GoPro HD Polarized Filter?

[iDK_Wear]

So after filming with my GoPro, I've noticed that during cloudy, overcast days, the quality of the footage comes out much better than that of a sunny day. On these sunny days, the glare from the snow totally washes out the clarity of my shots. I have seen polarized filters for GoPro's on the market but am asking for any firsthand experience to see if it really makes a noticeable difference. Thanks

 

[[~_~]]

Polarizers make colors pop, and add detail in highlights. Never shoot snow without one.

 

[KellyK]

a polarized filter works the same as a pair of sunglasses. next time you have a pair on, take them off and you'll be able to see the difference in color, contrast, and detail. buy one, it'll make your footage look a lot better.

 

[DrZoidberg]

I think he knows what a polarizer does, and is asking if the one made specifically for go pros is any good or worth buying. Unfortunately, I don't own a go pro to put one on.

 

[iDK_Wear]

Yea thanks. I found a couple that specifically state they are meant for the GoPro but I am wondering if one filter is better than another. I was looking at this one,http://cgi.ebay.com/NEUTRAL-DENSITY...iewItem&pt=Camera_Filters&hash=item51912cef49 and it states it is 23mm. Will buying a higher end filter, if this isn't already, make a huge overall difference ?Thanks

 

[iDK_Wear]

http://http://cgi.ebay.com/NEUTRAL-DENSITY-FILTER-DISK-4-HERO-GOPRO-1080P-GO-PRO-/350327992137?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Camera_Filters&hash=item51912cef49#ht_13472wt_965

 

[edd1e]

http://goprouser.freeforums.org/gopro-with-polarizer-t414.html

cut and paste, interesting results.

 

[VT_scratch]

clicky:

http://goprouser.freeforums.org/gopro-with-polarizer-t414.html

 

[alexat955]

anybody try these ebay ones?? im interested to see how that turns out

 

[no_steeze]

i use the adapter kit for a contour hd so i can put a polarizer on it and i makes such a huge difference in sunny conditions...but the contour is more prone to washing out than the gopro

 

[Jarle]

For the contour HD you can change the settings depending on lightin etc...

 

[backwardsrider]

how would a polarized filter look in overcast/shade?

 

[no_steeze]

significantly darkens the image, so with a gopro it'd look pretty dark

with a more sophisticated camera i use polarizers everywhere except for indoors and night time. slows down your shutter speed a little but makes colors so much better. anyone shooting anything snow related should definitely rock a polarizer

 

[ike.]

I know this is a relatively oldish bump but what size filter would you need?

 

[Sklar]

i'm thinking about getting a 34mm-37mm step up ring, http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/98788-REG/General_Brand_34_37_34mm_37mm_Step_Up_Ring_Lens.html,

and gluing that to the housing, then just a 37mm filter

i measured the lens bubble on the housing is 25mm wide and the whole thing, actual lens + black ring is about 35mm

 

[icantskiiFILM]

this will reduce the shutter on the gopro tho so just watch out for blur

 

[JOverall]

I Just Bought this Filter: http://www.goprolens.com

It actually works surprisingly well for how Cheap it is,

I think It was like $10.

The Comparison Shots are here: http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4odCLoYUe4

Hope that helps....