Underwater photography

Ok.....I am hoping to have the chance in the near future to go to a lovely place and snorkel.....I desperatly want to get some pictures (one in a life time trip and chance).....do I ....
a) Purchase an underwater Digital camera OR
b) Purchase a case (flexible probably) for my DSLR

Thoughts would be great .

I have never tried it, but I do know Greyhawk posted some great underwater shots. so she has some experience She might be able to help?

A lot of places yopu can hire a waterproof camera, or the body armour, to protect it, might be a cheaper option, if it is a one off?

Oooh goodluck - this is something we'd love to do as Karl is big into his marine biology - will watch this thread with interest!

xx

Ohh...never thought about hiring it.

I was looking at the flexible casings...they are about £200
but I was also thinking that I could sell it 2nd hand when I got home....
I would also need to look at the filters and such....

here is the thread I mentioned http://www.yophotographer.com/page.php?t=6530

Thanks for that....I will not be proper diving....but I really want to be able to get some shots under water....maybe I am settng my sights too high

Go for it girl, pressure is not an issue so it is a waterproof only case you will need. I would contact the resort you are going to and ask about hire, they probably do it as there must be loads of people who wish to take photographs.

I'd get yourself something like the W series Olympus compacts (850W ??) , I think they can go underwater for around 5 metres or something like that. You can also use it as a general snapper anywhere else. They are around £130 in Asda and maybe better priced elsewhere. I have been considering one of these anyway for when I am walking and it's bucketing it down and don't wnat to carry 3 tons of camera gear.

I haven't done the research yet on the pro's and cons but it seemed a fair price when it just caught my eye and that idea bubble sprung to life above my head! Sorry if it's misinformation but just had a brief look at it a couple of weeks back.

I have taken many photographs under water and done it very cheaply as well.

Instructions for under water photography

1 Have a camera
2 Get a bucket (preferably without holes in it)
3 Have a water supply
3 Need stout string/rope

Method

Tie rope/string around bucket handle securely, then take the bucket to water supply and fill bucket to half full. This is necessary so no water spills out. When bucket half full tie the other end of the rope/string to a support so the bucket is about 4/5 foot off the ground.

How to take the photos

Crawl under bucket of water with the camera and point the camera at the subject (not forgetting to switch the camera on first), then press the shutter release button.

You have now successfully managed to take a photo under water. Simple

Bazza

Great cheap way of doing it - but I don't think the fish would be inpressed!