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GoPro Video Camera, HD Hero2... what do you think?

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FishHunter

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I'm on the edge about buying one. How sweet would that be for freediving and spearfishing?! Anyone have any advice/experience on one? They're $300 for 1080p & waterproof to 60m/197'...
 
If 1080p and waterproof is all you need, the precious model is avail for like $179 and works well.

I have one mounted to a superocchio with the tripod adapter.

Works great!
 
...waterproof to 60m/197'...

Actually it can go deeper than that, I know guys from Hawaii who mounted it to bottom plate @ 83meters, no problem.

I used HD HERO before and wasn't too happy but I've seen my friends HERO2 footage wee took at the same time and..... I just bought HERO2. This camera is not perfect for underwater but it's the best bang for the buck. Tiny sensor needs more light that underwater world provides but it's not DSLR. It's tiny $300 camera that will do OK image in dark water and great image in shallow water on sunny day. Just remember You will need "flat focus fix" for underwater photo/video

http://forums.deeperblue.com/freedi...ow-get-gopro-hd-wide-focus-under-water-7.html
 
If you purchase a Go Pro, you want a flat lens or the underwater video will be poor and blurry.

MAKO offers a FREE flat lens with the purchase of a Go Pro. We also offer a full range of solutions including innovative and modular gun mounts that work on tube guns as well as wood. We also offer a speargun recoil stabilizer and have recently released a brand new lens. This new polycarbonate material has a super tough outer layer that is as scratch resistant as glass, but is shatter proof.

Soon we will be releasing other products including a modular single-hand handle as well as a full tray system with optional lights. All of which is modular and will be reasonably priced.

GoPro Cameras / Speargun Camera Brackets

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Thanks for the feedback guys! I bought the Hero2 through Mako. Can't wait to try it out!
 
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