Housing for underwater digital cameras

Memories are created just about anywhere. And when I say anywhere, I mean that memories are even created underwater – so the creation of underwater digital camera.

Camera digital photography underwater
An underwater digital camera is not just used to capture underwater memories; some professional marine photographers also use underwater digital cameras in their business. Even marine biologists and scientists use underwater digital cameras to capture marine life and thus be able to study the life and properties of the marine life. But I think it is safe to assume that you, my reader, are neither a marine scientist nor a professional photographer. Like me, you are just some photo junkie who wants to capture underwater moments and just cant figure out how without ruining your cameras.

Please remember that even waterproof cameras cannot withstand underwater photography. To be waterproof is to resist the water from rainfall or splashing, submerging in under the water to get the perfect shot will destroy most waterproof cameras.

Bonica digital video camera underwater housing
Bonica’s Snapper DV digital underwater video camera is the latest model trying to enter the growing marketplace for underwater digital imaging. The innovative DV system safeguards against moisture by having a completely water-tight silicone skin around the camera, much like a dry suit. While inside the Skin, it is an all-weather camera fit for any outdoor activities. The Skin protects the camera from rain, snow, sand and scratches. Put it inside the hard waterproof camera housing and it is fully ready for any submerged use. The underwater housing is rated to 180 feet! The Bonica XP also has a large, easy to read 2.5″ LCD screen. With protection in and out of water, the Snapper-XP offers great versatility for both underwater and sports use.

Now if you’re really serious about using an underwater digital camera to capture those wacky and funny moments underwater, I suggest that you buy specialty cameras.

There are hardly any true underwater digital cameras, as cameras are electronic and cannot withstand water and water pressure. For most of us the closest we have ever got to producing underwater digital cameras are to make housings for conventional digital cameras. These housings will turn

your conventional digital camera into an underwater digital camera.

If you are shooting with your digital camera protected by a housing, then you need to take note of a few points to help you come up with the best photos underwater.

Underwater photography tips
Remember that as you go farther underwater, light diffuses and everything gets darker. This means that your underwater digital camera will produce images darker than those images you took while on land – this is because of the light diffusion the red spectrum seems darker. To avoid this, use white balance come up with natural colors. Also, pictures taken underwater will come up larger than pictures taken on land with the same zoom effect due to the water acting as a lens. Be sure to check your underwater digital camera’s viewfinder to check the right picture angle and size that you want.

An underwater digital camera with its built-in flash will produce something called marine show phenomenon. It is a phenomenon wherein your pictures come out all blurry and with white spots to avoid this phenomenon it is advisable to use external flash for all your underwater pictures.

Before using your underwater digital camera, submerge the camera in the water first for several seconds then check if there are leaks through the case. Make sure that no grain of sand or piece of hair is stuck in between the seal to make sure that water will not permeate the case and thus wet your camera in the process. It is also advisable to put a silica gel sachet or two inside the case of your underwater digital camera as long as they don’t disturb the camera’s operation. (Silica gel will keep the moisture from forming inside your camera case.)

Underwater Macro lenses
Most underwater digital cameras come with optional lenses. Don’t be afraid to add these lenses to your underwater digital camera kit. Macro lenses can uncover detail that would be impossible to detect by the eye and give new perspective to extremely minute subjects such as insects, small underwater creatures or the petals of a small flower.

Also, remember to always wash of salt when you’ve used it under salt water. If the salts are not washed off, in time they will crystallize; act as sands and cause leaks for your camera case. In cases when sands seem to get into the case, they are better washed off with streams of water. Salt can also cause corrosion so wipe off all salt immediately after every underwater excursion.

Best priced digital underwater camera housing
Canon WP-DC40 Waterproof Case from £116.06 - Ewa-Marine D-CA2 Underwater Housing for Olympus C-4000 Style Cameras £74.99 (including VAT) - Olympus CWPC-01 Mju Mini/S Underwater Housing for only £16.96!!!!! Fujifilm WP-FXF30 Marine case available from £124.99 - Check out Sony, Nikon, Fuji and Canon’s website for more great deals on underwater housing for your digital cameras.