I'm going to Fiji next month. Am I better off investing in a digital underwater camera, or buying a bunch of disposable underwater cameras?
2007-09-23 11:25:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
I used the disposables when I was on vacation and the quality was VERY poor. Under the water, the light is already much lower than above the surface so that's strike one. To compensate, I believe the ISO of the film was high, like 400 or 800, so strike two. If you're looking for superb photos, you'll need a good camera, an underwater housing, and a very strong flash. If it's a once in a lifetime event, it is worth renting the equipment, or buying then reselling when you're done.
2007-09-26 10:47:43 · answer #1 · answered by Todd G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If this is not something you do often I would just get the disposables or look at renting an underwater digital. Some places even sell special boxes you can put your regular camera in for pics.
2007-09-23 11:30:27 · answer #2 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally would just buy disposable ones, but I'm cheap like that! If you're planning on using a nice underwater digital camera more than just on your trip then go for it.
2007-09-23 11:28:40 · answer #3 · answered by Cloe S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
u should buy the digital water camera, because if u buy a disposable u would have to throw it away, but if u bought the digital camera u cant throw it away. if u go on another trip u wont have to buy another disposable.
2007-09-23 13:32:31 · answer #4 · answered by stardoll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on you. The digital ones are extremely pricey, but you'll get National Geographic-worty pics. The disposable ones are great for if you just want to take fun pics.
2007-09-23 12:05:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could check ikelite.com and sea-sea.com and see if they have a housing for your camera. They probably have "How-To" books about underwater photography also.
2007-09-23 13:24:07 · answer #6 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rent one. Most diving locations have shops that cater to divers.
2007-09-23 12:40:11 · answer #7 · answered by Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would go for a digital
2007-09-23 11:39:37 · answer #8 · answered by Pancake Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋