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Scuba Camera

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Retta

Think You Can't Afford A Scuba Camera?

Underwater Photography can be made especially difficult by several factors. For one thing, you can start losing your color in as little as 1 foot of water. At about 15 feet, the color red disappears almost completely. As you know, red is an element in many other colors. Not only is loss of color an issue, but so is loss of light.

If you are interested in underwater photography, you will need to learn how to shoot in low light situations and you may want to invest in an Underwater Flash. Another issue when using a scuba camera can be how you use your controls. If you are shooting underwater in a warm water situation, this may not be much of an issue. But if you are shooting in cold water, and you must wear cold water gear to dive in, then using those controls with bulky gloves on can be almost impossible. Just imagine trying to turn the dials of your camera or manipulate the functions, wearing big winter mittens. So before you purchase an underwater digital camera, you want to make sure that you know what you will be using it for and that you are buying a camera that will fit those needs.

If you have never done underwater photography before, you'll want to remember that the same principles of photography apply to underwater photography as they do to photography on the land.

Caring for your scuba camera will be a little different than caring for a normal camera. On an underwater camera the cases are sealed tightly and are resistant to the high pressure that occurs under water. So after every use, you'll want to inspect it thoroughly for cracks in the housing and in the seals. You will want to make sure that you rinse off your camera thoroughly after every use, especially if you're using it in salt water. Salt water has a tendency to be corrosive, and if you do not rinse it before putting it away it will continue to corrode. Also helpful are these Sealife Small Moisture muncher 10 capsules, 1.5 grams each , designed to dry any moisture that does find its way into your camera.

Here is something new on the market! Now you can dive and take pictures hands free! The camera and controls are built into the mask. It will take still pictures or video, and you will be able to tell which mode you are in by the readout on your mask lens. Also provides crosshairs on your mask lens to help you accurately line up your shot,

Underwater Housing Case for Canon Powershot Digital Cameras If you are a shallow water diver and already own a Canon powershot, this product may work for you, but be advised, it is only good to 16 feet, so it will only be good for the shallowest of dives, but it would be an ideal economical alternative to use for your snorkeling trips or for other water activities.

If you need a scuba camera that can handle depths up to 180 feet you will have to plan on spending a little more money.