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Go to :
http://www.ulcs.com/

Look for GoPro accesories. It uses standard GoPro tripod and has the standard ball from UL to mount on any cameras, with clamp of course.
That ball is already loctite-ded to the GP Tripod and sold with GP tripod.

With ball to ball extension like this one :
http://www.nauticam....arms/index.html

You can place your GoPro much forward if say ur DLSR dome may get in the way of GoPro 100 degrees view in WIDE mode.
All u need will be 2 clamps and the above mentioned parts.

Stick to HD3 Black and not silver for UW video.

Have fun....
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One more good news for DP4.
I ask them on focus peaking colors and they said they will make more than 3 colors.
For those who has bad eyes for close up and needing to focus on objects like shrimps clear antenna or whatnot, it will be a blessing.
I was told the new firmware can be upgraded without sending the unit back to SmallHD...wow nice !!!
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If any UW video I would put as MUST WATCH list, it is EJ's video on Billboard no 1.
I have all his videos downloaded as inspiration and learning guide.
EJ is talk very little and do A LOT kind of guy = lots of REAL good results

Its a combination of many VERY good things EJ videos are, that is why I love them. It has its own class and far exceed many I have seen.

Ocean Essay Episode No 3 Lembeh Straight 2012 is evidence of great skill, incredible patience and effort to capture some extremely hard to get footage. Lovely and suitable music too.



Thanks EJ.
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121,
The key is to have many toys , each can do a specific job better than the other under the right circumstances.

You keep forgetting that GoPro is small so very small, it has its use.....not a single choice for sure, but as a B, C or even D camera.

Get a HD3 black, play with it and you will learn more of its potential based on its size or foot print , ready to dive at US$400 with decent wide angle IQ.

Underwater within 20 meters in the tropics in good viz, is plenty of light, no issue for low light.

Open your horizon, there are many fun toys out there.
All my cameras are considered toys, because I don't generate income from them. I waste money on them. So it has to be of all sizes from baby small to compact to mirrorless to FF DLSR, at least I get fun out of them after abandoning Sony TR950 camcorder.

Macro for GoPro is just an extension of fun, since I have Inon 165, Subsee +5 and +10 might as well test some.
Inon even sell macro wide angle for those seeking creative touch. I tried it but I don't like it, but some people like it.

Now a simple question.
Let say I want to do video reef work at 3-5 meters, great reef colors, good light , very nice visibility.
I have a budget of US$550 only for something ready to use and dive, housing must be rated 55 meters.
I want the video to be 1080p 50/60p, forget 2.7k. I don't want 24 or 25p because I will pan and swim along the reef.
I want wide angle capability at no extra cost and must be at least 100 degrees FOV underwater.
What video camera is best to choose ?
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121,
Weren't you reccomending Elp 110 ? The S100 I read has 34 mbps bit rate yes, but not the Elp 110.
The free Cineform Studio is decent for color correction and sharpness correction. Sure Cam Raw is not same as RAW as photo file RAW but its nice n easy to mess with compared to AWB or any custom WB for a dive zero to 25 meters with no fiddling on WB. Other NLE we must have anyway to edit, regardless what camera we have, so that is not a cost factor.
The simplicity and form factor of the HD3 Black is the key its use. Mixing footage will be what people do in the end. Some from HD3-B and some from other cameras. My liking its towards simply & small foot print for wide angle it can offer at 2.7k.


Ron,
I agree with you 2,7K normal wide is a good one to use for UW work as a stashed and forget camera on top of a bigger camera.
Let me see what other depository beside Rapidshare I can use . Any recommended depository to 2 GB ? Youtube is not a good place to view 2.7k even at the so called "original" resolution.

I don't think GP HD3 will come with different lens, but 3rd party provider been supplying for the HD2 ones in various sizes. They are sports camera which people use for other application.
The no need to focus is what so fun about GoPro, no focus hunting to content with when shooting all blue water.

Later guys,