GoPro tells me they have annoiunced three new close-focus diopters that make it easy to add subject separation and background blur to any shot. Made by PolarPro from durable, optical-grade multi-coated glass that maintains the sharpness and colour accuracy of the shot, the transparent filters slide over a MISSION 1 or MISSION 1 PRO camera lens or ND filter and use static focus with no adjustment required. The look draws the viewer’s eye straight to the subject, right out of the camera.
Customers have the option of a standalone filter or a three-filter set:
- Close-Up Filter (PolarPro +0.5 Diopter): A low-strength, everyday diopter that adds a touch of cinematic flair to close-up shots. It’s ideal for vlog-style content, lifestyle footage and travel shots, or anytime creators want to subtly define the subject and create a tighter, more flattering frame with background separation. The +0.5 strength strikes a balance between cinematic and authentic, with a softened background blur that looks polished and intentional but still natural. The focus range begins at 50cm with a far focus distance of 150cm to maintain versatility.1
- Close-Up Filter Set (PolarPro +0.5 / +1 / +2 Diopters): A set of +0.5, +1 and
+2 strength diopters that create a range of close-focus effects, from subtly polished to dramatic detail and just the right amount of bokeh. Simply increase the diopter strength to increase subject separation and create a shallower depth of field in the shot, while storing unused filters securely in the included travel case.
Focus distances are:
- +0.5 diopter: 50cm to 150cm1
o +1 diopter: 45cm to 90cm
o +2 diopter: 30cm to 50cm2
Both the standalone Close-Up Filter (RRP AU$79.95 / NZ$99.99) and the Close-Up Filter Set (RRP AU$149.95 / NZ$199.99) are available now globally at GoPro.com. Both are compatible with MISSION 1 and MISSION 1 PRO, as well as MISSION 1 PRO Grip Edition, MISSION 1 PRO Creator Edition and MISSION 1 PRO Ultimate Creator Edition, and are backed by PolarPro’s Adventure Assurance™. GoPro Premium and Premium+ subscribers save 20% on Close-Up Filters at GoPro.com.3 Subscribers get the most out of their GoPro with unlimited cloud storage, automatic highlight videos, exclusive savings and a lot more.
Footnotes
1 In order to create subject separation and depth-of-field effects, far focus range is limited to 150cm.
2 High-vibration activities and quick camera movements may affect video stabilisation when using the +2 diopter.
3 Subscriber pricing is available to GoPro subscribers only upon subscription renewal. GoPro subscription available in select territories. Cancel anytime. See terms + conditions for more details.