Backscatter is shipping the new flip up filter!!!

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Quick question: By not having a LCD screen on the GoPro I won't be able to see if the filter is turning everything red on shallow depths.

Would it be an appropriate method to check that by flipping up the filter and looking through it with my bare eyes?


Can anyone clarify that?
Thanks!
 
Can anyone clarify that?
Thanks!

Dont think you will be able to tell. Your eyes are much more sensitive to colors then any camera. Things may still look red at deeper depths. Personaly I would just spend the $80 and get the LCD bacpac. Not only will you be able to see if the video is turning to the red spectrum of the scale, but you will be able to frame shots. Makes a huge difference.

Here is a video that I shot with no filters at all. This is filmed in Malibu Ca on a sunny day with ok viz. You can see that some of it is green (when under the kelp) and the rest of it is blue. max depth was 28 feet with an average of around 23 feet.

http://youtu.be/hnDULEtnjHM?hd=1

I cant wait to get my filter. Ordered it on Friday and haven't got an email saying when it will ship. Hope I have it before my trip to Catalina island.
 
300winmag I didn't get an extra fee (Just got mine) Also customs charge??? They are based in California.
 
I'm sad - they are on backorder 'til sometime in August. Should've just ordered one. Oh well.
 
I put in my order and have to wait until August as well.
 

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