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Screw on filters - does the camera remain waterproof?
I have used K&F filters on my DSLR and these OA5P filters are of the same high quality. Great build and clear optics are a given with K&F kit.
Potential buyers should note, however, that these are screw in filters that require the removal of the factory fitted lens.
While this IS an acceoptable user action - DJI have just released a wide angle lens that fits the same way - it is not without risk.
DJI warn that when their wide angle lens is fitted to the camera the waterproof rating drops from 20m without a waterproof case to just 5m. Whether this is due to the lens itself or is because a factory seal is broken when the factory fitted lens is removed is unclear.
I'd certainly be nervous about using the camera under water without a waterproof case after having removed and replaced the factory fited lens cover as the removal completely opens up the innards of the camera.
Obviously if you don't rely on the waterproofing then this isn't going to be a concern, however the act of having to unscrew the factory fitted lens to attach a filter is still a bit cumbersome. This is a shame really as the filters really do seem very good other than that.
Note that there are snap on filters available for the OA5P. I will be investigating these further now as the convenience of that approach is very appealing - especially for an action camera where capturing a moment may require a quick decision and quick fitting of a filter.
Potential buyers should note, however, that these are screw in filters that require the removal of the factory fitted lens.
While this IS an acceoptable user action - DJI have just released a wide angle lens that fits the same way - it is not without risk.
DJI warn that when their wide angle lens is fitted to the camera the waterproof rating drops from 20m without a waterproof case to just 5m. Whether this is due to the lens itself or is because a factory seal is broken when the factory fitted lens is removed is unclear.
I'd certainly be nervous about using the camera under water without a waterproof case after having removed and replaced the factory fited lens cover as the removal completely opens up the innards of the camera.
Obviously if you don't rely on the waterproofing then this isn't going to be a concern, however the act of having to unscrew the factory fitted lens to attach a filter is still a bit cumbersome. This is a shame really as the filters really do seem very good other than that.
Note that there are snap on filters available for the OA5P. I will be investigating these further now as the convenience of that approach is very appealing - especially for an action camera where capturing a moment may require a quick decision and quick fitting of a filter.
16/09/2024