Under water photohraphy: My daughter has taken up snorkeling and wants to take under water photos and videos. She is not into DSLR's (as far as I know), she is looking for something...

Jamers Loc: Michigan

My daughter has taken up snorkeling and wants to take under water photos and videos. She is not into DSLR's (as far as I know), she is looking for something simple that won't get in her way while swimming in the Pacific. Any recommendations? :)

delraypiper Loc: Delray Beach, FL

Yes, the sea life. check out their web site. They have a camera that will fit the bill. I think the present model is a reefmaster mini. But that could have changed since I was on their web site

TNmike Loc: NW TN

You might want to check the Underwater Photography Forum here on UHH. I'm sure someone there will be able and willing to help. TNmike

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-104-1.html

Jamers Loc: Michigan

TNmike wrote:

You might want to check the Underwater Photography Forum here on UHH. I'm sure someone there will be able and willing to help. TNmike

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-104-1.html

Yes I will check the under water photography site, my bad for not doing it prior. Thank you.

Jamers Loc: Michigan

delraypiper wrote:

Yes, the sea life. check out their web site. They have a camera that will fit the bill. I think the present model is a reefmaster mini. But that could have changed since I was on their web site

Thank you, will check it out.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Go to Bestbuy.com, point and shoot cameras, under features check "waterproof", you get 70+ cameras, in spec they tell if for use in rain or underwater and even give how far down they are waterproof, in first dozen I saw models good for 32-82 foot depth.

There are of course others and other places, just this was a few minutes on google.

Jamers Loc: Michigan

robertjerl wrote:

Go to Bestbuy.com, point and shoot cameras, under features check "waterproof", you get 70+ cameras, in spec they tell if for use in rain or underwater and even give how far down they are waterproof, in first dozen I saw models good for 32-82 foot depth.

There are of course others and other places, just this was a few minutes on google.

Thank you robertjer, will check it out. Was trying to get info on "Sealife" DC-1400, got everything but the price...that threaten the price is very high.
I appreciate your reply.

Jamers

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

You are welcome. Home alone, on line, time on hands, retired teacher with lots of practice at online research. It gave me something to do.

Jamers wrote:

Thank you robertjer, will check it out. Was trying to get info on "Sealife" DC-1400, got everything but the price...that threaten the price is very high.
I appreciate your reply.

Jamers

Jamers Loc: Michigan

robertjerl wrote:

You are welcome. Home alone, on line, time on hands, retired teacher with lots of practice at online research. It gave me something to do.

:thumbup:

jba1 Loc: Detroit, Michigan

Hello,

If she wants just a fun/simple underwater/out of water camera that is inexpensive and takes great pictures and video, check out the Fuji Finepix XP70.
I purchased my this Spring at Sam's Club, on sale for $150.00.
I use mine while kayaking mostly but have used it underwater numerous times for fun.
Good luck Jim B

amehta Loc: Boston

Jamers wrote:

My daughter has taken up snorkeling and wants to take under water photos and videos. She is not into DSLR's (as far as I know), she is looking for something simple that won't get in her way while swimming in the Pacific. Any recommendations? :)

I think the Olympus Stylus TOUGH TG-3 is a good option.

For a more complex option, I got the Sony RX-100, a Ikelite housing, and Ikelite flash when I was heading to the Great Barrier Reef last year.

Lens Cap Loc: The Cold North Coast

Jamers, I recently went to Hawaii and wanted to take underwater pictures while snorkeling. After looking at all of my options I decided on this water proof bag.... I would recommend this as a starter anyway...then move on to a better camera. The picture below is from my cell phone in the bag....right out of the camera/phone....

http://www.amazon.com/iHour-Universal-Waterproof-iPhone-Galaxy/dp/B00L8MPPFE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1411384447&sr=8-4&keywords=under+water+bag+for+cell+phone

Jamers wrote:

My daughter has taken up snorkeling and wants to take under water photos and videos. She is not into DSLR's (as far as I know), she is looking for something simple that won't get in her way while swimming in the Pacific. Any recommendations? :)

IHH61 Loc: Homestead Fl

Oly, Fuji, and Sony all have good cameras waterproof to snorkeling depths. Also look at GoPro for great video and stills.

wmsisk Loc: Chattanooga, Tn

Have you looked at a GoPro. Had mine to 140 feet. Vidio looks good. Younger people really like them. Can use them everywhere. Battery will not last on a two tank dive. In may not be as good a camera as some of the more popular underwater cameras and ones most camera buffs use. The GoPro web site has some really nice vidios to view. Also chech out a good filter system.

Mercer Loc: Houston, TX, USA

The Nikonos by Nikon is a favorite of mine...reliable, simple and waterproof. Yes, it is a 35mm film camera, but if you are not taking great numbers of underwater photos it may be a good answer for you. It can use several interchangable lenses, and it has a really good selection of accessory items, like flash, framing devices, etc. They are reasonably priced (last time I looked) at reliable stores like KEH, Adorama and B&H. Good luck.