GoPro Hero2..from basic package to Scuba ready

[cbouza3]

Apologies in advance for what I think might be a relatively simple question. I have a GoPro Hero2 with the standard housing.

I'd like to start using it for diving. From the past few days of research, I've found the following holes I need to plug:
1) Housing (standard issue housing results in vignetting)
2) Tray (I plan to make a DIY tray for stabilization)
3) Filter (my research has led me to wanting the SRP URPRO CY glass filter)


The main question I have is about the least expensive way to get correct the vignetting and the color.

Option 1: GoPro Dive Housing ($76 shipped) + SRP URPRO CYD (dome) plastic filter ($91 shipped) = $167 shipped (plastic filter)

Option 2: SRP Blurfix Original Kit + SRP URPRO CY (glass) filter = $146 shipped

Is "Option 2" the better AND cheaper option? Am I missing something and this will not be the the solution I'm looking for?

Thanks all.

 

[SlvrDragon50]

Blurfix fosho!!

Glass filter is way better than the plastic filter. The only problem with the 2nd is you can't change filters underwater, not that I would ever want to anyways.

 

[crosshairs]

I used the dive housing on my Hero 2 with the Polar Pro filter with no problems....and you can get both for about $95.00

Amazon.com: GoPro Dive Housing for HERO Cameras: Camera & Photo

Amazon.com: Red Filter-Tropical Water Color Correction-Hero 1 & 2 Dive Housing Only: Electronics

 

[hellhole]

i will go with option 1.

u need to diy option 2

 

[cbouza3]

I used the dive housing on my Hero 2 with the Polar Pro filter with no problems....and you can get both for about $95.00

Amazon.com: GoPro Dive Housing for HERO Cameras: Camera & Photo

Amazon.com: Red Filter-Tropical Water Color Correction-Hero 1 & 2 Dive Housing Only: Electronics

Thanks for this info. After reviewing Yarik83's video reviews back in April of last year, I think this setup will do for my beginner's adventures. Just pulled the trigger. Much appreciated.

 

[Bestshooter]

Agree with that .. That's setup I use and am pretty happy with it