Bonaire dive vacation

[Reef_Geek]

so I didn't make it to Bonaire... but I made it to Curacao back in Oct.

Here's a GoPro video of some snorkeling (I still have to go through my scuba diving video clips)

http://youtu.be/JTdx7vX1ZQU

[Treebeard]

Nice! Thanks for sharing.
Which pole are you using? I just picked up a Hero 4 Silver and am really looking forward to trying it out in our upcoming return trip to Bonaire.
I am leaning towards a Quikpod Sport.
I am also contemplating a tray so I can add some lighting and reduce the shakiness.
Are you using a red filter for snorkeling? I picked up this set from SRP .

Looking forward to seeing your dive videos.

[Reef_Geek]

that pole you're looking at is almost exactly what I'm using, except I got mine at Best Buy and it's branded DigiPower

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...501680956een02

it's great because it's very collapsible for travel. I also have the GoPole but don't actually like it, it doesn't allow as much freedom of positions near the mount. The only thing bad that has happened with it is that the lanyard cord ripped fairly easily, so I jerry rigged a keychain hoop with a dive flashlight lanyard and it's been fine ever since.

I don't use red filters shallower than 20 feet. For diving, I use the BackScatter Flip 3.1 combo (recommended by a fellow Canreefer). I had it imported from California total cost about $150 plus about $15 in duty.

http://www.backscatter.com/sku/bs-flip31-combo.lasso

However, food for thought, I hear Aqua Sport Scuba in Marda Loop has become a Go Pro dealer, not sure what they may have but could be worth a visit.

Have fun with your Hero 4, I'm just using a Hero 3+ Black

[Treebeard]

I went with the SRP because as I understand, you cannot use macro with Flip3.1. Unfortunately changing filters with the SRP is not nearly as simple as the Flip3.1.

We are regulars at Aqua Sport and were just in there a couple of weeks ago dropping off our regs for servicing, and I did not see anything GoPro at that time, but will definitely check again when we pick them up.

[Reef_Geek]

Neat, I'd be interested to see how you like the macro lenses.

Charlene posted on Aqua Sport Scuba's FB page:
Yeah !! We have Go Pro's in stock !! Are you looking for a Silver GoPro 4 ? We have them in stock but better come quickly because they are flying off the shelf !! We also got in red filters, anti-fog inserts, wrist housings, floating handle grip, extension pole, blackout housings and floaty back doors.
Plus we also have 2 kinds of masks that you can mount your GoPro on plus lights, arms , float straps and lots of other cool accessories !

Cheers!

[hillegom]

Is there a setting on the go pro, I have a 3+ black, that allows a white balance?
My videos while snorkelling are mostly gray and blue.
Nice video BTW

[Reef_Geek]

Thanks, glad you like.

I just leave it on auto white balance.
http://gopro.com/support/articles/he...lance-settings

But if you go deeper than 20 feet, you'll find there's no way of getting around without buying a red filter.