Underwater GoPro: the three best models

The GoPro not only films your action scenes on land. You can even take some models with you on a dive. We present the best underwater models of the GoPro series in this article.

The best underwater GoPros: Hero4 Black Silver

The American camera manufacturer GoPro is a pioneer in robust action cameras and offers various models for purchase. The most powerful is the Hero4 Black.

• Thanks to the improved sensor, the GoPro Hero 4 Black also delivers the best image quality under the GoPro models. Film at up to 30 frames per second in Ultra HD or photograph the underwater world at 12 MP. Tip: With the help of a red Polarpro filter, you can significantly improve the underwater images of all GoPro models. This filter reduces the blue color cast of your photo and video material. The Mini-Cam can even take pictures in 4k resolution - you can only film for about an hour with maximum quality with a full battery. Here it is advisable to buy a replacement battery for around 20 euros.
• With the "SuperView" function of the GoPro Hero4, you can capture your pictures almost at a 180 ° angle.
• The skeleton case is waterproof up to 40 m depth. Tip: The housing of the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition even withstands water depths of up to 60 meters. So if you want to dive deeper, we recommend installing the GoPro Hero4 Black in the older camera housing.
• Price: about 430 euros

The best underwater GoPros: Hero Black Silver

In contrast to the flagship, the Hero4 Black, the GoPro Hero4 Silver comes with less power, but also saves your wallet.

• The GoPro Hero4 Silver films with a maximum resolution of 30 frames per second in 2.7 K and also photographs your underwater experience with 12 MP photos. Ultra-HD recordings like the Black Edition are theoretically possible, but in practice the image only jerky. But the battery lasts a little longer at one and a half hours than with the Black Edition - we still recommend buying a replacement battery.
• The GoPro Hero4 Silver also has the "SuperView" mode, which provides fascinating underwater panoramas.
• The skeleton case is also waterproof to a depth of 40 m.
• Price: about 365 euros

The best underwater GoPros: Hero3 + Silver

• The GoPro Hero3 + Silver ensures a good picture quality with a maximum of 60 frames per second in Full HD and 10 MP for photos.
• The built-in "SuperView" function also enables underwater shots with almost 180 ° in this predecessor model.
• The skeleton case is waterproof up to 40 m depth.
• Compared to the models in the Hero4 series, the battery lasts up to 3 hours and offers much longer film fun.
• Price: about 300 euros
• Tip: If you only want to dive up to 10 m deep, you should watch the small GoPro Hero4 session at a price of around 210 euros.

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