Which GoPro ?

[Brian Coppitters]

Hi I only dive whilst on holiday, when I do I’ve been using Sealife cameras for stills. I now want to video at the same time so which is best ? I have just bought the tomtom bandit but having just read all the problems on the web it’s going on eBay as I don’t think it’s up to the job, so please and help choosing a GoPro would be greatly appreciate thanks.

 

[CuzzA]

I'd consider the Paralenz over a GoPro. The extra money would likely be worth all the time spent editing GoPro video.

 

[Brian Coppitters]

Thanks for the info but as it’s nearly twice the price of a GoPro and I only dive on holiday I think it will have to be a GoPro. Cheers though!

 

[Brian Coppitters]

Just googled Paralenz,
So much better than a GoPro!
Very tempting!!
Think I’ve better be nice to the wife over the next 6 months

 

[BDSC]

Can you see what you are filming with the Paralenz or do you just point in the direction? To me, being able to see and get the framing right is a big plus.

 

[CuzzA]

No screen viewer. It will be my next camera when my Hero 3 finally dies. I have a GoMask and like to film my dives hands free. I am not trying to put together Nat Geo production, nor do I want my dive experience to be viewed through a camera. I'm also sick of spending time color correcting and filters make the video dull.

So for my 3-5 minute spearfishing videos, that over priced Paralenz makes sense.

All personal choice.

 

[dcvf2]

Hi Brian
Do you know the « Sony HDR-AS50 »…down to 60m for 200€ ?
Please look at the result …It’s done in freediving in Indonesia in 2017
choose 1080p => Video in free diving