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In these last months of 2023, underwater photography and video enthusiasts have witnessed a phase of particular excitement in the action cam market with the release of new models of video cameras, cases and other accessories.

If in the camera sector GoPro has suffered an attack from the competition with the presentation of models suitable for 360° shooting or equipped with a larger and more high-performance sensor (the very recent INSTA ACE PRO with its 1" sensor), as regards accessories, GoPro, thanks to its market share, remains the brand most paid attention to by producers.

Particular attention was attracted by the releases of an aluminum case and two additional lenses produced by the Taiwanese AOI.

In recent weeks I have had the opportunity to talk about one of the lenses dedicated to GoPro, namely the wide-angle AOI UWL-03 which follows its "twin" INON UFL-G 140 SD, highlighting its qualities and price.

In this article I would like to make some brief considerations on the case of the same brand for the GoPro 9,10,11,12 and the AOI UH GPX.

Made of aluminum, it is guaranteed for a maximum depth of 60 m (196 ft). It features a housing for the video camera and a battery that is used to power the cam and the 5" rear monitor. It is also equipped with a vacuum system.

In the front part, in front of the lens, the bayonet coupling system is mounted to allow the additional lenses to be applied and removed while underwater. The bayonet connection also allows you to insert colored filters (red, magenta etc...).

The price in Italy will be approximately €1,800.00.

On the body of the case there are some buttons that should allow you to make choices of the various parameters to change the shooting settings during the dive.

Some have expressed doubts about the maximum depth of use of 60 m which, for an aluminum case, seems too limited. I believe that this parameter is indicated according to the use of additional lenses which have their operational limit of 60 m.

I believe that, ultimately, the only real advantage of this case consists in the rear screen which expands the limited view allowed by that of the GoPro.

In my opinion, however, an adjustable screen would have really made a difference as it would have allowed better management of the panning of the camera system.

Of course, should I have the chance to test this product, I will be happy to share my impressions in the field.

Puccio Distefano

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PeterN

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I would love to see a decent macro lens for the GoPro.  The Inon Semi-fisheye wet lens is a great addition for wide angle but i wish for a good macro lens.  

bghazzal

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6 hours ago, PeterN said:

I would love to see a decent macro lens for the GoPro.  The Inon Semi-fisheye wet lens is a great addition for wide angle but i wish for a good macro lens.  

 

I used the Backscatter MacroMate Mini (+15) for a bit, it works quite well, when you get the working disance dialed in.

I just sold mine to a local dive shop owner who's shooting primarily with a GoPro and getting good footage with it:

Here's a closeup example  he shot with the MacroMate

cheers
 

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PeterN

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23 hours ago, bghazzal said:

 

I used the Backscatter MacroMate Mini (+15) for a bit, it works quite well, when you get the working disance dialed in.

I just sold mine to a local dive shop owner who's shooting primarily with a GoPro and getting good footage with it:

Here's a closeup example  he shot with the MacroMate

cheers
 

I have tried this lens but never really got the hang of it.  I think you are absolutly correct about getting the working distance dialed in. The close up example is really nice though, thanks for sharing - I may have to give it another try.

hellhole

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is adding a bigger screen an innovation?  

maybe being able to put in / take out a filter is quite the innovation..

 

at first i thought that having 'buttons' seems like they have enable changing setting like white balance .. but it does not seems to be the case

 

 

this lens is an AOi UWL-03 with the Bacscatter mark imprinted on it

this lens is an AOi UWL-03 with the Backscatter mark imprinted on it

fruehaufsteher2

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Next Sunday AOI will be at the Boot-Düsseldorf and I will be there. 
 

Are there any specific questions I should ask the people from AOI? 

1 hour ago, fruehaufsteher2 said:

Are there any specific questions I should ask the people from AOI? 

 

Free wet lens for everyone 😄

 

Let me think about it

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