Underwater pictures
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Underwater pictures
I've now got my replacement camera (after last one accidentally fell in the pond ).
To make sure I didn't make the same mistake again, I thought I'd splash out (I know ) on an underwater case.
Discovered that they don't do one specifically for my camera - HOWEVER.
Aquapac [url]http://www.aquapac.net/ukstore/erol.html#home[/url] make a range of cases which they say are watertight to 15ft/5m
I bought their smallest case for £22 inc delivery.
You can guess where my camera is stored.
Only problem is, you have to manipulate the case slightly when switching the camera on, if the lens can't come out all the way, the camera turns off.
I know it's not exactly Blue Peter but for taking pictures of your babies, the cost isn't as prohibitive as buying a pucker underwater camera/case - and it's a great accessory to have at the beach.
To make sure I didn't make the same mistake again, I thought I'd splash out (I know ) on an underwater case.
Discovered that they don't do one specifically for my camera - HOWEVER.
Aquapac [url]http://www.aquapac.net/ukstore/erol.html#home[/url] make a range of cases which they say are watertight to 15ft/5m
I bought their smallest case for £22 inc delivery.
You can guess where my camera is stored.
Only problem is, you have to manipulate the case slightly when switching the camera on, if the lens can't come out all the way, the camera turns off.
I know it's not exactly Blue Peter but for taking pictures of your babies, the cost isn't as prohibitive as buying a pucker underwater camera/case - and it's a great accessory to have at the beach.
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OK.
Camera in bag - floating
[img]http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d38/sludg ... IM0005.jpg[/img]
And enforced dunking
[img]http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d38/sludg ... IM0004.jpg[/img]
I will say though, opening the bag straight away, you need to make sure you open downwards as there is a bit of water caught in the sealing mechanism.
In the destructions, they do say to test the bag first by using something of little value inside the bag.
Camera in bag - floating
[img]http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d38/sludg ... IM0005.jpg[/img]
And enforced dunking
[img]http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d38/sludg ... IM0004.jpg[/img]
I will say though, opening the bag straight away, you need to make sure you open downwards as there is a bit of water caught in the sealing mechanism.
In the destructions, they do say to test the bag first by using something of little value inside the bag.
Yeah, yeah.
I'm just uploading pics for another thread, these were taken with the camera inside the bag - I don't want another camera going for a swim.
Imagine telling my insurance company that a second camera...
I have to say that it doesn't look as though there is anything in the way, the clear front on the bag doesn't have any detrimental effects on the pic.
Tomorrow, I'll do an underwater video (hopefully) & post a link here.
I'm just uploading pics for another thread, these were taken with the camera inside the bag - I don't want another camera going for a swim.
Imagine telling my insurance company that a second camera...
I have to say that it doesn't look as though there is anything in the way, the clear front on the bag doesn't have any detrimental effects on the pic.
Tomorrow, I'll do an underwater video (hopefully) & post a link here.
[img]http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d38/sludg ... IM0006.jpg[/img]
In the bag, auto focus on, auto flash on.
Just done this for DiY floating basket thread.
Can't wait 'till the morning when I can go for the plunge.
In the bag, auto focus on, auto flash on.
Just done this for DiY floating basket thread.
Can't wait 'till the morning when I can go for the plunge.
[url]http://media.putfile.com/new-camera-and-bag[/url]
OK, not exactly Jacques Custeau but I had to guess at what I was pointing the camera towards (had to crop it a bit to fit the upload site as well).
Made me realise the thread algae was worse than I thought & I need to get to work on clearing it out
I think the bag is good value if it keeps everything out of the camera & it still takes pretty good pics.
OK, not exactly Jacques Custeau but I had to guess at what I was pointing the camera towards (had to crop it a bit to fit the upload site as well).
Made me realise the thread algae was worse than I thought & I need to get to work on clearing it out
I think the bag is good value if it keeps everything out of the camera & it still takes pretty good pics.
Last time I took a video, I put the camera into a T3sco lock/seal sandwich bag & a few of the fish came around & actually took an interest.
(Popcorn time)
[url]http://media.putfile.com/big-johns-test-koi[/url]
(Popcorn time)
[url]http://media.putfile.com/big-johns-test-koi[/url]
Hope you don't mind - I'm new here and have a permanent underwater video camera and I put a bit on Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI9qR7zjjOI let me know what you think!