Cabo Pulmo Video. Hero 3+ Black.

[ScubaERDoc]

https://vimeo.com/77362824

This was last week in Cabo Pulmo.

Mostly shot with a Hero 3+ Black, although there are a few very short scenes done with an iPhone 5s as well as my girlfriends Sony Playsport.

You can really tell the difference between protune and red filter (my PolarPro broke after the first day). Got some pretty epic footage

---------- Post added October 20th, 2013 at 09:52 PM ----------

[video=vimeo;77362824]https://vimeo.com/77362824[/video]

 

[DanMont]

That diving looks amazing! How clear is that water :shocked2: Great video as well

 

[ScubaERDoc]

Thanks! That was my first time with a GoPro so that video was more of a product of how awesome the diving was there. 100+ vis and 85 degree water...

 

[DanMont]

I know what you mean, used a Go Pro for the first time a few months ago and was surprised at how much time it took toget used to using it, even just in terms of getting the subject in the frame (It would have heled to have a screen on the back I have to admit!).

 

[petefry]

Great video - I want to go there. What accessories did you use (other than the monopod)?

 

[justinsthompson]

Great editing! The fish are amazing too!

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[EL Pistoffo]

Yeah, awesome schools of fish. Must have been some great dives.

 

[ScubaERDoc]

Great video - I want to go there. What accessories did you use (other than the monopod)?

Thanks!

I used the Xshot 2.0 monopod extender for one day (for the selfies and the close-up shots)
Amazon.com: XShot 2.0 Camera Extender for Most Cameras XS2379-F: Camera & Photo

The other 2 days I used this aluminum handgrip which was really sturdy and solid. Got some more stable shots with this.
Amazon.com: Opteka HG-1 Heavy-Duty Aluminum Ultra HandGrip Handheld Stabilization System for DSLR and Video Cameras: Camera & Photo

I used this low tech retractable reel to keep it tethered to my harness after dropping the Xshot on my first day
Amazon.com: KEY-BAK #488B Retractable Reel with 48 inch (122 cm) Kevlar Cord, Durable Polycarbonate Case, Aluminum Carabiner, Split Ring: Sports & Outdoors

On the first day I used a PolarPro Red Filter + Macro Lens. I do NOT recommend this as it cracked on the first day rendering it not usable for the rest of the trip.
Amazon.com: Red/Macro Combo Filter-Polar Pro Filters-For the GoPro Hero3 Camera: Camera & Photo

I placed the Hero 3+ in the original Hero 3 housing and added a Battery BacPac. This was extremely useful as I followed El Pistoffo's advice and shot mostly with Protune Raw which really brought out some great colors but uses battery and memory like a fiend.

That's pretty much about it as far as accessories. Next trip (Cozumel in April) I plan to use the floaty attachment and a Backscatter Flip3.1 system

 

[EL Pistoffo]

Thanks!


On the first day I used a PolarPro Red Filter + Macro Lens. I do NOT recommend this as it cracked on the first day rendering it not usable for the rest of the trip.
Amazon.com: Red/Macro Combo Filter-Polar Pro Filters-For the GoPro Hero3 Camera: Camera & Photo

It was mentioned in this thread: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/gopro-video/463431-red-filter-polarpro-vs-backscatter-flip3-2.html that Polar Pro seems to be replacing that broken filter at no charge with a newer design. You might want to look into that.

 

[ronscuba]

Wow, nice video. Never knew Cabo Pulmo diving was so good. For some reason I always thought it was low viz. I'll have to add it to my dive list.