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zachSD · 12-26-2011, 11:17 PM

Hey guys,
Any suggestions on flat len's for GoPros? Let me know what you guys are using and what you think...

*jfjf* · 12-26-2011, 11:20 PM

Plane Wreck Off Jupiter Florida - YouTube
I shot this video a couple of days ago with a Go Pro HD (Version 1) and a MAKO Flat Lens.. Very happy with the camera and the lens...

SpearoTastic · 12-26-2011, 11:24 PM

The Mako flat lens has already been mentioned.

Here is one that uses 55mm camera filters - http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=136987

Or you could build your own using a "a medicine bottle cap, bored a hole and aquasealed the whole thing together with a 52mm UV photog glass filter. Took me 30mins to make and unlike the "eye of mine", this retains the stock lens" - http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=137370

You can also use the search function....

zachSD · 12-28-2011, 06:30 PM

Thanks for the help guys... Has anyone also heard that GoPro will be putting one out soon?

*jfjf* · 12-28-2011, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zachSD

Thanks for the help guys... Has anyone also heard that GoPro will be putting one out soon?

Yes, they have been saying it for a while and they had proto-types at the recent dive show, but i would not hold my breath, waiting for their lens.

Nwsportsman · 01-02-2012, 01:43 PM

+1 for blurfix.
Another flat lens is next on the list. I had the "eye of mine" modified case for my gopro. Worked great but if you scratch the lens its toast. Lost that camera before I could break it. I'm not easy on my gear and the replaceable glass lens on the blurfix looks nice.

No I'm Josh · 01-02-2012, 08:17 PM

NWsportsman, one of the things I do is surf photography (www.joshhumbert.com) so I have plenty of experience with lenses and scratches. If your lens is plastic like on waterhousings, you can buff it out with a buffing wheel, some buffing polish and lot's of patience. You can't let the plastic heat up, that's the only thing you really have to look out for. If your lens is made of glass, I've heard that cerium oxide works but have not needed to test it myself.

North Star · 01-03-2012, 03:04 PM

Josh - ABSOLUTELY AWESOME PHOTOGRAPHY!!!!! All of you guys need to check out his web site. Incredible work!

Nwsportsman · 01-03-2012, 06:32 PM

Awesome pics josh.

Thanks for the tip. I do use plastic polish to extend the life of the lens but some scratches are just too deep. And that's what I love about the gopro, it has replaceable lenses. And its cheep around $10 for three.

I get most of my scratches from pool bottoms trying to get first person footage of underwater hockey. The results are okay with the stock lens. The best footage came from being out of play along side an in water ref with the flat lens.

The big difference between the "eye of mine" flat lens and the blurfix is a removable flat glass filter over the stock lens. I felt I needed to baby the "eye of mine" case. In fear of scratching the acrylic lens. But it did work nice.

No I'm Josh · 01-03-2012, 07:11 PM

Thanks Max.

Much appreciated feedback.
Nwsm: If you are ever up in PDX, I would be glad to give your scratched lenses a try. My buffing wheel works wonders.
Underwater hockey sounds like amazing practice for spearing!


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12-26-2011, 11:17 PM	#1
zachSD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego/Tacoma Posts: 72	GoPro Flat Lens... Hey guys, Any suggestions on flat len's for GoPros? Let me know what you guys are using and what you think...

12-26-2011, 11:20 PM	#2
jfjf . Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Palm Bch County Posts: 7,899	Re: GoPro Flat Lens... Plane Wreck Off Jupiter Florida - YouTube I shot this video a couple of days ago with a Go Pro HD (Version 1) and a MAKO Flat Lens.. Very happy with the camera and the lens... __________________ http://www.makospearguns.com/ http://www.palmbeachfreedivers.com/

12-26-2011, 11:24 PM	#3
SpearoTastic Homebound Spearo Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The State of Misery Posts: 847	Re: GoPro Flat Lens... The Mako flat lens has already been mentioned. Here is one that uses 55mm camera filters - http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=136987 Or you could build your own using a "a medicine bottle cap, bored a hole and aquasealed the whole thing together with a 52mm UV photog glass filter. Took me 30mins to make and unlike the "eye of mine", this retains the stock lens" - http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=137370 You can also use the search function.... __________________ ° Simplicity is the highest form of sophistication. – Leonardo Da Vinci Vegetarian - that's an old Indian word meaning "lousy hunter". - Andy Rooney Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. - Proverbs 22:6 (NIV) KEEP CALM AND CHIVE ON

12-28-2011, 06:30 PM	#4
zachSD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego/Tacoma Posts: 72	Re: GoPro Flat Lens... Thanks for the help guys... Has anyone also heard that GoPro will be putting one out soon?

01-02-2012, 01:43 PM	#6
Nwsportsman Lars Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 99	Re: GoPro Flat Lens... +1 for blurfix. Another flat lens is next on the list. I had the "eye of mine" modified case for my gopro. Worked great but if you scratch the lens its toast. Lost that camera before I could break it. I'm not easy on my gear and the replaceable glass lens on the blurfix looks nice.

01-02-2012, 08:17 PM	#7
No I'm Josh Sculpin Slayer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 42 Posts: 698	Re: GoPro Flat Lens... NWsportsman, one of the things I do is surf photography (www.joshhumbert.com) so I have plenty of experience with lenses and scratches. If your lens is plastic like on waterhousings, you can buff it out with a buffing wheel, some buffing polish and lot's of patience. You can't let the plastic heat up, that's the only thing you really have to look out for. If your lens is made of glass, I've heard that cerium oxide works but have not needed to test it myself. __________________ www.kamokapearls.com Tahitian pearls. This is what I do.

01-03-2012, 03:04 PM	#8
North Star Max Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Age: 57 Posts: 3,016	Re: GoPro Flat Lens... Josh - ABSOLUTELY AWESOME PHOTOGRAPHY!!!!! All of you guys need to check out his web site. Incredible work! __________________ nec timor nec temeritas (neither fear nor foolhardiness.)

01-03-2012, 06:32 PM	#9
Nwsportsman Lars Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 99	Re: GoPro Flat Lens... Awesome pics josh. Thanks for the tip. I do use plastic polish to extend the life of the lens but some scratches are just too deep. And that's what I love about the gopro, it has replaceable lenses. And its cheep around $10 for three. I get most of my scratches from pool bottoms trying to get first person footage of underwater hockey. The results are okay with the stock lens. The best footage came from being out of play along side an in water ref with the flat lens. The big difference between the "eye of mine" flat lens and the blurfix is a removable flat glass filter over the stock lens. I felt I needed to baby the "eye of mine" case. In fear of scratching the acrylic lens. But it did work nice.

01-03-2012, 07:11 PM	#10
No I'm Josh Sculpin Slayer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 42 Posts: 698	Re: GoPro Flat Lens... Thanks Max. Much appreciated feedback. Nwsm: If you are ever up in PDX, I would be glad to give your scratched lenses a try. My buffing wheel works wonders. Underwater hockey sounds like amazing practice for spearing! __________________ www.kamokapearls.com Tahitian pearls. This is what I do.

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