I’m thinking of getting a underwater camera case like this:
http://www.bluewatersports.eu/100-waterproof-camera-pouch-with-extended-lens-housing-1314-p.asp
and just wondered if anyone has used one before and if your camera still takes good pictures with them on.
thanks
Chosen Answer:
I’m a scuba diver and I have proper rigid underwater housings for both my DSLR and compact cameras. I haven’t used these ‘plastic bag’ types before, but there’s no reason why they should affect image quality underwater – plenty of other things will. Make sure you don’t go deeper than the recommended depth with it or you’ll flood the camera and get close to you subject. Turn off the flash unless you are very close and the water is very clear otherwise you will get backscatter (white dots) over your image from the flash.
When you are out of the water, if there are water drops on the front of the case over the lens area you’ll get blurred areas in your image, so try to dy it off with a soft cloth.
Avoid getting sand/grit on the lens area part of the pouch. Rinse it well in freshwater after use.
by: deep blue2
on: 12th January 10