Underwater photography
With summer in full force, you may be wondering how those cool underwater shots you see in commercials and on the internet are taken. The answer? Waterproof cameras, or another type of waterproof solution. Kodak has several disposable waterproof cameras on the market, and in recent years several popular camera manufacturers, including Fuji and Sony have come out with waterproof digital cameras. These cameras tend to be waterproof — or water resistant, as some of them are labeled — up to 30 feet/10 meters. They also tend to be a little pricier than standard digital cameras, or lower in price but also lower in quality. Fortunately, if you’re purchasing a camera for underwater shots only, the loss in quality is minimal, so go ahead and save a few bucks and get yourself a cheaper waterproof camera.
An alternative to waterproof digital cameras is a waterproof case or pouch in which you place a digital camera. You may be a little leery about trusting what amounts to a plastic bag with some special zippers and closures with your pricey digital camera, but most of these pouches really do work. How do you know if the one you purchase will? Simple: test it out with a piece of paper, preferably a colored piece, in a pool or your own bathtub. If the paper stays 100% dry, it’s a surefire bet. If not, don’t trust it with your camera!
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