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Old 04-16-2010, 11:22 AM   #46
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i really think that the GoPro is just out of place in our underwater world..It is the greatest above water option, period. as the above video illustrates nicely, but it is dissappointing under the sea...gonna have to wait to see what the commercial fix looks like to see if I'm better trying one of these DIY ones.

Flspearin- how did you end up finalizing the lens..any pics of the housing?
In the beginning of the video, Theres some footage of the housing.
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Old 04-17-2010, 02:37 PM   #47
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Did a test on 720p today to see if you can see the outer lens in the video. Theres only a slight vignette, but I'm pretty happy with it otherwise.

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Old 04-17-2010, 03:02 PM   #48
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Did a test on 720p today to see if you can see the outer lens in the video. Theres only a slight vignette, but I'm pretty happy with it otherwise.

YouTube- Time Lapse Fun
Mind if i as what video editing software you use?
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Old 04-17-2010, 05:38 PM   #49
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[quote=BKEEL;1183797]Mind if i as what video editing software you use?[/QUOTE

I used imovie for this because it's simple and fast.But, I prefer Adobe After effects.
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Old 04-19-2010, 07:53 PM   #50
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Eye of Mine just came out with a price for their fix.
http://www.eyeofmine.com/gopro/underwater/

Does anyone have an alternative?
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Old 04-19-2010, 08:30 PM   #51
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Eye of Mine just came out with a price for their fix.
http://www.eyeofmine.com/gopro/underwater/

Does anyone have an alternative?
$70 plus shipping. I was hoping for something a little cheaper.

P.S. spriggan take another look at this thread for that answer
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Old 04-19-2010, 09:07 PM   #52
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the eye of mine solution looks awful.. I dont think it would last or hold up for our applications
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Old 04-19-2010, 10:23 PM   #53
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Worked on mine today, Still need to shape the lens down a bit so that it isnt a massive square, but other than that, its done. Will be testing it tomorrow in ze pool. I cut a 1/8"piece off of an aluminum tube from a boat tower, and epoxied it to the black ring. I put another layer of epoxy over that once it cured. Then i put the polycarbonate lens on with epoxy as well taking care not to put too much on that it squeezes inside. Once that cured, I put more epoxy around the outside of the lens for more protection. And now all thats left is cutting the excess polycarb away so that everything is flush and low profile.
if i sent you mine would u be able to do that to it
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Old 04-19-2010, 10:27 PM   #54
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or at least post a DIY photo tutorial


sound like another great fix... I just need to hit home depot?

what kind of epoxy?
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Old 04-20-2010, 05:19 PM   #55
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if i sent you mine would u be able to do that to it
yes i can
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Old 04-20-2010, 06:21 PM   #56
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More gopro fun: Theres some more underwater footage at the end with some little fish in it.

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Old 04-20-2010, 06:31 PM   #57
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or at least post a DIY photo tutorial


sound like another great fix... I just need to hit home depot?

what kind of epoxy?
I don't think home depot would carry the aluminum tubing I used, but I could send you a piece if you want me to, or I will make it for you. I got the polycarbonate "Lexan" from Home Depot, and I'm sure they carry 5 min. epoxy as well. I "borrowed" the aluminum tube from a yacht building yard I was as at while restoring and old Performer, so this stuff is about as high a quality as you get.
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dude, pm me your address and the cost and my housing is on the way...that is really amazing of you.
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Old 04-20-2010, 11:40 PM   #59
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Wow
That looked excellent Flspearin! Way to go! this has proven to be a great thread due to you and others efforts. Thanks alot for sharing this with us. I don't know if you remember you sent me some videos right when you got you gopro and that persuaded me to buy my own.
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Old 04-21-2010, 11:30 AM   #60
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Itll be sorta hard to make a diy after I made it, but i'll se what I can do
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