GOPRO Floating Handle

GOPRO "The Handler" Floating Handle

A floating handle designed to provide greater stability and control during your underwater shoots. It allows you to easily vary your shooting angles so you can capture your dives from every possible perspective.

Its non-slip grip combined with a wrist strap ensures a secure and comfortable hold, even when wearing gloves. And if you happen to drop it, its bright orange tip is easily visible underwater to prevent it from getting lost during your dive.

Technical specifications: GOPRO Floating Handle

• Product name: The Handler (floating camera handle).
• Compatibility: compatible with all GoPro HERO cameras, the GoPro MAX, and fits perfectly with the new MISSION 1 Pro cinema series.
• Usage: surfing, snorkelling, kayaking, wakeboarding and swimming.
• Included in the pack: The Handler floating grip and its adjustable safety wrist strap.

Diveavenue expert’s opinion on GOPRO "The Handler" Floating Handle

This is the first accessory you should buy if you’re taking your GoPro into the water. What I like is the handle’s balance: it’s hollow, very light on land, but offers excellent positive buoyancy that more than compensates for the camera’s weight, even if you add a 60m waterproof housing. The bright orange base is a safety classic that you simply can’t do without once you’ve seen your camera floating safely after being tossed about in the waves.”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does the handle float if I add the large 60m protective housing ? Yes, absolutely. The buoyancy of The Handler is specifically calculated to keep any GoPro camera afloat, whether it’s ‘naked’ or enclosed in its heavy-duty diving housing.

Can it be used for deep scuba diving ? The handle easily withstands the pressure at depth, but be careful: at the bottom of the water, the air inside the handle will compress and its buoyancy will decrease. Furthermore, the aim in scuba diving is to remain stable, not to have a handle pulling you upwards. For the depths, a rigid pole or a camera mount is preferable, but for the surface, snorkelling and snorkelling with a snorkel, the Handler is the undisputed king.

How do you clean the handle after a trip out to sea ?  Salt and sand can get into the quick-release base. A thorough rinse with fresh water after every use at sea is essential. Press the fastening clip several times under a stream of fresh water to flush out any sediment, then leave to dry in the shade.