What accessories for underwater video on go pro?

[Moleshome]

Underwater photography with a DSLR is possible out of your reach then.
Prices start at eye watering and head north; fast.

That seems to apply to all underwater photography unless you just want a plastic bag to put your camera in.

[UnCheeky Monkey]

What are the futura lights mentioned in the other thread? I had a quick look on amazon and couldn't find them.

I've been eyeing up the suptig one that another poster mentions on there too, so I'd be interested to see how those are.

not sure which is the other thread referred to, but the ones I posted a pic and links to above are "futura" I think - "Evolva Future Technology 328 feet/100-meters Wide Angle Underwater D02 Video/Photo Light" seems to be anglicised. But that might not be right.

only place I can see them at the moment is ebay

[Wibs]

What's the toughest, most well-ard GoPro housing? One that might last being battered around with the dive kit and would be able to cope with deeper dives, say down to 100m.

I know it's not a GoPro, but I've had two MuVi cameras flood at 50ish metres in a housing that's allegedly good for 100m.

[timmyg]

What's the toughest, most well-ard GoPro housing? One that might last being battered around with the dive kit and would be able to cope with deeper dives, say down to 100m.

My Hugyfot does that but it’s not cheap.

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[timmyg]

With the 8” screen folded away.

It also has a 6hr battery built into the housing so no issues with battery life.

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[sim667]

Underwater photography with a DSLR is possible out of your reach then.
Prices start at eye watering and head north; fast.

Thats someway down the line, I already have DSLR's......

[sim667]

I got a recommendation off here for some that worked fine for me - I'll try to find the post
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Here you go

https://www.thediveforum.com/showthread.php?25856-Cheap-Lights-to-use-with-Go-Pro&p=418013

I bought these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Evolva-Future-Technology-Underwater-Photography/dp/B01FD3QQBU/

I've rinsed and greased the switch spring after each dive (it came with spares) but was happy with them for my amateur red sea night time efforts with a go pro

these seem to be the same thing
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/D02-Scuba...9/173935964220

This looks great, I'll try and pick one up on pay day. Will one do it, or do I need to be thinking about getting 2? Also how does that attach to a tray? - using something like this? -https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gurmoir-Clamp-Diving-Underwater-System/dp/B07D2HLCHJ/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=gopro+tray&qid=1571749758&s=el ectronics&sr=1-2

[sim667]

Are float arms a must have? I guess they're to make the rig neutrally buoyant right?

[witchieblackcat]

Thats someway down the line, I already have DSLR's......

The DSLR is the cheap bit...

[Wibs]

My Hugyfot does that but it’s not cheap.

TPG

Sharp intake of breath at the price!

Then breathe.... Lots of features including the monitor and battery. Looks well 'ard and would last. Grabbed these bullets from OceanLeisure https://oceanleisurecameras.com/hugy...k-hero6-hero5]

Vision Hero 5 housing specifications:
- Housing milled out of sea water resistant aluminium.
- Black anodized and Teflon coated.
- Ergonomic shutter release.
- Large front window for GoPro lens and LCD screen.
- Small front window for internal battery status indicator.
- Rotary (eccentric) quick closing mechanism.
- Red filter and screen protection with hinges.
- Rigid aluminium handles with 1” arm balls.
- Multi-purpose wing. <-- ????????
- Depth rating 200m.
- 7” HDMI monitor.
- Push buttons for screen adjustment.
- Large removable sun hood.
- Plug and play installation of Hero 5 camera.
- Pre-wired USB & HDMI system.
- 2 x Hama Premium Alu Power Pack 8000mAh (5h battery life).
- Dual O-ring sealing system.
- Optional hinge system for macro lens available.

[timmyg]

I also have the macro filter but not used it.

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[UnCheeky Monkey]

This looks great, I'll try and pick one up on pay day. Will one do it, or do I need to be thinking about getting 2? Also how does that attach to a tray? - using something like this? -https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gurmoir-Clamp-Diving-Underwater-System/dp/B07D2HLCHJ/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=gopro+tray&qid=1571749758&s=el ectronics&sr=1-2

The ball is removable. I used the loc line bits and the adapter in my earlier posts to attach them.

[sim667]

The ball is removable. I used the loc line bits and the adapter in my earlier posts to attach them.

https://www.hobbymounts.co.uk/shop/GoPro-Hero-Accessories/GoPole-Triad-Grip-Tray

This is the tray I was thinking about getting as I like the idea of the handle over the top too........ So I'll have a look around for attachments to make those lights fit (althoguh I'm asking around my club if anyones got any bits they want to sell me before buying new stuff).

[UnCheeky Monkey]

https://www.hobbymounts.co.uk/shop/G...riad-Grip-Tray

This is the tray I was thinking about getting as I like the idea of the handle over the top too........ So I'll have a look around for attachments to make those lights fit (althoguh I'm asking around my club if anyones got any bits they want to sell me before buying new stuff).

I'm far, far from an expert - but I think the conventional wisdom is along the lines of it being preferable to have 2 lights and be able to light from the side rather than head on, in which case you would need to be thinking about arms, so (i) how to connect arms to that tray, (ii) what sort of arms to use, and (iii) how to connect lights to arms

I wouldn't spend £50 on a tray till I'd worked out how and what I was going to attach to it

I ended up with (very broadly) this sort of arrangement for not much £££ - I'm not saying others won't chip in to say that's crap, but its what I did as a starter effort !



I'm sure that tray that you linked can have stuff attached to it - not easy to see how easily from the pic - all I'm saying is that personally I'd work out (and cost) the whole plan before getting the tray

[must_dash]

I've been following the thread and have been looking at https://www.flex-arm.com/ The 'ready made' prices are resonable and you can build your own. I was looking at this as it has stiff arms lower so you can hold a rigid bit. Still undecided what light(s) to go for but the fittings are changable