My first GoPro video - Bayahibe, DR

[twisni7010]

It's my first video recorded with GoPro Hero3 BE on extendable pole. Total 6 dives ( from 40' to 110') with Dressel Divers at Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus. I used Mako red filter on shallow dives and LED light on deep dive.

Diving with Dressel Divers at Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus - YouTube

 

[EL Pistoffo]

Nice. You've got pretty steady hands with the extendable pole. My leveling is horrible when I use mine.

Being pole mounted I guess your used a hand held light? Which dive light?

 

[twisni7010]

Thanks. I used the camera in upside down position. It helped with leveling for me. I attached the light to the end of the pole with straps with velcro. It's a small, cheap, but bright dive light from ebay (I think it's T6 LED running on one 16850 battery), that I modified from spot to flood. I can post some pictures later tonight or tomorrow.

 

[EL Pistoffo]

Thanks. I used the camera in upside down position. It helped with leveling for me. I attached the light to the end of the pole with straps with velcro. It's a small, cheap, but bright dive light from ebay (I think it's T6 LED running on one 16850 battery), that I modified from spot to flood. I can post some pictures later tonight or tomorrow.

Damn, I was thinking of doing the same thing. I was brainstorming lighting mounts for my GoPole when I decided to just build my own tray to try out. I've also heard about using the GoPro on a pole upside for better stability. I guess that's true.

Some pics of your setup would be nice. I may still do something with my pole too. The poles are really good at getting close to stuff with out spooking it.

 

[twisni7010]

El Pistoffo. Some pics:


Tom

 

[EL Pistoffo]

Aha....I get it. Where did you get that double jointed mount/connection between the pole and the camera? That is pretty necessary if mounting the camera upside down.

The light strapping idea is quite easy looking at it. I was trying to come up with a more elaborate way of mounting it. Sometimes simpler is better.

That light looks like one of these http://www.meritline.com/1200lm-xm-l-xml-t6-led-waterproof-diving-flashlight-torch---p-92105.aspx

So many people have warned of those lights failing/flooding that I turned away from buying them but damn the price is good. I think I will try some as backup lights.

Edit:
I ordered a couple of those lights. Not a bad deal.

 

[twisni7010]

The extra joint came with battery Bacpac package. Yes. That's the light. I re-greased the o-rings and had it on few dives (max 110'). No problems so far.

 

[Randy g]

I had that same pole and the black plastic that holds the adjuster screw broke after the first use. Becareful with it.

BTW Nice video.