Red Filter for Generic SJ7000?

[JamesBon92007]

Does anyone happen know if there is a red (or other color) filter that will fit on the SJ7000? So far the ones I've tried were too small. The black, screwed-on square around the lens on the housing is about 39 mm X 39 mm. As far as I can tell the Hero 3, Hero3+, and the Hero 4 filters won't fit. I'm thinking one of the flip filters for a GoPro might fit if it will adjust upward and downward a few millimeters. Or perhaps a filter adapter could be modified and then I could use 52 mm or 58 mm round filters.

Thanks,

James

 

[Alastor]

I think that an aluminium adapter like those used by backscatter could be easily adjusted. Once the aluminium frame is on, you have access to all backscatter shaped filters - I mean the one with the hinge

 

[DesertEagle]

Backscatter does sell the dive filter for about $25 US. When I used my SJ4000 I taped it to the front of the housing.

 

[hellhole]

okay. if the sj7000 housing is the same size as the sj5000 housing. then the backscatter one will not fit.

if its the same as the sj4000 one. then it will.

 

[JamesBon92007]

. This one fits onto my SJ7000 but is a bit snug but that's OK. It says it's for a GoPro Hero 3+ or Hero 4. I don't think most filters for the Hero 3+ or Hero 4 will fit. It holds a 58mm round filter. I tried a "Red" filter and at about 40-80 feet everything was dark red and horrible-looking. Next I will try a "Pink" filter. An "Orange" filter made everything too green.

The above picture is from the original listing but it has expired so I don't have a better picture, but this one appears to be the same and includes a filter:

The listing is: 58mm Convert Adapter + Red Filter for Gopro Hero 3 Tropical Water Diving LF354 | eBay

I don't know if this is the same "Red" filter that I used or not. I had my camera set on Auto White Balance which worked just fine with a red GoPro filter that I had jury-rigged. I now think that I'll be able to determine how the colors will look by viewing through the LCD screen. I rarely look at the screen while shooting so I guess I'd better start making it a habit

Also, I painted my housing black because I was getting circular reflections on the lens that seemed to be coming from behind the lens (side facing lens).