KNEKT GoPro Dome KSD6 DOME PORT

KNEKT GoPro Dome
KNEKT GoPro Dome

I had an amazing chance to one of the most popular GoPro accessory on the planet – a GoPro Dome! And not just any cheap crap you can get from numerous eBay stores but THE KING OF ALL GoPro Domes – KNEKT GoPro Dome.

You have probably seen those amazing over-under shots that are really popular on Instagram that require a GoPro dome. They are really unique and give you a really cool perspective and give you the opportunity to capture what`s going on above and under water.

KNEKT GoPro Dome
KNEKT GoPro Dome

The key is to move the water live away from the lens and that`s exactly what the dome does. The semi-hemispherical 6″ dome is the perfect size to move the water line away from the lens but it`s still small enough to carry with you.

There are so many domes out there but I think the whole world can agree that KNEKT dome is the ULTIMATE šŸ™‚ Yes, I have used a cheapĀ knockoff too and yes I think the KSD6 stands apart from them.

Ok, so let`s dig in!

KNEKT GoPro Dome KSD6 DOME PORT Product Highlights

KNEKT GoPro Dome
KNEKT GoPro Dome
  • Depth Tested to 135ft
  • 30% Wider Image Capture Underwater
  • 50% Minimal Focal Length Improvement
  • Semi-Hemispherical Design
  • Optically Correct Acrylic Dome
  • Access to Mode, Shutter and Power Buttons
  • H2O Waterline Indicator on Backing Plate
  • View and Touch Access to rear LCD Screen on Hero 4 Silver
  • Front LCD View Window
  • Two Piece Mechanical Port Capture
  • Triple O-Ring Construction, No Glue or Silicone Used
  • Compatible with Hero3+, Hero4 and Blackout Housings
  • Compatible with GPLT, GPDL and GP4 Trigger Systems
  • Materials ā€“ Military Grade Aluminum, Stainless Steel and Acrylic
  • Mounting ā€“ Custom GoPro to KSD6 O-Ring Interface
  • Dimensions 6ā€ x 6ā€ x 4ā€
  • Weight ā€“ 10 oz

The product is a fairly simple concept but the execution is what`s so great about theĀ KNEKT GoPro Dome. You have full access to the GoPro buttons and you have a peephole for the front display and the back LCD so there are no limitations to use the dome. When most of the cheap domes come with a waterproof GoPro case (and to be honest the attached cases don?t look as solid and well built as the original GoPro waterproof housing) already attached then KNEKT solves this differently. The dome has a cutout for the extruding GoPro lens in the back plate so that you push the GoPro into the cutout. To keep it from leaking the edges have a rubber seal that you can replace if needed. Once the camera is firmly in place attach the back plate and tighten it with a single screw and you are ready for a splash….Ā šŸ˜‰

The cool thing about the design of theĀ KNEKT GoPro Dome and the fact that you use your GoPro in it`s original waterproof housing is that you can take it out any time you want in wet and sandy conditions and you never risk getting the camera wet. You just remove the screw (no screwdriver needed, it has a fairly large and comfortable to use screw head) and pop the camera out.

KNEKT GoPro Dome
KNEKT GoPro Dome

If you use one of the cheap models you need to open the waterproof case and take the camera out, that means exposing your GoPro to salt water and/or sand. With KNEKT dome you can pretty much take the GoPro out under water. Granted, the water gets inside the dome and you have to drain and flush with clean water later but you have that freedom.

When the camera is not in place the dome has a “plug” for the lens hole that you can use to keep dust and other crap from getting inside the dome. The plug has a lanyard so you can keep it attached to the mounting bracket so you never lose it. The plug sits nice a snug in the lens port and will not fall out.

Another nifty little feature is the leveling helper line at the back of the dome that helps you keep the horizon straight when lining the dome up for a shot.

To protect the acrylic dome KNEKT guys have added a fabric cover with a bungee cord to the box to add some protection. Mostly you will be using theĀ KNEKT GoPro Dome in open water bodies so you will definitely have sand everywhere and even if you are careful and don`t just chuck the dome on the sand after using there will be sand on your stuff and you need to keep the dome protected. I`m not saying it scratches easily because it doesn`t but better safe than sorry.

If you want to get some extra protection get the KDC6 4mm neoprene cover that will also give you some extra protection from collisions with any hard objects.

TheĀ KNEKT GoPro Dome can be used as a standalone GoPro accessory but adding a GoPro grip or an extension pole like the GoScope Boost Plus will definitely up your game. KNEKT offers cool pistol gripsĀ in their shop that have great reviews but I used either a small floating grip by GoScope or the KNEKT KDT Dive trigger. You can basically attach any grip or pole or a mount because you will be attaching it to the GoPro housing, not the dome.

The Dive Trigger is a serious piece of equipment and it`s probably not for the Sunday shooter. The KDT is designed to give you better balance and smoother shots while shooting underwater or on dry land. Since you are holding the rig with both hands you really reduce the shake and wobble that you get with just a GoPro hand grip. The frame is made of solid aluminum so it adds some weight and in turn, the added weight increases stability. The trigger is pretty clever and you have full control over it with both your hands and the levers are pretty conveniently placed near your thumbs for easy access. When theĀ KNEKT GoPro Dome is like a magnificent shiny ball you want to cuddle and keep away from the evil of the world the KDT Dive Trigger is more like a tank that you can really abuse and itĀ will withstand a lot of monkey business. Disclaimer!

Disclaimer! I haven`t done any monkey business with it myself so be warned šŸ™‚

There are nine Ā¼-20 expansion points, two Ā¼ inch expansion slots, and two tether attachment points. This allows for nearly infinite expansion for lighting and additional cameras.

KNEKT KSD6 Dome Port with the KDT Dive Trigger - knekt.com
KNEKT KSD6 Dome Port with the KDT Dive Trigger – knekt.com

KNEKT GoPro Dome
KNEKT GoPro Dome

This dome has been optically matched to work with the GoPro lens. The use of a semi-hemispherical dome eliminates the perpendicular angle between the backing plate and the dome. The benefits of this are the elimination of circular reflection and improved water sheeting while reducing the form factor and maintaining full front face surface area. By utilizing an interlocking two-piece design the dome is captured mechanically to create an O-ring compression seal, no glue or silicone is used anywhere.

This is taken from KNEKT website and to be honest, it`s full of fancy words that are beyond me, but in a nutshell the quality of dome rocks! I kind of have the “Apple feeling” ( I just made this up ) when i look at this product- you can feel the passion of making something amazing that will create a small revolution. KNEKT is founded by three friends who strive to ship a product that is the best in the world and not because they saw GoPro Dome search trends going up in Trends.google.comĀ and wanted to make some money.

The materials are top-notch and although it adds some weight to the dome compared to the cheap domes theĀ KNEKT GoPro Dome is made to last.Ā So it`s really an unfair comparison when the KNEKT stuff is made in USA from top qulity materials and most of the competing products are shady chinese crap ..

KNEKT GoPro Dome
KNEKT GoPro Dome

Funny thing! There are companies making GoPro domes that use theĀ KNEKT Dome to produce their sample images instead of using their own products… This should tell you something aboutĀ the quality ofĀ KNEKT GoPro Dome!

What I love about KNEKT GoPro Dome

  • Amazing build quality
  • Dome cover included
  • Full access to all controls
  • Full access to front and back display
  • You can use your GoPro without taking it out of the housing
  • Lens hole cap with a lanyard
  • H2O leveller
  • QualityĀ Optically Correct Acrylic Dome
  • Depth Tested to 135ft

Things I don`t love

  • Nothing, usually I always have some small issue with a product but this one in my eyes has no flaws.
  • ok, I if I`m honest the price is a bit of a turnoff but itś like comparing a Bently with a second hand Peugeot- one is good and costs some money and the other is crap and will die soon.

KNEKT GoPro Dome ā€“ Final Verdict

YES, YES, YES – If you want to get the best GoPro dome and start making those amazing over-under photos and videos get it and I will guarantee you will have the bigges smile on your face when the courier arrives with it!

Get it from :

KNEKT Amazon store

KNEKT.com

UPDATE: KNEKT seems to have paused all their production for undisclosed time but their Instagram page hints a comeback šŸ™‚

ps. they have a dome that`s compatible with the HERO5 also in their lineup!!

KNEKT GoPro Dome
KNEKT GoPro Dome
KNEKT GoPro Dome
KNEKT GoPro Dome

33 thoughts on “KNEKT GoPro Dome KSD6 DOME PORT

  • May 27, 2017 at 3:57 pm
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    I dream of using the dome on my trip to Egypt in the fall. There are most colorful fishes seen on Earth, and there will be the coolest photos I think!)

    • May 27, 2017 at 5:54 pm
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      Good choice! The water is super clear in Egypt

    • May 28, 2017 at 3:14 pm
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      We had a cameraman come down with us on my dive in the red sea, who got some amazing stills, but the potential for this kit in Egypt is amazing

      • May 29, 2017 at 1:06 pm
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        The Dome and the Dive trigger are perfect for diving šŸ™‚

  • May 27, 2017 at 4:14 pm
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    The first place that I would use this would be on my vacation coming up. I would love to use this in the crystal clear waters of Anna Maria Island, Florida. It would also be put to test for out deep sea fishing trip later that week, or for the awesome jetski drive by’s.

    • May 27, 2017 at 5:55 pm
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      I just googled Anna Maria Island – looks amazing šŸ™‚

  • May 27, 2017 at 4:14 pm
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    I would use this in Croatia or Portugal. My next 2 planned trips! I am touring all the islands off the coast of Croatia. Imagine jumping out of the kayak with this GoPro dome! Oh my, the photos and videos!!! Or how about when snorkelling off the coast of Lisbon, Lagos or Porto? I’m going there.

    • May 27, 2017 at 6:00 pm
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      Hey Kieran!

      You would definitely get some amazing shots in Lagos. I have lived in Lisbon and visited Lagos and I guarantee taking a kayak and paddling on the shoreline in Lagos and exploring the caves will be amazing!
      You will love Portugal šŸ™‚ Fingers crossed for the give-away!

  • May 27, 2017 at 4:28 pm
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    I’d use it all over the place, in my pool, while kayaking in streams, rivers, and lakes and also on vacation in the ocean.

    • May 27, 2017 at 5:57 pm
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      Nice!
      Just a heads up Shannon, there will be som awesome gear reviews soon for someone who loves water šŸ™‚

  • May 27, 2017 at 4:42 pm
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    I would take this on my next trip back to Panama! The last time I was there we were walking down the beach and the tide was growing a little. On it’s draw back before rising to crash on the beach there was a wall of water next to me and I could see large fish swimming by! If I had this I’d go out and get that video or that picture of those fish in the wild! Awesomeness!!

    • May 27, 2017 at 6:00 pm
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      Panama sounds good, I have never been there so far

  • May 27, 2017 at 4:49 pm
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    I’m just planning my vacation to Cyprus. It would obviously contains many hours of pool and sea, so I’ll be more then happy to use your gear and create some AMAZING photos!! šŸ™‚ šŸ™‚ šŸ™‚

    • May 27, 2017 at 6:01 pm
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      Cyprus has some really clear waters, that would be perfect to take the over-under shots!

  • May 27, 2017 at 6:22 pm
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    Amazing shots, It would be awesome to have it on vacations. šŸ™‚

    • May 27, 2017 at 6:24 pm
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      Fingers crossed šŸ™‚

  • May 27, 2017 at 10:13 pm
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    Even though im not going on an adventure anytime soon, i would love to try the KNEKT GoPro Dome at this wonderful secret swimming spot around Lake Taupo in NZ! The water is crystal clear and the flora around the lake is out of this world! It would be amazing to capture both in one shot!!

  • May 27, 2017 at 11:48 pm
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    The first place I would use this would be in townsville Australia when we go up there up in a few weeks!

  • May 28, 2017 at 11:42 am
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    Would definitely use this for some incredible shots during an open shark Free dive off the coast of South Africa. Who doesn’t love warm crystal clear water and sharks combined into on adventure.

    • May 29, 2017 at 1:08 pm
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      Sounds amazing and a bit scary too šŸ˜›

  • May 28, 2017 at 12:15 pm
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    I would use at the Dutch North Sea cost: seals nest there and it would be great to capture them over/under water!

    • May 29, 2017 at 1:07 pm
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      Seals are such funky creatures šŸ˜€ I`m sure you would get a lot of amazing shots

  • May 28, 2017 at 11:56 pm
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    I would use this first at my cabin, to capture all the amazing moments in the lake and out!

  • May 29, 2017 at 2:13 pm
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    The KNEKT GoPro Dome is simply amazing! Mostly I love the handles. This makes the dome extremely easy to handle (especially with waves). The quality is really great and also keeps a case on the ground. I would like to use the KNEKT Dome in the pool because the water is super clear. But also all where is water, for a few “pictures of another kind” is it super suitable.

  • May 31, 2017 at 8:16 pm
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    I’d love to try this out at the crescent bay in Laguna Beach . My favorite local snorkeling/diving spot!

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  • October 20, 2017 at 1:57 am
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    It says that you can bring this Dome Port down to 100 feet but you canā€™t fit a filter on it … Any thoughts??? Thanks

    • November 1, 2017 at 9:58 am
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      True, I can use the camera without a filter so the only option is to color correct later…

  • January 3, 2018 at 5:04 pm
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    Can any expert share the best setting for the Dome / GoPro?

    • January 4, 2018 at 12:00 pm
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      The key thing to remember is to make sure there is no sand or debris on the seal or inside the dome.
      Keep the water level at the center line (there is an assist line at the back of the dome
      Make sure there are no big water droplets on the dome – wave it around in the air so the droplets fly off

  • July 9, 2018 at 2:36 pm
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    Bom dia,

    Voces tem o dome para a camera go pro HERO session ?

    se positivo podem enviar para o BRAZIL?

    Qual o custo?

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