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GoPro or Compact with underwater housing for snorkeling ?

Started Nov 18, 2021 | Questions thread
kelpdiver Veteran Member • Posts: 5,564
Re: GoPro or Compact with underwater housing for snorkeling ?
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Ie1234 wrote:

Thanks, as I have the Canon already and also some mounts for the GoPro I won't consider other options. And 5 meters would be to much on the edge anyhow. Could be double from time to time.

The TG6 is rated to 15/50ft.  You should consider this route, as the cost is the same as the current Hero10 promotion, and would be far less bulky than a housed GX5.

A lot of this comes down to how good a skin diver you are?  For most, the compact camera doesn't offer anything over the gopro because people can get down low enough, long enough to take a have decent still.   I'll put myself in this category - I have a very good SAC for my size, but a terribly short CO2 breathing reflex.  
I actually do have one of those LCD screens for the 3 somewhere, and could give it to you for a song.   But the IS from the more recent models makes for much better video, and the stills capability has also markedly improved.   If you have other uses for the hero, then upgrading to the H10 is likely the best choice.

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