GoPro

GoPro is a popular action camera brand that is known for its rugged durability and versatile features. GoPro cameras are often used for underwater photography and videography, thanks to their waterproof design and wide range of accessories.

Waterproof housings are the most essential piece of Gopro underwater equipment. These cases protect the gopro underwater camera from water damage and allow you to take it down to depths of up to 100 feet (30 meters). There are a variety of waterproof housings available for GoPro cameras, each with its own features and benefits. For example, the GoPro HERO11 Black Dive Housing is depth-rated to 100 feet (30 meters) and features a built-in LED light for illuminating your subjects.

Diving lights can help you illuminate your underwater subjects and improve the quality of your photos and videos. There are a variety of diving lights available for GoPro cameras, ranging from small, handheld lights to large, powerful lights that can be mounted on the camera housing. For example, the Sealife Sea Dragon 3000F Underwater LED Video Light is a powerful light that can produce up to 3,000 lumens of light, making it ideal for capturing stunning underwater photos and videos.

Strobes can be used to add light and color to your underwater photos and videos. Strobes are typically mounted on the camera housing and fire automatically when the camera shutter is released. 

Gopro Filters can be used to correct the color of your underwater photos and videos. There are a variety of filters available for GoPro cameras, each designed to correct a specific color cast. For example, the GoPro Red Filter is designed to correct the blue cast that is common in underwater photos and videos.

Mounts allow you to attach the camera to your body, your gear, or underwater structures. There are a variety of mounts available for GoPro cameras, each designed for a specific purpose. For example, the GoPro the Arm is a versatile mount that can be used to attach your camera to a variety of objects, including underwater cages, boats, and other equipment.

With the right equipment and a little practice, you can take stunning underwater photos and videos with your GoPro camera. So get out there and explore the underwater world!

Here are some additional tips for underwater GoPro photography and videography:

• Use a red filter to correct the blue cast that is common in underwater photos and videos.
• Use a wide-angle lens to capture more of the underwater scene.
• Shoot in RAW mode to give you more control over the final image or video.
• Use a stabilizer to reduce camera shake.
• Edit your photos and videos in post-production to improve the color and contrast.

With these tips, you can take your underwater GoPro photography and videography to the next level.

Buying underwater housings from Bluewater Photo

We understand that buying underwater camera housings can sometimes be overwhelming for some. Many different components are needed to put together an underwater camera rig, from the housing itself to lights, arms, and wet lenses; the list could go on. All of our sales staff are expert underwater photographers who can help you with any questions you have about set-up or compatibility. We will ensure that you have all of the right kit so that you can capture your next diving adventure like never before! Click here to send us an email and we'll put together the right underwater housing system for you. You can also give us a call at 310-633-5052