When I travel I always bring my GoPro. I'm still an amateur, but I've learned some lessons and I want to share them with you.
Floating around in Greece..
Try out different angles
These unedited pictures are taken with a selfie stick. Noticed the big difference when I changed the angle. Play around - vary the angle and the distance.
In Jamaica with @kariannemunch and @laivi .
Lick your lense
I was embarrassed to do this at first, but I realized it was the best way to prevent water on the lens. When there's water on the lens, your shot will look something like this:
Extra batteries
Bring a couple of extra batteries. Always!
Gear up
Buy the mounts and accessories that suits your use. I started out slow, to see what I really needed. I have a floaty backdoor, a selfie stick, extra batteries, a bike mount and a shoulder strap. I think thats enough for now.
Download the GoPro app
It's a great way to preview the images and you can also use it as a remote.
Light
Lighting is super important. If you're filming in a dark area you can lower the frame rate (FPS). You should also be aware of which direction the light is coming from. Sometime when I shoot something towards the sun, a purple stripe will ruin my picture.
Know where your fingers are at all times
I have had so many pictures ruined by my own and other people's fingers in the frame. Stay away!
I did one good thing here, I got close to the object. But what's with the random hand in the shot?
The song of the day is this one.
Susanne
Those are really good tips. My son just got one and so we are beginners. It seems to me that you have a lot less fish eye effect. Did you use a program for that? UPVOTED!
If you wouldn't mind have a look at this photo. It wasn't taken while on vacation but it has that vibe about it.
http://steem.link/FTqyg
That's cool! Your son will have a lot of fun with the GoPro. No, these are not edited. The top one is a bit cropped.
Your photo makes me want to take a trip to Italy!
My GoPro Hero 4 Silver has Narrow, Medium, Wide, and SuperView settings. I think you can play around with those settings to get less fisheye effect.
Thanks for the info.
Which GoPro did you use?
Hi. I use an old GoPro Hero 3 white
Thanks, I'm heading toIceland in a couple of weeks and debating whether to get one.
You can buy a used one. GoPro Hero 3 is more than good enough for a beginner.
Although you say you're an amateur, those are good photos for a go pro! nice shots
Well, that's nice of you to say @rnobrega! Thank you.
awh...no shark pics! : )
I'll be in Australia in a couple of weeks, I'll try to get some there. Ha ha
I agree with the lick your lens recommendation. Spit is a natural anti-fogger. We use spit in our goggles when diving and I use it on my GoPro as well when I dont have anti-fogging drops.
https://steemit.com/photography/@cloh76/my-first-usd2000-steemit-post-about-diving
nice tips, i've been tempted by a go pro for a while