Flip7 Advice for GoPro7

[Collin O'Brien]

Does anyone have experience with using the Flip7 from Backscatter specifically the macro lens and colored filters?

I was very close to submitting an order but every video on YouTube the filters make the video look awful and completely red/dark. Every single video review is like that.

Would I be better off just getting the macro lens and just using video lights?

 

[Hatul]

For macro the filter makes no sense since the water distance is so short. I would flip out the filter for macro and try that, if it's too dark you're need a video light.

 

[DiveProKoko]

I have the FLIP 7 kit and use it on every dive. I have the "dive" filter installed (20 to 50 feet) in the top position and the macro lens to the left. Reason for that is versatility and use of natural light. I have two 2500 lumen lights on my tray as well. I use the filter and/or natural light in shallow water when there is good sunlight, and as I get deeper, I flip the filter out of the way and use the video lights for illumination. Also, you won't use the filter and the macro lens together so you can light up macro subjects by pointing the light in on them. If I'm shooting macro in shallow water, the sunlight is usually good enough, but if it isn't I can use one or both video lights.

 

[Soloist]

I use the BackScatter Dive 20-50 Feet filter for everything below the surface (with and without lights). This includes night dives with two 4000 lumen lights.

I currently have a set of BackScatter lenses and filters for sale. It includes the MacroMate Lens, +10 Close-Up Lens, 55mm Adapter Ring, Circular Polarizer Filter and Graduated Neutral Density Filter.

For Sale - BackScatter MacroMate Lens, +10 Close-Up Lens, Filters and 55mm Adapter Ring for GoPro FLIP Like New