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Underwater Digital Camera

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

Underwater Digital Camera

Executive Summary about : Underwater Digital Camera  By Oscar Palisada

underwater digital camera cases

underwater digital camera cases

The only people I have seen use proper underwater digital cameras are marine botanists and other scientific personnel. Studying the life below the surface, underwater digital cameras are only normally within the realm of marine biologists and other nautical scientists.

There aren’t that many manufacturers of these specialist cameras owing to the problem of water ingress into the cameras case and the pressure they have to work under. Of course quality camera manufacturers have overcome this problem by creating watertight plastic cases that encompass the digital camera. This type of casing will turn your conventional digital camera into an underwater digital camera.

Before you rush off and buy one of these clever cases there is some information about underwater shooting you need to know.

This means that your underwater digital camera will produce images darker than those images you took while on land so to avoid this, use white balance adjustment to help with natural colors. Small silica gel packs can be useful if they can fit in the case without causing an obstruction.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with your underwater digital camera by adding other lenses that may come with it. Lenses that allow you to get really close to the subject can also normally be fitted just ask if the camera has a macro facility.

The seals on the underwater digital camera need to be kept clean and free fro contaminants so ensure the camera is thoroughly rinsed of when you return to the surface. Sometimes, small grains of sand gain access to the case and in this instance rinsing with water is the most preferable solution.

You will find out more about underwater digital cameras at the Sony, Canon or Nikon web site who are manufacturers that produce this type of specialized item.

Digital Cameras for Underwater Use

Executive Summary about : Underwater Digital Camera  By Jeremiah Slivka

underwater digital camera housings

underwater digital camera housings

An underwater digital camera is not just used to capture underwater memories; some professional marine photographers also use underwater digital cameras in their business. Even marine biologists and scientists use underwater digital cameras to capture marine life and thus be able to study the life and properties of the marine life. Please listen to me when I say that even waterproof cameras cannot withstand underwater photography. Now if you’re really serious about using an underwater digital camera to capture those wacky and funny moments underwater, I suggest that you buy specialty cameras.

There are rarely underwater digital cameras, as cameras are electronic and cannot withstand water and water pressure. The closest electronics has ever got to producing underwater digital cameras are producing underwater casings for digital cameras. These casing will turn your conventional digital camera into an underwater digital camera.

If you are shooting with your underwater digital camera, you need to take note of a few things to help you come up with the best images underwater.

Be sure to check your underwater digital camera’s viewfinder to check the right picture angle and size that you want.

An underwater digital camera with its built-in flash will produce marine show phenomenon. Before using your underwater digital camera, submerge the camera in the water first for several seconds then check if there are leaks through the case. It is also advisable to put silica gel or two inside the case of your underwater digital camera as long as they don’t disturb the camera’s operation. (Silica gel will keep the moisture from forming inside your camera case.)

Most underwater digital cameras come with optional lenses. Don’t be afraid to add these lenses to your underwater digital camera kit.

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Underwater Digital Camera

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Underwater Digital Camera : Waterproof Camera Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2

Executive Summary about : Underwater Digital Camera Posted By Agus Mardiana

Stop fussing with bulky underwater housing. The Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Waterproof Digital CameraCorder captures both high-resolution 8- and high quality Video underwater. It is megapixel digital still photospocket-sized, so it’s perfect for the beach or on the ski slopes.

waterproof camera

waterproof camera

This unique CameraCorder also offers face detection for both still photos and video and is designed to easily Upload video to social Networking websites such as YouTube and portable digital media players such as the iPod Video.

  • IPX8 International Standard for Waterproof - Full motion video at 5ft/1.5m underwater for up to 60 minutes
  • 8-Megapixel photos
  • 5x Optical Zoom (up to 60x with digital zoom)
  • 2.5-inch LCD with rotation up to 285 degrees
  • MPEG-4 VC/H.264 video Compression - reduces File size up to 25% smaller than that of typical MPEG-4 files
  • Full motion video up to 1.25 hours on an SD card and up to 10 hours on an 8 GB SDHC card (TV-HQ mode)
  • Face detection: up to 12 faces for still photos and 6 faces for video
  • Ergonomic design for single-handed operation
  • Uses SD/SDHC Memory card
  • Simultaneous still image capture while shooting video
  • Underwater mode for better Color in underwater photos and video
  • Digital Image stabilizer
  • Full-range digital Stereo recording
  • In-camera editing
  • MPEG4 video files can be directly imported into iTunes and transferred to video-capable iPod, and other portable digital media players
  • Web-mode for simple sharing to Web sites such as YouTube and portable media players such as the iPod video
  • Super fast start-up @ approx 1.7 seconds
  • Taking navigation for first-time users
  • Simple or sophisticated menu options
  • Sequential photos up to 10 photos@ 5fps
  • Connectivity to TV, VCR, DVD Recorder and/or PC
  • Includes Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0 for movie editing and DVD authoring
  • Lightweight (258 grams/9.03 ounces including Battery and SD card)
  • Lithium-Ion battery and Charger

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Underwater Digital Camera

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

Underwater Digital Camera : Waterproof Camera Panasonic Waterproof LUMIX DMC-TS1

Executive Summary about : Underwater Digital Camera Posted By Agus Mardiana


Waterproof digital cameras are extremely useful if you intend visiting anywhere that is dirty and wet or just very sandy. But which are the best waterproof digital cameras and how many are there on the market ? It could be with the increasing interest in adventure holidays and underwater tourism that camera makers have decided that there is a market for waterproof digital cameras.

underwater digital camera

underwater digital camera

With the introduction of the LUMIX TS1, we offer a digital camera with a rugged design that consumers can feel confident using in these tough environments.

It has a 12.1 megapixel resolution, a 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens, a 4.6x optical zoom and Panasonic’s Intelligent Auto mode, which means it is extremely easy to use, whilst being a powerful camera with advanced imaging features.

Panasonic’s new Lumix DMC-TS1 is the world’s first waterproof, shockproof and dustproof digital camera to also feature AVCHD Lite High Definition (HD) video recording capabilities. The Lumix TS1, with a 12.1-megapixel resolution, features a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens, a 4.6x optical zoom and Panasonic’s proprietary iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, making this an easy-to-use, yet powerful camera that packs advanced imaging features.

The TS1 records AVCHD Lite HD video, allowing almost double the recording time in HD quality compared with the conventional Motion JPEG format. The TS1 also features Dolby Digital Creator to record high quality audio to match the high-quality motion images.

underwater digital cameras

underwater digital cameras

The TS1 features iA mode for both still images and in Movie Mode. For iA in Movie Mode, the TS1 features Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.), which helps prevent handshake when using high-powered zoom. Face Detection automatically detects a face in a frame and adjusts focus, exposure, contrast, and skin complexion on the face. Optical zoom can be used in motion image recording.

The TS1’s iA for still image adds Face Recognition–a feature that “remembers” faces from previous shots. When a registered face appears in the frame, the camera will prioritize focus and exposure to capture it beautifully. With Face Recognition, when a familiar face is recorded several times, the camera will prompt you to register the face. Thanks to the Venus Engine HD, it’s easy to view photos or movies recorded in AVCHD Lite.

This multi-task image-processing engine also enables a fast response time.

Product Features

  • 12.1-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-size prints
  • Waterproof to a depth of 10 feet, shockproof from falls up to 5 feet, and dustproof
  • Records AVCHD Lite HD video
  • 4.6x MEGA image-stabilized optical zoom; 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens
  • Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Technical Details

  • Brand Name: Panasonic
  • Model: TS1 Silver
  • Optical Sensor Resolution: 12.1 MP
  • Optical Sensor Technology: CCD
  • Optical zoom: 4.6 x
  • Maximum_aperture_range: F/3.3-5.9
  • Minimum focal length: 4.9 millimeters
  • Maximum focal length: 22.8 millimeters
  • Lens Type: Zoom lens
  • Optical_sensor_size: 1/2.33″
  • Included Flash Type: Built-in flash
  • Display Size: 2.7 inches
  • Light_sensitivity: ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO auto, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200
  • Image types: JPEG
  • Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode
  • Exposure Control Type: Candle, Beach, Snow, High sensitivity, Starry sky, Soft skin, Baby1, Baby2, Portrait mode, Aerial photo, Hi-speed burst, Clipboard, Party/indoor, Night portrait, Self-portrait, Pet, Scenery, Food, Fireworks, Night scene, Sports mode, Sunset
  • Viewfinder Type: None
  • Width: 3.9 inches
  • Depth: 0.9 inches
  • Height: 2.5 inches
  • Weight: 5.7 Ounces

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