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GoPro releases Dive Housing for HERO actioncams

GoPro releases Dive Housing for HERO actioncams
GoPro has just released the Dive Housing, which reportedly allows HERO actioncam users to shoot sharply-focused underwater video
GoPro has just released the Dive Housing, which reportedly allows HERO actioncam users to shoot sharply-focused underwater video
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An image shot using GoPro's new Dive Housing
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An image shot using GoPro's new Dive Housing
GoPro's new Dive Housing, with the HERO actioncam inside
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GoPro's new Dive Housing, with the HERO actioncam inside
GoPro has just released the Dive Housing, which reportedly allows HERO actioncam users to shoot sharply-focused underwater video
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GoPro has just released the Dive Housing, which reportedly allows HERO actioncam users to shoot sharply-focused underwater video
An image shot using GoPro's new Dive Housing
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An image shot using GoPro's new Dive Housing
GoPro's new Dive Housing, without the HERO actioncam
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GoPro's new Dive Housing, without the HERO actioncam
An image shot using GoPro's new Dive Housing
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An image shot using GoPro's new Dive Housing
An image shot using GoPro's new Dive Housing
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An image shot using GoPro's new Dive Housing
GoPro has just released the Dive Housing, which reportedly allows HERO actioncam users to shoot sharply-focused underwater video
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GoPro has just released the Dive Housing, which reportedly allows HERO actioncam users to shoot sharply-focused underwater video
GoPro Dive Housing (Photo: Gizmag.com)
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GoPro Dive Housing (Photo: Gizmag.com)
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GoPro Dive Housing (Photo: Gizmag.com)
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Although you may have seen plenty of underwater videos shot using the GoPro HERO actioncam, its lens was never really designed for underwater videography – as we previously illustrated in a video report, the footage sometimes looks a little fuzzy. As of today, however, would-be Jaques Cousteaus can now purchase a dive-specific GoPro housing that promises sharp images.

The Dive Housing features a large flat lens, unlike the usual GoPro domed lens. This apparently solves the fuzzy-underwater-pictures problem, and in fact the approach has already been implemented in several third-party HERO-compatible products.

It fits all models of the HERO, and is watertight to a depth of 197 feet (60 meters) – just like the regular housing. Included are a variety of mounting gizmos, a lens cap, and a tether string.

GoPro Dive Housing (Photo: Gizmag.com)
GoPro Dive Housing (Photo: Gizmag.com)

The housing is available at various retailers and via the GoPro website, for US$49.99.

Source: GoPro

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