
Totally agree
This is exactly why I'm not sure I want to commit to the 8. I'm seriously considering the 7 instead.
@@conny4973 i might get a 3rd party case and cut out a square to make a skeleton back door..
@@jason9336 I thought I heard or read that there's a 3rd party that's actually working on a door to replace it.
@@conny4973 alright, ill wait n see then
So... you need to protect your GoPro?
Thanks for video.
I am thinking to buy this for my DH riding.
Just I am not sure how will audio works, or if to drill the holes in front of the mic? 🤔
non-replacement lens... bought used Hero7 instead.
nice tray - can u put a link for it plz
thanks
sir how about overheating issue? on the case
I have a query regarding the GoPro hero 8 on its own if you have go pro coverage I forget what's it called but would that cover if the lens had been damaged 🤔 love your content, your my man anything GoPro 👍👍
Good job. Which tripod adapters are you using? I have several that have a round base. Yours are squarish it seems.
is hero 4 housing's backdoor compatible with hero 8 black's housing ? Thanks is advance!
muy util, ahora me compro uno
where can you buy just the closed backdoor? lost mine in the ocean :(
Hey nice video ...appreciated.. would this case be having proper open area for fitting external mic?
No bro ur gonna have to drill it urself
@@frankf2856 what a shame. Pay almost 500 bucks for a decent camera and you gotta makeshift drill your equipment just to get it to work the way you want. F that. Until gopro stops shooting themselves im the foot im not buying one. Taking away the replaceable lens cover was a completely wrong choice
Bought the housing. One thing I miss is the touchscreen door like my gopro hero 4 had. It offers protection for the screen and allows for touch control, and it also allows audio quite well. It would allow for on the fly setting changes under water. Missed opportunity there. If anyone knows of a touchscreen back door for the hero 8 housing, let me know.
Ummmm. You do know he addressed that and showed that it comes with one right?
Thank you for this video! This helped me in purchasing this product. I’m just curious if you or anybody knows the size of the torx screws that hold the protective lense?
Hello is it compatible with the dji osmo action camera ??
I'm a scuba diver 😎 gotta get one
So like the Hero 3 Black...LOL So in other words not a big deal.
thanks so mush
Can you store your gopro longterm in the protective housing without the camera getting "smushed" or "pressured" ?
Just a random question from someone with zero knowledge of gopro's or cameras in general.
Yes that would be a good scenario
Can one buy a backdoor to the house that will match the sportsman mount ?
Such a huge step backwards with the non replaceable front lens cap.
Question: Do you have any unnecessary noise when using the PO? When I recorded some footage around my house and listened to it later and it had a bit of shaking/rubbing noise. Any experience like that?
Thank you Air Photography!
$50 is a lot for a plastic housing. I'm waiting for aftermarket ones to come with a skeleton housing also. Need one for mountain biking and playing paintball to protect from damage.
Do you think the GoPro lens protector kit with the protective housing will affect image quality?
Have asked a similar question regarding protective lenses, he never got back to me, so good luck...
Looking at the video samples on my Samsung Galaxy S10 the one on the right (without the case on) was clearly better. Mic mounting?