Don't rush into buying a waterproof camera before first reading these tips, whether you are an amateur professional or an experienced who is looking at submersible cameras for the first time. Here are some things to think about:
1) Sealing: A fundamental point, you should make sure that the sealing is tight all around that waterproof camera, and especially so on areas such as the various openings for cables such as USB hubs, the battery compartment, and the lens opening if the camera is an LSR with exchangeable lenses.
2) Quality of the pictures: a decent resolution is a must for underwater photography, especially if you may want to zoom up details of shots once the shot has been taken. Five megapixel is good for compact waterproof cameras, and eight is adequate for SLR's.
3) Weight and Design: Make sure that you get the right balance package between size and bulkiness, specific to your photography needs. Consider how important extra equipment, such as external flashlights and other camera accessories, will be for you. Don't forget a strap to tie the waterproof camera to your hand.
4) Industry certifications: Often overlooked by people when choosing a waterproof camera, these give you peace of mind about the standard that your camera was built to. You should look at Japanese Industry Standard designation Waterproof 8 for a camera that you can take on shallow dives, up to 5 meters.
5) Features: Important waterproof camera features for underwater sports / fishing photography are high objective aperture for low-light conditions, shake reduction, the possibility to mount a ring flash for SLR's, burst mode, and a good memory card for picture storage.
6) Once you have your waterproof camera, you should learn about how to clean it correctly. Dust and sand will end your camera's life quickly, and wrong cleaning and maintenance are just as bad. Refer to your user manual to learn about how to extend the life of the device.
7) Another big enemy of waterproof cameras are aggressive chemicals, and this does not just include acids or petrol. That camera is for use in lakes, rivers and the sea, not in pools which are sanitized with chlorine and other substance. Keep your new waterproof camera out of hot tubs and aquariums too.
8) Waterproof cameras have a maximum depth rating related to the pressure the delicate gaskets can bear, know about the one of your device and stick to it. Do not confuse waterproof with splash-proof either.
9) Make sure that you take adequate time to read your manual and read all there is to know about your waterproof camera's features, program modes, and uses. Don't rush into using it and you will be better in using it after a while. - 15437
1) Sealing: A fundamental point, you should make sure that the sealing is tight all around that waterproof camera, and especially so on areas such as the various openings for cables such as USB hubs, the battery compartment, and the lens opening if the camera is an LSR with exchangeable lenses.
2) Quality of the pictures: a decent resolution is a must for underwater photography, especially if you may want to zoom up details of shots once the shot has been taken. Five megapixel is good for compact waterproof cameras, and eight is adequate for SLR's.
3) Weight and Design: Make sure that you get the right balance package between size and bulkiness, specific to your photography needs. Consider how important extra equipment, such as external flashlights and other camera accessories, will be for you. Don't forget a strap to tie the waterproof camera to your hand.
4) Industry certifications: Often overlooked by people when choosing a waterproof camera, these give you peace of mind about the standard that your camera was built to. You should look at Japanese Industry Standard designation Waterproof 8 for a camera that you can take on shallow dives, up to 5 meters.
5) Features: Important waterproof camera features for underwater sports / fishing photography are high objective aperture for low-light conditions, shake reduction, the possibility to mount a ring flash for SLR's, burst mode, and a good memory card for picture storage.
6) Once you have your waterproof camera, you should learn about how to clean it correctly. Dust and sand will end your camera's life quickly, and wrong cleaning and maintenance are just as bad. Refer to your user manual to learn about how to extend the life of the device.
7) Another big enemy of waterproof cameras are aggressive chemicals, and this does not just include acids or petrol. That camera is for use in lakes, rivers and the sea, not in pools which are sanitized with chlorine and other substance. Keep your new waterproof camera out of hot tubs and aquariums too.
8) Waterproof cameras have a maximum depth rating related to the pressure the delicate gaskets can bear, know about the one of your device and stick to it. Do not confuse waterproof with splash-proof either.
9) Make sure that you take adequate time to read your manual and read all there is to know about your waterproof camera's features, program modes, and uses. Don't rush into using it and you will be better in using it after a while. - 15437
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