The Polar Pro Hero8 SwitchBlade

For Hero8 with Protective Case

Check out our GoPro Hero 8 Underwater Review

*Discontinued

Product Overview:

The The Polar Pro Hero8 SwitchBlade is designed to be used with Hero8 Black and GoPro Hero8 Protective Housing. It is an innovative and unique interchangeable macro + red and magenta filters which allow you to capture creative close-ups and vibrant tropical colors. 

GoPro has always been designed with watersports in mind. Polar Pro really takes your camera to the next level by eliminating that hazy blue color you get from taking a camera deep underwater. The lack of blue underwater is caused by a lack of red light underwater, so all the filter does is bring it back. The magenta filter is great for divers in cold, green water. The macro lens perfect for capturing video of little critters on the reef.

The Polar Pro Hero8 SwitchBlade has some really nice features:

• New glass macro features 5X power for tack sharp closeups 
• Metal construction provides the most durability and strongest connection to date
• Includes magenta, red, macro lens and case
• Only fits the HERO8 camera when it's in the protective housing

GoPro Hero 8 Specifications:

Key Upgrades from GoPro HERO 7 Black

• HyperSmooth Video Stabilization 2.0 - it's supposed to be better!
• TimeWarp 2.0 - you now have better control over the speed of the timewarp or can set it to automatic
• Night Lapse Video
• Improved HDR photos with the option to capture RAW files
• New mountable accessory system called "Mods"
• Smaller body design with a new side door for changing batteries
• 14 voice control commands. The GoPro can understand multiple languages!
• LiveBurst feature that records 1.5 seconds before and after your shot so you can choose the best photo
• Built-in mounting for topside use (rather than having to add the mounting cage)

GoPro HERO 8 Black Complete Specs & Features

• 12 MP CMOS 1/2.3 inch sensor (likely the same as on the HERO 7)
• SuperPhoto mode with Improved HDR
• RAW file photo capability
• HyperSmooth video stabilization 2.0
• Rugged + Waterproof to 33ft (10m)
• Live Streaming in 1080p
• TimeWarp 2.0 video
• 8X Slo-Mo
• Touch Screen
• 14 Voice control commands
• GPS Performance stickers
• Touch Zoom to "Change Lenses", i.e. the field of view
• LiveBurst recording
• Photo Timer
• Exposure Control
• ProTune
• Advanced Metadata
• Removeable Battery (with a new side door to replace battery quickly)
• Not Compatible with the Super Suit. Must use the GoPro Hero 8 Protective Housing - waterproof to 60m
• Compatible with mods for vloggers, pro filmakers, and creators. Optional mods include flashes, microphones, LCD screens and more
• Video Resolution (same as HERO 7):
  • 4K Video @ 60/50/30/24fps
  • 2.7K Video @ 120/60/50/30/24fps
  • 1440p Video @ 120/60/30/24fps
  • 1080p Video @ 240/120/60/30/24fps
  • 720p Video @ 60fps

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Sample Underwater Video With GoPro Hero 8