Underwater Camera

[Herfnerd]

I saw on You-tube that you could put a regular camera into a zip lock bag. I wonder if this would work:confused:. I might try it with an old or a cheap digital camera.

 

 

Before we got our Olympus underwater camera, I used my Casio Exilim EX-V7 in a Dicapak. Did a decent enough job but nothing more than a glorified, heavy duty zip lock bag.

[golfb4cruzing]

I got the Olympus Tough for this years trip. It stands up to everything for under 150. I think it's BigFoot proof too.

[Malinger]

we just bought a Canon S95 and a Canon underwater housing for it. It does underwater video as well. All told we will have about $400 into it.

 

http://www.scubaboard.com has a great camera section to do a little research.

[lastone/off/the/boat]

i got a fji xp last year for my cruise. i loved the pictures it was taking. but as soon as i jumped in the ocean to take pics of the stingrays it stopped working. so no snorkel pics, nothing underwater. I got it replaced and love it!

 

just my word of advice. no matter which one you chose, immerse it first in a sink. manufacture defects do happen.

 

my fuji has done me well now, i do recommend it.

[jobster71]

Got the Kodak sports from Target. Under 100 dollars.

[kbmeow]

dpreview dot com. They have comparisons and photos and did the underwater challenge . I have used them for camera gear info for years and have never been steered wrong

[ka4ren]

Got the Kodak sports from Target. Under 100 dollars.

Would it be good for a nine year old or is it hare to use

Gail:D:D

[texas34]

Thanks for all the responses. Now I need to start checking out all these cameras! :)

[Blueboss]

I have a Panasonic Lumix & love it.

 

Bought one of these for DH. Great pics so far. Haven't had a chance to use it underwater yet, everything is froze over here.

[cdamion]

Got the Kodak sports from Target. Under 100 dollars.

 

Unfortunately I don't think the Kodak has auto focus. If it's the one Im thinking of it's fixed focus which means the picture quality will be about the same as the disposables. If OP doesn't mind this and just wants a cheap camera, it may be good enough though. For not much more, the others have more features.

[Artb3]

Can anyone recommend an underwater camera? I'm tired of using disposable ones.

 

I used a Sony Cyber Shot DSC - TX5.

Takes great underwater pictures and HD Movies too!

[frediver]

Unfortunately I don't think the Kodak has auto focus. If it's the one Im thinking of it's fixed focus which means the picture quality will be about the same as the disposables. If OP doesn't mind this and just wants a cheap camera, it may be good enough though. For not much more, the others have more features.

 

Auto focus will not matter to much with underwater images.

Your underwater image distance will be limited to under 10ft,

more like 3-4ft., ie: the limit of your flash. You will find you start to lose hot colors at 9-10ft no matter how powerful your flash might me.

To keep it simple, keep subjects under a body length away ( yours ).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underwater_photography

I suspect the focal sweet spot of the camera I posted is about 3.5ft-5ft. the images at that distance are crystal clear clear if the water is.

[blondietink]

Personally I would stay away from the Kodak. We live an hour away from Rochester, the home of Kodak. They are in bankruptcy court right now and have said they are no longer going to make any digital camaras. They claim they will stand by their warranties, but the mood is very gloomy around here with fears they might go out of business all together. It's not looking good for Kodak.

[ScottC]

Can anyone recommend an underwater camera? I'm tired of using disposable ones.

Another vote for the Olympus tough.

[tafische]

I use my iPhone in a Lifeproof case - works great.....

[TriciaEMTB]

I use Olympus TG 310. Love it. Just had it out at the beach today!!

Takes great pics, love panorama mode!