Underwater Digital Cameras: A Brief guide for Buying


Written on August 20, 2009 – 9:16 am | by admin

Underwater digital cameras are a special designed digital camera make for still and video photography to capture the wonderful marine life flora and fauna. The underwater world offers so many opportunities object to capture once in your lifetime photos of undersea life, vivid colors of coral reefs. This time, underwater digital cameras give you clean and crisp pictures that truly reflect the images of marine and plant life of depths underwater.

With underwater digital cameras you are possible to capture images in a life-like picture that can be shared with friends or you sell it professionally. Adorned with multi-flash function, color correction filter and macro lens, the underwater digital camera offers superb image quality.

If you nosy  which model of underwater digital camera to choose, what features to consider, then here is a briefly guide and tips on the features of the most demanding  underwater digital camera models. Right now you can find so many popular underwater digital cameras such as  Intova IC-700 7.0MP, Sea Live DC800, Nikon D3 plus housing Sea&Sea MDX-D3, Panasonic SDR, Sony A200 Digital SLR Camera combine with Ikelite housing, o Xacti VPC, Pentax Optio W30, Canon G10  and Olympus SW series

Intova IC-700 7.0MP digital camera with underwater housing, available in an affordable price. This underwater digital camera features 7 megapixels, macro mode and built-in flash that can reach up to five feet underwater.

The SeaLife DC800 underwater camera offers sleek, modern design with high-tech functionality. Come with 8-megapixel camera now you could have the best possible photographs, both in and out of the water. This new type promise give the easiest step to set up a graphic on-screen, expand the camera with wide angle lens and Digital Pro Flashes accessories. This camera also have long lasting lithium battery for all day of diving, automatic focus from 2″ to infinity, large format continuous video recording with sound,  depth tested to 200ft,  fully rubber armored for shock protection and 1-year warranty covers the underwater housing and camera.

If you looking for popular underwater digital came among professional diving photographers, the answer is Nikon D3 underwater digital cameras. This camera is top line in technology and prize in front of its competitors. Released with a perfect auto exposure, huge viewfinder and accurate auto and fast, Nikon D3 completed with ergonomically Sea&Sea MDX-D3 housing. This 10-megapixel camera has features specifically designed to allow for the best possible photographs, both in and out of the water.

Panasonic SDR-SW20 is compact model for you if you want an easy-to-use and lightweight device. Include 10x optical zoom and MPEG-2 format up to 10 Mbps, this is one of the best digital cameras available for video recording. But, with only 0.3MP 640×480 still imaging capability, the still imaging options are basically non-existent in this model.

Combine with Ikelite Housing Sony DSC-W5 5.1 Megapixel Cyber-shot digital Camera is an entry level digital camera that could captures enough detail for photo quality prints. It has solid construction and offers all of the essentials in an affordable package like an auto-focus system, a large view finder, wireless flash control and gives details at the lowest sensitivities. Its also built-in multimode auto electronic-flash Real Imaging Processor provides natural color, accurate picture quality and faster response 2.0 High-Speed USB Memory Stick media, Memory Stick(R) PRO media compatible PictBridge capability for plug-and-print convenience . Sony DSC-W5 5.1 Megapixel Cyber-shot(R) with Ikelite housing  will give you a compact, clear underwater  with corrosion-free performance and deep under.

Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 is the one of the best designed underwater  digital camera for up to 5feet depth of water. It has  4GB card, and MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 at 640×480 powers, the Xacti E1 could work with an approximate record time of over 5 hours. This camera also offers a solid 5x optical zoom with a 6MP CCD at up to ISO1600 power for still images, Flip out view screen is a special key feature of this underwater digital camera which will saves you from the risk of bumping in with underwater objects while swimming around.

Pentax Optio W30 is another underwater digital camera you should consider. Released with 7MP – ISO1600 and 3x optical zoom image recording feature, Optio W30 supported with both SD and SDHC, videos in this model is of 640×480 in MOV QuickTime MJPEG format.

The Canon  G10-WP combine with DB28 housing is a Canon’s most advanced compact cameras with ability to work under water till 130 feet deep. With well-rounded underwater digital camera package Canon G-10  will gives you richly detailed and high resolution images, It is also has an excellent LCD,  wide-angle lens and many dedicated controls, it gives you good performance like serious photographers.

Olympus SW series may be the best well rounded underwater camera at the moment. This camera completed with 10 Megapixels, ISO1600, and a 3.6x optical zoom feature and you could dive with this camera  as depth as 6.6 feet.

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  1. 11 Responses to “Underwater Digital Cameras: A Brief guide for Buying”

  2. By :) on Oct 25, 2009 | Reply

    To get this effect you must narrow the depth of field, so open the aperture fully and go to telephoto end of zoom, and you will have narrowest depth of field. ( not as narrow as an SLR with appropriate lens) but best g10 can do.

  3. By Brian M on Oct 25, 2009 | Reply

    On certain cameras, you have to download a certain program for MacBooks. If you have another option, you should use it; MacBooks are complicating and frustrating!

  4. By Brian on Oct 25, 2009 | Reply

    I have the SX1 it is a great all in one but It has trouble focusing in low light even with the AF assist beam on. The G10 or now the G11 is much better in low light.

    I bought the SX1 mainly because, to me, it is the best cross between a camcorder and still shot camera. It takes GREAT 1080p videos with stereo sound and allows for optical zooming while recording, not many point and shots do that.

    But for the low light issue I would go for the G10 or G11.

  5. By Shaunn123 on Oct 25, 2009 | Reply

    ?????

  6. By IAgreeWithJason on Oct 25, 2009 | Reply

    And the point of this was…

  7. By Michael S on Oct 25, 2009 | Reply

    No..it does not adapt to standard Canon lenses..It adapts to special lenses designed for that adapter…usually a telephoto, and a wide angle…

  8. By j on Oct 26, 2009 | Reply

    The shoe itself is the same but depending on the model it is designed for, the moulding on the cover might not look natural.

  9. By TEH GOOSE OF WUVS on Oct 26, 2009 | Reply

    Why would you want to keep a brand new camera that isn't perfect? I don't know anything about hot pixels, but I'd call the company and see what they would do about it.

  10. By take one step (I am 17 fyi) on Oct 27, 2009 | Reply

    Yes, G10/G9 let you take custom white balance and you can use your gray card with that. If you want to use your G10/G9 as a meter reading for another camera, yes too. I use my G9 as my exposure meter when shooting large format. It has spot metering as well, so it's quite useful and convenient other than buying a stand alone meter reader.

    Custom white balance can be set from the "set" button, the icon looks like two mirrored triangle with a small square in between.

  11. By Joe D on Oct 27, 2009 | Reply

    Here is the link to the RAW plug-in for the G10 … as you will notice, you have to have the latest version of Photoshop (CS4) or Lightroom (2.1 or 2.2)

    http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/cameraraw.html?promoid=DJGYB

  12. By __A_YAHOO_USER__ on Oct 27, 2009 | Reply

    If the primary motivator for buying it is the trip to Hawaii, then yes it is a waste of money to spend just for snapshots. It is true that you will be getting a very good camera and that it is not a waste of money in the right hands, but a $1.4M Bugatti Veyron is a waste of money when all you want to do is shuttle kids to school.

    Remember, you are paying for that 14.7 MP sensor. This camera is for professionals or advanced amateurs who want to manipulate the RAW image in apps like Photoshop and not lose any quality for prints up to 16×20". You would probably be happy with anything around 7-10 MP. That 14.7MP is state of the art and you will be paying for it.

    This camera is similar to the Leica 35mm film cameras of yester-year. A great camera for the pro, advanced amateur, or someone who doesn't care about money.

    For a trip to Hawaii, you need to consider whether convenience is more important or if shooting features is more important. If convenience is more important, get a camera that shuts down in the flat position. That means it is rectangular and can fit in a shirt pocket or small belt holster. 5x optical zoom will come in much more handy than the standard 3x optical zoom. Digital zoom is worthless, you can do that at home with any photo software. A small camera is also easier to stow away for the many cloudbursts in Hawaii.

    If you want a super zoom (one with 10x or 12x optical zoom), you will be able to pull in far away objects much better, but at the cost of less portability. These are more like square blocks than a deck of cards. If you like Canon, look at the Powershot SX110 IS at 1/2 the MSRP of the G10 or the SX200 IS for a little more. A similar camera is the FinePix S1000fd. If you look at that shape, you know what to look for at the camera stores.

    These cameras have features you'll probably never use or need, but the important things to consider are:

    -How much optical zoom
    -Does it matter to you if it has an optical or eye piece viewfinder (really helps in bright sunny conditions)
    -What type of batteries does it use (are you going to carry several spare batteries or will you depend on buying AA's in an emergency on the spot).
    -For a super zoom camera, does it have image stabilization to help eliminate blurred shots due to camera movement
    -How easy is it for you to use and re use if you don't touch it for 4 months and want to use it all of a sudden?
    -Is it sized properly so you don't look like a paparazzi when you are casually strolling around or going out for the evening.

    Hope that helps.

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