Lights for the GoPro 3?

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rcaqua

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Hi there,

I've been using a Gopro 3 black underwater for a year or so, with red filters, etc., results are not bad at all, but quite dark when at depth/distance.

Now wondering whether I should add lights (next trip is Nusa Lembongan off Bali, hopefully for sharks, mantas etc). I have a tray with 2 handles, so could put on 2 lights. These things look quite pricey, would two times 500 lumen make enough of a difference or should I really go for a couple of 1200...? Are there good brands which do not cost an arm and a leg? Can it be useful to use filters as well as lights....?

Thanks for any advice.

Best,

Rene
 
I am currently using two Sola 1200 video lights and it works great. On a night dive you have no need for a primary light with these.
 
Decent video lights are expensive, but certainly add a dimension to GoPro video. I have 2 x Sola 2000. When I was getting really in to video, I wondered if I should have gone for the 4000s. Having said that, if you are realistic about what a GoPro can do with natural light, then you can make some nice videos. I always use a red filter with video lights, even for macro stuff.

Without lights: https://vimeo.com/73124532

With lights (for some bits): https://vimeo.com/100580912
 
So amazing video, goo job!
 

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