How? GoPro tank mounted to see what’s following you.

[Bubblesong]

Since diving near the Harbor seals in New England, I found it hard to get good video of Seals darting in and out of front view. However every time I turned my head to look behind me, there would be a seal’s whiskers right in my face. (When I am last in a single file line)
I’d like to have a camera on the back of my head for this, but the bubbles and head movements would be a mess.
Tank mounted? Bottom of tank mounted? (Attached after I am in water)
Ideas?

 

[divad]

Tank mounted (not bottom) sounds goodish. I wish I had that kind of dilemma.....

 

[northernone]

If entanglement isn't a hazard, a mini flagpole mounted high on the tank provides a cool rear view. Far enough forward to have the top of your head for interest and off to the side to avoid bubbles. Wide angle. Lost my footage a decade ago in a hard drive crash, but it worked out quite well.

 

[Alastor]

On the shoulder ? It can be oriented front or back without problems during the dive.

 

[Lorenzoid]

Cool. The grouper that follows you like a dog. The villain attempting to turn your air off. The benefits seem endless.

 

[D_Fresh]

There are some GoPro strap mounts and clip mounts that may be able to attach to the tank band.... Or maybe a wide slider could be modified for a camera stud to GoPro tripod adapter? A wide slider might also provide enough surface area for an adhesive pad mount?

Just brainstorming here, but I like your predicament. I think rear view video could be really cool!

 

[Bubblesong]

I think rear view video could be really cool!

Thank you! I have heard Barracuda also follow Divers, but other than those two species, I don’t know any other “Diver following sea life” that I can use it for.
The Gloucester area dive boats have open spots for diving near Seals in August and September, so I have time to rig something up.

 

[D_Fresh]

I dive in the Philippines, so rear view cam may catch some Turtles, Barracuda, and maybe even Trigger fish attacking fins LOL. I may have to pursue this fear view camera idea too...

 

[Tom Winters]

I don’t want to know what’s been following me. When I use to do solo night dives, on the deco stops, I just stared at my computer second after second until I could get the hell out of the water column.

 

[D_Fresh]

Oohh, I can image that spooky feeling.... Where were you making those dives?

You won't catch me making a night solo deco off the Bay Area, CA.... I'd be way to spooked of Great Whites