Got a AOI UWL-03 Wide Angle Lens for GoPro

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After reading a few positive threads, I ordered a AOI UWL-03 Wide Angle Lens for my GoPro Hero 11. I'm hoping it will elevate the video quality to something I'm happy with. So anyway, I assume it just bolts on to a tray? There's a hundred YouTube videos on how to mount it on the grip supplied, but not a tray. Also, any tips for using the lens in terms of GoPro settings? Cheers.
 
I had issues trying to mount mine on a tray. The normal mounting bolt I use with my camera housing was too long so I ended up using a couple of rubber washers to fill the gap. The single bolt acted like a pivot point also, so the GoPro would turn if I bumped it.
I did use the lens, on the grip, the last time I was snorkeling with juvenile whale sharks in Mexico. I liked how close I was able to get and still get most of the shark in the video.
 
Thanks for the reply. I used the screw that came with the grip to fix it to the tray. I also had to use some washers to fill the gap. I can see how it would pivot, but there is quite a lot of the base in contact with the tray and I've locked it down tight with two spring washers, so hopefully it will stay put.
 
Thanks for the reply. I used the screw that came with the grip to fix it to the tray. I also had to use some washers to fill the gap. I can see how it would pivot, but there is quite a lot of the base in contact with the tray and I've locked it down tight with two spring washers, so hopefully it will stay put.
This is what I use. I ordered it from Backscatter with my UWL-03 (aka Backscatter Sharp Wide Lens)

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Ultralight T-bolt for TR-DM tray - 4 Pack - 1/4"-20 x 5/8" T-Bolt with 1/8" plastic washer, fits TR-DM tray

 

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