GoPro filters are almost a necessity when capturing underwater or above water footage. The definition of a filter is a piece of glass secured over the camera lens to create image effects, balance, and enhancements. In the case of the gopro there are several filter options created. Being an action camera the GoPro can go into different environments. Filters can help enhance the raw video.
This article covers several available filters by Polar Pro that snap over the GoPro Hero 4/3+ housings.
Polarizer Filter:
The glass lens is easily installed/removed by pushing on and pulling off the standard GoPro housing. The polarizer is for use above the waterline.
Effects of the Poarizer are:
- Great Reduction of Glare
- Improved Color Saturation
- Capturing Sharper Images
- Includes storage bag and tether
The Polorizer is ideal for snow and watersports.
Magenta Filter:
This filter is for use in capturing underwater footage. The new treated lens is 10x stronger than previous lenses. The magenta is Iridium Arylic which provides precise color correction in green tinted waters. Like the Polorizer lens the magenta lens is push pull on off the standard GoPro housing.
- Green water color correction
- Working depth up to 75 feet
- Storage bag and tether included
Red Filter:
Like the magenta filter for use underwater but suited for color correction in blue water.
- Blue water color correction
- Working depth up to 75 feet
- Storage bag and tether included
Neutral Density:
This filter is more for fast moving video capture. It may be used for action shots from outside your vehicle to give a blur fast moving effect. The glass lens is for optimal clarity and like all of the other filters is a push/pull on of system. The Neutral Density filter is perfect for motorsports.
- Slows down cameras shutter speed
- Eliminates jello effect and wobble
- Illustrates High Speed Movement
Macro Lens:
The macro lense is for close-ups. Like the Polorizer and Neutral Density lens’s it is all glass for optimal clarity.
- 3.8x Magnification
- Focus distance from 3 – 12 inches
- Capture creative close up shots
The Panfish Portrait like its much bigger brother is the same concept besides being a fraction the size in height. The mount is best for low angle shots and hero shots with a lightweight and compact action camera. The RAM mount allows articulation and clamping in many different positions. Personally this mount is used in the front of the kayak. If you have a remote control for your action camera a GearTrac or a mighty mount can be added to the bow and the camera mounted here for extreme photos of you and your catch!