GoPro worth it?

[Drinal01]

We have the Stingray city excursion in Grand Cayman and debating if a GoPro is worth it.   I don't know how much I would use it other than this one time.  The phone is so easy and always there. 

 

Anyone buy a GoPro to use occasionaly or 1x and find out they use it alot more?

[Mr. Click]

I bought one with a pile of OBC last year.  Really have not used it much.  First you have to remember you have it and take it out of the bag.....

[bigrednole]

If you don't want the expense of a GoPro, the $75 alienating on the smile site will be far better for underwater than a phone. They aren't that bad either.

[mskaufman]

I use it on a destination cruise, especially in a place where a photo will not do the location justice.  For a one time experience it is not worth it (although you can probably rent one).  

[iMarco46]

It's possible to use a smartphone in the water, especially at a location as shallow as Stingray City.

Loksak is one option.
https://loksak.myshopify.com/

[bbwex]

I wanted a similar camera but felt that the price of the Go Pro was a bit high.  Instead I purchased an Intova camera, used it underwater and to make a video of some zip lining.  Felt that it did a great job.

[iMarco46]

On 2/19/2020 at 8:06 PM, Drinal01 said:

We have the Stingray city excursion in Grand Cayman and debating if a GoPro is worth it.   I don't know how much I would use it other than this one time.  The phone is so easy and always there. 

 

One should be mindful that GoPro operator interfaces are somewhat complex - numerous touchscreen menus, submenus and settings:

 

So unless you're willing to invest in learning/practicing with a camera that doesn't work like phone cameras or  conventional point/shoot and more sophisticated gear, it might be best to skip the GoPro.

 

Loved Grand Cayman - water is clear as gin.

Stingray City... suffice to say you will not be alone... the water is roughly waist-deep and typically a half-dozen boatloads of tourists visiting simultaneously.