3 Simple Ways to
Share What You Make

With Instructables you can share what you make with the world — and tap into an ever-growing community of creative experts.

PhotosPhotos

Share one or more photos of a project, recipe, or whatever you've made, quickly and easily.

Step by StepStep-By-Step

Share your step-by-step photos with text instructions of what you made so others can do it too!

VideoVideo

Share your how-to video. You'll need your embed code from a video site such as YouTube.

protection for GoPro camera lens

protection for GoPro camera lens
The GoPro Hero HD is a wonderful sport camera meant to be used in heavy condition. However the fish eye lens is exposed to scratches, and surprisingly the camera doesn't come with any lens protection for when not in use.

Here is a very simple and cheap protection for the camera.

All you need is a ping-pong ball and a rubber band.

1. Cut in half the ball. It fits then perfectly around the fish eye lens of the waterproof housing, without touching the lens.
2. Drill two small holes, almost at the top of the ball. I used an electric drill with 3mm drill bit, but I think a heated nail should make it, too.
3. Cut the rubber band, pass it through the holes and knot.

The protection is ready.


5 comments
Feb 29, 2012. 8:09 PMthe.smasher says:
I'm using a plastic lid from a 1l bottle of vinegar. Some people have caps from pill bottles that work. Just go through the recycle bin and experiment.

If anyone has any ideas for the 3D case...?

Dec 23, 2011. 2:35 AMcolincolin30 says:
Hi, would you buy a Gopro camera again.?
i am going on a trip and wonder if it would be good for video and stills at various tourist places.
regards
colinColin30
Jan 1, 2012. 2:06 PMcolincolin30 says:
Thanks for your help
regards
Colin
Dec 13, 2011. 2:10 PMronkinoz says:
I like your thinking, but feel that a half squash ball would be better - softer, and more robust than a ping pong ball.

Pro

Get More Out of Instructables

Already have an Account?

close

All Steps Viewing
View all steps of an Instructable on the same page when you're a Pro Member.

Upgrade to Pro today!
0
Followers
2
Author:kabado