Which camera is better for underwater video ?

[EpsilonTal]

Hello,
Im about diving soon and want to capture it with a camera.
I heard a lot about "Contour" and "GoPro" cameras.
I know about focus problems on "GoPro" and just want to know if that true, if there is option to fix it..

I need to know which is better:
Contour+ (PLUS),
Contour ROAM,
GoPro Hero2

THANKS!!

 

[krawlings]

I have a Intova Sport Pro it is a lot less of a price point and I think as good as the GoPro .Here is my first video with it .the viz was 10' or less above 40' at 70 it was a lot better. I was very happy with the camera .and is easy to down load pic's and videos to your computer.
Lake Lanier dive @ lower over look - YouTube[url

 

[soonerwink]

The GoPro now has a dive housing that fixes the blurr problem, but it is another 49.99.

 

[EpsilonTal]

krawlings

- thanks but we dont have any of this item on shops.
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soonerwink

- I heard about the DiveHousing, sounds good but wanted to be sure about it, there are no videos on YOUTUBE for this housing..
How about Contour anyway?​

 

[diversteve]

There's a sub-forum for all things GoPro related now: GoPro Video

There must be at least 1/2 dozen blur fix replacement housings available.

I don't have one but it's always being discussed in multiple threads there.

 

[downeym]

I have had nothing but good luck with my Contour (its the older 1080p, but I think the optics have not really changed). The cheap housing I am using is rated to 30', but I have taken it down past 80 with no issues. The minimum focus is too far for serious macro stuff, but for general use its great...

Here is a video I shot last week using the contour.

[video=vimeo;45414473]https://vimeo.com/45414473[/video]

 

[EpsilonTal]

Contour looks good, by check I have made the GoPro is cheaper than Contour.
GoPro has a screen on the from + option to add LCD screen.
I think I will take the GoPro Hero2 maybe later I will take LCD screen...