GoPro replacement lens installation question ... help please

[BrianOrange]

Okay, got the GoPro in the mail. Everything was going well with installation until I got to the part where I was replacing the lens with my Mako flat lens.

I took the old lens off and put on the Mako lens and screwed back in. Seemed fine. BUT I noticed the new mako flat lens was loose. It was not going to come out or anything but you could definitely shake it around. Is this normal? Like I said, it was going to come out or anything and I probably couldn't force it out but it would shake around pretty well.

Is this normal or do I have a problem?

After a few times trying again, I took off the black ring/circular thingy off the old lense and stuck it below the new lense. It's still now but I am not sure if I am doing this right or just messing up the camera. Would love to know before I actually try it out and wreck it maybe!

Any insights?

 

[LowVizWiz]

I would contact Mako directly, I installed their lens on my GoPro and it was not loose.

There's a thread about the lens started by Mako Spearguns here:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/classifieds-videography/371751-flat-lens-gopro-hero-hd.html

 

[Will]

Are you following the instructions they provide? It really is a pretty straightforward process..

MAKO Spearguns - Instructional Info

 

[BrianOrange]

I actually did not know about the website directions. They helped.

I got everything on and screwed on. My problem is that I assume I did it correctly -- it looks fine and is now tight -- but who knows if it's really correct? I could think I am all good and then find out at 45 feet I've permantley damaged the thing. So we'll see I guess.

 

[Will]

I actually did not know about the website directions. They helped.

I got everything on and screwed on. My problem is that I assume I did it correctly -- it looks fine and is now tight -- but who knows if it's really correct? I could think I am all good and then find out at 45 feet I've permantley damaged the thing. So we'll see I guess.

Key things are make sure screws are not overtighted as they can be stripped. And as I stated in another thread. I would definitely due a test dive with just the housing to make sure it is leak proof...

 

[BrianOrange]

So I am guessing if I run it under water and a a tiny bit of water gets into the case, that's not a good thing right?

Ugh.

 

[blurryfix]

100% agree with Will. I strongly suggest you take the time to do a test with the camera out. Anytime you make any modification to your GoPro housing, you have a slight risk of a leak.

 

[blurryfix]

Are you sure you have the rubber seal in the correct position? Also running water over it is not going to be enough of a test to guarantee you have it right, but I guess for a quick test if it's leaking with just that you don't have it together right.

 

[BrianOrange]

No, not at all. In fact that is where I think I am wrong. But I have no idea how to do it otherwise. You can't really tell with these pictures and videos what's the proper way. Which is why I was worried at first. If you are coming in with zero background on the subject, you're not going to know right from wrong. So there's no such thing as an easy installation.

Are you sure you have the rubber seal in the correct position? Also running water over it is not going to be enough of a test to guarantee you have it right, but I guess for a quick test if it's leaking with just that you don't have it together right.

 

[blurryfix]

I'm not sure about the Mako, but I can tell you that you need to put the rubber in first, then the lens, and tighten the screws, like you do on a tire (criss cross pattern). You can also try to put it back together with the original lens and test it the way I just described. Sorry I can't be of more help.