Nikon for Underwater Photography
Apr 22, 2019 09:18:43 #
DAhalestorm
Loc: Green Valley, Arizona
I am interested in photography both above and below water. Am looking at the Nikon D3500 or D7200. Looking for opinions. Thanks, Dave
Apr 22, 2019 09:25:04 #
Why, specifically, those two cameras?
--Bob
--Bob
DAhalestorm wrote:
I am interested in photography both above and below water. Am looking at the Nikon D3500 or D7200. Looking for opinions. Thanks, Dave
Apr 22, 2019 09:28:34 #
DAhalestorm
Loc: Green Valley, Arizona
Price was the first factor when I started looking for my first camera for underwater. Am open for other opinions.
Apr 22, 2019 09:32:20 #
DAhalestorm wrote:
Price was the first factor when I started looking for my first camera for underwater. Am open for other opinions.
Underwater housings are quite expensive so the cost of the camera may not be that large a portion of the budget.
Apr 22, 2019 09:35:35 #
DAhalestorm
Loc: Green Valley, Arizona
I did compare housing costs when I was looking (plus lens and other equipment). I like the look of the Nikon but am open to other manufactures. No looking to be a pro but create good shots.
Apr 22, 2019 09:35:43 #
Perhaps take a look a Nikonos. I have one, but primarily for shooting in the rain.
--Bob
--Bob
DAhalestorm wrote:
Price was the first factor when I started looking for my first camera for underwater. Am open for other opinions.
Apr 22, 2019 09:39:02 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
A inexpensive option is an Olympus TG-5. If this is not suitable, then look a housings and the pick the camera model.
Apr 22, 2019 09:40:49 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Underwater housings are quite expensive so the cost of the camera may not be that large a portion of the budget.
My first thought as well.
Apr 22, 2019 09:42:22 #
Apr 22, 2019 09:44:32 #
DAhalestorm wrote:
I am interested in photography both above and below water. Am looking at the Nikon D3500 or D7200. Looking for opinions. Thanks, Dave
Could you be more specific about your needs? Are you shooting surfers or small fish while snorkeling? The camera needs are different for these. The TG-5 mentioned above is quite good for most of what you would encounter while snorkeling. If you are shooting surfers for publication, you might need something more robust.
Apr 22, 2019 09:47:30 #
DAhalestorm
Loc: Green Valley, Arizona
Looking at scuba diving and mostly nature (above surface). Large and small subjects. I know that will take different lenses.
Apr 22, 2019 09:48:41 #
Apr 22, 2019 09:49:20 #
rmalarz wrote:
Perhaps take a look a Nikonos. I have one, but primarily for shooting in the rain.
--Bob
--Bob
I had a couple of the Nikonos V one in olive green and one in orange. They are great but they shoot film.
Apr 22, 2019 09:55:36 #
You state that you are open to options, so, you might want to look at the Olympus TG 5. It is waterproof to 50', eliminating the need for a housing in most of the diving you will probably do, and, from what I have read and heard it does a fine job both in and out of the water. Around $400 the last I knew.
Apr 22, 2019 10:15:39 #
Here is a housing for the Nikon D7100/7200
https://www.nauticam.com/products/na-d7200-housing-for-nikon-d7200-d7100-camera
https://www.nauticam.com/products/na-d7200-housing-for-nikon-d7200-d7100-camera
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