GoPro HD underwater blur fix

[H20man]

I ordered the Mako port replacement, and I'm over-the-top impressed.

Easy ordering. No shipping cost. Arrived in two days (across the country, yet!). Overall my experience with the company was superb.

The new port just dropped in, a perfect fit. The important parts, the sealing surface and the optical path, were shiny, perfectly flat, no nicks. I was nervous about this because the price, $16.95, was about a third of the Pursuit cost, and an eighth of the Eye of Mine.

Over a couple of dives at r5, the video has been tack sharp. Amazing really. The only issue is you can't shoot 720, because the corners vignette, but in 1080 it is spectacular.

So far, it has 5-6 dives. Depth wise I've only had it to 170' with a 90 minute runtime, hasn't leaked a drop yet.


All the best, James

That's great news James, have you tried it out of the water,is it just as good with the flat lens?
Do you guys think the lcd that attaches to the back would be worth buying?
Mako has it for a great price.

 

[TSwain]

Do you guys think the lcd that attaches to the back would be worth buying?
Mako has it for a great price.

I just used the LCD this past weekend and it does make it nice to see what you are videoing!

 

[H20man]

Yea i think i will go ahead and buy it, i'm sure it'll be useful out of the water too.

 

[sharksdelight]

My review of the monitor will be published this Sunday on the Kenneth Stone editing website. It is definitely worth having.

Sorry to hear that the Mako port vignettes when shooting at 720p, 60fps. I'm surprised they would produce it like that. The great thing about shooting in the higher frame rate is being able to get better slow motion but if it vignettes, what good is it?

Steve

 

[c.fletcher]

Hi Dunx
Light is Dragonsub Video 6 Leds (http://www.scubawind.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=Dragonsub+video&x=0&y=0)
by two, about tripod, no as per the Gopro philosophy "make it simple & cheap" i use dive lead and i have stick the grip on it as picture very simple and very efficient as you could see
have a good dive
Chris

 

[c.fletcher]

Houps

 

[hellhole]

Hi Dunx
Light is Dragonsub Video 6 Leds (http://www.scubawind.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=Dragonsub+video&x=0&y=0)
by two, about tripod, no as per the Gopro philosophy "make it simple & cheap" i use dive lead and i have stick the grip on it as picture very simple and very efficient as you could see
have a good dive
Chris

chris... i love your rig! i wish i can make one myself..

 

[sotgecho]

I made this today.

First time diving with the GoPro; was in a modified housing which I made my own flat port. I will post pics later of my setup.

Definitely need a red filter for wide angle stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cQ917CqAGc&hd=1

 

[Oculus lens]

Hi All,

I would like to introduce the Oculus flat lens, which is our own unique and patented design, to solve the focus problem of the Gopro standard housing lens. Please have a look at the following youtube videos to find out more.

Many thanks to Scubaboard!

The Oculus Team.

Side by side comparison video:
YouTube - Oculus underwater flat lens video test for GoPro Hero HD

Pressure test:
YouTube - Oculus underwater flat lens pressure test for GoPro Hero HD

Assembly video:
YouTube - Oculus underwater flat lens installation video for the GoPro Hero HD

 

[hellhole]

another one...