Underwater photography questions

[Phil Cusimano]

Oh believe me, I know lol I looked into one for mine and decided I'd rather not sleep on the sofa

Excellent point! ... I don't want to end up sleeping in my garage either if you get my meaning! lol

 

[tomtom2245]

It would also be a good idea to get a pointer stick and a retractable clip to hold the camera. The pointer gives you something to help stabilize herself when doing macro shots so that you aren't grabbing onto the reef which your hands. And the clip makes sure you don't lose your camera if you accidentally let go of it.

Something like these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B...nter+stick&dpPl=1&dpID=41bxK9sqsRL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00P...0&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=diving+clip

 

[Phil Cusimano]

It would also be a good idea to get a pointer stick and a retractable clip to hold the camera. The pointer gives you something to help stabilize herself when doing macro shots so that you aren't grabbing onto the reef which your hands. And the clip makes sure you don't lose your camera if you accidentally let go of it.

Something like these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B...nter+stick&dpPl=1&dpID=41bxK9sqsRL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00P...0&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=diving+clip

I agree, forgot that part ... excellent point!

 

[Salty.Reefer]

I have been using a GoPro 4 and 3 and 2 for years and years haha I love those cameras. I made a stick with pvc and the bike frame mount which really helps with diving. I recently upgraded to the collapsable stick. This helps a ton with clarity and detail for the video/ pictures. They can focus pretty darn macro.
Here is a video I took on my gopro

The most important thing is getting a high quality red dome filter that slides over the lens of the gopro. It makes a world of difference.

 

[Clayalaleona]

Excellent point! ... I don't want to end up sleeping in my garage either if you get my meaning! lol

Buying my second 7D MKII had me sleeping on the couch for a couple days LOL

 

[MBX5]

Like salty.reefer said get a red filter for your GoPro if your going deeper. I've used my hero 4 many times and love it. Sure you don't have zoom and macro kind of sucks but it works and it's small.

 

[repru04]

I did a bunch of research and found a Gopro 4 Hero Silver at my local BJ's for $249 new in the box...... I am going snorkeling in Belize in two weeks.

Me too! but not so soon. Please post some of your pictures so we can see how that GoPro turns out. Also, so I know what I'll be swimming into!

 

[MBX5]

Me too! but not so soon. Please post some of your pictures so we can see how that GoPro turns out. Also, so I know what I'll be swimming into!

The ones I posted are from Ambergris Caye on the hero 4 FYI [emoji6]
A few more that I found on my phone from Belize

All of those are very shallow depth and no filter other than the Trumpet Fish. I'm sure with some touch up they would look better.

 

[Phil Cusimano]

Buying my second 7D MKII had me sleeping on the couch for a couple days LOL

ROFL ... You're hysterical ... way past ya ... I already have 2 7D MII's ... what's got me sleeping in the garage is the lens I just bought Canon EF 100 - 400mm f/4.5 5.6 I decided 3rd party lens just don't cut it in some cases. I should just have my paycheck made out to Adorama ... What can I tell you, just love photography LOL

 

[Clayalaleona]

ROFL ... You're hysterical ... way past ya ... I already have 2 7D MII's ... what's got me sleeping in the garage is the lens I just bought Canon EF 100 - 400mm f/4.5 5.6 I decided 3rd party lens just don't cut it in some cases. I should just have my paycheck made out to Adorama ... What can I tell you, just love photography LOL

I'm a huge sucker for their 70-200. Such a beautiful lens... then again so are most of Canons L lenses

 

[Phil Cusimano]

I'm a huge sucker for their 70-200. Such a beautiful lens... then again so are most of Canons L lenses

I agree, their 70-200 is an awesome lens it one of my favorites. Almost all of Canons L series lenses are awesome. Among the one we just mentioned I have the 100 L macro, 200 L, 15 L. I guess an individual falls into one of to camps Canon YAY! or Nikon. I guess from Reef aquariums to Canon photography none of which is inexpensive, guess I'll always be in the preverbal dog house LOL

 

[Clayalaleona]

I agree, their 70-200 is an awesome lens it one of my favorites. Almost all of Canons L series lenses are awesome. Among the one we just mentioned I have the 100 L macro, 200 L, 15 L. I guess an individual falls into one of to camps Canon YAY! or Nikon. I guess from Reef aquariums to Canon photography none of which is inexpensive, guess I'll always be in the preverbal dog house LOL

I agree with you lol
Photography, Aquariums and pistols... I'm going to always be poor hahaha

 

[Phil Cusimano]

I agree with you lol
Photography, Aquariums and pistols... I'm going to always be poor hahaha

LOL ... correct we're always going to be poor! You know what they say misery love company ... LOL
It's always awesome to chat with like minded people One day I'll find my bags will be packed at the front door LOL

 

[Futuretotm]

If you want to work for NatGeo and want super awesome shots -> DSLR with housing = 1000s $$
OR
If you're just getting into it and want decent shots:
GoPro HERO5 (that's what I did) with red filter and MACRO filter (Flip 4, Flip5 is coming out soon) & dive lights (D11V 50ish bucks each on amazon) on a tray.

While I continue to research, please enjoy some of my diving photos from a recent trip. Are those all acropora...

 

[Futuretotm]

**most of the above are with a hero4 silver and some with a hero2 silver
Hero5 Black has a RAW capture and will result in better pics.
None of those above pics are with any sort of filters.... Google gopro drive filters and see what a difference they make to underwater footage.
In terms of GoPro Macro, I have no experience, but some of the pics I have seen of different members and other scuba forums are quite good actually.

 

[Phil Cusimano]

If you want to work for NatGeo and want super awesome shots -> DSLR with housing = 1000s $$
OR
If you're just getting into it and want decent shots:
GoPro HERO5 (that's what I did) with red filter and MACRO filter (Flip 4, Flip5 is coming out soon) & dive lights (D11V 50ish bucks each on amazon) on a tray.

My 2 Canon 7D MKII's are for land only, I wish I work for NatGeo I'd be in my glory! My GoPro Hero 4 with filters do a wonderful job for me underwater! Yes, way ahead I have 2 dive light merged together since most of my diving is done off the coast of NY/NJ in wreck valley. As for the GoPro Hero 5 I'm going to get one for myself as a Christmas present ... Can't just have one ... Two is even better! LOL

 

[themcnertney]

I just bought the hero 5 and cant wait to shoot some video and get some pictures of my tank. With that said, here is a quick teaser the day I bought it.

 

[Futuretotm]

Heres my poor mans underwater rig

 

[Futuretotm]

Here is my price breakdown.

399$ GoPro Hero 5
39$ GoPro Dive housing
39$ GoPro Red filter
15$ GoPro Extra battery pack

105$ Tray from ebay
100$ for two video lights


Total
700$ish

 

[Phil Cusimano]

Here is my price breakdown.

399$ GoPro Hero 5
39$ GoPro Dive housing
39$ GoPro Red filter
15$ GoPro Extra battery pack

105$ Tray from ebay
100$ for two video lights


Total
700$ish

Now that's what I'm talking about! Awesome rig for taking both video and photo while blowing bubbles! Can't be beaten for 700ish