Nobody would want to take classic photos or videos and then have someone else take the credit for them. That is why it is important to tag them and also patent them so that their source will always be traced back to you. It does not matter whether the photos were taken in the air, on land or under the water, the fact of the matter is that you’re the one that took them, and you deserve the credit.
In order to take great photos that you’ll be proud to tag, it is important to make sure that you use the right camera’s and equipment suited for the situation. In this article, we are going to look at cameras and accessories for taking photos underwater. We will start with some cameras followed by some cases.
GoPro HERO5 Black
The GoPro HERO5 Black is the most powerful camera yet. It comes with a 12MP image sensor and captures UHD 4K resolution videos (3840 x 2160) at real-time 30/25 fps and cinematic 24 fps. It can record 2.7K, Full HD 1080p, and other resolutions. In 1080p, the frame rate can be set up to 120 fps, allowing for slow-motion playback. The 12MP camera offers burst rates of up to 30 fps. However, it’s the combination of this capture capability with a collection of sophisticated, new features that makes the HERO5 Black a very special action camera. The camera is:
- Waterproof
- Capable of capturing raw still images
- Comes with a feature that offers a Linear Field of View
- Comes with Protune, a mode through which one can select to access a store of features and manual settings that will ultimately let one perform more advanced post-production. For example, images shot in Protune mode can be color-corrected in greater detail than otherwise.
- It offers internal video stabilization
GoPro HERO5 Session
The HERO5 Session is the “little brother” to the HERO5 Black because it incorporates some of the new features of the HERO5 Black, like video stabilization and raw audio although it has a smaller sensor and less frame rates to choose from. It records 4K videos at 30 fps, but because it has a smaller, 10MP sensor, there will be a difference in low-light sensitivity, video noise, and slightly in depth of field. The HERO5 Session is for the professionally oriented and waterproof to 33′ without a housing, but doesn’t support a dive housing.
Features
- 10MP sensor
- 4K video at 30/25 fps
- 7K at 48/30/25/24 fps
- 1080p at up to 90 fps (slow-motion)
- 720p at up to 120 fps (slow-motion)
- 10MP still images with up to 30 fps burst rate
- Built-in mic
- External mic support via optional adapter
- 33′ waterproof without a housing
- Voice control
- Video stabilization
- Linear FOV (removes fish-eye distortion)
- Protune mode with raw audio, white balance, color, ISO limit, sharpness, shutter, and exposure value compensation
- Auto-upload to GoPro cloud
GoPro HERO4 Black
Take the HERO5 Black, subtract all the special new features, and an LCD, and you’ve basically got yourself the HERO4 Black (which isn’t black, by the way). Not too long ago, the HERO4 Black was the cream of the crop of GoPro. As far as image quality, it’s right up there with the HERO5 Black. It has the same sensor size, same recording resolutions and frame rates, and all of the same Protune features except for the new raw audio feature. So, the HERO4 Black is still the professional’s choice, but without all the extra features.
Features
- 12MP sensor
- 4K video at 30/25/24 fps
- 7K at 60/50/48/30/25/24 fps
- 1080p at up to 120 fps
- 720p at up to 240 fps
- 12MP still images with up to 30 fps burst rate
- Built-in mic
- External mic support via optional 3.5mm mic adapter
- 131′ waterproof with included housing
- Linear FOV (removes fish-eye distortion)
- Protune with white balance, color, ISO limit, sharpness, shutter, and exposure value compensation
SublimeWare – CNC Aluminum Frame Case Housing with 37mm UV Filterfor GoPro Hero 3 3+ 4
In the review of the cases, we will begin with the GoPro Hero 4 Case. Introducing Sublimeware GoPro 4 Aluminum Housing. This Go pro Hero 4 case is made with tough CNC Aluminum alloy that gives you the ultimate protection for your GoPro Hero camera, much better protection than your regular Gopro Housing. The Aluminum alloy can transfer heat and prevent your camera from crashing due to overheating.
There is a 1/4″ Tripod Screw at the bottom of the case where you can mount it on a tripod and includes a shoe mount on top of the camera.
Includes 37mm filter and mount – Use the 37mm UV lens to take Vids without worrying about glare. Using the 37mm mount it can be used on UV lens, filter lens, polarizing lens of diameter 37mm.
Specification:
Material: CNC Aluminum Alloy
Compatibility: GoPro Hero 4/3+/3
Item Dimension: 7.5*5.8*3.2cm
Weight:101.5g Includes:
- 1xCNC Aluminum Alloy Case
- 1x37mm UV Filter
- 1xLens Cap
- 1xAdaptor Base
- 1X Hot Shoe Mount
Features
- Solid protection for your GoPro Hero 3 + Hero 4 – This Aluminum GoPro Housing is made with tough CNC Aluminum alloy that gives you the ultimate protection for your GoPro Hero camera, much better protection than your GoPro Hero 4 Skeleton Housing.
- Prevent camera from overheating – This GoPro hero 4 housing aluminum case can transfer heat and prevent your camera from crashing dur to overheat
- Compatible with tripod – There is a 1/4″ Tripod Screw Thread at the bottom of the case and can be used to mount on a tripod. Also includes a shoe mount on top of the camera
- Includes 37mm filter and mount – Use the 37mm UV lens to take Vids without worrying about glare. Using the 37mm mount it can be used on UV lens, filter lens, polarizing lens of diameter 37mm
Conclusion
Most of the people that bought this product were very satisfied with the results and so I personally think that it is a product worth buying. There are barely any negative reviews.
SublimeWare – CNC Aluminum Frame Case Housing with 37mm UV Filter for GoPro Hero 3 3+ 4
We will now review the GoPro Hero 5 Case. Introducing Sublimeware GoPro 4 Aluminum Housing. This Go pro Hero 4 case is made with tough CNC Aluminum alloy that gives you the ultimate protection for your GoPro Hero camera, much better protection than your regular GoPro Housing. The Aluminum alloy can transfer heat and prevent your camera from crashing due to overheating.
There is a 1/4″ Tripod Screw at the bottom of the case where you can mount it on a tripod and includes a shoe mount on top of the camera.
Includes 37mm filter and mount – Use the 37mm UV lens to take Vids without worrying about glare. Using the 37mm mount it can be used on UV lens, filter lens, polarizing lens of diameter 37mm.
Specification:
Material: CNC Aluminum Alloy
Compatibility: GoPro Hero 4/3+/3
Item Dimension: 7.5*5.8*3.2cm
Weight:101.5g Includes:
- 1xCNC Aluminum Alloy Case
- 1x37mm UV Filter
- 1xLens Cap
- 1xAdaptor Base
- 1X Hot Shoe Mount
Features
- Solid protection for your GoPro Hero 5 – This Aluminum GoPro Housing is made with tough CNC Aluminum alloy that gives you the ultimate protection for your GoPro Hero camera, much better protection than your GoPro Hero 4 Skeleton Housing.
- Prevent camera from overheating – This GoPro hero 4 housing aluminum case can transfer heat and prevent your camera from crashing dur to overheat
- Compatible with tripod – There is a 1/4″ Tripod Screw Thread at the bottom of the case and can be used to mount on a tripod. Also includes a shoe mount on top of the camera
- Includes 37mm filter and mount – Use the 52mm UV lens to take Vids without worrying about glare. Using the 52mm mount it can be used on UV lens, filter lens, polarizing lens of diameter 52mm
Conclusion
The casing is made out of aluminum, giving it a solid body that will keep one going. This is a good product, reaching up to the standards of the other GoPro products.