Reddit reviews CamKix Diving Lens Filter Kit Compatible with GoPro Hero 4, Hero+, Hero and 3+ - fits Standard Waterproof Housing - Enhances Colors for Underwater Video and Photography - Includes 5 Filters
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INSTANTLY BOOSTS YOUR UNDERWATER FOOTAGE: This professional diving lens filter kit can be attached to the standard waterproof housing of your GoPro HERO 3+ or HERO 4 camera. It enhances colors and improves contrast in various underwater video and photography conditions.SWITCHABLE RED, MAGENTA AND YELLOW FILTERS: The RED (SWCY) filters are ideal for tropical blue salt water or clear fresh water. Filter excess of blue and boost red and yellow. 3 RED filters included for various depths: 5-20 feet, 20-50 feet and 50+ feet. MAGENTA filter is for fresh or salt green water (GR), due to a high concentration of algae in the water. Used at depths between 20 to 130 feet. YELLOW filter is ideal for shooting pictures or video at night. Used at depths up to 130 feet.EASY 'CLIP & SLIP' SYSTEM: Simply clip the filter holder onto the waterproof housing of your GoPro HERO 3+ or HERO 4 camera and slide in the filter that you want to use. Each filter comes with its own protective plastic sleeve to prevent any scratches.DESIGNED FOR GOPRO HERO 3+ AND 4 CAMERAS: This lens filter kit is designed for the the standard waterproof housing of your GoPro HERO 3+ or HERO 4 camera (standard waterproof housing sold separately).COMPLETE KIT: This package contains a clip-on filter holder, 5 filters for various underwater conditions, 5 filter storage bags, a tether, a cleaning cloth and a quick start guide.
I use this kit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DLHX0O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2Y9RBb49S222C
I don't edit footage shot with those at all unless it's right under the surface or I'm going deeper than the lens I'm using is ideal for, but even then it's a slight tint correction rather than needing a total re-grade. I dive Monterey and the magenta (anti-green) never leaves my camera.
It's simple and cheap but gets the job done. Protips: put the lense lanyard in between the hinges of your mount so it can't run away and make sure you put the lens on underwater so you don't trap bubbles between the lens and housing.
We use this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DLHX0O6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_4D8Pyb38J93GT which has a couple of different levels of filter depending on the amount of algae etc. In the water. It lets you vary the red filter based on conditions - something like that should help your issue.
Camkix makes a really good one with multiple different filters for all uses.
https://www.amazon.com/Diving-Lens-Filter-Kit-HERO/dp/B01DLHX0O6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1522944321&sr=8-2&keywords=camkix+filter
I'm a big fan of my GoPro Hero 4, It's been on many dives and has captured some wonderful stills and videos so I can show people why it is that I love diving so much.
One negative thing I will say about the GoPro is that it has the fish eye/wide angle lens. This is amazing for capturing most sports and activities, but less so for diving as one normally wants to be able to capture a smaller field of view. If the camera is just for diving, then it might be worth looking for something with a more narrow field of view. As I do other sports/activities for which the wide angle is beneficial, I can accept this shortcoming for diving (not wanting to have to buy two cameras).
As u/ajmpettit has said, filters are massively important. I haven't used the flip filters he suggested backscatter flip filters. I use this simple/cheap set Diving Lens Filter Kit for HERO 4 which allows you to have something for all recreational diving depths. I don't know if there is a set which allows you to easily flip/change the filter during the dive for sites which start at 20 meters and move up to 10 meters (which will require a different filter for the deeper part to the less deep part).
As others have said, it's a good "go to", you won't regret getting one as it does take good videos/pictures. You might get something better for less with the cheap Chinese brands, but at the same time you might just as easily get what you pay for. It's like the iPhone of action cameras (Android fanatics might appreciate this comparison).
As for the software, I have a love/hate relationship with the quik application, nothing makes short and snappy videos for facebook/instagram as quickly and easily. But the lack of options to modify the output manually gets frustrating quickly. I'm still exploring and trying video editing (and picture modifying) applications, but as yet I haven't found one I like.
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I have found that when including stills in a highlight real video, cropping them carefully can massively improve the end result (more fish per square inch of screen).
Get the underwater filters, they are awesome! I also got the LCD screen so I could see my shots before taking them and help get better images if that makes sense. Just had the settings on the highest and had fun with it. I took TONS of photos and get your camera up and in the face or as close as you can of what ever you are shooting, this is maybe 12" away from this turtles head to get a good image. I will include a link to the filters I personally used and liked, they were cheap made a HUGE difference in the color/image quality underwater with them on.
CamKix Underwater Lens Filters