If your not a hi-fi underwater photographer but still looking for a way to capture those underwater moments or those colorful reef fish you see on your dives, look no further. Here are 5 simple and more importantly affordable underwater cameras with housings that’ll ensure you remember those dives forever...
Intova 9.0MP Compact Digital Camera with 130′ waterproof housing
The Intova CP9 Digital Camera is really a kit that includes a 9.0 mega-pixel digital camera and an underwater housing. With this kit you can take photographs as you explore the ocean world both above and below the surface. This easy-to-use camera is good to depths of up to 130′ (40m). The camera features a 2.36″ LCD display which makes composing your photos a breeze. The camera incorporates a fixed-focus lens and the housing allows access to all camera functions. The camera flash can be used to take underwater photos, but an external strobe is recommended to improve color and reduce the illumination of particles suspended in the water.
The Intova 9.0MP Compact Digital Camera with 130′ waterproof housing is available at LeisurePro.com for $104.95*
Intova IC12 12mp Digital Camera with 180′ Waterproof Housing
The new standard in affordable Sports Photography, this full featured 12.0 MP camera, with a rugged and compact housing, fills all your photographic needs.The polycarbonite housing has full button feature controls and is waterproof to 180 feet (54 meters). Other features include a 2.36″ color TFT-LCD display, 18 X zoom (3x optical, 6x digital) and SD/SDHC card capacity up to 16 gb.
The Intova IC12 12mp Digital Camera with 180′ Waterproof Housing is available at LeisurePro.com for $209.00*
Bonica Digital Snapper S5 XP with Neo Strobe and Case
Bonica’s Snapper-XP digital underwater camera is the latest entry into the growing marketplace for digital imaging. The innovative XP system (stands for eXtra Protection) safeguards against moisture by having a completely water-tight silicone skin around the camera, much like a dry suit. Put it inside the hard housing, and it is ready for any submerged use of up to 180 ft. In case moisture gets inside the housing, the digital camera is still fully protected as it’s rated up to 3 ft of water by itself. With protection in and out of water, the Snapper-XP offers unmatched versatility in both worlds.
The Bonica Digital Snapper S5 XP with Neo Strobe and Case is available at LeisurePro.com for$299.95*
Intova 8.0MP Digital Sports Camera with housing waterproof to 130′
The Intova SP8 8.0MP Slimline Sport Digital Camera with underwater housing allows to take photographs as you explore the ocean world both above and below the surface. This easy to use camera in the housing is good to depths of up to 130′ (39.6 m). The camera without the housing is waterproof to ten feet. In case of a housing flood your camera is still protected. The camera incorporates a high quality 3x optical zoom lens and a capture resolution of 8 megapixels to provide beautiful images. Plus it is loaded with features to make shooting easy and fun. A selection of shooting modes built into the camera cover many common shooting situations including portraits, sports, night, landscapes and underwater modes.
The Intova 8.0MP Digital Sports Camera with housing waterproof to 130′ is available at LeisurePro.com for $239.00*
SeaLife DC800 Reefmaster 8.1MP Underwater Digital Camera
SeaLife, the world’s leading maker of underwater dive cameras, introduces its most advanced digital camera. Sleek, modern design meets high-tech functionality in SeaLife’s new DC800 8-megapixel camera. With 5 new dive-specific color correction modes, the DC800 makes it easier than ever to take sharp, colorful underwater pictures. Set the camera to Sea mode to restore lost colors typical for underwater pictures.
The SeaLife DC800 Reefmaster 8.1MP Underwater Digital Camera is available at LeisurePro.com for $364.95*
* Prices as in June 2010, Please refer to the LeisurePro website for availability and current prices
I’m a beginner diver…could u help me to find camera until mm?….n no to expensive, tq