Learn from this guy everyone. He wanted to do a video comparison. So he brought wifey and kiddo to the beach and he messed around with the cameras. Win win for everyone. Subbed sir.
I just received my Hero9 this morning, upgrading from the Hero8. For me there were enough changes (large and small) to justify the upgrade. #1 by far is the removable lens. #2 is the addition of the front screen view. #3 is longer battery life. #4 is I like how the power and start/stop buttons are easier to find without looking at the camera, I always have to look at the 8 to turn it on/off. #5, funny enough, is that the battery door opens further than the 8 does. I constantly kept popping off the door by accident. #beagoodhuman
The water mic drain test actually does work. You can hear a clear difference. I'm surprised you as the producer was not able to tell the difference. Audio at 11:10 compared to 11:17. The audio from the Gopro 8 sounds more muted.
One thing I have been observing from early looks, the hero 8 appears to be better in low light than the 9. Not that either of these will be great in low light, but it is something to note.
By far the best video on the Hero 9 that is out to date!! No one else mentioned that metal lens mount-in the long run, that’s the killer feature! When I heard about the super wide I didn’t care, it’s plenty wide now!! But a 1X, 2X or even 5X would be fantastic!! GoPros main competition for the average user is a smartphone, these updates push it way over the top against them: legitimate action cam, better stabilization, now a long lens, all in a smaller size.
I agree. I just heard him mentioning about the metal lens mount. After his explanation specially because i shoot a lot outdoors i would say go pro 9 is great.
Just got the Hero 8 literally a few days ago, the upgrade is not worth it. You can give a great camera to anybody, it does not mean they will produce great content. How you film and edit is by far a much more important skill of film making. I’m loving the 8 so far, and will see what the 10 will look like. Thanks for the review to help dispel any questions people may have had. Great stuff 🙏🏽🔥😎
It's crazy to think the beach footage isn't color graded/corrected. Here I am with my hero 3 thinking I'm not missing out on much, then doing some research and realizing how far these cameras have come. Wow, I'm pretty much sold on at minimum getting a hero 8, possibly the 9 if the budget allows. Thanks
Yeah man, these things have come a long way! All of the GoPro 9 footage in this video and the last one were straight out of camera in GoPro Color mode👍
I just upgraded from the GoPro 7 and am super happy. If I had the 8, I'd upgrade just for that removable lens again 🔥 Horizon Leveling is incredible, love it!
im on the 7black, thinking in buying this 9 for the photo resolution. For video as I don't know nothing in video edit... and never get as pro edit as I see on YT videos, it's a secondary thing
That removable lens feature is really making me consider getting one. My hero 8 takes a beating while mountain biking. Having a removable lens should really help longevity.
No....... you are correct the difference was the background noise was less in the 9. I was like are you deaf? And the water test the 9 was streets ahead. The 5 k vs 4 k was a big difference.
12:12 How are we supposed to tel the difference between 4k and 5k when you uploaded in 1080p? Also looks like image sharpening was on on the 8 and not on as high on the 9. At 1080p the 8 at 4k looks sharper than the 9 at 5k on my 55" 4k screen.
5k is for enhanced stabilization and cropping. You won't see a difference in resolution compared to 4k. Shoot in 5k and you have added benefits in post production.
This is the best comparison video on gopro 9! Thanks for making it short and simple, covering only the major differences. And for dumbing it down for non-techies! Other videos never even mentioned about the front screen, let alone the new lens, new battery, and hind sight recording. The front screen is a deal breaker for me and can’t decide between the osmo, 8, and 9. But I love how well you compared all 3! I held back on the osmo because of it’s poor video and audio. And I didn’t want to spend and extra $75 for the front camera mod on the 8. But you have me sold on the 9! I’m getting an open-box of the 9 on Best Buy, which almost comes close to the cost of the 8 and front camera mod (which is hard to find on sale)!
That's a killer deal to find an open box 9! I would say that to date, the Hero 9 is the closest that we have to a perfect action camera. Buggier software than the Osmo, but the video/stabilization/audio is super super impressive!
Hey, you are a motorcycle rider, aren't you? Here is another reason to upgrade from the 8 - horizon leveling. If you install it on a motorcycle and ride twisties or on a track, then you can capture those MotoGP-like moments of lean, when you can see your bike and body leaning all the way into the turn while the horizon stays level.
I'm actually going to film on my bike this coming weekend and post it up on youtube. I'll compare it with the hero 8 with and without the media mod. I already filmed while running and riding my electric scooter. Also filmed in the car with the sun glaring behind me to show the differences in how well they handle sunglare behind a dark subject. I find stuff like that matters to potential users
Yeah, use an external device like the Zoom H1n or the Tascam DR-10L. 100% audio improvement, especially for motovlogging. Just a few easy moments to merge sync the audio to the video, most modern editors can handle it with a breeze, like Adobe Premier Pro, DaVinci Resolve, etc. and presto.
Daniel Lopes I also use an external sound recorder. Tascam DR-05X. It’s awesome. I keep it in the trunk of my CBR1000RR and plug it straight into the GoPro Media Mod. I don’t have to sync the audio that way and it’s recorded right onto the video. You can fine tune the levels very very precisely. I am a little disappointed that the the Mods are not available yet for the Hero 9. 🤬 Sample th-cam.com/video/ffcdUYleVDA/w-d-xo.html
I would have liked to have a seen a direct comparison in different environments, such as somewhere slightly darker than the beach. I've got an 8 and I've found that it does start to struggle in darker environments (ie inside buildings and airplanes) so the bigger sensor with probably better lower light capability is what I'm most excited about. Cheers
After discovering your channel I dove face first into the GoPro world with the Hero 8 back in July. I have since accumulated a handful of batteries and loads of accessories. I am glad you suggest that its not a necessary upgrade to the 9 at this point. I think buying new accessories and batteries alone is what will stop me for now. Would love to see a full vlog of a trip or adventure completely on the 9 though!
DO A LOW LIGHT TEST Between the two cameras and you’ll soon realize it’s not worth the upgrade. For whatever reason there is a huge difference in low light on these cameras. I’m actually sending my Hero 9 back tomorrow. While I love the front facing camera, at the end of the day, the quality matters and for this particular camera the Hero 8 is far superior in low light situations when almost every other aspect of the two cameras are the same. I’m hoping a software update happens one day and then I will re-purchase the Hero 9 but for right now it’s not worth the $450 upgrade. Call my friends told me about some of the issues and I didn’t listen to them and went ahead and bought this camera. Well they were right and it’s being sent right back to GoPro tomorrow!
Just got a Hero 9. Still learning how to use it. I noticed the preview mode on your phone doesn't work while filming, so if you mount it on your head or chest and want to see what you film, you're outta luck.
Great insightful video. I have the 8 and I am still in love with it. I don't think I'll upgrade to this year's version but it is definitely interesting to see how GoPro is making big strides every year
Honestly, the 10 is worth the price. For that reason, but also because of the GP2 chip they put in it. As much as it's a very under talked about feature, the processor inside of these cameras is what's doing all the hard work. And the GP2 does that work so much better than any previous GoPro! I think you could still get an 8 or 9 and be stoked. But the user experience on the 10 is much better for me👍
@@DavidManningvlog thanks David. I kinda figured you could so ordered one. I’m in the U.K. otherwise I would of used you’re link. I’m Going from a iPhone 8 to this so should be an improvement. Thanks for the vid.
We already talked about why i prefer a lens that is not removable, but seeing that the mount system is no longer plastic, im excited to see how it performs. My 7’s lens from constant removal felt “loose”. And i had fogging issues, now that its metal, i feel confident that if i start having those same issues, a new lens will fix the problem. After all, the metal “mount” wont wear over time from plastic friction. Love the front screen for vloggin! Totally upgrading from the 8! @Davidmanning you should make a poll on your channel to see how many plan to get it 😬
What about the glitching and freezing and lost vids all the time on these gopros since the 5 series? My H7B started freaking out and stabilization would go nuts and wreck vids, then sometimes the audio would continue to record while the picture would freeze- until the battery died! It would do that all day without warning. Then it would sometimes overheat and quit recording without any warning or beeps, resulting in lost videos. I Returned it to gopro and got a refurb for a replacement to me brand new glitchy cam and replacement worked for a while then after a few month did the exact same things as my first H7B. I need to send H7B back to gorp so got a H9B in hopes these issues have been fixed with better heat management and bigger batteries that don't get so hot maybe. But these issues are common and it is a giant oversight in a review to not mention these massive problems with reliability that the past few generations of gopros have had.
David just bought Go Pro 8 at costco. seeing the front screen and removable front lens I decided to get the Hero 9 . I'm also in SD NC so glad to see our local beaches.
@@DavidManningvlog I will return the Costco * it was 349.50. discount w.th No membership in GO Pro. Plus I like that it has a removable replaceable lens. Thanks
I am a blind photographer and visual creator. I still didn’t order my Insta360 1R, for me the important things for the action cameras are saturated colours, gimbal like feeling and the ability to stream straight out of the box. As you were saying, this thing with the 15 seconds buffer is very big! And I guess, sometimes taking photos with the action cam is easier than firing up my Fuji XT4, especially when I am shooting out in the city.
I’m disappointed about the battery because the hero 8 did get an updated battery. However the reason I got the 8 was for the audio and I don’t see any reason to upgrade for what I’m doing. I can see that having the horizon lock as a vlogger would be a great feature especially if your kids are holding it to film themselves. The biggest game changer for GoPro would be a built in audio jack. I still wonder. If the osmo action is better than the 8, then is the 9 now king again?
For me personally, I see no reason to upgrade from my 7. I need a 1 inch sensor and better low light performance. Front screen, horizon leveling and 5k don’t help me out much when the sensor can’t go past 800iso without absolutely murdering the quality.
Came here to say the same thing. The horizontal leveling is intriguing, but not $450 better than my Hero 7 that still seems new to me. The Hero 7 was a pretty big jump in stabilization technology. It doesn't make any sense to me why he would include it in his "automatic upgrade" category.
Honestly Go Pro 5,6,7 and 8 are still good! People need to know that editing plays a big role too. Besides, you don't use your go pro that much anyway.
I've been using the SanDisk 128GB Ultra Plus on both my Hero 4 & Hero 5 at 4.7K 60fps with no recording errors & write speed to my WD 1TB Internal drives at 19MB/s. Proxy Editing on Adobe Premier 2022 then Export at 4K .H264. It took me much trial & error to achieve these settings! On another note I find that the white balance setting in these cameras nowadays is so accurate that's the only automatic setting that I use everything else is manual limiting my ISO to 400 and setting the audio on stereo or Sometimes using an external wireless mic and the picture size at the narrow setting!
@@davidmoov8428 Well, DJI just layed off thousands of employees, so we'll see. Maybe Osmo Action 2 will have all the features of HERO7 Black this time! 😆
@@JudoSurfer well, it took 2 years for go pro to copy osmo action's front screen. And that go pro 8 display mod, still taking its time. 😆 wonder how many people were scammed by that media mod thinking they had a chance to have a front facing screen 😆
Gopro deserves credit for how masterfully they DON'T release improvements! After 9 of these things, it's obvious now that this isn't the bumble of a young innocent start up, but the calculated baiting of current customers into a new "improved" futire product.
Yo Dave, I've just purchased my first GoPro and went with the Hero 8 (on budget). I have not opened the package yet as it was an impulse buy and i'm watching videos to see if I want to keep it. Before I open the package, though the 9 front screen is helpful, wouldn't you be able to use the go pro app to see what's in frame on an 8? Yes, its two devices but still have ability to do it where the camera is fixed and background area is sized for frame.
we want the media mod review! we don't use an action camera for water sports, we vlog and AUDIO is key! I need to know if the mic only has a "front" and "rear" option or can i enable both mics at the same time so i can be talking from behind the camera... do it David! ya boy Matt Jackson
With the 9 David, can you shut off the front screen while running the back? Can you turn off both while recording? The reason I ask is is filming wildlife. Obviously I cant run the front when close to animals and in lowlight conditions at dawn and dusk (greatest wildlife activity), one would need to turn off both screens to remain covert. Your videos are SUPER helpful. Thanks!
So serious!!! Make her laughs that much more rewarding!😍
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@@DavidManningvlog indeed! Like my son also, that's why i'm planning to include him always on my vlog 😂Lol. Big fan of your tutorials all the way from the Philippines. 😊
the water dunk test sounded the same yes. UNTIL you started talking. that was a huge difference! the first chance i had to water test my gopro hero8 under a dock it automatically removed the water sound flawlessly but i never tried to talk into it right after. gopro 9 has the 8 beat for that gopro hero 8 also has looping.. whats the difference between that and hero 9 hindsight recording?
Question. Gopro's tech specs list 2.7K as not having superview anymore, nor 30 or 24fps in wide. Did they really get rid of SV in 2.7K? I used that a lot in my mtb videos. I thought it was a good medium of quality and SD card space, running performance, etc. The hindsight and max horizon leveling and the possibility of other lens has me really interested though.
Dunno why they would come out with a front screen with the same issue the Osmo had. I mean I guess they can say its not a "problem" because it was designed with low frame rate vs the Osmo actually being bugged. Just seems like GoPro should of had that front screen developed perfectly by now.
@@davidmoov8428 Oh look, it's the DJI fanboy trolling GoPro videos again trying to feel better about purchasing the vastly inferior Osmo not so Action 😆😜😂
@@sora295 It's a cute gimmicky feature that anyone using their action camera for... Action... Doesn't need. But it's a nice feature to have when talking to the camera. Makes it a bit more enjoyable. Also, I can see using it when mounting to a surfboard or something similar and wanting to check that your head isn't getting cut off in the frame.
I ordered mine day it released... upgrading from a hero 5. Much needed upgrade imo. New to your channel! Enjoying all your stuff. Notifications turned on!
I’d rather upgrade my phone this year than upgrade my Hero 8. It’s neat, true, but I’ve used my GoPro so little overall that I don’t see it a good value.
thats smart decision cuz when u dont wana use your go pro just use your phone thats what i do, but i dont see upgrading too a 9 if u got the 8 even the 7 is fine save $ the 8 looks amazing still
Is there access to the USB C port without having the battery door up??? When mounted, I power with a battery pack or car power to keep from having to change batteries. This could be a bummer.
Just sell your hero 7 on craigslist for 180 to 200 and you can get this hero 9 for like 170 on gopros site. they have a special going on right now. I just sold my hero for 200 bucks
The two main benefits for upgrading is the horizon levelling function and the extra resolution to enable enhanced scope for cropping to a 4K image. Well worth the extra for these two functions alone. I just such the horizon levelling was available for the 8 via a firmware update.
12:25 As per the comparison, the 4k looks more detailed than the 5k. Look at the rocks and bushes in the background. Clearly they are more detailed in the 4k footage. Also it would be nice if the video itself was uploaded in 4k, I am watching this on my computer monitor btw.
Go check the GoPro support forums and see all the reported problems then decide whether the upgrade is worth it. I just RMA'd my Hero 9. Too many issues to list here.
Lengend says he will *pin this comment* written by a huge fan.
Persistency will get you everywhere in this life my friend!
Who is lengend? 😂
Legend says David giveaways his old Gopro to someone who ask fr it.
I want the GoPro giveaway 🤣
Funny thing is that u can't edit the comment or u loss the pin
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Rip that phone
lmao
nice
This is why its important to read the comments. I didnt notice that the first time. but its funnier the 2nd and 3rd times haha
Don’t worry it’s in reverse
I still don't hve gopro 1 and im still watching this .
this really made me laugh!
He says you must upgrade :P
😂😂😹
You're definitely missing out!
Learn from this guy everyone. He wanted to do a video comparison. So he brought wifey and kiddo to the beach and he messed around with the cameras. Win win for everyone. Subbed sir.
I just received my Hero9 this morning, upgrading from the Hero8. For me there were enough changes (large and small) to justify the upgrade. #1 by far is the removable lens. #2 is the addition of the front screen view. #3 is longer battery life. #4 is I like how the power and start/stop buttons are easier to find without looking at the camera, I always have to look at the 8 to turn it on/off. #5, funny enough, is that the battery door opens further than the 8 does. I constantly kept popping off the door by accident. #beagoodhuman
I need to know does it hang a lot. i am planning to buy next month on sale - India
The water mic drain test actually does work. You can hear a clear difference. I'm surprised you as the producer was not able to tell the difference. Audio at 11:10 compared to 11:17. The audio from the Gopro 8 sounds more muted.
Absolutely could spot the difference
Agreed
Came to find this comment. I was like “oh wow that’s actually quite a bit better” ... “there’s no difference” ... “Um what?”
Really did hear the 9 more clearly, even on an old T430 laptop. Never had a GoPro, but looks like I can't go wrong with this new model!
It looks like the GPB 9 doesn't have a USB out, so is the Bluetooth as good or better to use it as a real time web cam?
One thing I have been observing from early looks, the hero 8 appears to be better in low light than the 9. Not that either of these will be great in low light, but it is something to note.
By far the best video on the Hero 9 that is out to date!! No one else mentioned that metal lens mount-in the long run, that’s the killer feature! When I heard about the super wide I didn’t care, it’s plenty wide now!! But a 1X, 2X or even 5X would be fantastic!! GoPros main competition for the average user is a smartphone, these updates push it way over the top against them: legitimate action cam, better stabilization, now a long lens, all in a smaller size.
I agree. I just heard him mentioning about the metal lens mount. After his explanation specially because i shoot a lot outdoors i would say go pro 9 is great.
11:13 but the audio from the hero9 still sounds better after the water dunk test!
Just got the Hero 8 literally a few days ago, the upgrade is not worth it. You can give a great camera to anybody, it does not mean they will produce great content. How you film and edit is by far a much more important skill of film making. I’m loving the 8 so far, and will see what the 10 will look like. Thanks for the review to help dispel any questions people may have had. Great stuff 🙏🏽🔥😎
Because you just bought it
@@markjaik 8 better than 9
It's crazy to think the beach footage isn't color graded/corrected. Here I am with my hero 3 thinking I'm not missing out on much, then doing some research and realizing how far these cameras have come. Wow, I'm pretty much sold on at minimum getting a hero 8, possibly the 9 if the budget allows. Thanks
Yeah man, these things have come a long way! All of the GoPro 9 footage in this video and the last one were straight out of camera in GoPro Color mode👍
I just upgraded from the GoPro 7 and am super happy. If I had the 8, I'd upgrade just for that removable lens again 🔥 Horizon Leveling is incredible, love it!
im on the 7black, thinking in buying this 9 for the photo resolution. For video as I don't know nothing in video edit... and never get as pro edit as I see on YT videos, it's a secondary thing
I just brought the 8 and media mod and now I have to get the 9 and it’s media mod lol camera is sick!
That removable lens feature is really making me consider getting one. My hero 8 takes a beating while mountain biking. Having a removable lens should really help longevity.
MTB MOR ended up selling my 8 to a buddy, gave him a deal on it.. picked up the 9 and I couldn’t be happier it’s so sick. Worth it in my opinion
@@MTBMOR can I why Ur camera takes a beating pls. From vibrations or from stacking it.
How are we gonna see the difference between 5k and 4k when the clip on youtube is at only 1080p?
I seemed to notice a big difference in out of water quality vs. the 8, am I missing something here?
No....... you are correct the difference was the background noise was less in the 9. I was like are you deaf?
And the water test the 9 was streets ahead.
The 5 k vs 4 k was a big difference.
12:12 How are we supposed to tel the difference between 4k and 5k when you uploaded in 1080p? Also looks like image sharpening was on on the 8 and not on as high on the 9. At 1080p the 8 at 4k looks sharper than the 9 at 5k on my 55" 4k screen.
5k is for enhanced stabilization and cropping. You won't see a difference in resolution compared to 4k. Shoot in 5k and you have added benefits in post production.
"back in the day when we had Hero 4's and 3's..."
Me looking in the corner at my Hero 2 I still have lmao
i had the 4 silver then upgraded too the 8 im happy with the 8 dont need too upgrade maybe ill upgrade with the 11 or 12
This is the best comparison video on gopro 9! Thanks for making it short and simple, covering only the major differences. And for dumbing it down for non-techies!
Other videos never even mentioned about the front screen, let alone the new lens, new battery, and hind sight recording.
The front screen is a deal breaker for me and can’t decide between the osmo, 8, and 9. But I love how well you compared all 3! I held back on the osmo because of it’s poor video and audio. And I didn’t want to spend and extra $75 for the front camera mod on the 8. But you have me sold on the 9! I’m getting an open-box of the 9 on Best Buy, which almost comes close to the cost of the 8 and front camera mod (which is hard to find on sale)!
That's a killer deal to find an open box 9! I would say that to date, the Hero 9 is the closest that we have to a perfect action camera. Buggier software than the Osmo, but the video/stabilization/audio is super super impressive!
5k is good for stabilisation and the horizen levelling is impressive I wish phones would incorporate that tech
I only had options up to 1080 on the video? How am I supposed to know what 4k looks like?
Hey, you are a motorcycle rider, aren't you? Here is another reason to upgrade from the 8 - horizon leveling. If you install it on a motorcycle and ride twisties or on a track, then you can capture those MotoGP-like moments of lean, when you can see your bike and body leaning all the way into the turn while the horizon stays level.
That’s why I ordered one immediately. Horizon leveling and the Max Lens Mod are going to be sweet!
I ordered one as well... still crap audio for moto vlogging :( Think Ill use an external set for that :(
I'm actually going to film on my bike this coming weekend and post it up on youtube. I'll compare it with the hero 8 with and without the media mod.
I already filmed while running and riding my electric scooter. Also filmed in the car with the sun glaring behind me to show the differences in how well they handle sunglare behind a dark subject. I find stuff like that matters to potential users
Yeah, use an external device like the Zoom H1n or the Tascam DR-10L.
100% audio improvement, especially for motovlogging.
Just a few easy moments to merge sync the audio to the video, most modern editors can handle it with a breeze, like Adobe Premier Pro, DaVinci Resolve, etc. and presto.
Daniel Lopes I also use an external sound recorder. Tascam DR-05X. It’s awesome. I keep it in the trunk of my CBR1000RR and plug it straight into the GoPro Media Mod. I don’t have to sync the audio that way and it’s recorded right onto the video. You can fine tune the levels very very precisely. I am a little disappointed that the the Mods are not available yet for the Hero 9. 🤬 Sample th-cam.com/video/ffcdUYleVDA/w-d-xo.html
I would have liked to have a seen a direct comparison in different environments, such as somewhere slightly darker than the beach. I've got an 8 and I've found that it does start to struggle in darker environments (ie inside buildings and airplanes) so the bigger sensor with probably better lower light capability is what I'm most excited about. Cheers
I got my HERO3+ the day they came out here in Australia, I'm still a happy customer, even the rubber is sticky nowadays so it is harder to drop. D:
After discovering your channel I dove face first into the GoPro world with the Hero 8 back in July. I have since accumulated a handful of batteries and loads of accessories. I am glad you suggest that its not a necessary upgrade to the 9 at this point. I think buying new accessories and batteries alone is what will stop me for now. Would love to see a full vlog of a trip or adventure completely on the 9 though!
I need an upgrade. Im still rocking a hero 3+ black
Your a Legend, should impress you the 9
I'm also using the old 3+ silver 😁
I just bought 9 going from 3+ black too haha it's time for an update
Same :(
DO A LOW LIGHT TEST Between the two cameras and you’ll soon realize it’s not worth the upgrade. For whatever reason there is a huge difference in low light on these cameras. I’m actually sending my Hero 9 back tomorrow. While I love the front facing camera, at the end of the day, the quality matters and for this particular camera the Hero 8 is far superior in low light situations when almost every other aspect of the two cameras are the same. I’m hoping a software update happens one day and then I will re-purchase the Hero 9 but for right now it’s not worth the $450 upgrade. Call my friends told me about some of the issues and I didn’t listen to them and went ahead and bought this camera. Well they were right and it’s being sent right back to GoPro tomorrow!
IMHO, the GoPro Hero 9's "horizon leveling" has rendered all other action cameras, including all previous GoPro models, obsolete!
The Max also has horizon leveling
Hero 8 has horizon leveling...
@@bobjohn7329 didn't know that and I own one!
@@bobjohn7329 Only in post production. Not in the camera itself.
@@hkitm well, in post every camera has horizon leveling :)
What camera are u using @2:50
The main angle on my channel is shot with the A7Siii👍
2:02 Nice
Without seeing comments....i said 2:02 also
Just got a Hero 9. Still learning how to use it. I noticed the preview mode on your phone doesn't work while filming, so if you mount it on your head or chest and want to see what you film, you're outta luck.
Great insightful video. I have the 8 and I am still in love with it. I don't think I'll upgrade to this year's version but it is definitely interesting to see how GoPro is making big strides every year
I’m buying my first GoPro . For boating and videos with my family. Suggestion on buying 8 or 9 for the money?
It’s nice to see the Carlsbad sign on video. I live there.
Finally.... my Sunday has been waiting for this! Thank you. Your videos are super helpful.
I definitely noticed that on ur beach shot the GoPro hero 8 it’s a lot more stable u noticed this if u look at the background the 9 is shakier at 9:32
Yoandri Diaz ..good pick up
James Stanovic thank you
He forgot to enable hypersmooth 3.0. he just testing the audio.
What are the low light capabilities?
New video up showing that off! Check the channel👍
Si tenes la 8 no creo que sea importante cambiar a la 9. Si tenés 5,6 o 7 si. Gracias David
this is by far the best review I've seen on this. that 15 sec hindsight rec!! total game changer!! you sold me.
Woah a new one already? Still on my 7 why would i upgrade?
That is what I am thinking!
If you are happy with vid quality of your h7b - keep it; upgrading just for upgrade sake is silly.
@@wondererag yeah i am pretty sure the only thing that has sold me on these newer gopros is the stabilization and the fact that it is case less
Buying my first gopro. My questions is about support. Im always afraid to go back too many iterations, because it wont get updates anymore.
Honestly, the 10 is worth the price. For that reason, but also because of the GP2 chip they put in it. As much as it's a very under talked about feature, the processor inside of these cameras is what's doing all the hard work. And the GP2 does that work so much better than any previous GoPro! I think you could still get an 8 or 9 and be stoked. But the user experience on the 10 is much better for me👍
I'm still rocking the 7! 😃😃😃
I'm still rocking the hero 4 :(
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Can you turn the front screen off while recording. I need stealth for my channel. thanks in advance
You sure can! In the settings, you can decide on which combination of screens you want on👍
@@DavidManningvlog thanks David. I kinda figured you could so ordered one. I’m in the U.K. otherwise I would of used you’re link. I’m Going from a iPhone 8 to this so should be an improvement. Thanks for the vid.
Awesome vid! I think I’m gonna upgrade from hero 7 silver to the hero 9 black!
We already talked about why i prefer a lens that is not removable, but seeing that the mount system is no longer plastic, im excited to see how it performs. My 7’s lens from constant removal felt “loose”. And i had fogging issues, now that its metal, i feel confident that if i start having those same issues, a new lens will fix the problem. After all, the metal “mount” wont wear over time from plastic friction. Love the front screen for vloggin! Totally upgrading from the 8!
@Davidmanning you should make a poll on your channel to see how many plan to get it 😬
I have my hero 9 ordered and I also have the 8 and max really impressed in the direction they are going.
in selfie direction not for action cameras with lot of noise in low light
What about the glitching and freezing and lost vids all the time on these gopros since the 5 series?
My H7B started freaking out and stabilization would go nuts and wreck vids, then sometimes the audio would continue to record while the picture would freeze- until the battery died! It would do that all day without warning. Then it would sometimes overheat and quit recording without any warning or beeps, resulting in lost videos.
I Returned it to gopro and got a refurb for a replacement to me brand new glitchy cam and replacement worked for a while then after a few month did the exact same things as my first H7B.
I need to send H7B back to gorp so got a H9B in hopes these issues have been fixed with better heat management and bigger batteries that don't get so hot maybe. But these issues are common and it is a giant oversight in a review to not mention these massive problems with reliability that the past few generations of gopros have had.
The sound was better on the 9 after immersion in water, definitely
David just bought Go Pro 8 at costco. seeing the front screen and removable front lens I decided to get the Hero 9 . I'm also in SD NC so glad to see our local beaches.
Oh man Marco, you're going to love the new GoPro! It's super impressive!
@@DavidManningvlog I will return the Costco * it was 349.50. discount w.th No membership in GO Pro. Plus I like that it has a removable replaceable lens. Thanks
I still have the 3+... this will be a great day when I get it comes tomorrow!
Where did you get that hat? So sick!
Was it worth the purchase? I'm in the same situation I have the 3+ black right now and I don't know if this is worth the upgrade
@@Planetspud yes! Absolutely worth it. I took it to Hawaii and got some amazing footage. So much better than the 3+ black.
I just got mine today. I upgraded from 3+silver
Hey did you end up getting the 8 or 9? I have the 3+ too 😅
I am a blind photographer and visual creator. I still didn’t order my Insta360 1R, for me the important things for the action cameras are saturated colours, gimbal like feeling and the ability to stream straight out of the box. As you were saying, this thing with the 15 seconds buffer is very big! And I guess, sometimes taking photos with the action cam is easier than firing up my Fuji XT4, especially when I am shooting out in the city.
I sure hope so because I ordered one yesterday. 😉
I’m just a little worried about the audio. The media mod doesn’t seem to help all that much.
I’m disappointed about the battery because the hero 8 did get an updated battery. However the reason I got the 8 was for the audio and I don’t see any reason to upgrade for what I’m doing. I can see that having the horizon lock as a vlogger would be a great feature especially if your kids are holding it to film themselves. The biggest game changer for GoPro would be a built in audio jack.
I still wonder. If the osmo action is better than the 8, then is the 9 now king again?
Enjoying mine this weekend. Definitely worth it.
Ohh dude that’s Best Buy off Jefferson!! How awesome, I grew up in San Marcos. Good to see a local TH-camr make it big :) love the sprinter btw
If anyone is watching my analytics, I’d like to explain. My finger slipped and accidentally paused @2:03.
Then again @2:04
🤣🤣🤣
Yeah hubba hubba he got a fine wife
2:02
The hindsight recording feature will be very handy for surfing
🤔Morgan does know not to get into vans with strangers, right? 😂🤣
Great video man.
Haha yeah I thought the same to lol
Please make a gopro hero 8 settings for 1080p day and night time vlogging. Thanks
Check the channel, both of those videos are already up my man👍
@@DavidManningvlog thank you. Will be checking it out
For me personally, I see no reason to upgrade from my 7. I need a 1 inch sensor and better low light performance. Front screen, horizon leveling and 5k don’t help me out much when the sensor can’t go past 800iso without absolutely murdering the quality.
same here
Not enough of a quality/feature jump to justify replacing my 7 either
Came here to say the same thing. The horizontal leveling is intriguing, but not $450 better than my Hero 7 that still seems new to me. The Hero 7 was a pretty big jump in stabilization technology. It doesn't make any sense to me why he would include it in his "automatic upgrade" category.
EMo agreed. Definitely not “automatic upgrade” feature.
I guess the gopro x will have a 1 inch sensor, don't you think 🤔 would be cool!
Dude, by far the best review I have seen. I had zero clue on which GoPro to get and now I know. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Alex, super fun camera to play with! I appreciate you watching!
Honestly Go Pro 5,6,7 and 8 are still good! People need to know that editing plays a big role too. Besides, you don't use your go pro that much anyway.
I've been using the SanDisk 128GB Ultra Plus on both my Hero 4 & Hero 5 at 4.7K 60fps with no recording errors & write speed to my WD 1TB Internal drives at 19MB/s. Proxy Editing on Adobe Premier 2022 then Export at 4K .H264. It took me much trial & error to achieve these settings!
On another note I find that the white balance setting in these cameras nowadays is so accurate that's the only automatic setting that I use everything else is manual limiting my ISO to 400 and setting the audio on stereo or Sometimes using an external wireless mic and the picture size at the narrow setting!
Do you choose DJI Osmo action or GoPro 9?
GoPro 9👍
David Manning Sweet Thanks!!!
I’m sure DJI is gonna respond with a dji osmo action 2, and then I’ll see which one to get
I’m still gonna wait for Osmo Action 2. I can do what I want with my GoPro 7 and Osmo Action.
You're suppose to open the drain yourself on the side on the camera right?
Nope, you don't open that at all. It's not actually a door, but just a little slot for water to drain out👍
Wow! truly an awesome camera...I can't wait for the NEW OSMO ACTION 2!!!
SAME!!
Might never come....
@@laneferal6756 I NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE CHINESE!!! OSMO IS COMING!!
@@davidmoov8428 Well, DJI just layed off thousands of employees, so we'll see.
Maybe Osmo Action 2 will have all the features of HERO7 Black this time! 😆
@@JudoSurfer well, it took 2 years for go pro to copy osmo action's front screen. And that go pro 8 display mod, still taking its time. 😆 wonder how many people were scammed by that media mod thinking they had a chance to have a front facing screen 😆
wait. the video is only in 1080p? Am I missing something...
Gopro deserves credit for how masterfully they DON'T release improvements! After 9 of these things, it's obvious now that this isn't the bumble of a young innocent start up, but the calculated baiting of current customers into a new "improved" futire product.
it would be cool to be able to use the gopro 9's full sensor 4:3 and mount an anamorphic lens to it.
Ordered one today. Also I'm coming from a hero3
Yo Dave, I've just purchased my first GoPro and went with the Hero 8 (on budget). I have not opened the package yet as it was an impulse buy and i'm watching videos to see if I want to keep it. Before I open the package, though the 9 front screen is helpful, wouldn't you be able to use the go pro app to see what's in frame on an 8? Yes, its two devices but still have ability to do it where the camera is fixed and background area is sized for frame.
Yep, totally a preference thing! If two devices works for you, then the 8 is a great choice!
we want the media mod review! we don't use an action camera for water sports, we vlog and AUDIO is key! I need to know if the mic only has a "front" and "rear" option or can i enable both mics at the same time so i can be talking from behind the camera... do it David! ya boy Matt Jackson
*Has 658 camera mounts, and 1 car seat!*
FOR REAL!!! I'm changing that asap!
With the 9 David, can you shut off the front screen while running the back? Can you turn off both while recording? The reason I ask is is filming wildlife. Obviously I cant run the front when close to animals and in lowlight conditions at dawn and dusk (greatest wildlife activity), one would need to turn off both screens to remain covert. Your videos are SUPER helpful. Thanks!
Awesome.... been looking forward to thus one 🤟
How about in lowlight conditions? Is there a big difference? Can you make a video for that? Night lapse and low light videos
Upgraded from the hero 8 to the hero 9 just for the front screen and is completely worth it
Yeah if you have that much money
Not worth... more laggy yes.. more big isnt good for outdoor activity
Nice vlog , the 9 is a game changer . I endured GoPro Hero 8 Black and 7 Black both produced stunning quality. The 9 feels better to hand , nice size.
2:02, paused is what you've been waiting for!
i rewinded that straight away
ok good, not just me then!
Turd clipper
I have the Hero 4 session which I love for the small form..is it worth upgrading and when does the 10 come out?
Same here
Your baby's cute! She's always serious in every part of your videos. Haha. More power!
So serious!!! Make her laughs that much more rewarding!😍
@@DavidManningvlog indeed! Like my son also, that's why i'm planning to include him always on my vlog 😂Lol. Big fan of your tutorials all the way from the Philippines. 😊
1:34 did the girl in the customer service line accidentally throw her phone to the floor?
I'm amazed that so many people caught that!
Do you want to go ride in my van? That sounded X-rated.
loll
the water dunk test sounded the same yes. UNTIL you started talking. that was a huge difference!
the first chance i had to water test my gopro hero8 under a dock it automatically removed the water sound flawlessly but i never tried to talk into it right after. gopro 9 has the 8 beat for that
gopro hero 8 also has looping.. whats the difference between that and hero 9 hindsight recording?
Just got the 8. Won’t be upgrading till at least the 10 lol.
How's it been working for ya?
Same lol
Same... 9 is bad
Question. Gopro's tech specs list 2.7K as not having superview anymore, nor 30 or 24fps in wide. Did they really get rid of SV in 2.7K? I used that a lot in my mtb videos. I thought it was a good medium of quality and SD card space, running performance, etc.
The hindsight and max horizon leveling and the possibility of other lens has me really interested though.
Dunno why they would come out with a front screen with the same issue the Osmo had. I mean I guess they can say its not a "problem" because it was designed with low frame rate vs the Osmo actually being bugged. Just seems like GoPro should of had that front screen developed perfectly by now.
TRUE THAT!!!GOPRO IS BEHIND AND WILL ALWAYS BE....
@@davidmoov8428 Oh look, it's the DJI fanboy trolling GoPro videos again trying to feel better about purchasing the vastly inferior Osmo not so Action 😆😜😂
Most people getting this camera don't care about the selfie screen.
@@sora295 It's a cute gimmicky feature that anyone using their action camera for... Action... Doesn't need. But it's a nice feature to have when talking to the camera. Makes it a bit more enjoyable. Also, I can see using it when mounting to a surfboard or something similar and wanting to check that your head isn't getting cut off in the frame.
I ordered mine day it released... upgrading from a hero 5. Much needed upgrade imo.
New to your channel! Enjoying all your stuff. Notifications turned on!
I’d rather upgrade my phone this year than upgrade my Hero 8. It’s neat, true, but I’ve used my GoPro so little overall that I don’t see it a good value.
thats smart decision cuz when u dont wana use your go pro just use your phone thats what i do, but i dont see upgrading too a 9 if u got the 8 even the 7 is fine save $ the 8 looks amazing still
I agree I will wait for the 10
@@NickFaulkner yup im still with the go pro 8 and its amazing quality still hopefully the 10 can be good in low light
@@FlyLopez1991 they would need a new sensor. I hope the 10 will be better in low light too. It would make hiking and hypersmooth way better.
@@RazvanRogozMarketing yup I hope so better low light and atleast 15-20 megapixel or else I’m not buying the 10
Can you turn off the front screen when not in use to save some battery life?
Yup!
@@DavidManningvlog Thanks
I was waiting for this!!
Is there access to the USB C port without having the battery door up??? When mounted, I power with a battery pack or car power to keep from having to change batteries. This could be a bummer.
You say multiple times “if you have a hero 7 black upgrade for sure”. Why? Can you give a few big reasons in your personal experience?
Just sell your hero 7 on craigslist for 180 to 200 and you can get this hero 9 for like 170 on gopros site. they have a special going on right now. I just sold my hero for 200 bucks
@thedude are you saying you got the 9 for 170$? If so would you mind commenting the link?
The dude @thedude are you saying you got the 9 for 170$? If so would you mind commenting the link?
@@Bag_uette hes adding in what you sell the old 7 for... so 200+170 ... and your almost there..
@@Damien59 okay thanks
The two main benefits for upgrading is the horizon levelling function and the extra resolution to enable enhanced scope for cropping to a 4K image. Well worth the extra for these two functions alone. I just such the horizon levelling was available for the 8 via a firmware update.
I got the 7, not gonna upgrade because I dont think the diffrence is that big.
Same 🤜
Idk how ur channel hasnt blown up yet been watching since 1k subs, best EVER
Just got mine literally hours ago, nearly charged, so let’s do this ✌🏾
12:25 As per the comparison, the 4k looks more detailed than the 5k. Look at the rocks and bushes in the background. Clearly they are more detailed in the 4k footage. Also it would be nice if the video itself was uploaded in 4k, I am watching this on my computer monitor btw.
I need that horizontal leveling!! When is the max lens coming out?
the Back-Bone Gear Ribcage is one that lets you mount other camera lenses on it
YES! Thank you!!! Crazy that we might be able to just do that on the GoPro now!
hero 7 still good
I was thinking about getting one used, but it do not record in 100 Mbits in 4K
Supper still good for what I do shit
If you already have hero 7 it is better to buy insta 360 r 1" version.. Will give better diverse creativity experience imo.
Go check the GoPro support forums and see all the reported problems then decide whether the upgrade is worth it. I just RMA'd my Hero 9. Too many issues to list here.