3 hours ago, Nando Diver said:

First time testing AOI UCL-O3 macro lens + Gopro labs firmware

99% of clips was out-of-focus, but the small bits i managed to get in focus looks promising.

GT-TUNE plugin makes all the diference.

Super-macro is out of the question with Action camera.

Why did the GoPro have focus issues? I’m diving Monday with a GoPro and Wide Sharp wet lens for the first time.

2 hours ago, ACHiPo said:

Why did the GoPro have focus issues? I’m diving Monday with a GoPro and Wide Sharp wet lens for the first time.

The problem was the subject behind the camera 😄.

It was first time i did macro or close-up on gopro with this lens ucl-03

Its hard to tell if what we filming is in focus.

No issues with aoi uwl-03

Today activate Macro Mod manually to be able to access Focus Peaking ( highlights sharp edges in your Live View with a bright color)

It can help a bit while doing Close-up or Macro Mode, its not 100% but its something, especially if you use color red and high sensitivity

For example in the video below theres no way i can see if the eyes of the Hermit Crab are getting out of focus, 1 cm to far and the video is ruined.

Also activating Macro Mod the 8:7, HDR or Zoom no longer will be available

If the small screen is already a challenge, sometimes will be harder to get nice content for macro/close up with Gopro due the lack of super macro capabilities, sea life moves a tad faster than Nudibranch 😉

Ps: From my testing having Macro Mod ON, its seems it doesn't affect the use of wide angle lens, the Focus Peaking can also be extra help while doing close-up with wide angle lens.

In gopro labs forum it was mention the Macro Mode might affect Hypersmooth.

Regarding the lens AOI UCL-03 its a keeper, on the times if managed to get focus, the image was stunning especially in the details.

Davinci resolve free Version

GP-TUNE Plugin

AOI UCL-03 lens

Gopro Labs Firmare

Wide=1 Wide color Gamut

Bitr=190Mbps

Bitrate *Dive=1 optimized for water refraction (No corner distortion)

5.3K 16:9 60Fps

WIDE

HYPERSMOOTH ON

10 BIT

BIT RATE HIGH

SHUTTER AUTO

EV COMP -05

WB AUTO

ISO 100 - 800

SHARPNESS LOW

DENOISE LOW

COLOR FLAT

FOCUS PEAKING RED COLOR (sensitive High)

Edited 13 hours ago13 hr by Nando Diver

Heres example of the Focus Peaking showing in the live view.

ps: The use of focus peaking without dive lights is very unreliable or useless.

Edited 12 hours ago12 hr by Nando Diver