GoPro Hero 8s Overheating when filming at 4K

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Kye Adams

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May 27, 2020, 5:03:49 AM5/27/20
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When using the GoPro Hero 8 blacks we have noticed the cameras get very hot when filming at 4K and sometimes overheat, resulting in potentially lost data. 

This is particularly an issue when inside a BRUV housing, with the cameras triggering their overheating mechanism in as little as 20 mins and turning off. 

We suspect this is to do with the camera body design being waterproof, which limits cooling ability (with airflow further limited inside a BRUV housing). Notably the Hero 7s have a similar waterproof body design, so they may experience similar issues.

Below are some tests done in lab conditions to explore what GoPro Hero 8 settings are advisable to avoid overheating: 

Camera IDResolutionBattery In or out (out uses an external usb battery pack)FPSGPSWiFiLEDsVideo CompressionTime until overheated
11201080pIn30OffOffOffHEVCDid not overheat
11211080pOut30OnOffOffHEVCDid not overheat
11201440pIn30OffOffOffHEVCDid not overheat
11211440pOut30OnOffOffHEVCDid not overheat
11202.7KIn30OffOffOffHEVCDid not overheat
11212.7KOut30OnOffOffHEVC40 mins
11202.7KIn30OffOffOffHEVCDid not overheat
11212.7KOut30OffOffOffHEVCDid not overheat
11212.7KOut60OffOffOffHEVC60 mins
11204KIn30OffOffOffHEVC20 - 30 mins
11214KOut30OnOffOffHEVC20 - 30 mins
11204KIn30OffOffOffHEVC50 mins
11214KOut30OffOffOffHEVC50 mins
11214KOut30OffOffOffHEVC 2.6460 mins
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