Frameless Scuba Dive Mask with GoPro Mount for Snorkeling

I have a X4 360 camera and a TG6. I really wanted to film me scuba diving. However, I don’t have a lot of dives so I’m not ready to focus on holding onto and positioning a camera. I thought I could just strap the camera to my face. Hit record on the surface and only have to focus on it not falling. I could also put a strap from the camera to my shoulder just in case it did fall. I read a lot of reviews and thought I’d take a chance on the Octomask even though it was bit pricier. The other’s seemed much cheaper made, per the reviews. The Octomask is made for a GoPro but my X4 cases fit into the mount of the mask. It did move a little bit but this was resolved by applying the little sticky circle things that came with my X4 to the waterproof case. The camera totally stayed on during 5 dives just great. One time it moved forward, pointing the camera down instead of straight ahead. I felt it happen and moved it back into place just fine. I loved the point of view of the 360 videos and it was easy to convert those to normal videos easy because it moved along with me. The one drawback with the 360 video was if I turned all the way around the video showed my forehead. But it’d work great for 180 or normal video. After having it for 8 months one of the pins fell out that connected the mas k to the strap. I couldn’t find the pin. I contacted Octomask customer service. Within a day they got back to me and are sending me a new one. I loved the mask and the customer service. The only thing I don’t like about the mask is it seems like there is no way to change out the silicone strap. The strap is great for a silicone one though.

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In all honesty, I gave this brand and the reviews the benefit of the doubt. Unfortunately, that was my first mistake as the mask did not end up being what I expected. First and foremost, I would like to mention that prior to purchasing this mask, I did not try it on in a store (Yeah I know, my bad). But the lack of photographs of this particular mask caused me to go out on a limb and try it out. The main problem I have with this mask is that the plastic mount for the gopro cracked in two different spots. This is located on the end where the metal nut holds the gopro mounting screw in place. Without this mechanism, there is no way for the gopro to attach securely. After observing the masks defect, I noticed the design flaw which is a plastic housing to hold the aluminum nut in place. I can see that anyone who purchases this mask will most likely experience wear on the flimsy plastic gopro mount over time. The worst would be for you to capture the fish/video of a lifetime, only for it to get knocked off your head because the mount is so brittle, causing you to lose your gopro 1000 ft on the ocean floor. Other than that complaint, the mask is not low volume (which it is not advertised to be) but it fits comfortably. The skirt is thick and creates a nice seal on my wide face. The glass is thick, heavier duty than most dive masks on the market. Along with heft comes extra weight, and this mask is no exception. It weighs heavier than any mask I've owned and is not suitable for free diving. I am not a scuba diver so I can not speak on behalf of scuba divers. I have a short asian nose so the bottom side of the skirt did not have any issues fitting my face/nose. The rubber is not too thick that you can't feel your nose while equalizing, but thick enough to form a comfortable fit. Overall, I do not recommend this mask if you are going to attach the gopro to it. It's too heavy and not suitable for free diving. The gopro mount is made of brittle cheap plastic that will crack and disintegrate over the seasons of use in the ocean. I would like to see an aluminum or carbon fiber mount system in the near future. Or if anyone would like to make money on that idea, go ahead and use my idea. Just send me a mask so I can test it out. Hope my review convinces you to look elsewhere for a mask. A couple of months later... I was contacted by octomask regarding my review of their product. I must say, if all businesses conducted business like this company, the world would be a better place. They called me on the phone and offered to ship me a replacement product free of charge. After receiving a non defective product, I was able to test this mask out on Catalina Island. This mask did not leak and although I said earlier that it is not suitable for freediving, I've dropped down to 35ft with no issues. I used it for 4 days on the island and now it's my favorite mask. I truly appreciate the professionalism of this company and I hope they create other products in the future of this quality. Needless to say, I liked it so much that I bought a second octomask. Although it's not the exact same mask, I chose the dual lense in hopes to reduce internal volume. This was achieved however, the mask leaks and I'm clearing the mask every 30 seconds. Either way I am pleased with this company. I only wish their product quality was consistent along their entire line of products.

The weight from the top of the mask for GoPro is disproportionate in a horrible way and heavy on the top portion. The area around the nose is uncomfortable, and water almost inevitably comes through. Very disappointed, and it's going in the trash.

The mask worked well, but fogged at first. After a lens burn, dishsoap wash, and some Sea Gold, this mask worked perfectly. It fits the face nicely, and does not hurt or press on the nose in any uncomfortable way. The skirt seals well and it did not leak. Very comfortable and very easy to adjust, even mid-dive. The GoPro mount works perfectly, and comes with a mounting screw that requires no tools to tighten or remove. The camera did not weigh the mask down, and the fit was just as comfortable with the GoPro as without. I highly recommended this mask.

UPDATE: Bought this mask not for a GoPro but for my Orcatorch light for lobster hunting at night. The light came with a head strap but it kept sliding back so I was afraid I’d lose it. Found the Octomask with the GoPro mount and figured I’d give it a shot since it was on sale. I tested it out on a morning dive just to see the feel and fit. The mask itself is ok. You do not notice that there is a flashlight attached to the mount. I was concerned it would be heavy and cause the mask to leak but it was fine. Overall the mask is ok but for some reason, the glass seems to get distorted underwater giving me a dizzy feeling at times. This has never happened with my 3 other masks I used without a GoPro mount. Has something to do with the glass. Also I noticed when the interior of mask skirt gets wet, it becomes slippery because the skirt is so soft. It’s not bad but just something to be aware of if you end up clearing the mask or if someone bumps it. Probably works great for free diving but for one hour plus scuba dives, it may get annoying. I plan to keep it but will try a different brand from my local dive shop.

I just used this on a snorkeling trip to the Great Barrier Reef. I have to say that this is a very good product: sturdy, comfortable, and does exactly what you'd want a good mask to do - keep out the water. I liked the GoPro mount. We have several cameras and this was an excellent way to get a lot of background footage of the dive overall. As others have noted, this isn't really good for close-ups, but is great for recording the big picture. Combining this with another camera on a selfie stick allowed us to dive freely without missing all of the amazing things happening within our field of view. The camera mount is sturdy, and the angle is easy enough to figure out with a bit of test footage. We simply started recording once in the water, and let it run until we got back on the boat... no real concerns about missing footage. My wife and I verified the flashing light from time to time, and all was good. I would definitely recommend this product as long as you know the limitations that a fixed-position camera will put on capturing your overall experience.

It's been great to have this mask for my trips to the pool with my kid who is learning to swim! I take videos of her and show her how she looks and what she's doing well and what she could do differently. Also love it for the ocean, easy to see and stays put on my head without having to re-set it a bunch. Super light even with the mount on the top.

questa maschera per immersioni ha il principale scopo di montare la gropo e quello lo fa bene, tutto il resto è un assoluto disastro. Faccio immersioni da più di dieci anni e MAI ho avuto a che fare con una maschera che si appannasse SEMPRE. Non importa che temperature, non importa che trattamento gli si possa fare alle lenti interne. Inoltre la cornice che dovrebbe aderire al viso è fatta di una gomma cosi sottile da far entrare sempre acqua a meno che non si entri in acqua senza muovere un capello. Veramente un prodotto fatto male.

Fit really comfortably and no leaking

Good quality facemask and Go Pro attachment works perfectly. Used it for four dives off Tionan Island in August.

Love this mask! It takes some getting used to to get the angle of the camera right, but the quality of the mask is excellent. It fits nice and snug to my face and it does not leak.

Misleading, no camera supplied as picture show. Returning for credit. It's just a mediocre mask