As action takes backseat, GoPro Hero8 Black takes up double duty of webcam
GoPro on Thursday announced a beta
firmware update for its Hero8 Black to pull up a double job of an HD
webcam. The action camera maker also made available desktop utility
installation files, which helps complete the webcam set-up without any
third-party accessories.
However,
the GoPro Webcam desktop utility is currently available for macOS users and the
support for Windows operating system is in development.
“With a
quick camera firmware update and desktop utility installation, users can use
their HERO8 Black camera as a 1080p HD webcam for more immersive video
conferencing, wide-angle instructional classes and so on. Fitting the entire
scene in your shot is now simple thanks to HERO8 Black’s wide field of view,
and everything will look amazing thanks to GoPro’s legendary image quality.
We’re excited to now help webcam users GoPro at home!” GoPro founder and CEO
Nicholas Woodman said in a statement. Read More
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