Camera for Snorkeling/Diving - Page 2

Silly clownfish · 10/19/2014, 06:16 PM

We have a GoPro Silver and it works great. My husband uses the head mount and sometimes just holds it with the headmount strap around his wrist. Aiming with the head mount takes some getting used to, so practice before your trip or you may end up with video of empty water and just the flipper of a sea turtle

hogfanreefer · 10/28/2014, 08:57 PM

These are with a GoPro Black in Cozumel a couple of months ago.

hogfanreefer · 10/28/2014, 09:20 PM

And a short video.

Seths Dad · 10/29/2014, 03:02 PM

Some pics from earlier this month in Cozumel with a gopro black. All of these pics were taken while shooting video at the same time, which a nice option with the black. Hope the link works. Oh, also used a filter, makes a huge difference.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lfr8bycbz...KxmJu26sa?dl=0

hogfanreefer · 10/29/2014, 08:06 PM

Great pics Seths Dad! What kind of filter did you use? Pic?

Seths Dad · 10/30/2014, 08:05 AM

Backscatter Flip3.1 it has 3 filters.... shallow, 20'-50' and below 50'. There is also a macro lens attachment....don't have that one yet. You can have 2 attachments on your camera at once and flip between them. I used the 20'-50' and below 50' filters on this trip. Didn't have the filters on my first trip and everything has that blue hue to it, with the filters the colors really pop, worth every penny.

GO HOGS

indyjaco · 10/30/2014, 09:42 AM

Used the Gopro 3+ silver in Fiji a couple weeks back. It did a great job and using it on 5 picture burst mode was quite a bit of fun.

Gmac356 · 11/14/2014, 03:15 PM

Gopros are great. I use the 3 black with the Flip filters. Definitely need the filters. I use the extending wand tripod thing. Only issue I had is the need for extra light.

flacousa · 11/25/2014, 09:18 PM

I'm cheap and use a $68 Mobius with an $18 JooVuu underwater case, doesn't compare with the GoPro but not bad for the price and half the size.

This was taken earlier this month while snorkeling in Belize.

http://youtu.be/oMP1MCqXbtU

jmowbray · 11/27/2014, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hogfanreefer

And a short video.

Great pictures though they are a little green/blue. Did you use any filters? If not try a red. It works wonders as you can see in my brother videos. I believe there is even a video where he moves it off so you can see the difference.

hogfanreefer · 11/27/2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jmowbray

Great pictures though they are a little green/blue. Did you use any filters? If not try a red. It works wonders as you can see in my brother videos. I believe there is even a video where he moves it off so you can see the difference.

Nah, this was my first trip with my GoPro and I had not heard anything about filters. Thanks to this thread I've ordered the Backscatter set! Can't wait to try it out in Belize in Feb.

mkabrick · 12/22/2014, 08:56 AM

Don't rule out Olympus Tough. I've been shooting with it 3 years now. I really like it for snorkeling. The flash is a little weak when on SCUBA.

Shard · 12/22/2014, 10:19 PM

jmowbray.. where were those taken?

jmowbray · 12/23/2014, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Shard

jmowbray.. where were those taken?

The video or the pictures?

Shard · 12/26/2014, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmowbray

The video or the pictures?

The pictures.

jmowbray · 12/26/2014, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Shard

The pictures.

The first two are just off shore in Cancun. The next three are in Isla Mujeres. The last one was on a wall drift dive in Cozumel.

ksr.aaron · 01/07/2015, 10:23 PM

wow cool shots!!!!!

Paul B · 02/14/2015, 07:52 AM

I took this last week with a Go Pro. It takes better movies than stills.

tkeracer619 · 02/20/2015, 10:33 AM

Yea, I always run my gopro in movie mode then flip through the frames to find a good one in focus if I want a pic.

HD Hero 2. 720p 60fps. URPro Diving Filter

Seths Dad · 02/20/2015, 11:39 AM

tkeracer619

Where was this pic from?

tkeracer619 · 02/20/2015, 12:13 PM

Right about in the center of the Molokini Crater, Maui HI. It's called the "middle reef" IIRC. There is a sand shelf about 50ft below us then it drops off to the 360ft floor. Amazing place. If you go there try to get on the first boat. That's when the fish are there.
An early morning find

PupChow · 03/12/2015, 11:29 AM

I use a GoPro Hero3 Black with a pole + red filter if I SCUBA, this combo is perfect for me especially during snorkeling as it allows me to get down to the same level as the animals. Here's a sample video snorkeling from Exuma:

enzo0000 · 03/12/2015, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by indyjaco

Thank you.

What mount do you use and what size SD card?

Make sure the SD card you get is a class 10, if your wanting to shoot good quality video. Some advice, buy extra batteries and 2 SD cards. I use 32g. My black edition uses almost 1 battery per dive.

I use a retractable pole which I bought at REI. It extends about 3ft

Cheers

10/28/2014, 08:57 PM	#27
hogfanreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 2,117	These are with a GoPro Black in Cozumel a couple of months ago. __________________ DSA 155,Custom Trigger 42" sump/refugium, MP40 X2, MP 10 X 2, AI Hydra 52 X3, Apex controller, Tunze ATO Current Tank Info: DSA 155 gallon, mixed reef, SPS and wrasse dominant

10/28/2014, 09:20 PM	#28
hogfanreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 2,117	And a short video. __________________ DSA 155,Custom Trigger 42" sump/refugium, MP40 X2, MP 10 X 2, AI Hydra 52 X3, Apex controller, Tunze ATO Current Tank Info: DSA 155 gallon, mixed reef, SPS and wrasse dominant

10/29/2014, 08:06 PM	#30
hogfanreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 2,117	Great pics Seths Dad! What kind of filter did you use? Pic? __________________ DSA 155,Custom Trigger 42" sump/refugium, MP40 X2, MP 10 X 2, AI Hydra 52 X3, Apex controller, Tunze ATO Current Tank Info: DSA 155 gallon, mixed reef, SPS and wrasse dominant

10/30/2014, 09:42 AM	#32
indyjaco Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 726	Used the Gopro 3+ silver in Fiji a couple weeks back. It did a great job and using it on 5 picture burst mode was quite a bit of fun. __________________ Jacob SCA 120G RB 48 V2

12/22/2014, 10:19 PM	#38
Shard Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 624	jmowbray.. where were those taken? __________________ University: Biology M.S. - 2012, M.D. 2015 Tanks: (2) 28g Nanocube 150w MH HQI - 18w Actinic CF 29g Blue Spotted Jawfish Tank

10/19/2014, 06:16 PM	#26
Silly clownfish Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 488	We have a GoPro Silver and it works great. My husband uses the head mount and sometimes just holds it with the headmount strap around his wrist. Aiming with the head mount takes some getting used to, so practice before your trip or you may end up with video of empty water and just the flipper of a sea turtle

10/29/2014, 03:02 PM	#29
Seths Dad Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LA... Lower Arkansas Posts: 226	Some pics from earlier this month in Cozumel with a gopro black. All of these pics were taken while shooting video at the same time, which a nice option with the black. Hope the link works. Oh, also used a filter, makes a huge difference. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lfr8bycbz...KxmJu26sa?dl=0

10/30/2014, 08:05 AM	#31
Seths Dad Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LA... Lower Arkansas Posts: 226	Backscatter Flip3.1 it has 3 filters.... shallow, 20'-50' and below 50'. There is also a macro lens attachment....don't have that one yet. You can have 2 attachments on your camera at once and flip between them. I used the 20'-50' and below 50' filters on this trip. Didn't have the filters on my first trip and everything has that blue hue to it, with the filters the colors really pop, worth every penny. GO HOGS

11/14/2014, 03:15 PM	#33
Gmac356 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 32	Gopros are great. I use the 3 black with the Flip filters. Definitely need the filters. I use the extending wand tripod thing. Only issue I had is the need for extra light.

11/25/2014, 09:18 PM	#34
flacousa Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 16	I'm cheap and use a $68 Mobius with an $18 JooVuu underwater case, doesn't compare with the GoPro but not bad for the price and half the size. This was taken earlier this month while snorkeling in Belize. http://youtu.be/oMP1MCqXbtU

12/22/2014, 08:56 AM	#37
mkabrick Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22	Don't rule out Olympus Tough. I've been shooting with it 3 years now. I really like it for snorkeling. The flash is a little weak when on SCUBA.

01/07/2015, 10:23 PM	#42
ksr.aaron Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 67	wow cool shots!!!!!

02/14/2015, 07:52 AM	#43
Paul B Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 15,549	I took this last week with a Go Pro. It takes better movies than stills. __________________ I used to get shocked when I put my hand in my tank. Then the electric eel went dead. Current Tank Info: 100 gal reef set up in 1971

02/20/2015, 10:33 AM	#44
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Yea, I always run my gopro in movie mode then flip through the frames to find a good one in focus if I want a pic. HD Hero 2. 720p 60fps. URPro Diving Filter __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

02/20/2015, 11:39 AM	#45
Seths Dad Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LA... Lower Arkansas Posts: 226	tkeracer619 Where was this pic from?

02/20/2015, 12:13 PM	#46
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Right about in the center of the Molokini Crater, Maui HI. It's called the "middle reef" IIRC. There is a sand shelf about 50ft below us then it drops off to the 360ft floor. Amazing place. If you go there try to get on the first boat. That's when the fish are there. An early morning find __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

03/12/2015, 11:29 AM	#47
PupChow Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Derwood, MD Posts: 572	I use a GoPro Hero3 Black with a pole + red filter if I SCUBA, this combo is perfect for me especially during snorkeling as it allows me to get down to the same level as the animals. Here's a sample video snorkeling from Exuma: __________________ 45g Cube with Radion G3 & Gyre FX-130 45g Cube YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFnQVvK5udiF0-EcIUHMVAw