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May 31st, 2011, 11:08 AM
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Re: GoPro diving set up w lights
Thanks for the info Ron ... I am considering purchasing the ultra light TR-GP with TR-DHB handle Ultralight Control Systems - GoPro Accessories and the Aqua Sun eLed Rechargable: The AquaSun eLED Dive Light Underwater Kinetics
This Aqua sun seems like it would put out plenty of light and it says it is a wide beam but doesn't give specifics on how wide. I will be shooting during the day but at depths up to 120 feet ... will I still need a pink filter with this set up? |
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May 31st, 2011, 12:55 PM
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Re: GoPro diving set up w lights
Thanks for the info.
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May 31st, 2011, 06:32 PM
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Re: GoPro diving set up w lights
The GoPro needs light. When things get a little dark, your footage will have a lot of video noise. Try shooting indoors and you will see what I mean.
120 feet is pretty deep. At that depth I would skip the filter and bring the biggest most powerful lights you have. Where are you diving ? Is the water clear ?
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June 2nd, 2011, 11:41 PM
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Re: GoPro diving set up w lights
Headed to the Cayman Islands ... the water should be clear. I know what you mean about the gopro's noise problem in low light situations ... So the filter isn't necessary if I have enough light correct? I'm just worried about a drastic white balance shift in the middle of a sweet shot of tarpon or something : )
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June 3rd, 2011, 07:06 AM
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Re: GoPro diving set up w lights
Filmed while snorkeling:
YouTube - #x202a;Bonaire - watercolors‬‏ Last edited by Ann Bens; June 3rd, 2011 at 05:34 PM. |
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June 3rd, 2011, 04:26 PM
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Typically filters for video are used for depths between 12 feet and 80 feet. I not aware of many recreational dives in the Caymans deeper than 80-90 ft. In my humble opinion, use the filter the whole time in Cayman Islands, unless you are doing a night dive or diving over 100 feet. Bonaire, Hilma Hooker. Around 75-80 ft, low viz maybe 35-45 ft. Late afternoon. Using the filter. On this dive, the need for the filter out weighs the need for light.
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Re: GoPro diving set up w lights
Hello
i also search an affordable LED light for my underwater video with the gopro (medium FOV). I will dive no more than 10m. Any suggestion for the lamp? thx |
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