Underwater Camera
Jun 21, 2014 09:11:24 #
djenrette
Loc: Philadelphia
Nikon AW is a good choice. It is simple and goes as deep as I want to go. Or do what I do -- use my regular camera and go to a marine equarium (I love the one in Atlanta). The Nikonos was great in its day -- but no way to focus accurately and taking the camera apart every 36 frames! That is practically prehistoric! Oh, by the way I still have an attachment that you stick on a Nikonos so you can use land type Nikon lenses in it -- any one interested? Real bargain if you're into retro inconvenience.
Jun 21, 2014 09:33:51 #
I bought the AW110 refurbished by nikon from Adorama. Wi-FI GPS and 90 day warranty - $159.
Jun 21, 2014 11:34:37 #
star2344 wrote:
Going to Bora Bora. Need a good waterproof camera. Any recommendations?
Garmin VIRB Elite plus dive case (case is about $40) good to 300 feet. Has viewfinder gps.
Jun 21, 2014 11:58:43 #
Jun 21, 2014 12:39:43 #
star2344 wrote:
Thanks for all the replies. This was the first time I posted a question, with a great amount of hesitation I might add. I have observed other questions and replies on this site for two years. It never fails that the questioner is put through the ringer with questions to his questions. A simple answer to the question is all I wanted. Name and model of camera would have been fine. No more questions from me!!!
It's important to know if you will be diving or snorkeling. If you dive, the camera needs to be able to handle the depths because some just go 30 feet deep or so. Also, if you dive, you'll need a camera that can be fitted with filters because the deeper you go, the less color there is down there. But with the correct filters or lights it can be compensated for. Snorkeling is close to the surface where the camera doesn't have to be as water tight and you probably won't need any filters if you stay close to the sunlight.
As someone else stated already, I'd use a GoPro+ Black Edition. They take video, pictures, and come with a water tight enclosure. They are easy to use, but don't have an LCD or view finder so you have to point in the direction of the subject and shoot. For underwater photography of fish and plants you want a wide angle lens and you want to be close to the subject. The GoPro is wide and will usually get the fish, plant or person subject because it's so wide.
Jun 21, 2014 15:40:03 #
go to top of the page to the search section and type in w/p cameras.subject has been discused quite a few times recently you should get alot of information that way.also DP REview just came out with there 2014 choices for w/p cameras so you can checkthat out also.I use the Nicon AW100 for w/w rafting Kayaking and skiing and I like it.by the way the Olympus tg3 was picked no.1 by DP review. good luck on your search.
Jun 21, 2014 17:57:07 #
Call Divers Supply at 800-999-3483 or www.divers-supply.com and ask about their underwater cameras. Ask for Dick McNatt. They seem to sell at a good price most of the time.
star2344 wrote:
Going to Bora Bora. Need a good waterproof camera. Any recommendations?
Jun 21, 2014 18:40:53 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I have an older model, the Nikon AW100. No complaints.
I have the cheaper model Nikon S30...
Jun 21, 2014 20:13:40 #
www.dpreview.com just did a side by side review of 4 underwater digital point and shoot cameras. You might take a look at that.
Jun 21, 2014 21:15:45 #
I still have my Nikonos 5 and the problem is film. I also have the strobe and many attachments and lens for it. I never had a focus problem with it but when I first bought it I had a problem with it not exposing correctly. Nikon finally repaired it. It was one of the first into the U.S. and it took time to get it repaired. I am now using a Sony that I bought years ago with the Sony underwater housing. It is only a 7mp but I don't dive enough any more to spend the money for top equipment. Not near dive areas much now. Maybe I will get back into it if I take the job in Peru.
djenrette wrote:
Nikon AW is a good choice. It is simple and goes ... (show quote)
Jun 22, 2014 09:28:47 #
Bora Bora is a beautiful place - You should have a great time - I do some u/w photography and have found one of the most balanced ways to go without breaking the bank and also getting good results is to go Canon G- series - It has available a plastic molded u/w case that is usually under $300.00 and tight to 130", the camera G 16 has a good reputation for low light shooting and the camera shoots manual ,raw and underwater color balanced settings- Sea and Sea makes a "wet" lens for Macro , Those bright reefs with 150" foot viz also have a tiny world of amazing creatures - The canon set up comes with an internal flash and attached diffuse depending on your skill level underwater and as a photographer hope this is helpful to you - Consider Larry Cohen at B&H photo for advice or Leisure Pro diving Both in NYC
Jun 22, 2014 09:44:09 #
Jun 22, 2014 17:33:06 #
Don't get the Fugfilm XP50. The first one leaked the first time I took it out. The replacement one did the same. Costco in Maui said they were being returned in droves.
Jun 26, 2014 15:06:49 #
Take a look at the Kodak one. It's 3.3'X2'X1.5'. Not only is it small and waterproof-its wireless.
The guy was rather harsh on people trying to help. His question was rather poor for what he wanted.
The guy was rather harsh on people trying to help. His question was rather poor for what he wanted.
Jul 18, 2014 17:14:31 #
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