Peau camera/lenses on sale ever? -- got a knock off, testing it out

[Ricard]

Hey guys, I'm looking for a Go Pro Hero 4 black with a custom lens from Peau. I've been checking their site periodically but haven't seen any on sale for the last while.


The Canadian dollar is so weak against the USD, that I'm really trying to drop the price with a sale. It's nasty with the exchange rate right now.

Just wondering how often you've seen the full camera and lens package on sale. I think that's be better route versus buying a camera and shipping it to them to install??

Thanks

 

[jetsetwilly]

Just buy a camera and then get a lens from China and fit it yourself, it's really easy.

 

[nightram]

Yeah, them buy the online peu profile for $50.

I bought this lens which was really good. Can't justify the stupid price peu wanted.

4K LENS 4.1MM Lens 16MP 1/2.3 Inch IR FOV 90D No Fisheye for Git2/GoPro DJI Phantom Drone 2016

4K LENS 4.1MM Lens 16MP 1/2.3 Inch IR FOV 90D No Fisheye for Git2/GoPro DJI Phantom Drone 2016 Newly Coming Hot-in Sports Camcorder Cases from Consumer Electronics on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

 

[jetsetwilly]

Buy direct from 4k lens as they send via DHL so you will receive a lot quicker Products

 

[Ricard]

Thank you. I was concerned that fitting the lens would be frustrating.

I'll check that site out. I had my eye on the PeauPro82 NDVI 3.97mm (22mm) f/2.8. I'll try and find similar.

 

[jetsetwilly]

4K LENS 3.8mm f/2.8 82d HFOV 16MP (No Distortion)

 

[Ricard]

4K LENS 3.8mm f/2.8 82d HFOV 16MP (No Distortion)

Thanks. I went with this. So you say it's an easy change, hope you're right.

All I believe that I need is the Peau profile for $50, and I need to track down a good set of filters since I see the Peau filter pack for Go Pro 4 is no longer listed.

 

[jimloss]

How much distortion is acceptable in a lens when you are looking to purchase one to narrow the FOV and eliminate fisheye?

I purchased this 4.2mm recently with <.5% distortion (still waiting for it):
4K LENS 4.2MM Lens 12MP NON DISTORTION M12 1/2.3" IR 74D for DJI Phantom Drones Gopro Gimbal Newly Coming-in Sports Camcorder Cases from Consumer Electronics on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

I noticed other lenses had higher distortion numbers.

 

[jetsetwilly]

Thanks. I went with this. So you say it's an easy change, hope you're right.

All I believe that I need is the Peau profile for $50, and I need to track down a good set of filters since I see the Peau filter pack for Go Pro 4 is no longer listed.

Really simple

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Filters Amazon.com : Neewer® 6 Pieces Professional Drone Filter Set with Protective Carrying Pouch for GoPro Hero 3+ / 4, includes: PL + ND8 + ND16 + ND32 + ND8/PL + ND16/PL : Camera & Photo

 

[Ricard]

Thanks again.

The Neewer filters won't ship to Canada.

 

[jimloss]

Thanks again.

The Neewer filters won't ship to Canada.

PolarPro Professional 6 Pack is another possibility. It's available for $99.99 and then discounted 10% with coupon code SPRINGTIME10:
GoPro Frame2.0 - Professional Filter 6-Pack

 

[Ricard]

Anyone use these Sandmarc's?

Amazon.com: SANDMARC Aerial Filter for GoPro Hero 4 / 3+ - Polarizer, ND4, ND8 and ND16 Filter Pack: Camera & Photo

Seems like they will vignette on wide setting. I'll check out the Polar Pro's

 

[jetsetwilly]

Neewer® 6 Pieces Professional Drone Filter Set with Protective Carrying Pouch for GoPro Hero 3+ / 4, includes: PL + ND8 + ND16 + ND32 + ND8/PL + ND16/PL: Amazon.ca: Camera & Photo

 

[Ricard]

Just got them. With a little tape, they fit tight to the GP 3 black. I see there isn't an ND4. I used the ND8 and it was a little dark, but I'm guessing I'll have to play around with the ISO and EV settings on the go pro.

Thanks for the link. They're nicely packaged and look to be of good quality.

 

[Ricard]

Really simple

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I'm slow moving on this but I finally got some time to install the new lens on the GP4. When I screw it in, I have to back out out quite a few turns in order to perfectly focus it on the TV.

It doesn't seem like my exterior lens cap will fit on tight now. Am I missing something simple here?

 

[Wooskie]

I'm slow moving on this but I finally got some time to install the new lens on the GP4. When I screw it in, I have to back out out quite a few turns in order to perfectly focus it on the TV.

It doesn't seem like my exterior lens cap will fit on tight now. Am I missing something simple here?

You broke it using the shortcut method in the video. You will have to glue it back.

 

[Ricard]

You broke it using the shortcut method in the video. You will have to glue it back.

I should have explained better. When I screw the lens on tight it's out of focus, obviously. By the time I unscrew it to where it's a clear picture, the distance from outside of lens to the camera face is greater than the size of the lens cap.

 

[Wooskie]

On mine, the lens fits

I should have explained better. When I screw the lens on tight it's out of focus, obviously. By the time I unscrew it to where it's a clear picture, the distance from outside of lens to the camera face is greater than the size of the lens cap.

Which lens are you using?

 

[Synthetech]

Is this a good sale?

GoPro Hero 3+ & 3 Black Lenses – Peau Productions

 

[KDan]

Buy direct from 4k lens as they send via DHL so you will receive a lot quicker Products

I was going to buy from 4KLens until I saw the DHL shipping fees. They are astronomical. Kind of negates the savings. The free shipping says it will take 20 to 60 days. Ordering from AliExpress would be both cheaper and faster. Unfortunately, VISA refuses to make payments to AliExpress claiming excessive fraud. My credit union used to be able to override the VISA blocking of AliExpress for one day, but the last time I tried, they weren't able to.