Advice On Action Cam For Underwater Footage Low Budget

[Nuno A]

Planning to do some footage with underwater action cam like Gopro or something. Just for fun already do photo in more serious way.


Don´t want to spend more than 200 € but want some cam that works and don't leak !!


Already take a look and its possible to find action cam from 50 € to 500 € or more.


Looking for some tips on this matter !!


Thank U in advance !!

 

[jstrang]

I love my gopro 4.
I will use a red filter if in warm waters. I use a magenta filter in the great lakes. Generally no video light unless in a cave, in which case no filter.

 

[Chris Hunger]

Iam also using the Hero4. Good quality of the footage and very reliable for that price.
Just stay away from those cheap GoPro alikes!
I`ve seen 2 people on my last holiday with GoPro Clones that didn`t survive the first dive with their owners.
Just invest some more $$$ and you wont get dissapointed. Here is one example from my latest dives -->

You might wanna check out my other vids too.

 

[Nuno A]

Thank U. I being eard the same advice.

 

[Kharon]

Take a close look at the ActiveOn Gold CX - better specs than the best GoPro. Do a search - there are some side by side comparisons that show how good it is. Just over $200 (less than 200 euros I think). Also there is the ActiveOn CX for just over $100.

 

[madmadi]

Hey.

I bought this 2 years ago for £99, now it is discounted to £30. The quality is very nice, comes with the attachments and underwater case. Bargain in my opinon:

TCL® SVC200 1.5 Inch LCD 170°HD Action Sports Camera DV: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo

You can see the footage from my dive at Koh Tao last October on Sattakut wreck:


Marcin