Testing the new GoPro on a Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer

[Bologna998]

Hi everyone

I just switched from my old GoPro 3 to the new 8 with Hypersmooth 2.0. So far, it's fabulous, the image stabilization is astounding

I tried it out on my Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer, take a look:

https://youtu.be/xzmk6UpBT0E

[geofferz]

Smooth indeed

[Bologna998]

It's an enormous step forward from my old GoPro 3. That thing was shaky as I don't know what The 8 also has a boost mode which makes things even smoother, but I haven't tried that yet. Will be subject of another video

[Guest]

That is fantastic! How much are those going for now?

[Bologna998]

Thanks!

I think the Hero 8 is around 430€ which is a bit steep, but you can hand in an old camera and save 100

[sparkpaintersuk]

Awesome. Good video too.

[jafman]

in terms of the video it really is first class. the mount position is really good too. is it a chest mount?

Only criticism and it might be by design if so forgive me but hearing the engine/exhaust is half the fun for me. It felt like 3 minutes of being denied!

[learningtofly]

That looks very good. Were you wearing the chest harness, and if so how much of a faff is it?

[Gerontious]

Without ploughing through the documentation, I have just one question.. The same question I've asked about every iteration of the GoPro.

Can it be directly powered or is it battery only.

[Stu]

Without ploughing through the documentation, I have just one question.. The same question I've asked about every iteration of the GoPro.

Can it be directly powered or is it battery only.

 

yes

https://havecamerawilltravel.com/gopro/external-power-internal-battery/

[skyrider]

YES WHAT

[Bender]

YES WHAT

 

My thought exactly

[Stu]

Click the link you lazy set of twats

[skyrider]

oh yea SORRY stu

[skyrider]

must try harder could do better

[Bender]

Click the link you lazy set of twats

 

I'm not sorry

[Stu]

Click the link you lazy set of twats

 

I'm not sorry

 

You will be........

[Bender]

[mention]Stu[/mention]

Consequences

Jw3

[Guest Richzx6r]

must try harder could do better

 

Easily distracted......oooh shiny

[Bologna998]

Took a winter break and am back now

On your last questions:

• The GoPro is rechargable battery powered. The charge doesn't last too long, though. I think there is an extra battery pack you can add, at least for older GoPro versions - the 8 has no separate casing anymore.

• I also really miss the engine sound! When a GoPro is right in the wind, you will hear only that from a certain speed on. I will be trying some microphones, though, fingers crossed.

• Yes, I'm wearing a chesty here. Actually, it's a bit funny to put on when you're wearing a stiffer jacket It is certainly no good in terms of safety if you crash because it is right on your chest. You should also check the camera angle as you're sitting (incl. hands on the handlebars) to make sure you're filming not just your tank or something. Other than that I like it quite a lot, I find it more dynamic than a tank mount.

[jedibiker]

Great quality. Also love how the video embeds into the post.

[Bologna998]

Thanks! I'm working on some new Scrambler stuff with this camera, shouldn't be long