Action Camera Revolution

Period: 2010–2022+
Key players: GoPro, Sony, Contour, DJI, Paralenz, Olympus
Related concepts: Democratization of underwater imaging, Drone convergence

Overview

The action camera revolution transformed underwater video from an expensive, specialist pursuit into something any diver could do. Between 2010 and 2013, GoPro’s HERO series cameras went from novelty POV devices to the most widely used underwater video cameras in the world, following a trajectory remarkably similar to the Canon Digital Rebel’s democratization of underwater stills photography in 2003.

The impact on the Wetpixel community was profound. While serious underwater photographers initially regarded GoPro footage as low-quality curiosity, by 2012 the cameras had reached a tipping point: the HERO3’s 4K capability, combined with a rapidly expanding ecosystem of third-party housings, dome ports, filters, and mounting systems, made action cameras a legitimate tool for underwater content creation.

As Steve Douglas wrote in his review of the GoPro HERO HD LCD BacPac, the camera “has caused a minor revolution in the industry reaching thousands who ordinarily might not have ever purchased a camcorder” ([1]). By 2014, Adam Hanlon’s review of the GoPro Professional Guide to Filmmaking described GoPros as “almost a standard item of divers’ equipment” whose footage occupied “vast swathes of bandwidth on YouTube” ([2]).

Timeline

2010: Early adoption

GoPro’s HD HERO camera began appearing in Wetpixel coverage in August 2010, when forum member Guamrider posted underwater test footage from the Video Gear forum, calling it “this little camera continues to surprise me” and using an Inon 550 light with a Magic Filter held over the lens ([3]). Eric Cheng joined the thread with an embedded version of the footage, signaling editorial interest.

By September, Cheng had produced his own GoPro shark footage from a Wetpixel Bahamas expedition, using a modified Eye of Mine housing. The raw, unmodified footage was featured on Wetpixel, prompting Adam Hanlon to joke, “Did you wrap the camera in fish?” ([4]). The film was subsequently released as “Shark Bite GoPro” via DiveFilm HD on iTunes, which was at the time the number one Sports & Recreation Video Podcast ([5]).

The cameras were waterproof to approximately 60m in their standard housing but produced mediocre video quality with significant barrel distortion, no color correction capability, and critically, no viewfinder. The standard dome port housing produced images that were, as forum member Ken Kurtis later described, “WAY out of focus… Sort of like not wearing a mask underwater and opening your eyes” ([6]).

2011: Ecosystem emerges

2011 was the year GoPro went from niche to mainstream underwater. The company released the 3D expansion kit ($99.99, enabling affordable stereo 3D underwater), the BacPac LCD screen (critical for framing underwater), and the HERO2 (significant quality improvement). GoPro founder Nicholas Woodman described the GoPro as a “proactive” device requiring thought and setup prior to filming, as opposed to “reactive” devices like smartphones.

The 3D HERO System was announced April 4, featuring a waterproof housing rated to 180 feet (60 meters) with a synchronization cable for two cameras. Eric Cheng published what was likely the first user review on Noodletron, finding that “the video quality isn’t bad for a $99 housing that accepts two cameras I already have” ([11]). Meanwhile, GoPro acquired CineForm, a professional video codec company, signaling ambitions beyond consumer use ([12]).

Steve Douglas’s detailed review of the LCD BacPac monitor was significant: it solved the composition problem that had plagued all POV cameras. The BacPac came with multiple housing doors for different configurations, though it drew additional battery power, reducing recording time ([13]).

Third-party manufacturers rushed to build housings, filter adapters, and accessories. UK-Germany released a dedicated underwater housing ([14]), and the BlurFix adapter enabled color correction filters for underwater use, addressing one of the camera’s most significant limitations ([15]). ULCS expanded its GoPro line with a polecam system for under $30 ([16]).

A 48-camera GoPro array was used to create a Rip Curl surf advert at Cloudbreak, Fiji, shooting synchronized 720p/60fps video and demonstrating the creative possibilities of arrays of cheap cameras ([17]). GoPro footage was also shot at 100 meters depth, pushing the cameras into territory previously reserved for specialized equipment ([18]).

The HERO2 arrived in October with 11MP stills, 1080p/30fps, 60fps at 720p, and 120fps WVGA — and Fabrice Charleux’s underwater tests from Tahiti, featuring Eric Cheng in a cameo, concluded that “GoPro HD Hero 2 definitely rocks!” while noting the changed white balance required post-production correction ([19]).

2012: Mainstream acceptance and competition arrives

By 2012, GoPro had become impossible to ignore. The year saw the critical Protune firmware update, the arrival of Sony as a competitor, multiple third-party housing options, and the landmark HERO3 with 4K video.

The Protune firmware update, announced at NAB in April but not released until October, was a game-changer for serious shooters. It boosted the HERO2’s data rate from 15Mbps to 35Mbps, added a neutral color profile, log curve encoding, reduced sharpening, and a 24fps mode for cinema compatibility. On the Wetpixel forum, Senior Moderator Paul Wags (wagsy) reported “No more blocky blue skies… much much better” and noted the higher data rate particularly improved blue water shots ([33]). GoPro partnered with Technicolor to incorporate their CineStyle color science into the update ([34]).

Eric Cheng published a detailed guide to his GoPro monopod setup, recommending the $36 Quik Pod DSLR Monopod and ULCS mounting accessories. He described using the setup to “collect context footage for use in Wetpixel Expedition slideshows, and for playing with sharks” ([35]). GoPro also featured professional footage of free-diving with tiger sharks in the Bahamas, shot by Andy and Emma Casagrande using HERO2 cameras ([36]).

Backscatter announced a professional filter solution for GoPro ([37]). A GoPro underwater housing round-up reviewed multiple third-party options ([38]). Hero Armor launched an aluminum and stainless steel housing with quartz crystal optics via Kickstarter, marketing itself as the first “professional made, purposely designed underwater housing” for GoPro ([39]). Snake River Prototyping released a dome color correction filter ([40]).

Sony enters the market: In August, Sony announced the HDR-AS10 and AS15 POV camcorders, featuring a 1/2.3” 11MP sensor with SteadyShot image stabilization, 2x and 4x super slow motion, and a 60m-rated housing — aimed “squarely at GoPro” with a $199-$269 price point ([41]).

Brian Dombrowski of Subsurface Media created the first underwater 360-degree video using a custom housing linking 4 GoPro HD2 cameras with custom electronics. The processing took over 6 hours for 2.5 minutes of video, but the results were superior to the BBC’s earlier attempt for the Oceans series ([42]). On the forum, Dombrowski shared technical details about the 360 rig, its 400ft+ depth rating, and the five software processes required for stitching ([43]).

Gizmodo’s comparative review of four action cameras — Drift Ghost, Sony Action Cam, Contour+2, and GoPro HERO3 Black — found the HERO3 the clear leader, with only battery life as a weakness ([44]).

The HERO3, unveiled in October, introduced 4K video (at 15fps), Wi-Fi control, and a much smaller form factor ([45]). RecSea quickly announced an aluminum housing rated to 200 meters for the new camera ([46]). Steve Douglas’s review of the HERO2 provided the comprehensive evaluation the community needed ([47]).

Forum discussions revealed the community’s evolving relationship with the cameras. In a detailed thread comparing HERO3 vs HERO2, users found the HERO2 produced sharper images with an Eye of Mine flat port, while the HERO3 had better white balance — but both required post-processing ([48]). Another forum member, ronscuba, sold his Sony FX7 and Gates housing and was “surprised” by the HERO3 Black’s quality, shooting at 2.7K with Protune and concluding it was “no FX7, but for $400, this thing shoots decent video” ([49]).

Ken Kurtis shared a comprehensive guide to GoPro underwater shooting on the forum, covering flat ports (mandatory), diopter stacking, Magic Filters, light setups, and battery management — representing the kind of community knowledge-sharing that helped recreational divers get professional-looking results ([50]).

2013: Professional recognition and competitor shakeout

In 2013, professional housing manufacturers embraced GoPro, competitors faltered, and the drone convergence began.

Hugyfot announced a professional aluminum housing for GoPro ([65]), and ReCSea followed with a housing for the HERO3+ ([66]). These were clear signals that the action camera format had achieved legitimacy in the eyes of the underwater housing industry.

CrumplePop released HDR and Fisheye Fixer plug-ins specifically for GoPro footage in Final Cut Pro X. Steve Douglas reviewed them, noting the explosion of GoPro users: “There are so many videographers, hobbyists, and professionals, using GoPro Hero camcorders these days, that it makes me wish I had some stock in the business” ([67]).

Light & Motion released fluorescence filters for GoPro, extending the camera into scientific imaging territory ([68]).

Contour collapses: In August, action cam manufacturer Contour — GoPro’s most prominent early competitor — closed its doors and ceased production. Despite plans for a revamped product range, the owners took what they called a “financially responsible and prudent” decision. The reasons cited were GoPro’s market dominance and Contour’s Seattle location making funding difficult. Steve Douglas commented simply, “Wow, now I own a rare antique” ([69]).

Sony persists: Sony updated its AS15 Action Cam with 1080/60p firmware and a new underwater white balance setting ([70]), then released the HDR-AS30V with 170-degree lens, 1080/60p, and a smaller waterproof housing ([71]).

Drone convergence: Eric Cheng posted aerial footage of surfers at Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz, shot from a DJI Phantom quadcopter equipped with a GoPro HERO3 Black with a Rotorpixel gimbal. The footage showed “how these new tools have revolutionised the capture of aerial footage, with shots that would have been either too expensive, or too dangerous, now being possible” ([72]). Forum member Edmond later noted that “Eric is now DJI director of aerial imaging,” reflecting the rapid convergence of GoPro and drone technology ([73]).

The HERO3+ arrived in October with improved optics, better low-light performance, and a sharper lens ([74]).

2014: HERO4, professional ecosystem, and cultural impact

GoPro’s dominance solidified in 2014 with the HERO4 release, an expanding professional accessory ecosystem, and increasing cultural visibility.

Ikelite launched a complete GoPro accessory line including Steady Trays, Pistol Grips, handles, and light mounting kits ([84]). DeepPro released a $1,295 aluminum housing with a dome port that restored the camera’s full field of view underwater and reduced minimum focus to 6 inches — a serious professional solution at a price suggesting professional demand ([85]). Hugyfot released an external monitor for GoPro with a screen area 3 times the LCD BacPac, featuring underwater-adjustable color, brightness, and contrast ([86]).

Inon released a dedicated lens system for GoPro HERO3/3+, including a “semi-fisheye conversion lens” and a “wide close-up lens” designed to overcome the camera’s limited close-focusing ability and restore full underwater field of view. Inon’s Takuya Torii stated the lenses were designed “to bring optimal performance of camera itself even underwater” ([87]).

The HERO4 launched in two versions: Black ($499) with 4K/30fps, 2.7K/50fps, and 1080p/120fps, and Silver ($399) with a built-in touchscreen. Both featured manual Protune controls for color, sharpness, ISO limit, and exposure. Philip Bloom published an early “real world evolving review” confirming the specifications ([88]). A budget HERO model launched at $129 ([89]).

Cultural moment: Elementary school teacher Amanda Brewer shot what became the most viral GoPro photo to date — a Great White Shark emerging from the water outside a cage in Mossel Bay, South Africa. Selected as a GoPro Photo of the Day, the image went viral and Brewer used the attention to promote shark conservation ([90]).

The BentProp Project — a long-running effort to find and identify downed WWII planes in Palau — collaborated with GoPro, using both aerial drones and underwater ROVs equipped with GoPro cameras. The Washington Post covered the story, highlighting how the combination of cheap cameras and drones was enabling work that would have been prohibitively expensive a few years earlier ([91]).

2015: Product line expansion and accessories mature

GoPro expanded its camera range in 2015 while the third-party accessory ecosystem continued to mature.

Inon’s GoPro accessory system received a detailed field review from Wetpixel. The review noted that “the GoPro range of cameras offers a relatively inexpensive entry into underwater filmmaking” and that “a few years ago, shooting video underwater cost many thousands of dollars — this amounts to a revolution.” The Inon SD Cage Mount system addressed the camera’s two key underwater limitations: minimum focus distance (12 inches for HERO2/3, 8 inches for HERO3+/4) and the extremely wide field of view (up to 151 degrees on land) that demanded powerful, wide video lights ([100]).

Light & Motion launched the Sidekick companion light for GoPro on Kickstarter — a 600-lumen light weighing less than the camera itself, waterproof to 200 feet, designed to be “a long overdue extension of the GoPro” ([101]).

GoPro released a stream of new models: the HERO+ LCD with a touchscreen ($299), the HERO4 Session — 50% smaller and 40% lighter than the HERO4, waterproof to 33ft without a housing ($399) — and a Wi-Fi-enabled HERO+ at $199. This created a lineup spanning $129 to $499, making GoPro accessible across every price point ([102], [103], [104]).

GoPro announced a mobile editing app to address the “sea sickness inducing underwater video” proliferating online, noting that while GoPros were designed to “trap” moments within continuous recording, existing editing solutions were clearly not being used ([105]).

KNECT released the KSD6 six-inch dome port for GoPro, which increased the camera’s underwater FOV by over 30% and improved minimum focus by nearly 50%, pressure-tested to 135 feet ([106]).

2016: VR pivot, drone ambitions, and new competitors

2016 saw GoPro pivot toward VR and drones, new competitors emerge, and the action camera market broaden.

At NAB, GoPro debuted Omni (6-camera) and Odyssey (16-camera) VR spherical arrays with full end-to-end solutions for capturing, stitching, and publishing VR content — working with Google’s Jump VR Platform ([114]).

GoPro launched the Karma drone alongside the HERO5 line. Both HERO5 models (Black and Session) were waterproof to 33 feet without a housing, and featured cloud-connected auto-upload via GoPro Plus subscription. However, within weeks, all 2,500 Karma drones were recalled after some lost power and fell from the sky. GoPro stock had fallen from $80 to $10 per share since October ([115], [116]).

New competitors: Sony released the FDR-X3000R and HDR-AS300R with Balanced Optical SteadyShot — the first action cams with optical image stabilization, a significant advantage over GoPro’s digital-only approach ([117]). Olympus entered with the TG-Tracker, waterproof to 30m with depth/temperature sensors and 4K video ([118]). The Octospot, a diving-specific action camera waterproof to 200 meters with automatic depth-based white balance, was funded on Kickstarter ([119]).

Inon expanded its GoPro ecosystem with new lens mounts and color filter sets ([120], [121]). RecSea shipped a 300m-rated aluminum housing for the HERO5, pushing action cameras deeper into professional territory ([122]).

2017: Stabilization breakthrough and dive-specific competitors

2017 saw GoPro’s HERO6 introduce its custom GP1 processor with dramatically improved stabilization, while new dive-specific competitors emerged.

Subal announced an aluminum housing for the HERO5 rated to 300m (985 feet), designed “mainly for military and firefighters just as for extreme diving,” with an adapter for Subal dome ports — a remarkable statement from one of the most prestigious housing manufacturers in the industry ([130]).

GoPro launched a trade-in scheme offering $100 off a HERO5 Black for any old GoPro in any condition, though the offer was U.S.-only ([131]).

Paralenz ships: Danish startup Paralenz began shipping what it called “the world’s first action camera for divers.” Waterproof to 200 meters without a housing, with 4K/30fps video and built-in depth-sensing color correction that automatically adjusted white balance based on depth — eliminating the need for external filters. At $599, it was more expensive than GoPro but purpose-built for diving, drawing on input from 250 divers worldwide ([132]).

Sony RX0: Sony released the RX0, a pro-level action cam with a 1-inch sensor (much larger than GoPro’s 1/2.3”), 15.3MP, 960fps super slow motion, and clean 4K via HDMI. At $700 with a 100m housing, it targeted professional multi-camera production rather than consumer use ([133]).

The HERO6 featured GoPro’s first custom processor (GP1), enabling 4K/60fps, 1080p/240fps, and significantly improved image stabilization. It shipped at $499 alongside the Fusion 5.2K spherical camera ([134]).

2018: HyperSmooth and the stabilization wars

GoPro’s HERO7 Black introduced HyperSmooth — in-camera stabilization so effective it was described as “gimbal-like” — fundamentally changing what was possible with handheld underwater video. The feature worked underwater and in high-shock situations “where gimbals fail.” The HERO7 also introduced TimeWarp video (stabilized time-lapse) and live streaming capability. At $399 for the Black, prices continued their downward trend ([142]).

A new entry-level HERO at $199 offered 1440p/1080p at 60fps with in-camera stabilization and a built-in touchscreen, waterproof to 30 feet ([143]).

Isotta shipped their 200m-rated aluminum housing for the HERO7 in their signature red anodizing ([144]).

2019: DJI enters, modular accessories

DJI — the dominant drone manufacturer — entered the action camera market with the Osmo Action, featuring front and rear color screens, 4K/60fps at 100Mbps, electronic image stabilization, and HDR. Natively waterproof to 11 meters, it shipped at $349 and represented the most credible GoPro challenger to date ([148]).

GoPro responded with the HERO8 Black and MAX, introducing HyperSmooth 2.0 and a modular accessories system (Media Mod, Display Mod, Light Mod) that could transform the camera into “a production powerhouse.” The HERO8 featured a frameless design with folding mounting fingers, eliminating the need for a separate frame ([149]).

Seatool/RecSea offered housings rated from 300m to an extraordinary 3000m (9,842 feet) for the HERO5 through HERO7 series ([150]). Easydive shipped a combination smartphone and GoPro system ([151]).

2020–2022: Maturity and deep-sea applications

The final years of Wetpixel’s active coverage saw action cameras reach a plateau of excellence, with annual incremental improvements and increasingly extreme underwater applications.

The HERO9 (2020) added 5K video, 20MP RAW stills, HyperSmooth 3.0, a front-facing display, and 30% longer battery life ([155]). Isotta and Hugyfot shipped housings for the HERO8 — Hugyfot’s Vision Xs featured an integrated HD IPS monitor with peaking, focus assist, histogram, and zebras, rated to 150m, with external batteries for both camera and monitor ([156], [157]).

The HERO10 (2021) introduced the GP2 processor with 5.3K/60fps, 4K/120fps, and 23MP stills ([158]). Anglerfish announced a custom aluminum housing rated to 1000m (with a 3000m version available on request) for the HERO9, designed for “remote deep-sea camera setup” and constructed from 7075 T6 aircraft aluminum ([159]).

AOI released the UWL-03 wet lens designed specifically to correct the optical challenges of action cameras and camera phones underwater ([160]). Jeff Goodman’s Action Camera Underwater Video Basics book was published by Dived Up, covering GoPro, Paralenz, and SeaLife cameras — a sign that action cameras had matured enough to warrant dedicated instructional literature ([161]).

The HERO11 (2022) featured a larger sensor with 10-bit color, wider FOV via HyperView, HyperSmooth 5.0, full 360-degree horizon lock, and an Enduro battery ([162]). Anglerfish released a housing for the HERO9/10/11 with a Sony NP-F750 battery providing 6-7 hours of continuous recording — perfect for remote deep-sea deployments ([163]).

Community perspective

The Wetpixel forums provided a unique window into how the underwater photography community — initially skeptical of action cameras — gradually embraced them. Several patterns emerged:

The flat port revelation: Nearly every early GoPro forum thread included a warning that the stock dome port was unusable underwater. Ken Kurtis’s detailed guide explained that “if you don’t get a flat port, NOTHING will be in focus. It will be unwatchable” ([173]). This created a cottage industry of flat port manufacturers.

The diopter hack: Community members discovered that standard close-up diopters (available for $22 on Amazon) could reduce the GoPro’s minimum focus from unusable distances to 9-12 inches with a +10 diopter, without noticeably affecting distance focus — a solution that cost less than 10% of the camera price ([174]).

Professional displacement: Forum member ronscuba sold his Sony FX7 and Gates housing system and was surprised to find the $400 HERO3 Black “shoots decent video” for casual use — a pattern repeated across the community as divers realized that for non-professional work, action cameras were “good enough” ([175]).

Community knowledge transfer: The GoPro ecosystem benefited enormously from peer-to-peer knowledge sharing on the Wetpixel forums, where experienced underwater videographers taught newcomers about filters, lights, battery management, and post-processing techniques that transformed mediocre GoPro footage into compelling content.

Impact

The action camera revolution had several lasting effects on underwater imaging:

  1. Democratization: Like the Canon Digital Rebel before it, GoPro made underwater video accessible to recreational divers who could not afford traditional video housing systems ($3,000-$20,000+). A complete GoPro underwater setup cost under $400 by 2012, and entry-level systems dropped below $200 by 2015.

  2. Content explosion: The volume of underwater video content online exploded as divers began routinely carrying GoPros. YouTube and social media filled with POV dive footage, shark encounters, and marine life videos. GoPro’s own marketing increasingly featured underwater content, including the free-diving Tiger Beach footage and Amanda Brewer’s viral Great White Shark photo.

  3. Industry response: Traditional underwater video manufacturers had to reconsider their price points and value propositions. Gates Underwater Products and other cinema housing makers focused more heavily on professional differentiation. Meanwhile, established housing manufacturers like Subal, Hugyfot, RecSea, and Isotta embraced GoPro by producing professional-grade aluminum housings rated to 200-3000 meters.

  4. Accessory ecosystem: A cottage industry of GoPro underwater accessories emerged — flat ports, color correction filters, video lights, tray/arm systems, dome ports for split shots, diopters, polecams — creating business opportunities for companies like Backscatter, Inon, Light & Motion, ULCS, and numerous new entrants.

  5. Aerial + underwater convergence: By 2013, GoPro cameras were being mounted on quadcopter drones for aerial ocean footage — a convergence that Eric Cheng was among the first to explore, ultimately becoming DJI’s Director of Aerial Imaging. ([176])

  6. Scientific and deep-sea applications: Action cameras found unexpected use in scientific research, deep-sea exploration (housings rated to 3000m), and historical recovery projects like the BentProp Project’s WWII aircraft searches in Palau.

  7. Competitor shakeout: The market consolidated around GoPro as the dominant player. Contour collapsed in 2013, while Sony persisted with a niche approach. Only DJI (entering 2019) and dive-specific Paralenz (2017) offered meaningful alternatives. By 2022, GoPro’s annual update cycle had become as predictable as smartphone releases.

  8. Post-processing democratization: The GoPro ecosystem spawned dedicated software solutions — CrumplePop plug-ins, GoPro’s own mobile editing app, and the Protune/CineStyle professional workflow integration — that made it easier for non-professionals to produce polished underwater video.

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  97. Wetpixel article, Oct 15, 2014: The Most Viral Gopro Photo To Date Is Of A Great White Shark ↩
  98. Wetpixel article, Nov 11, 2014: The Bentprop Project Collaborates With Gopro ↩
  99. Wetpixel article, Dec 14, 2014: Review Gopro Professional Guide To Filmmaking ↩
  100. Wetpixel article, Jan 28, 2015: Field Review Inon Gopro Accessory System ↩
  101. Wetpixel article, Jan 15, 2015: Light Motion Launches Go Pro Sidekick On Kickstarter ↩
  102. Wetpixel article, Jun 1, 2015: Gopro Announces Hero Lcd ↩
  103. Wetpixel article, Jul 6, 2015: Gopro Releases The Hero4 Session ↩
  104. Wetpixel article, Sep 28, 2015: Gopro Releases Hero Without The Lcd And A Lower Price Tag ↩
  105. Wetpixel article, Jul 24, 2015: Gopro To Launch Mobile Editing App ↩
  106. Wetpixel article, Oct 26, 2015: Knect Releases Dome Port For Gopro ↩
  107. Wetpixel article, Jan 28, 2015: Field Review Inon Gopro Accessory System ↩
  108. Wetpixel article, Jan 15, 2015: Light Motion Launches Go Pro Sidekick On Kickstarter ↩
  109. Wetpixel article, Jun 1, 2015: Gopro Announces Hero Lcd ↩
  110. Wetpixel article, Jul 6, 2015: Gopro Releases The Hero4 Session ↩
  111. Wetpixel article, Jul 24, 2015: Gopro To Launch Mobile Editing App ↩
  112. Wetpixel article, Sep 28, 2015: Gopro Releases Hero Without The Lcd And A Lower Price Tag ↩
  113. Wetpixel article, Oct 26, 2015: Knect Releases Dome Port For Gopro ↩
  114. Wetpixel article, Apr 18, 2016: Gopro Displays New Vr Solutions ↩
  115. Wetpixel article, Sep 19, 2016: Gopro Announces Karma Drone And Hero 5 ↩
  116. Wetpixel article, Nov 9, 2016: Gopro Recalls All Karma Drones ↩
  117. Wetpixel article, Sep 11, 2016: Sony Introduces The Fdr X3000r And Hdr As300r Action Cams ↩
  118. Wetpixel article, May 24, 2016: Olympus Announces Tg Tracker Action Cam ↩
  119. Wetpixel article, Jul 6, 2016: Octospot Action Camera Is Waterproof To 200 Meters ↩
  120. Wetpixel article, Mar 7, 2016: Inon Announces New Lens Mount For Gopro Housings ↩
  121. Wetpixel article, Mar 28, 2016: Inon Announces Color Filter Set For Gopro ↩
  122. Wetpixel article, Dec 1, 2016: Recsea Ships 300m Rated Housing For Hero5 ↩
  123. Wetpixel article, Apr 18, 2016: Gopro Displays New Vr Solutions ↩
  124. Wetpixel article, May 24, 2016: Olympus Announces Tg Tracker Action Cam ↩
  125. Wetpixel article, Jul 6, 2016: Octospot Action Camera Is Waterproof To 200 Meters ↩
  126. Wetpixel article, Sep 11, 2016: Sony Introduces The Fdr X3000r And Hdr As300r Action Cams ↩
  127. Wetpixel article, Sep 19, 2016: Gopro Announces Karma Drone And Hero 5 ↩
  128. Wetpixel article, Nov 9, 2016: Gopro Recalls All Karma Drones ↩
  129. Wetpixel article, Dec 1, 2016: Recsea Ships 300m Rated Housing For Hero5 ↩
  130. Wetpixel article, Jan 24, 2017: Subal Announces Housing For Gopro Hero 5 ↩
  131. Wetpixel article, Apr 11, 2017: Gopro Announces Trade In Scheme ↩
  132. Wetpixel article, Jun 1, 2017: Paralenz Ships Diving Action Cam ↩
  133. Wetpixel article, Aug 31, 2017: Sony Unveils The Rx0 Action Cam ↩
  134. Wetpixel article, Sep 28, 2017: Gopro Announces Hero6 Action Cam ↩
  135. Wetpixel article, Jan 24, 2017: Subal Announces Housing For Gopro Hero 5 ↩
  136. Wetpixel article, Apr 11, 2017: Gopro Announces Trade In Scheme ↩
  137. Wetpixel article, Jun 1, 2017: Paralenz Ships Diving Action Cam ↩
  138. Wetpixel article, Jul 15, 2017: Inon Ships Sd Front Mask For Gopro Hero5 ↩
  139. Wetpixel article, Aug 1, 2017: Inon Ships Filter Set For Gopro Hero5 ↩
  140. Wetpixel article, Aug 31, 2017: Sony Unveils The Rx0 Action Cam ↩
  141. Wetpixel article, Sep 28, 2017: Gopro Announces Hero6 Action Cam ↩
  142. Wetpixel article, Sep 20, 2018: Gopro Announces Hero7 Cameras ↩
  143. Wetpixel article, Mar 29, 2018: Gopro Announces The Hero Entry Level Action Cam ↩
  144. Wetpixel article, Oct 11, 2018: Isotta Ships Housing For Gopro Hero7 ↩
  145. Wetpixel article, Mar 29, 2018: Gopro Announces The Hero Entry Level Action Cam ↩
  146. Wetpixel article, Sep 20, 2018: Gopro Announces Hero7 Cameras ↩
  147. Wetpixel article, Oct 11, 2018: Isotta Ships Housing For Gopro Hero7 ↩
  148. Wetpixel article, May 15, 2019: Dji Announces Osmo Action Camera ↩
  149. Wetpixel article, Oct 1, 2019: Gopro Announces Hero8 Black And Maxa ↩
  150. Wetpixel article, Jul 5, 2019: Seatool Announces Deep Housings For Gopro Cameras ↩
  151. Wetpixel article, Mar 20, 2019: Easydive Is Shipping Comby Smartphone And Gopro System ↩
  152. Wetpixel article, May 15, 2019: Dji Announces Osmo Action Camera ↩
  153. Wetpixel article, Jul 5, 2019: Seatool Announces Deep Housings For Gopro Cameras ↩
  154. Wetpixel article, Oct 1, 2019: Gopro Announces Hero8 Black And Maxa ↩
  155. Wetpixel article, Sep 16, 2020: Gopro Ships Hero9 Action Camera ↩
  156. Wetpixel article, Mar 23, 2020: Isotta Announces Housing For Gopro Hero 8 Black ↩
  157. Wetpixel article, May 18, 2020: Hugyfot Announces Vision Xs Housing Fir Gopro Hero 8 ↩
  158. Wetpixel article, Sep 16, 2021: Gopro Ships Hero10 Action Camera ↩
  159. Wetpixel article, Jun 1, 2021: Anglerfish Announces 1000 Meter Gopro Housing ↩
  160. Wetpixel article, Apr 6, 2021: Aoi Announces Wet Lens For Action Cameras And Camera Phones ↩
  161. Wetpixel article, Oct 26, 2021: Action Camera Underwater Guide Available ↩
  162. Wetpixel article, Sep 16, 2022: Gopro Ships Hero11 Action Camera ↩
  163. Wetpixel article, Oct 29, 2022: Anglerfish Announces Gopro Housing With Extended Battery ↩
  164. Wetpixel article, Mar 23, 2020: Isotta Announces Housing For Gopro Hero 8 Black ↩
  165. Wetpixel article, May 18, 2020: Hugyfot Announces Vision Xs Housing Fir Gopro Hero 8 ↩
  166. Wetpixel article, Sep 16, 2020: Gopro Ships Hero9 Action Camera ↩
  167. Wetpixel article, Apr 6, 2021: Aoi Announces Wet Lens For Action Cameras And Camera Phones ↩
  168. Wetpixel article, Jun 1, 2021: Anglerfish Announces 1000 Meter Gopro Housing ↩
  169. Wetpixel article, Sep 16, 2021: Gopro Ships Hero10 Action Camera ↩
  170. Wetpixel article, Oct 26, 2021: Action Camera Underwater Guide Available ↩
  171. Wetpixel article, Sep 16, 2022: Gopro Ships Hero11 Action Camera ↩
  172. Wetpixel article, Oct 29, 2022: Anglerfish Announces Gopro Housing With Extended Battery ↩
  173. Forum thread: Gopro Experiences Tips ↩
  174. Forum thread: Gopro Experiences Tips ↩
  175. Forum thread: Gopro Hero 3 Black Suprise Its Decent ↩
  176. Wetpixel article, Jul 29, 2013: Aerial Surf Footage From A Quadcopter ↩
  177. GoPro shark experiment (article) ↩
  178. Shark Bite GoPro podcast (article) ↩
  179. LCD BacPac review (article) ↩
  180. 3D expansion kit (article) ↩
  181. 3D HERO System ships (article) ↩
  182. First 3D HERO review (article) ↩
  183. GoPro acquires CineForm (article) ↩
  184. BlurFix adapter (article) ↩
  185. 48-camera GoPro array (article) ↩
  186. HERO2 announcement (article) ↩
  187. HERO2 Tahiti tests (article) ↩
  188. CineStyle/Protune at NAB (article) ↩
  189. GoPro UW housing round-up (article) ↩
  190. Backscatter GoPro filters (article) ↩
  191. Eric Cheng monopod guide (article) ↩
  192. Hero Armor housing (article) ↩
  193. Sony enters market (article) ↩
  194. HERO2 review (article) ↩
  195. Protune firmware released (article) ↩
  196. HERO3 unveil (article) ↩
  197. First UW 360 video (article) ↩
  198. Gizmodo action cam comparison (article) ↩
  199. CrumplePop GoPro plug-ins (article) ↩
  200. Contour closes (article) ↩
  201. Aerial surf footage (article) ↩
  202. HERO3+ release (article) ↩
  203. DeepPro housing (article) ↩
  204. Inon GoPro lens system (article) ↩
  205. HERO4 release (article) ↩
  206. Most viral GoPro photo (article) ↩
  207. BentProp Project (article) ↩
  208. GoPro filmmaking guide (article) ↩
  209. Inon GoPro system review (article) ↩
  210. Light & Motion Sidekick (article) ↩
  211. HERO4 Session (article) ↩
  212. KNECT dome port (article) ↩
  213. GoPro VR at NAB (article) ↩
  214. HERO5 and Karma launch (article) ↩
  215. Karma recall (article) ↩
  216. Subal GoPro housing (article) ↩
  217. Paralenz ships (article) ↩
  218. Sony RX0 (article) ↩
  219. HERO6 with GP1 (article) ↩
  220. HERO7 HyperSmooth (article) ↩
  221. DJI Osmo Action (article) ↩
  222. Seatool 3000m housings (article) ↩
  223. HERO8 and Mods (article) ↩
  224. HERO9 with 5K (article) ↩
  225. Hugyfot Vision Xs (article) ↩
  226. Anglerfish 1000m housing (article) ↩
  227. HERO10 with GP2 (article) ↩
  228. Action Camera UW guide book (article) ↩
  229. HERO11 with 10-bit (article) ↩
  230. Anglerfish extended battery housing (article) ↩
  231. GoPro UW housing tests (2010) (forum) ↩
  232. GoPro experiences & tips (forum) ↩
  233. GoPro Hero2 Protune firmware (forum) ↩
  234. First underwater 360 video with GoPros (forum) ↩
  235. GoPro HERO3 vs HERO2 (forum) ↩
  236. GoPro HERO3 Black “it’s decent” (forum) ↩
  237. DJI Phantom GoPro helicopter (forum) ↩