Thankfully The Frame is supplied with the GoPro straight out of the box. For that, you will need to attach an external casing, called The Frame. The problem is, you cannot attach any accessories like a floating hand grip or 3-way grip arm. Are you confused yet? Let’s continue with the GoPro camera comparison.Īs stated above the Hero5, Hero6, Hero7 and Hero8 are waterproof with no external casing.
But if you want to attach any accessories, you will still need a casing. You can use Hero5, Hero6, Hero7 and Hero8 with no casing, and it’s fully waterproof to 10m depth. Just bought them, unboxing video tomorrow?! /t4B8uk5UB1Ĭan You Use the Hero 5, 6, 7 or 8 With No Casing? Not sure how they did that lmao, so sick tho. The new GoPros are waterproof WITHOUT a housing. Hero5 Session is the same as Hero5 Black – waterproof to 10m / 30′ straight out of the box with no casing. That’s deeper than most SCUBA divers would ever venture.
Whilst the underwater case will take it down to 40-45m, the Super Suit Dive Housing will take it down to 60m depth. If you want to take your Hero5, 6, 7 or 8 diving deeper than 10m, then a GoPro underwater case is required. So what about the awesome new GoPro Hero8 Black? Is Hero8 waterproof? Good news, the Hero8 is waterproof down to a depth of 10m / 30′, straight out of the box. When you’re on a good thing, stick to it. The Hero7 White, Hero7 Silver, and Hero7 Black are all waterproof to a depth of 10m / 30′, straight out of the box. Swimming with a giany sea turtle in #crete !! #snorkeling #swimming #Goprohero7 #Greece #indiansummer #underwater #Creta #summertime Actually, Hero6 is the same as the Hero5 in many ways. The GoPro Hero6 waterproof depth is 10m / 30′ straight out of the box, with no casing. This is thanks to the revolutionary new one-button design on the Hero5. This was the turning point for GoPro, making it a far superior camera than the Hero4. The GoPro Hero5 waterproof depth is 10m / 30′ straight out of the box, with no casing. That is unless you want an excuse to buy a newer version because your Hero4 will become useless. Is the GoPro Hero4 Waterproof Without a Housing?Īs with the Hero3, do not take your Hero4 underwater without the waterproof housing. My Hero 4 Silver was supplied with the standard GoPro Hero 4 waterproof housing straight out of the box. The Standard Housing is waterproof to 40m. The Hero4 Black, Hero4 Silver both require a waterproof housing. Is the GoPro Hero3 Waterproof Without a Housing?ĭo not take your GoPro Hero3 underwater without a GoPro Hero 3 Waterproof Case. The Standard Housing is waterproof to 40m. This housing is easy to fit, and also incorporates the standard mount for attaching accessories to the GoPro. The Standard Housing is a mandatory accessory if you are shooting anywhere near water or moisture. GoPro Hero3īoth the Hero3+ and Hero3 require waterproof housing. So then, which GoPro is waterproof, and to what depth? Let us compare GoPro models to find out. But there are some big differences in the waterproof capabilities between models. So most of you know already that GoPros are waterproof, at least to some extent. Lesson learned: always double-check which rear door you have fitted to your GoPro external housing. I did this to try and get the best audio quality possible, with the least noise-resistant door.Įnd result: My GoPro Hero4 Silver fitted with waterproof housing had become 100% non-waterproof, thanks to the incorrect rear door being fitted. I forgot that I had previously removed the waterproof door and fitted the non-waterproof door. Non-waterproof, splash-proof and waterproof. The GoPro Hero 4 waterproof housing comes with 3 interchangeable rear doors. So I entered the water with my GoPro, complete with a waterproof casing. What a lovely holiday video this would make. Watching the kids playing in sparkling turquoise water, and I decided to record this precious memory up close with my GoPro Hero4 Silver. Picture a 3 day beach holiday with the family, in an idyllic tropical beach location. Please read our disclosure policy for more information. Note: This post may contain affiliate links. So are GoPros Waterproof? Well… that depends. Then my poor Hero 4 died a horrible death by drowning. Back in the day, I purchased a Hero4 Silver, thinking I had purchased a fully waterproof camera.
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