Avilitigator From United States of America, joined Aug 2000, 214 posts, RR: 0 Posted (10 years 7 months 1 week 5 days 14 hours ago) and read 678 times:
Hey, anybody on this forum have experience with underwater photography? I just moved to Micronesia (a lifelong dream) and am interested in taking photos while SCUBA diving but don't know where to start.
Looks like I can order stuff on-line. Cameras start from $15 for the disposable kind good to 30', up to $7000 for the professional gear. I'm interested in paying $500-800. I already have an excellent digital camera (Canon 3000 zoom series) but the underwater housing for it costs $1050, which is more than I paid for the camera. Should I go digital or is film better for underwater photos? I'm looking to enlarge some of the better shots for hanging on the wall. Or should I just hunker down and save money for the digital camera housing?
PPGMD From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 2453 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (10 years 7 months 1 week 4 days 22 hours ago) and read 625 times:
You can get a EWA Marine bags for about a $100 for your digicam, once again limited to about 30ft.
Goto photo.net and check out Phil's expirences with underwater photography.
ExitRow From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 4, posted (10 years 7 months 1 week 4 days 20 hours ago) and read 620 times:
Avilitigator,
Here's what I suggest. Find a used Nikonos 3 ("Nikonos III" to purists), 35mm underwater camera. Like this one:
You can usually find them on ebay. They are great "starter" camera for those interested in underwater photography but don't want to break the bank on a high-end camera or housing. No electronics, good glass, only two o-rings and as durable as a rock. You can pick one up for under $250 USD.
Once you get the hang of using it, you'll be ready to purchase with confidence.
I own one and I love it. It even takes great photos above water too.
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