My daughter is part fish. In the summer it’s especially hard to get her out of the water. On warm days she lives in the pool and barely comes out to eat and sleep. Consequently, I’ve been looking to invest in a waterproof camera because using a Ziploc bag to take underwater photos is simply not cutting it anymore.
Fortunately, waterproof cameras come in a variety of different price points, with the least expensive being disposable point-and-shoot versions. I’ve experimented with one-time use waterproof cameras during trips to Hawaii, but haven’t been very impressed with the results. Ideally, I would win the lottery and be able to purchase a separate waterproof digital camera. I need to increase my cash flow because these bad boys are not cheap.
Currently, I have my eye on the Olympus Stylus 790 SW. The waterproof digital camera is shockproof, which means it will hold up just as well at the beach as it will at the pool. Another highly rated waterproof camera is the Pentax Optio W30, which offers an array of outstanding features including the ability to record amazing underwater movie clips, up to a maximum of two hours and to a depth of three meters, without requiring a waterproof housing. The compact digital camera also comes equipped with a 3.2-megapixel imager, 3x optical zoom lens and an outer body which resists dirt, dust, sand, water and moisture.
Regardless of how much you spend on a waterproof camera, if you don’t shoot well, you won’t get a decent return on your investment. For example, before shooting underwater it helps to understand the role your breathing and buoyancy play in snapping a great shot. In addition, it’s a good idea to experiment with different angles, and to exercise patience if you are trying to take photos of marine life. Sudden movements will scare away sea life. By employing patience you will be able to capture even the most fickle fish.
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