Take amazing underwater pictures with your waterproof camera.
Underwater cameras allow you to take pictures without worrying about the camera becoming wet, but there are many different makes and models, all with different features. With so many cameras available, you must compare the models to select the best underwater camera that meets your needs.
Instructions
1. Determine your budget. Generally, underwater cameras are more expensive than standard digital cameras, (ranging from several hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars) so if you are unable to afford specific models, skip them when comparing products.
2. Decide whether you want a one-time use camera or something more permanent. Many one-time use underwater cameras are just disposable cameras with plastic casings. This is an inexpensive option (you can buy such a camera for less than $20 at most large retail stores), but is only good for a few pictures. Consider this route if you don't want to invest several hundred dollars--or more--into a high-quality underwater camera.
3. Consider the depth you want to take the camera. Many cameras are unable to take the pressure of being underwater and begin to malfunction at a specific depth. If you plan on diving deep into the water, your camera must be capable of handling this pressure. If you are snorkeling it is unlikely you are going to travel very deep--for this sort of activity, a depth of 30 feet for your underwater camera is more than enough. When scuba diving,, it is good to have a camera that exceeds 100 feet.
4. Check for a light on the camera. Unless the water is extremely clear it is hard to have depth of field or focus on anything not within a few feet of the camera. A light helps illuminate objects beyond the reach of your arms. More expensive cameras (nearing the $1,000 dollar mark) offer built-in light fixtures. This helps illuminate underwater footage during dusk hours or when items are found under stones or in shadows.
5. Compare the pixels of your underwater camera. Typically the more pixels in the camera the more expensive the camera. The more pixels in a camera the clearer the image and the larger you can enlarge the picture after you capture the photograph. Most digital underwater cameras come with at least seven megapixels.
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