GoPro's first action camera with front-facing screen and HyperSmooth 2.0 stabilisation.
The GoPro Hero 8 Black launched in 2019 as a significant upgrade introducing the front-facing preview screen and HyperSmooth 2.0 stabilisation. With built-in mounting fingers eliminating the need for a frame, and a streamlined design, it modernised the GoPro form factor that continues in current models.
Key features include 4K 60fps and 1080p 240fps slow-motion video, HyperSmooth 2.0 with boost mode, TimeWarp 2.0 for moving hyperlapses, a front-facing status screen, and built-in mounting fingers. The body is waterproof to 10 metres without an additional housing.
The Hero 8 was the first GoPro with integrated mounting and front-facing preview, features retained in every subsequent model. The Mod system with media, display, and light mods expanded functionality. It has been superseded by the Hero 9 through Hero 13.
Cheap used as it is several generations old. Check the lens cover for scratches, verify waterproof integrity, and test HyperSmooth stabilisation. The Hero 8 remains a very capable action camera for the price if you do not need the latest features.