The Special Marine Digital Camera
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 / µ (mju) Tough 6020 14.0 MP Digital Camera - Black
|
An marine digital camera is not just used to capture underwater memories; some professional marine photographers also use marine digital cameras in their business. The likes of marine biologists and other scientific personnel use marine digital cameras to study life beneath the waves You see there are very few genuine marine digital cameras as it is such a specialized area
Buying one of those marine digital cameras isn't really likely but you could buy one of the cheaper options if you are only going below the surface for a short while and not to deep.
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 / µ (mju) Tough 6020 14.0 MP Digital Camera - Black
Canon PowerShot A1200 12.1 MP Digital Camera - Silver
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V 16.2 MP Digital Camera
|
||||||
Canon EOS Rebel 10.1Mp DSLR Camera w/18-55mm Lens
|
||||||
You see, water pressure is the real problem for these cameras as well as water leaks Of course quality camera manufacturers have overcome this problem by creating watertight plastic cases that encompass the digital camera. Cases like this, inexpensive in comparison to a real marine digital camera, can for a while make you believe that you too are some kind of underwater photographer.
There are a few things you need to be aware of if you are taking photos underwater.
Water diffuses the light and the farther down you go the more this diffusion occurs. The result of this is a darkening of the captured image so adjustments to the white balance are needed. You will also notice when you see the pictures taken underwater that they appear larger than they should; this is part of the magnifying effect water has. You will have to pay more attention using the viewfinder to make sure you are achieving the shot you want.
You don't want to have a camera that leaks when you go underwater so before you dive, check that the case is waterproof by holding it below the surface for a few seconds. Especially check the seal to make sure that a grain of sand or even a hair hasn't broken the seal. Small silica gel packs can be useful if they can fit in the case without causing an obstruction.
Optional lenses are often available so if you can add these to your marine digital camera then do so. Lenses that allow you to get really close to the subject can also normally be fitted jus ask if the camera has a macro facility.
When you have finished using your marine digital camera be careful to wash it thoroughly to make sure all the salt water is removed as the salt will crystallize and this can cause leaks. The best way to rinse of an marine digital camera where grains of sand are present in particular is with a flow of clean water.
For more information, check out Sony, Nikon and Canon's website for available underwater cases for your digital cameras.
About the Author: Find the current info on digital cameras visit Digital Camera To Buy as well as Marine Digital Camera