Considering this for Hero 1. Polycarbonate isn't clear underwater. Does this provide clear, sharp images UNDER water? Thanks!
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Hi Tom, unfortunately I haven't tried to use mine underwater since I take videos of my hiking adventures. But, I highly doubt it would work underwater since it is made for out of water use. The underwater replacement lenses are flat, not curved. If you hunt Amazon, you can find the lenses made for underwater shooting.
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Our camera was the newest version in Nov 2014. As a consumer, I have no way of knowing if the Polar Pro Acrylic filter is the newest version for the Hero3 or how it compares to the others. We just know it was slightly too large. I noticed there is a chat function on the Polar Pro website. That might be a good place to get some answers. Sorry I couldn't help more. We too need to figure out what will fit as not having the red filter made taking pictures in darker areas under water quite a challenge so we lost a lot of good shots while diving in the Caymans last week. �
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Yes the depth we the water is the clearer the imaging is .. Also keep in mind you will have to play with the sensitivity to get it where you want ...
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Have not used the camera underwater. I don't think it is really meant for that and it is not a touch screen model.
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Love the camera. Don't know as I never tried the GPS underwater. But my experience with GPS is the signal is weak and I would tend to believe a shallow depth of water would block signal. With that said got try it and let me know.
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I have the one with the battery and use my Hero3+ Black for underwater video and photos. Being able to see what you are shooting is extremely helpful. I can tell you for a fact that using the touchscreen uses a lot of battery. Even with the extra battery internal battery it cuts the video duration to just over 1.5 hrs. That means a battery change between dives and even less time on the next as the touchscreen battery discharges first. The less expensive touchscreen would probably be fine if you shut it off between actually shooting video or stills and review what you shot.
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Sanyo Xacti VPC line is fantastic. I've had them underwater (pool and lake shots) and the video came out great. Lightweight and small too.
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i thought the underwater per was great, although sometimes it was hard to see through my mask, which was my fault because of water leaking in my mask. of course there is a blue haze because you are under water. to get rid of that i think you need a more expensive camera with filter capabilities. for the price i think it works great!
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You could, but it doesn't do well under water AT ALL! For me it tends to fog up between the lens and gopro everytime the lens can let water in. Super frustrating, it even fogs for me when it doesn't get wet? And everything in the distance would be blurry. I purchased this a little over a year ago hoping to get cool macro shots....it's a waste of money!
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I have the Hero 3 Black and it snapped right onto to the face of it. It makes all the difference under water. When you are above water, everything will be in red, dive down and the colors really come out.
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Good Nicole! This filter is hero3 +, I would remind you that the LCD only came a back door and not change the complete housing.The hero3 brought the case that enduring 60 meters and is clearly distinguishable by the small screws on the lens.So I recommend that before buying the filter look good in the photos and the model of your camera body.Filter is 100% worth, improves the image severely!I hope resolve you doubts!
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Hey georgeNo u dont need the red uv filter to work under water it my enhance the picture buttons are really easy to use and lcd screen is great for the size of the camera. Its worth the price. If you have instagram check oit @ole_str8blazzinAloha ole
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I used it with the underwater case and the case is great. I had the camera set to Auto ISO and when snorkeling and pointing the camera down in shallow spots, the camera set the ISO to very high numbers. The good thing is it let me capture moving things but unfortunately that led to grainy photos. I guess it's better to at least have gotten no blurring. I had to adjust black levels up a lot to get nice photos underwater. Video came out good underwater except for the fact that you can hear the lens zooming and that is annoying. Can't believe they overlooked that and of course it isn't mentioned in their literature. I used it with the underwater case and the case is great. I had the camera set to Auto ISO and when snorkeling and pointing the camera down in shallow spots, the camera set the ISO to very high numbers. The good thing is it let me capture moving things but unfortunately that led to grainy photos. I guess it's better to at least have gotten no blurring. I had to adjust black levels up a lot to get nice photos underwater. Video came out good underwater except for the fact that you can hear the lens zooming and that is annoying. Can't believe they overlooked that and of course it isn't... » Read More I used it with the underwater case and the case is great. I had the camera set to Auto ISO and when snorkeling and pointing the camera down in shallow spots, the camera set the ISO to very high numbers. The good thing is it let me capture moving things but unfortunately that led to grainy photos. I guess it's better to at least have gotten no blurring. I had to adjust black levels up a lot to get nice photos underwater. Video came out good underwater except for the fact that you can hear the lens zooming and that is annoying. Can't believe they overlooked that and of course it isn't mentioned in their literature. « Show Less
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I have the older version of the Pentax waterproof camera, the Optio WR43. It has worked great for me. I was thinking of upgrading to the new Optio 90. It supposedly does HD. I used my older optio WR43 for taking kayaking. I have special helmet that I strap it onto so I can film going off of waterfalls and stuff, 20 to 25 footers. I also used it Paragliding one time. Here is my Kayaking video using the Optio 43WR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udX2ERY7R0s -Scott
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I have only used this camera in salt water. My only advice is to make sure that you wipe the lens, ESPECIALLY if you drop it in the water. I have never had to open mine when I have been around the water so no issues with that but it has been underwater and have had absolutely no issues with it. Pictures are good except the ones I forgot to wipe the lens and those are fuzzy.
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I have an iPhone 5s and it takes very clear pictures above water but I have not taken it underwater. I assume that it would do just as well underwater.
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Hi Lisa, I took pictures at an indoor water park. The pictures came out okay. I just scrapbook the pictures, I don't typically blow them up to 5x7 or 8x10. So, for my use the pictures are fine. The fast movements were a little blurry. I have not taken any underwater pictures yet. I took the camera outside for our school snow days. Those pictures in the sunlight were bright and colorful. The fast movements came out okay. I have a few inside pictures during the day and they look pretty good. I have one picture taken at night in my bedroom. My navy blue shirt looks great, but my face is a little orange/yellow and the bedroom in the background is not crisp at all. I think the lighting is responsible for that. I have a few movies on the camera, but can't play them. They are MOV. I tried Quicktime, movie maker, media player. I'll have to play around with it. I hope I don't have to convert these. So, at the moment I can't give you any information on the movies. I wanted the camera to take out to the pool and so far it seems like it will work great for our use. Please let me know if I can help with any else. I'm not sure what you mean by artifacts. I don't think graininess is an issue, but I'm just a mom taking pictures of kids and my photography knowledge is limited.