sandfan28 Posted March 2, 2010 #1 Share Posted March 2, 2010 This being my first cruise one bit of info I read was not to buy disposable underwater cameras if your going to fly due to the x-ray machines affecting the quality of the film. Now my question does Carnival carry a supply of them or can you purchase a reasonably priced underwater digital camera onboard in one of their shops? Sailing on the Legend if someone is familar with that ship. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyG12 Posted March 2, 2010 #2 Share Posted March 2, 2010 go to Wal mart and buy an underwater digital camera and save the 10 bucks for the cameras and 10 more to develop and only have 20 pictures or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkereina Posted March 3, 2010 #3 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I have flown with disposable cameras before and haven't had it affect the film. Pack it in your checked baggage if you are concerned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmsmith521 Posted March 3, 2010 #4 Share Posted March 3, 2010 This being my first cruise one bit of info I read was not to buy disposable underwater cameras if your going to fly due to the x-ray machines affecting the quality of the film. Now my question does Carnival carry a supply of them or can you purchase a reasonably priced underwater digital camera onboard in one of their shops? Sailing on the Legend if someone is familar with that ship. thanks! I can tell you with certainty that Carnival does carry underwater cameras for purchase. And believe it or not, they are reasonably priced. They will have them in the gift shop and in the gangway as you are getting of the ship in port. I have traveled with cameras (with no problems) and purchased on board. From now on I will be purchasing on board just because they are reasonably priced and because I would rather not take up the space in my suit case. HTH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandfan28 Posted March 3, 2010 Author #5 Share Posted March 3, 2010 thanks for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted March 3, 2010 #6 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I have flown with disposable cameras before and haven't had it affect the film. Pack it in your checked baggage if you are concerned Never EVER pack film in your checked baggage...The xray that scans checked baggage is much stronger than the scanner your hand baggage goes through. go to Wal mart and buy an underwater digital camera and save the 10 bucks for the cameras and 10 more to develop and only have 20 pictures or so. An 'underwater digital' camera by definition does not have any film to develop. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinbuddy Posted March 4, 2010 #7 Share Posted March 4, 2010 They're cheaper at home. And always put them in your carry on bag. Here's a tip for where ever you buy them. Check out the case before you go on your excursion, to make sure it's not cracked. I had one that was cracked and only got one pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philob Posted March 4, 2010 #8 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Also make sure the gaskets around the various doors on the camera are not nicked or pinched to prevent water from entering the camera. Bought a new underwater camera specifically for the Great Barrier Reef and the gasket to the battery compartment was nicked, never got a shot :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplelife Posted March 6, 2010 #9 Share Posted March 6, 2010 When you reach your destination, ask at your hotel desk if there is Wal-mart, Walgreen' etc. where you cand buy some. If not, ask your taxi driver to stop on your way to port. Buy them then. They are available on the ship but are expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Girl Forever Posted March 7, 2010 #10 Share Posted March 7, 2010 You can bring the camera in your carry on and request that they hand inspect it at the airport so you won't have to put it through the metal detector. On more recent cruises I have just purchased one on the ship and had the pictures developed on there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&Dcruisers Posted March 7, 2010 #11 Share Posted March 7, 2010 I would agree with the poster who said to buy an underwater camera from Walmart. You can get an underwater camera for under $150. You will not use it just on a cruise. I use our waterproof camera for so many occasions; at the pool, canoeing, in rain, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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