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Gear / Technical Help => Photo / Video Recording => Topic started by: rabhan on January 30, 2005, 12:51:30 AM
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hey all,
i am going on a cruise in late march and will be doing the snorkel and scuba thing for the first time. i would like to be able to take a camera underwater with me. canon makes a waterproof case for my digital, but it is like ~$160
http://www.techonweb.com/products/productdetail.aspx?id=B19093&src=FG and i would hate to have it destroyed if the case leaked. i have seen underwater 35mm ones for less than that.
http://www.waterproofcameras.com/ and i have even seen disposable ones for ~$10.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00004TWM6/002-9908665-8318432?v=glanceI cant see why i would want to really spend a bunch of coin on this bc i cant even conceive when the next time i would do this type of thing again.
does anyone here have experience with underwater photography? and advice?
thanks,
JR
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JR,
I have a Canon Sure Shot A1.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=70553&is=REG
Solid 35mm camera for recreational snorkeling/boating use. I have seen them at KEH used for 100- 120. I prefer something like this to a housing, because as you said, I'd hate it if it leaked. The canon is also usable on land- some underwater ones aren't. I have no personal experience with the Sea-Life's you linked to. Now, if you want to go all the way, you can't beat a Nikonos with a 20 and a 28mm lens, and offset flash.
I'm happy with mine.
CV
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well, i dont think i want to spend that kind of money when i am not sure if i will do this kind of thing again. i will prolly just get the disposables for now for 7$, but thanks for the info!
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Well, you could always get creative (http://www.hackaday.com/entry/1234000667030475/). Just thought that was a cool gadget.