Gopro wetmate lens mount options

[Jukka-Pekka Salmenkaita]

I have been super happy with Backscatter flip setup for macro and filter. However, the new wetmate WA and macro options look very interesting as well. Since I have no experience of bayonet mounts, few questions

- are any/all bayonet mounts compatible between the vendors (Backscatter, AOI, Inon) so that lenses from multiple vendors could be used on the same mount?

- are there differences in robustness or convenience of use between the mounts?

- any recommendations on mounts (e.g. on strobe/light arm) to store extra lens(es) during the dive?

 

Thanks for any and all help in advance!

[Davide DB]

Hi,

 

Yes bayonet miunt is the same so they are interchangeable. Backscatter is a rebranded version of the AOI. The lens it's the same,  but they offer slightly different options.

Some of our members have them so the may add other info.

More info here:

 

 

[Gmsalterego]

I would know how to attach AOI WA lens with M55 adapter to backscatter FLIP system. Is it a valid  solution to switch from macro to wide angle lens?

[eLzUb]

I would not attach this lens to the flip mount because is really heavy. 

[Jukka-Pekka Salmenkaita]

I think FLIP can only handle the weight of macromate mini lens, no more reliably.

[Davide DB]

I can confirm that the lens is heavy and wouldn't be safe on a flip.