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Old 06-29-2018, 03:53 AM   #1
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What depths are you guys taking the GoPros

Hello all, just wondering what depths you guys are taking the action cams? I recently bought a cheap cam that does decent enough footage for documenting a few trips but the case recommendation is 98feet..... I saw a few aftermarket cases for 145ft but has anyone gone deeper with them? this cam also fits a go pro case if needed. I plan to hit some spots 170 or so but not frequently. 140 is normal depth on most trips... anyone have any feedback?
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Old 06-29-2018, 05:45 PM   #2
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Re: What depths are you guys taking the GoPros

I have taken my hero 3+ to 70 feet on scuba with now problem. But I think I read somewhere that 130 ft is the max.
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Old 06-29-2018, 06:03 PM   #3
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Re: What depths are you guys taking the GoPros

Thanks for the feedback brother. If anyone knows a way or a new case I can purchase to go deeper please let me know
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Re: What depths are you guys taking the GoPros

Try Ebay or amazon I seen some after market ones there but check out the reviews on them.
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Old 07-02-2018, 06:42 AM   #5
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Re: What depths are you guys taking the GoPros

You want to purchase a 60 Meter case for it (198 feet). Check on ebay or amazon.
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Old 07-03-2018, 04:51 AM   #6
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Re: What depths are you guys taking the GoPros

The gopro 60m housing should be fine. I've taken one to 105m / 344ft without any leaks but I turned it on beforehand, no pushing buttons at depth. I was very impressed that it survived!
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Old 03-26-2021, 03:41 AM   #7
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Re: What depths are you guys taking the GoPros

I took my GoPro 3 and 4 to Truk with their underwater housings. We were diving at 200’ and had no problems.
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