DJI Action 3 Vs. GoPro 11 | Hammerhead Shark Close up

[@alecreed6167]

I like the DJI a tad better in the end. Up close to the rocks and coral there’s a green hue to the picture but in all the deeper pictures the contrast is superior in DJI. The reef bottom is much more clear in the DJI from farther out. I also appreciated the wider picture captured on the DJI. Thanks for the video!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the feedback!

[@bodiddley7404]

I noticed that too. The reef bottom clarity up close with the DJI was amazing. He has a tough decision Neither camera was perfect for all scnerios But in the end, if you’re not watching side by side cameras but just one, either will be fine imho

[@davidlan5698]

I noticed the smae contrast and saturation difference. If this footage is straight out of camera, the DJI looks better. But like you said. Both are good, tough decisions.

[@douglassmith1632]

Wow it really is a toss up. Both cameras did a great job. In some shot I thought the DJI showed the background clearer. I would be happy to watch your videos on either camera, so with ever you choose keep on bringing us the awesome shots!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it!

[@rob512350]

The GoPro looks noticeably better. That shark footage was crazy! 😲

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for sharing! and it was awesome glad I got that shot

[@РустамДзагоев-у6щ]

My friend's GoPro11 exploded on his head while he was playing with a ball. GoPro 11 cameras get very hot and may burn. Be careful this is a very dangerous video camera.

[@bhig959]

Another vote for the Go Pro. I think if you wouldn't have done the comparison, no one would have noticed or complained! For most of the higher end underwater cams out there now, it's more about the content!! Keep um coming!!

[@billpace2124]

DHI S

[@billpace2124]

DJI seemed to be more "correct" from a color point and clearer in the longer wider shots, the GoPro has more "pleasing" color but as you pointed out not as correct. Either would be a good choice so it looks like it comes down to how long a charge lasts and ease of use and weight

[@kristofkollar4431]

Hi Aaron. The GoPro is better. If the size bothers you, get the Mini. I think you confused color temperature or white balance with the thermal temperature. When you use auto white balance, the camera uses an algorithm to decide what adjustments it needs to make to create a balanced image (not too green or pink, not too warm/yellow or cool/blue). The algorithms in the newer cameras got better at setting the white balance automatically underwater. Underwater white balance is challenging because the water blocks the red wavelengths of light. The deeper you go, the less red you have, so the camera has to add a lot of red and magenta to compensate. The GoPro sometimes looks pink/red for a few seconds when you come back to the surface, because it adjusts the white balance more gradually than the Dji (slower WB adjustement is preferrable, less jarring). Professional videographers set the white blance manually using a grey card and or shoot in raw to get a perfectly balanced image. You can also improve the color of your videos by color correcting in post (I know you are busy, this takes time and practice to learn and perform every time). The blocky pixelation on some of the Dji clips is compression artefact. The GoPro does a much better job at preserving information on busy scenes. Make sure to turn High bitrate and 10-Bit color on in the Protune settings. You can also download the GoPro Labs firmware to get even higher bitrates on the GoPro

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thats a foreign language to me! but some of that makes sense. will have to look into the mini! thanks for the feedback! 🙏

[@Nikonik66]

What he said. :)

[@andreeeeeeeee670]

sorry wondering if u can get similar video color with the DJI if the video is processed again with video software ?

[@jodajoda3791]

yes WB 5000/5500 under water is best and on the GP 10 color natural....I hate the pink when using WB Auto :)

[@MrWhiskey1022]

This comment about covered it!

[@JeremyTheOtter]

Hey I just want to start by saying I’m a huge fan and I love the videos. I miss my home state of Florida and can’t wait to move back now that my wife and I are out of the military. Your videos are the perfect blend of informative and entertaining and I thank you for it. You have sparked a desire to start free diving in me that I can’t shake off lol. Thank you for everything you do. And as far as this video goes I think over all I’m gonna have to give it to the DJI. You seem to get more field of view in the footage and the color grading seems more accurate to what you actually see and almost has a movie quality to it. I think the DJI is better suited to your film style and would help set you videos apart from the other content creators out there. It would be nice to see how it preforms in dirty water and the mangroves side by side like shown here to be sure it’s best suited for where you film the most. Thank you for always making my days better and happy holidays.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

can't thank you enough for the kind words and really appreciate the feedback! happy holidays!

[@TechnoNeil]

you did great job bro

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thank you!

[@FrankM812]

GoPro for sure, i like the color correcting feature. I have an older GoPro and run a magenta filter to correct the green effect that comes from losing red from being underwater especially in the northeast. The downside is that it’s really noticeable on the surface and in shallow water but once you hit 30ft or so it clears up.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea ive never messed with those but have heard of alot of people using them! thanks for the feedback!

[@FrankM812]

@@KeyWestWaterman absolutely, appreciate the content as always!

[@FloridaWanderer85]

As a joiner of the vast family of you tubers. I have chosen the go pro 11 myself and you just helped confirm it. Look forward to the possibility of events with people like you and Gabe and Kelly!! Tight lines.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha I appreciate it!

[@qwik4asix]

Both are very good. It's splitting hairs to choose one, but the go pro just barely edges it out. Love the content, keep up the good work! Love to see some more "Iron Chef" type stuff with Will!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thats how I feel! thank you!

[@ImpendingDuff]

for me, the gopro looked to be better quality up until the spearing segment, and then i preferred the dji. this is a killer video and i REALLY appreciate you doing comparisons like this. I do content full time in a different realm not related to outdoors but ive been considering filming my escapades since I just moved down here to florida last month and I cant decide what camera to get.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea its def hard to tell, since most of my footage is on a head cam and you don't see the people. still may be advantage gopro. but hard to say! thanks for the feedback, glad you enjoyed it.

[@tedhendy1325]

Thank you for this video, I’ve been searching for a true underwater comparison and you did a great job. I favor the DJI by a hair. I wasn’t there to verify colors, but they seemed more natural to me on the DJI than the GoPro at all depths. On my iPad I can’t see any difference in sharpness and not enough in dynamic range to worry about. Thanks again, best wishes.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the feedback!

[@1x2x3]

How I feel lucky that youtube recommended your channel. Subscribed right away. I like freediving and spearfishing. I liked the video. Please keep them coming

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it! 🙏

[@adamblum3096]

The GoPro appears to be better as the DJI has a green tint to the color. That being said the DJI had a bit more contrast in some footage. I would think there are adjustments on both to dial in the colors. I know the GoPro has some more advanced features for shooting video out of the water for those using it as a multi-purpose. Like you said they both provide very good footage so a difficult choice. Personally I would go for the GoPro for now unless DJI provides some color adjustment or had a firmware update for color correction IMO. Loved the hammerhead footage and the dive footage!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea its a tough call! would they both can be fine tuned problem is with diving its constantly different conditions, visibility, depths etc. so that auto mode needs to preform best. thanks for tuning in!

[@markmartin9779]

I pick the one that will get you and Madeleine out there to make more for us that will never be able to see it in person. You are doing a great job! Thank You!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha love to hear it! Thank you!

[@moneymaker1986]

That’s honestly hard to choose. They each have their own perks. I have to go with the DGI. Not a big enough difference in quality though. Just keep pumping out videos. I know you guys are super busy but maybe throwing out an extra “vlog” style video here and there would be cool.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I do appreciate it! def stay busy haha

[@robertmagrini]

Champ! DJI for surface/shallow waters and/or boat footage. Go pro for the deeps. Amazing job! That hammerhead got confused with 2 different signals coming from ya. He came to check it out closer. Blessings from Brazil!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

not a bad idea! thank you!

[@robertmagrini]

@@KeyWestWaterman My pleasure, champ! Thank you for the great content in forms of vdo quality, hints and tips on spearing and specially the cleaning and cooking. Wish I could have met you and Mad when I used to live in Marathon.

[@gregorygash172]

Wow, That last dive. Incredible, I will have to say G-Pro overall.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the feedback!

[@JohnRando904]

4:45 is that fishing line he is dragging? Thats awesome how clear these cameras are. I believe both are 10-bit color so you can get a better image after editing.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yes it is! and yea just figured out the 10 bit thing

[@dougnelson2536]

Man, what a great comparison video! I use go pros myself and was a little biased starting the video. I’ve got to say the DGI was really impressive. At the end of the video I couldn’t say which I like more! I would say for you, as much video as you shoot, ease of use would be my deciding factor. Both cameras preformed exceptionally well. Thank you for another great video!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Def tough to say! Thanks so much!

[@marcuslarwa9098]

If you pause the at 5:42 the DJI clearly looks better. Also the fish and the ocean bottom look better as well. The one thing the GoPro has over it is the color of the water.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the feedback!

[@lizardkeeper100]

I really enjoyed the shark footage and thought it was really cool. As for the cameras I prefer the wider field of view and higher color rendering of the DJI but I think it almost needs color grading to reach its full potential. If you do decide to go with the DJI I would look into setting the color temperature manually and that should let you get rid of the green tones you are seeing. At least I think it should based on my experience using DSLR cameras for photography.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it! and yea I could get fancy with it but im looking for a "plug and play" camera haha, not very tech savvy. I do appreciate the feedback!

[@daveenlow1103]

Great comparison but very hard to choose one over the other…each had some better colors over the other at different times based on location - depth and angle to available light. In other words, I’m no help at all, haha. We will all be happy with whichever you choose - mix them up on your trips and you have a contest for us to pick which you used. Cheers!

[@arlencarlson]

As a PlugandPlay camera, I think the GoPro is better. I have seen some good videos off DJI’s…but only after color correction.

[@madhatter2465]

they both have a great platform to work with. great video

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@DukeTrout]

Tough call, but since the toughest shots to get are low light/deep water, I’d go with the GoPro. Everything else is “good enough” but what makes your channel shine is the underwater shots. Great video of the hammerhead! Also, did you see the broken fishing line trailing behind the Goliath grouper? Some angler lost that tussle!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

appreciate the feedback and yes I did!

[@onlyychevys]

I would say to use the one that you can get the best shots with. Both are close. Thanks for sharing!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks for watching!

[@davidfritch6954]

Thanks for the kind words Aaron! Btw I typically just have a single wrap of shooting line on my gun so I can get to the fish quickly. Helps a lot when Goliaths and sharks are around.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Was a pleasure brother! And i’ve been preaching single wraps on reefs guns for years now. Love it!

[@roundfaceal9164]

DJI seems less muddy especially at 5:17 . Seemed like it captured wider as well.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea I ended up sticking with gopro

[@100acrewood77]

Go pro hands down for underwater, DJI seems to do better topside (from the little bit we saw in this vid) so maybe have that one in the boat? Would be cool to see a topside comparison of both also. Really appreciate your commitment to putting out quality content. Keep up the great work!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea thats kinda how I felt about it! maybe ill do that, thank you!

[@100acrewood77]

@@KeyWestWaterman also the DJI may do better for the shallow water mangrove tunnel stuff since there’s lots of light and transitions from under and out of water. Could do a whole series of comparisons that would probably do really well since there’s not many vids out there. Also I’m just rambling for the algorithm so don’t feel like you have to respond again. Peace!

[@petemcmiller3567]

I agree with 100acre. Below about 10 feet the GP appears to have better color and clarity. Above 10 feet the DJI gets my nod for the same reason. Thanks for your videos, I look forward to them every week.

[@DerekVanHook]

The DJI footage looks much nosier than the GoPro, which will really show when its murky or at dusk/dawn. Not sure how much color correction you do on your videos but most of the color differences between the DJI and GoPro can be changed in post. The DJI footage also has more contrast than the GoPro footage, which looks better straight out of camera but can be easily added back in post. One quirk of the GoPro footage is when you go from shooting underwater to above water, the automatic color correction makes the above water shot very pink for about a second or two (see 7:45). I've been using the GoPro 10 for about a year now and have been pretty happy with it for underwater footage!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea thats what I was kinda thinking, I do alot of filming in those conditions! appreciate the feedback!

[@PSSKDerby]

Great comparison video Dibs! The only thing the DJI was definitely better was the wider angle. I found it was definitely greener in a lot of shots as compared to the bluer crisper GP. Overall, either will be great but I prefer the GP.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea for sure, thanks for tuning in!

[@IslandKey]

WOW WHAT A TREAT!!!! That hammer!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

right! couldn't believe it. I wanted to ride it but had to get the shot! 😂

[@grantzydeck4580]

If you aren't looking to color grade anything post production I would go with the gopro. As a viewer it was easier to make out features on the bottom and see what was going on because the DJI still had the noticeable green/blue tint to all the surroundings.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea im looking for a plug n play type of camera we are very low budget over here! 😂

[@petethehandyman9185]

Good video! Both those cameras were pretty good

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thank you!

[@CookingWithClams]

definitely the gopro! man what are you gonna do with that dji?? probably just throw it out. use the garbage in my room.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its in the trash by the road, go grab it before the trash comes tomorrow morning!

[@tommytsadventures]

Good comparison video. I was looking at the Osmo. For around $70 more though, I think I would go with the GoPro 11. Either way, they both have their qualities. Question, how did you get the exact same videos on both cameras, dual mounts?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the feedback! and yea I just made a little handle held dual mount

[@littletorchliving3289]

I agree about pros and cons with both cameras. I would be curious about cost difference... Looks like GoPro 11 comes in at $399 and DJI comes in at $329. I like that both cameras are water proof so no need to have the outside shell/underwater housing anymore. Thanks for putting this together!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

We need the housing regardless as we dive much deeper than the cameras are rated for. But def had to sayb

[@xXadambXx]

If you drown your camera due to a leaking gasket, DJI will not honor your warranty and you must purchase a new camera. if you have an additional warranty in gopro (thanks to which you can buy a camera cheaper) they will replace the camera for you twice for free, no matter what condition you send the camera back to them.

[@timothymccabe8159]

Your videos are great, I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference in camera. Which one will sponsor you.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you! and probably neither

[@TalkFishTVHawaiianDan]

Great comparison and excellent footage as always! Unwilling I hate to give it to GoPro but must due to clarity and definition . Color correction and enhancements can easily be made during editing but you can’t fix graininess. I say unwillingly because how can I trust a company I’ve used for years who knowingly released a poor product. You did great going with the GoPro11. Can’t say the same for me and my multiple GoPro10s that have endless issues. Great video! When you get to the point when you’re ready to take on a videographer/video editor hit me up!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

hate to hear that! heard the 10's had alot of issues. thanks for the feedback!

[@treylaney8420]

Both look amazing. Roll with whichever fits you best.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you!

[@norgtube]

I don't think you can actually compare them effectively without color-grading the footage. The gopro seems to have slightly better automatic color temp correction so it'll look better to most people. The DJI also has wider FoV so again the gopro will look a bit sharper (more pixels per degree of FoV).

[@KeyWestWaterman]

i'm looking for a plug and play kind of camera as I don't color grade any of my footage. kind of the point for me.

[@jjsager1]

Aaron like others have said, I will echo as well. GoPro. However either way they both are really good. I guess you could go GoPro as your main and have the DJI as backup

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I appreciate it!

[@shamarhewittt7635]

First here 🇯🇲🇯🇲 the go pro for sure it has more clarity

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@TheAuthenticJourney]

Go pro ❤

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you!

[@FloridaMan_Fishing_YT]

Overall I liked the GoPro video quality. I enjoyed how bright the colors were, and I also noticed the graininess in the middle of the water column on the DJI.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea the grains kept throwing me off. looked like 720p! lol

[@Bigrigjeff]

Go Pro has served you well, and video’s are fantastic! Keep them video’s coming!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thank you!

[@robertclarke4431]

The DJI looked better in shallow/ out of water. Definitely go pro for the underwater/ deeper footage.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

appreciate it!

[@mikerobat]

6 to 1, half a dozen to the other. I like how the DGI picks up the reef/rubble, and fish/ eel look sharper and pop. The GoPro wins the rest. Like to see DGI in the ledges w flashlight. If it flies, it’s my pick for reef excursions. Ns why, but all the fish look 5-10% larger w GoPro to me. Angle of fish eye lens? You have a winning philosophy and character regardless of camera choice. Thank you Brother!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

maybe idk! had them on their closest similar settings. I do appreciate the feedback!

[@basebilljr07]

I have done alot of diving in the keys and to me the GoPro seems oversaturated the DJI seems like it's more true to reality on video color. But there were some situations where the GoPro image quality was definitely a lot cleaner. That's a tough one for me. They both have their advantages and disadvantages.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea its a tough call for sure!

[@jlo2017]

I have no dog in this hunt and liked the Go Pro better initially. The DJI had a few scenes where I liked it, but in general I preferred the Go Pro overall. I'll trust your eye as to the best representation of reality 80 feet under water. Every video you do is a gift.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I appreciate the feedback!

[@terencemreading]

My vote is for the GoPro: color correcting and greater range of colors overall. You could try the new Mini to reduce some of the weight on your mask mount. Would love to see more shots from below the other diver; so interesting to watch all the controlled body movements that go into a shot and retrieve. Keep the awesome content coming! 🤙

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I do appreciate the info!

[@ryangeistwhite2518]

That Goliath grouper looked like it had a fishing line attached to it. Did you happen to apply for a tag?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it did, nope just a fishing line

[@jaybo516]

DJI on diving , resurface & surface of water . GP on the bottom , in the boat & backyard kitchen . Would like to see the difference between the two in the mangroves , shallows & or caves ( with underwater light ) . Seems the DJI has a little more turquoise color & I did notice the grainy illusion from the DJI when you spoke of it . GP seemed to have a hint of cloudy & pink at times . Both look good but I'm also curious about all weather conditions as far as quality. Overcast vs sunshine etc etc . Awesome video and some great points to think about ! Thanks for the content as always & y'all have a great weekend !!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea may have to test them in other settings as well! thanks for the feedback!

[@davegriggs3863]

4:46.....that Goliath grouper has a line coming out of it's mouth....It was hooked by someone.....

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Yup! Not uncommon

[@Snookninja386]

Hard to choose. Both shoot great footage!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

right! thanks for tuning in!

[@keeferdog5617]

First thought dude? You need some red filters!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I don't like the idea of red filters, it's not what the human eye see's.

[@tazlancaster807]

I thought that I saw a trail of broken mono and perhaps a hook set in/on that Goliath???

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yup! got the better of someone

[@craigblake]

Eyes spent more time looking at the GoPro. Love ur content, never miss an episode.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear that! thanks for sharing!

[@svenjaminfranklin471]

Yes!!! Very happy seeing this, thank you so much

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it!

[@onetwistedfisherman2648]

From someone who is particularly colour blind , I found the clarity of the GoPro much better. The tints and shades overall were best with the GoPro. Cliff from Nova Scotia. Keep up the fantastic videos!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks for the feedback! 🙏🏻

[@jingyuandong8534]

Good to know from this aspect!

[@SawasDeePattaya]

I thought the DJI would better do in lowlight/underwater, but I didn't see a remarkable difference. GoPro has more features but costs more to buy. So, up to you

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea thats what they've been preaching, was surprised to see the results. thanks for watching!

[@keeferdog5617]

I live in Cayman and saw 3 Hammers recently, scuba diving. Never, ever as close as the pass that dude made, wow! I’m using an old GoPro 5 at this time and trying to decide what upgrade direction to go for 4k video??? Do I wait until the GoPro 12 comes out 9/15? Dji Action 3 or Insta360 x3? Or, spring for an Olympus TG6 or Olympus EM 10 IV? ANYONE???

[@KeyWestWaterman]

im pretty happy with the 11's but I'm not doing anything fancy pretty low budget

[@Veranamo]

+1 vote for the GoPro overall. On a side note it’s such a cool perspective to see the boat behind you bobbing on the surface. It really shows how are just a visitor in the water. Thanks for sharing.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you! and thats funny I was thinking the same thing when I was editing this video.

[@TheJam9000]

At 2:14, How do you dive down without equalizing? Are you equalizing without pinching your nose?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

idk how to explain it, I flex a muscle behind my ears and they clear. always have been able to do it that way

[@lewislambert2141]

I prefer the go pro camera. They are both good but the go pro just seemed a little more clear. I'm telling you brother, you could sell a lot of those still shots, that hammer head was sick!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

appreciate the feedback! and im soon investing in a real camera to capture some of those!

[@jacobvizelka9190]

I think the go pro looks clearer and more natural. Love the channel I'm going spearfishing for the first time this summer and your channel has been a huge help in preparation me for the water as well as new ways of cooking fish. Thanks!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really love to hear that! thanks for the feedback

[@Jack_Smack]

i think the color in the dji is better but i did notice the graining you mentioned. im leaning dji though

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the feedback!

[@_patontheback_]

Great video. Look, it doesn't really matter which one you have as you can edit the colour grading in video editors. You can get rid of the greenish or blueish tints to create a clearer footage.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the tip!

[@mikerumsey7360]

Been waiting for this video! Excited to see the difference.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it!

[@ironworkerdrew17]

I don't know if this has been brought up yet, but which camera do you think is a more accurate representation of what you're seeing underwater? While I understand the appeal to make each video as visually appealing as possible, there's something nice to watching something unfold excatly how it would be in the eyes of the person filming.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Depending on the shot there was a different answer for that. But all around i feel the GoPro did a better job.

[@A5JDZK]

Definitely GoPro. You have an amazing ability to hold your breath. It's definitely a unique skill. Keep up the good work. We otherwise would not be able to see the world under the water.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the feedback! 🙏

[@david-wright]

Did you use a housing on the cameras ? I'm concerned the camera would be damaged without one.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yes I did, they aren't rated to go this deep without one

[@david-wright]

@@KeyWestWaterman we are going to the Caribbean and just wanted something to go down a few feet, do you think we need a housing for that?

[@mik769]

Initially, I was all for the GoPro but there were a couple shots later in the video where the water seemed murkier in the GoPro shot and clearer in the DJI. Could you shoot in murkier water like the snapper video from Monday?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea I may take them out in some murky water to test as well!

[@w00dducksadventures48]

Both have good picture and quality, with that said I noticed that I focused on the GO PRo while viewing. The Hammerhead was Defiantly a cool shot!!!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

was an awesome shot! loved filming it haha

[@robertmalis4493]

In my humble opinion, I think the GoPro did better underwater. It showed finer detail, and DGI looked better on the surface Also air in here. Channel growth has been amazing. Keep up the great work.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea kinda how I felt about it! thank you!

[@bluesinmontreal]

A little worried about it's color saturation on the near-surface shots but GoPro had the best definition for sure.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea it had some trouble adjusting at some points I noticed. def a toss up

[@robertlyles8745]

All of your videos are amazing thank you for sharing them. I think the GoPro camera looked better. But the dji was also very good.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you! love to hear it!

[@MikeKirkDC]

Amazing footage as always! GoPro gets my vote!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you!

[@Manpower-s]

They both look great at different timrs

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I agree!

[@tonycamaj7243]

I personally like the GoPro. That last dive was insane. Amazing bro.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it! thank you!

[@elaineross9365]

U dont have the dji underwater mode on? It totally sorts the green

[@KeyWestWaterman]

From my understanding the scuba mode only changes the button functions.

[@tobyarmstrongcameraman9207]

I did not go through all comments. Did you shoot the DJI in 10 bit. Also was it shot with white balance auto? What is the underwater mode on the DJI?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

neither shot in 10 bit, and both auto white balance. DJI underwater mode from my understanding just changes the buttons function

[@mmorris843]

They both look great. but, i think the GOpro has the edge. The DJI might be good for fishing videos or top side footage. Is the battery life better on the DJI? I have an older gen GOpro and that was always my complaint. The batteries seemed to die quick.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

and I haven't gotten that far with the batteries yet!

[@marko3928]

Thank you for the video! I think I like the DJI better. Can you please tell me what dive mask are you using for the camera? Thank you!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Gomask panorama! Thanks for watching!

[@captainkirk5031]

You make the choice Arron as you can NOT please everyone and as long as you keep making the videos most of us will keep watching Love them all, Here in Canada there is 3' of ice on the water we dive please keep up the good work

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I do appreciate it!

[@andresetc]

How many feet are those Mutton at ? Thanks Aaron ! (feels like 60 -70 feet ?...)

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I think the average spot this day was about 60 yea

[@bjschofied1]

The DGI seemed to have more graininess overall and I think the GoPro wins. Are you using a red filter on the waterproof housing?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I am not

[@johnstonariail3504]

Hey brother- Go Pro looks like the cleaner picture. Thanks for what you are doing.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you!

[@itsafineone8872]

I like the saturation of the GoPro. Underwater the DJI had an overly green blue tint. Can you compare them above water? The DJI might have better dry color rendering.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea some people do! thats why I asked for opinions. and I didn't wanna do much above water as this will be strictly my in water camera.

[@itsafineone8872]

Ahh. I understand. Underwater…. Me- I’m an amateur photographer and watercolor artist and I always try to use lightfast paints. -Have you ever seen an older poster or print where the reds and warm colors are sun bleached? All you’re left with is a blue green tinted print? That’s what the DJI reminds me of, at depth. I’m sure there are many other admirable features on the DJI but rendering it’s washed out. Maybe you can bump up the saturation on the DJI and compare to the GoPro as the saturation is what viewers seem to prefer based on comments. Just a thought.

[@birddawg1568]

Almost too close to call. There is one more test I would like to see but the first choice has to be based on whether or not one is more comfortable to use, easier to operate or more reliable. The other question I have is does one perform better & provide more contrast in green, cloudy, dirty water? Your video on harvesting fish for the week a few days ago would have been a good test. With the DJI already having a green tint, I wonder if it would amplify the green & murkiness of the water?? Just a thought.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea ill have to get it in some murky water and see! would be interesting.

[@kildee0170]

I'd been screaming the min I watched that hammer head coming up toward me...i like the different aspects of footage on both videos. Bluer water on the gopro and rocks on the bottom on the other video. I'd like to see the differents when your swimming thru the mangroves and sandy bottoms...

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea kinda how I felt about it, I should have gone more in depth!

[@mattshanks2604]

So in your opinion which camera depicts the color in the ocean better/looks more true to life.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

probably the gopro, but that varies on depth. dji did better on certain things shallower.

[@mattshanks2604]

@@KeyWestWaterman I think I would agree with you!!

[@markmccarthy6986]

Are the eels pretty chill?

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Normally yea

[@markmccarthy6986]

@@KeyWestWaterman if one like charges can I shoot

[@Frank-ye1ol]

Nice job! I think the gopro looks better but I having issues with mine. I was just in Marathon shooting with my Hero 11 & 12 the videos turned out nice but both cameras over heated and shut off. So I missed a lot of underwater action. I belive the DJI's have resoved that issue?

[@andrewcooke4496]

I’m torn between the two camera’s footage but I think the Go Pro just had the edge overall. I love the way those sharks just come in so close and then cruise on by! Goliath grouper fish looked so cool too.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea def hard to tell! thanks so much!

[@rickreighard8491]

I prefer the GoPro, seems less grainy underwater but when you surfaced the DJI show a much bluer sky. When you did the initial dive you looked greenish? Perhaps the DJI temperature sensor took a little longer to adjust? Each had good points but it had more to do with different portions of the dive.

[@rickreighard8491]

When the shark went by it seemed like the DJI had more contrast.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea def each had their own moments! hard to pick for sure!

[@briankogan6871]

Aaron, I gotta say I am such a fan of the dji products but I will be honest I like the go pro footage a lot more. The green hue is very apparent, but I think it got the Goliath better than the go pro. Ugh crazy, now I think I should get a go pro. Also have you tried red nd filters before I heard they are supposed to help underwater with colors.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the feedback!

[@coyroberts8356]

Thanks 😊

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you!

[@glennbass8993]

What up my ocean brother . Pros and cons , It seems like the DJI has a better picture at the top but the GO PRO is my opinion way better as you get deeper and go down . So I would have to go with the GO PRO . And awesome footage of the Hammer Head that was priceless . As always great episode and thanks for what you do for us . God Bless and have a great holiday and MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR . 👍🙏

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the feedback! You as well!

[@joycehennequin8469]

Good afternoon Aaron 😊 in my opinion the Go Pro as the colour looks more real.All the very best .....that shot of the hammer head 👌

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks so much! 🙏

[@Cottongin706]

The surface level & 3rd person looked better from the DJI & the first person, deeper shots seemed to be better on the GoPro from what I was able to see. Hope this helps! Love your content & appreciate you bringing us along!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it does! thank you!

[@ethanokamura7223]

DJI for the win! I was surprised I thought It would be a no brainer for the GoPro but the DJI color saturation was more appealing to me. Great footage as always!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I appreciate the feedback!