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Float Your GoPro (or other Waterproof Camera)

GoPros don't float. Here's a good option for a floating wrist strap that works with GoPros and other small waterproof cameras.

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By David Coleman | @havecamerawilltraveldc
Last updated about 4 months ago // Categories: Mounts & Grips
Tags: Travel Photography

There are several ways to make your GoPro float. This post focuses on one option. For a more general overview with other options, I have a separate post on how to make a GoPro float.

The new breed of lightweight waterproof cameras have opened up all sorts of new possibilities for capturing things that were hard or expensive to capture before. Whether you’re taking your GoPro to wet places no camera has a right to go, feeding GoPros to Great White sharks, or taking family snapshots at the beach, waterproof cameras are wonderful right up until the point where they slip out of your hands and sink to the depths below. Because, unfortunately, most cameras don’t float.

If you’re using a GoPro, GoPro themselves have their GoPro Floaty Backdoor. It replaces the back of the waterproof housing. It’s an insurance policy if your camera gets knocked off a surfboard or kayak. A floating handle like the GoPro’s The Handler or the Bobber are also good options for handholding.

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The FloatPro tackles the problem quite differently, creating a floating hand strap that is more flexible and can be used on other lightweight cameras. The manufacturers, a small (but growing) British company who sent me a FloatPro to try out, say that it will float cameras weighing up to around 8 oz (226g). That covers most of the action cams like GoPros as well as the smaller point and shoot tough digital cameras that are coming out.

The FloatPro is made of neoprene and foam, with a bright orange trim to help with visibility. I like that it’s smoother and slimmer than some of its bulkier competitors that I’ve tried.

FloatPro Floating Wrist Strap for GoPro and Waterproof Camera (Orange)....
FloatPro Floating Wrist Strap for GoPro and Waterproof Camera (Orange)....
  • Save your GoPro & waterproof camera from sinking! FloatPro offers the highest quality floating straps in...
  • Great for vacation trips and water activities such as snorkeling, diving, kayaking, surfing, rafting,...
Check Price on Amazon

It will work well with a GoPro but isn’t limited to GoPros. Because it uses a standard lanyard loop, it will attach to any camera or just about anything else that has its own loop that you need to keep close at hand. And actually, the standard GoPro housings don’t come with loop attachment, so to attach one of these to a GoPro you’ll probably want to put it through the holes in the attachment at the bottom of the housing. That’s not ideal, but it works.

The strap includes a simple tightening toggle and unclips to make it easier to get your hand through. It’s soft and light and adds extra security on boats or anywhere else where a hand strap would come in useful. For under $15, it’s a pretty inexpensive insurance policy for keeping your camera and photos safe next time you head to the water.

The FloatPro is available at Amazon. A similar alternative is the floating strap by Nordic Flash.

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Find Them At

You can find FloatPro floating wrist straps at Amazon.

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By David Coleman
Instagram: @havecamerawilltraveldc

Last updated on July 29, 2019

Categories: Mounts & Grips
Tags: Travel Photography

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GoPro News & Deals

GoPro Max Now Shipping. The new 360° camera, the Max, is now shipping.

GoPro HERO8 Black and Max Unveiled. The new GoPro cameras and accessories have been unveiled. I have a rundown of the highlights of the HERO8 Black here.

DJI Osmo Action vs GoPro HERO7 Black. I’ve posted my detailed hands-on comparison of the Osmo Action and the HERO7 Black. There’s a lot similar between the models, but once you start digging down into the details there are differences that can help in choosing between them. And each has strengths the other doesn’t have. You can find my review here.

GoPro HyperSmooth vs DJI RockSteady. The new DJI Osmo Action also has built-in electronic stabilization to smooth out video. They’re calling it RockSteady (GoPro has HyperSmooth). I’ve been out testing them side-by-side. You can see the results here.

GoPro Deals page. I’ve put together a dedicated page on GoPro deals. So if you’re looking for cheap GoPro deals, check it out.

DJI Osmo action 4K Camera. Best known for their camera drones, DJI has released a new 4K action cam that’s taking direct aim at the GoPro HERO7 Black. It shoots up to 4K60 video and 12MP stills, includes electronic stabilization, has high-dynamic range video at 4K30, voice commands, a touchscreen on the back and another smaller live view screen on the front, and is waterproof down to 36 feet (11 meters). It’s priced at $349, and they’re now available at B&H Photo.

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