My hero 8 black camera battery dies after 1 run almost every time skiing. I keep it in my pocket of my inside layer until I use it, and put it back in after the run to try and keep the battery warm. Anyone have the same thing happening? And amy advice?
Jan 29 2021 9:27AM
I didn't have any issues until the last update (firmware 2.50). After that my Hero8 started dying almost immediately. I have two batteries and always keep the spare on close to my body. Additionally, i use a Gopro protective housing to isolate it a bit but it still dies. The outside temperature was in the range between -7C and -20C.
Jan 29 2021 9:36AM
aanevI didn't have any issues until the last update (firmware 2.50). After that my Hero8 started dying almost immediately. I have two batteries and always keep the spare on close to my body. Additionally, i use a Gopro protective housing to isolate it a bit but it still dies. The outside temperature was in the range between -7C and -20C.
I don’t speak Canadian what’s that in American
Jan 29 2021 9:15PM
I have a HERO3 and I bought extra batteries. The original battery that came with it is the best/last longest.
I try and shut if off when I get on the lift and tuck it in my pocket, then turn it back on before I use it each run, because my lift is like 15min long. seems to help.
bought to drop a new pow edit I filmed with it (HERO3) on Monday!
Jan 30 2021 10:38AM
Managed to find several older firmwares for Hero8 (1.2, 1.5, 1.6 and 2.0) and decided to do some testing.
Test scenario:
1. Put the camera in the freezer for 30 minutes.
2. Record a video.
Firmware 2.5:
The battery indicator went from 100% to 99% and then to 0%. The camera died within 4 seconds;
Firmware 1.6:
Recorded 30 second video. Battery went from 100% to 98%. Camera worked as expected.
Note: Unfortunately, I lost all my custom settings during downgrade.
Firmware 2.0:
Recorded 30 second video. Battery went from 97% to 96%. Camera worked as expected.
Conclusion: Firmware 2.5 sucks!