Discover our range of action cameras from GoPro and Denver, perfect for capturing every thrilling moment in stunning detail. Whether you're diving, biking, or exploring, our cameras deliver exceptional performance and durability, ensuring you never miss a beat.
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The Benefits of Using an Action Camera for Diving
1. Capture Stunning Moments:
Action cameras like GoPro or Paralenz record high-quality videos and photos underwater, documenting vibrant marine life and memorable dives.
2. Improve Skills and Safety:
Reviewing dive footage helps analyze and enhance buoyancy control, finning techniques, and overall performance, making you a more proficient diver.
3. Share Adventures:
Easily share your diving experiences on social media, inspiring others and promoting marine conservation awareness.
4. Document Marine Life:
Capture rare and unique encounters with marine life, preserving memorable interactions with sea creatures.
5. Educational Content:
Dive instructors can create instructional videos and tutorials, enhancing teaching methods and student learning.
6. Preserve Milestones:
Record personal diving milestones, such as first dives or new certifications, to relive and celebrate achievements.
7. Durable and Versatile:
Action cameras are compact, waterproof, and durable, with various accessories to suit different diving conditions.
Action cameras enhance your diving experience by capturing, sharing, and improving underwater adventures, making them a valuable addition to any diver’s gear.
Action Cameras
If you want footage from your dives, not just memories, GoPro and Insta360 are the two brands worth knowing. Both shoot 4K or above, both handle water well, and both have solid accessory ecosystems for mounting to masks, BCDs, and tanks. The choice between them usually comes down to format: standard wide-angle video or 360° capture.
Insta360 in the water
Insta360 cameras shoot a full 360° sphere. That matters underwater because you can reframe in post rather than pointing precisely while managing buoyancy. The ONE RS range is popular with our wreck-diving customers who want to capture wide architecture without committing to a single angle mid-dive.
FlowState stabilisation holds up well in surge and current. Footage stays usable even when you're finning hard or dealing with a choppy descent.
GoPro in the water
GoPro's HERO range is the default for most recreational divers. Compact, rugged, and straightforward to operate with gloves on. The HERO13 Black shoots 5.3K and pairs with a range of compatible housings rated to 60m. HyperSmooth stabilisation is reliable, and the mount system is the most widely supported in the market. Tray and light rigs, mask mounts, BCD clips: all easy to source.
Housing and depth ratings
GoPro HERO cameras are waterproof to 10m without a housing. For anything beyond recreational sport diving depths, you need a dedicated housing. Most third-party options are rated to 45m or 60m. Insta360 cameras vary by model: some have built-in waterproofing, others need a housing from the start. Check the spec on the individual product page before buying.
If you're planning to shoot below 30m regularly, a tray with a handle and at least one video light will make a real difference to footage quality. We stock dive trays and lights separately.
Which camera is right for you?
If you want flexible framing and are happy to spend time editing in post, go Insta360. The 360° format gives you options after the dive that a fixed-lens camera can't match.
If you want simple, reliable footage with minimal setup, go GoPro. The mount ecosystem is mature, the cameras are proven at depth, and the learning curve is short.
Both brands offer entry-level and premium options. If you're not sure which suits your diving, come and talk to us. We use both.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a housing for underwater use?
It depends on the camera and the depth. Most GoPro HERO cameras are waterproof to 10m without a housing. Insta360 models vary. For anything deeper than 10m, or for regular use, a dedicated housing is worth the investment. Check the individual product listing for depth ratings.
Can I use these cameras for freediving?
Yes. Both GoPro and Insta360 work well for freediving. The main consideration is housing depth rating: if you're pushing beyond 40m, confirm the housing spec before you buy. For recreational freediving, most standard housings are fine.
What accessories do I need to get started?
At minimum: a compatible housing if required, a mount for your mask or BCD, and a spare battery. A video light makes a significant difference below 10m where natural colour starts to drop off. We stock mounts, lights, and trays from several brands.
Can I try the camera before my next open water dive?
Yes. Spend over £100 and you can test your setup in the water at one of our five pool sites. Our instructors are on hand to help with housing setup, mount positioning, and settings. Get in touch to arrange a session.
Not sure which camera or housing combination suits your diving? Ask our team. We've shot footage with both brands across UK and liveaboard dives and can give you a straight answer.
