Heading to Anthony’s Key Resort in Roatan for two weeks of diving. This is our 3rd trip there and have used Go Pro prior but problems with white balance. Prefer video over stills.
After gong through your site, so far I like the Olympus TG-6 with housing and will even go through the purchase points your site suggests. Any more specific thoughts on this or another camera for video and a point and shoot photographer?
That’s not something we’ve tested, and I know it’s a difficult thing to have a UW camera standing for longer periods. As you know, the water is hard on many types of materials, and therefore it’s not a simple ting.
Nims
Question: what’s a good camera that you can position underwater and leave recording?
An on-camera flash is never optimal. The light is sent directly from the camera and will hit small particles in the water that reflects directly back to the camera. resulting in white dots on the picture.
If you don’t have a strope/external flash option you need a diffuser in front of the flash. Still not optional.
Roy Maynard
Do on camera flash provide enough light? Or do they need to have external flash added.
No, that’s not true, unless it’s broken and are taking in small amounts of water. Check all o-rings also the small ones on the buttons. Change old and won out once, and add lubricant to the once still working.
To keep your underwater camera from fogging up. There are a few things you can do. Add a small silica bag inside the housing to absorb any moisture in the air. Or when you’re packing up your camera, you do it in a place with a minimum point in the air. Like an air-conditioned room.
Harry Clark
I have used Olympus and Panasonic underwater cameras, in the last 15 years. All the lenses have fogged up after 3 to 5 years. Sales people have said l am lucky to get that long. Is that true? Can you recommend one that will last a bit longer, l only snorkel. Thanks
Michael Gaudioso
Hi, I’m looking for a camera to take pictures of waves while in the water. Underwater is good but I don’t need to go too deep. I’m mostly interested in finding a camera that takes the best quality stills. Video is a plus but not a requirement. I’d like to keep it under $500. Any suggestions? Thank you!
Ronnie simpson
I have the Paralenz vaquita and it was well worth the wait,I tried it out ok y dives in the Maldives this February. It took a bit of getting used too but the videos at 1080 60 FPS are truly great the auto color correction is awesome. As a diver with only one functioning hand the ease of use is its greatest selling point for me . I was previously using gopros. I can only recommend it and it’s easy to recharge with a power pack in your surface interval. Tried the tag 6 in a housing but struggled too much to use it with the Paralenz vaquita it’s a doddleto use and my bouancy and breathing don’t go to pot anymore .
There’s a lot of second-hand scuba gear groups on Facebook. Might try there.
M Lewand
Where would I be able to sell Nikonis underwater camera and strobe? Great condition but 25 years old
Shannon Edwards
Hi, I’m looking to buy a camera that I can get a waterproof housing for university. But I’m struggling to find which camera to buy as I dont want to spend an overly high price but want a camera that would be good to use for my underwater photography course.
josh silverman
Hi….this is a great resource. If I could get an opinion on the following I appreciate it.
1) Are these all WiFI compatible or USB?
2) Which camera is simplest tp transfer images over using a Mac?
Yes, the Olympus Tough TG-6 can go to a depth of 15 meters/ 49 feet without a housing. If you’re going deeper than that, you’ll need to add a housing. I always like to keep mine within a safe limit, and always stay at around max 10 meters, just to be on the safe side.
Wayne W Woolery
Hello,
My question is: Does the Olympus Tough TG-6 Waterproof Camera need to be in a housing or can it be used underwater as is?
Heading to Anthony’s Key Resort in Roatan for two weeks of diving. This is our 3rd trip there and have used Go Pro prior but problems with white balance. Prefer video over stills.
After gong through your site, so far I like the Olympus TG-6 with housing and will even go through the purchase points your site suggests. Any more specific thoughts on this or another camera for video and a point and shoot photographer?
Hi Jim,
You’ll get a great camera with the Olympus TG-6 for both still and video. For Video, GoPro has better image stabilization.
Hi Mims,
That’s not something we’ve tested, and I know it’s a difficult thing to have a UW camera standing for longer periods. As you know, the water is hard on many types of materials, and therefore it’s not a simple ting.
Question: what’s a good camera that you can position underwater and leave recording?
Hi Roy,
An on-camera flash is never optimal. The light is sent directly from the camera and will hit small particles in the water that reflects directly back to the camera. resulting in white dots on the picture.
If you don’t have a strope/external flash option you need a diffuser in front of the flash. Still not optional.
Do on camera flash provide enough light? Or do they need to have external flash added.
Hi Harry,
No, that’s not true, unless it’s broken and are taking in small amounts of water. Check all o-rings also the small ones on the buttons. Change old and won out once, and add lubricant to the once still working.
To keep your underwater camera from fogging up. There are a few things you can do. Add a small silica bag inside the housing to absorb any moisture in the air. Or when you’re packing up your camera, you do it in a place with a minimum point in the air. Like an air-conditioned room.
I have used Olympus and Panasonic underwater cameras, in the last 15 years. All the lenses have fogged up after 3 to 5 years. Sales people have said l am lucky to get that long. Is that true? Can you recommend one that will last a bit longer, l only snorkel. Thanks
Hi, I’m looking for a camera to take pictures of waves while in the water. Underwater is good but I don’t need to go too deep. I’m mostly interested in finding a camera that takes the best quality stills. Video is a plus but not a requirement. I’d like to keep it under $500. Any suggestions? Thank you!
I have the Paralenz vaquita and it was well worth the wait,I tried it out ok y dives in the Maldives this February. It took a bit of getting used too but the videos at 1080 60 FPS are truly great the auto color correction is awesome. As a diver with only one functioning hand the ease of use is its greatest selling point for me . I was previously using gopros. I can only recommend it and it’s easy to recharge with a power pack in your surface interval. Tried the tag 6 in a housing but struggled too much to use it with the Paralenz vaquita it’s a doddleto use and my bouancy and breathing don’t go to pot anymore .
There’s a lot of second-hand scuba gear groups on Facebook. Might try there.
Where would I be able to sell Nikonis underwater camera and strobe? Great condition but 25 years old
Hi, I’m looking to buy a camera that I can get a waterproof housing for university. But I’m struggling to find which camera to buy as I dont want to spend an overly high price but want a camera that would be good to use for my underwater photography course.
Hi….this is a great resource. If I could get an opinion on the following I appreciate it.
1) Are these all WiFI compatible or USB?
2) Which camera is simplest tp transfer images over using a Mac?
Thank you!!!
Hi Wayne,
Yes, the Olympus Tough TG-6 can go to a depth of 15 meters/ 49 feet without a housing. If you’re going deeper than that, you’ll need to add a housing. I always like to keep mine within a safe limit, and always stay at around max 10 meters, just to be on the safe side.
Hello,
My question is: Does the Olympus Tough TG-6 Waterproof Camera need to be in a housing or can it be used underwater as is?