![]() The lens cover can be removed by twisting it to the left. If you are using the GoPro Super Suit / GoPro Protective Case dive housing, you will need to remove the lens cover before putting the camera inside. ![]() Anything past 33ft, you will need a dive housing. The Hero5, Hero6, Hero7 and Hero 8 are waterproof up to 33ft. Updating to the latest firmware will insure your GoPro camera is running at its peak potential. The app connects your device with your GoPro and allows your GoPro to update the latest firmware. The app has a lot of great functions you will find very useful. While your battery is charging on your new GoPro, take this time to download the GoPro App on your portable device. For the most recent GoPro models, the most ideal card is a UHS-I U3 Micro SD card that is now available up to 256gb. If you are on longer dive trips with several days of diving, I recommend downloading your files each day to a laptop or external hard drive. You should be able to make 3 or 4 dives on one memory card. I recommend at least a 32gb to 64gb memory card. The higher your resolution and frame rate, the faster your memory card will fill up. Check this link for the official Micro SD card recommendation for the version of your GoPro. I have tried the wrong memory card before on dives and the camera will lock up in "saving mode." You don't want this to happen in the middle of your dive when there is absolutely nothing you can do about it. Not all Micro SD cards will work in your GoPro, and every GoPro model is a little different. It's always a good habit to power up your GoPro and check the battery before each dive. After 1 minute, your GoPro LCD screen will go black and you will not be able to see what you are shooting.Ĭharge your batteries the night before your dive and make sure you create a system of where the fully charged battery and the used battery is located so you do not mistakenly put in the used battery between dives. ![]() If you do not set this to Never, the default setting is 1 minute. With a fully charged battery, you can keep the screen at 100% brightness and set the "Auto Off" to "Never," and the "Screensaver" to "Never." This way the LCD screen will always be on and you can see what you are shooting. Having a battery die on you underwater and missing out on a video of a lifetime is not worth trying to stretch out the life of a battery. ![]() You can probably stretch out one battery over 2 dives, but it's not worth worrying if the battery is going to die. Or if it’s easier, purchase spare batteries and swap out a full battery after each dive. In between dives if your battery is getting low you could always plug the USB cord in during your surface interval. You should use a fully charged battery for every dive. You can also buy a GoPro dual battery charger for a more convenient method of charging batteries. ![]() This is done by inserting the battery into the camera and then connecting the camera to a USB plug via the supplied USB-C cable. You can shoot video with your GoPro almost right out of the box. How do I Start Shooting Underwater Video? Read our review on the GoPro Hero 9 or view all of our GoPro Tutorials & Articles here.Ĭheck out another action camera made specifically for diving: Paralenz Dive Camera Review Note: I've revised this article for the HERO8 Black, but it still applies to all GoPro models 3 and above. Let’s take a look at the basic functions of the GoPro Hero cameras and how to capture beautiful underwater video. Pole cams, selfie poles, housing mounts, handles, trigger grips, dome ports, filters, tray/arm setups, mask mounts, spear gun mounts and all sorts of other accessories are allowing divers to capture their underwater visions and share them online. GoPro video cameras have become incredibly popular with divers over the last couple years, set up in a variety of ways to capture fleeting moments underwater. ![]()
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