If diving and photography are both on your list of hobbies, you probably want to combine these activities. Make sure that your camera is reliably protected from getting wet during the dive.
Waterproof Cameras
Do you dive regularly and plan to use your underwater camera often? Then maybe you should get a dedicated secure camera. This is a great choice for those who love travel and recreation in the wild: such cameras are usually protected not only from water, but also from falls, and also withstand extreme temperatures.
Underwater cameras differ from conventional cameras not only in their resistance to moisture and their ability to withstand high water pressure. They also have special Intelligent modes for underwater shooting, which allow you to take beautiful photos even in such extreme conditions.
There are also waterproof action cameras that can be mounted on almost any surface - whether it's sports equipment or your body. Such a camera will not interfere with you during the dive. In addition, action cameras are better suited for video shooting: the image quality is much higher. If you intend to use your camera exclusively for diving, you can buy a diving mask equipped with a photo and video camera.
Covers
Waterproof cameras are very convenient. However, there is also an unpleasant moment: for the sake of camera durability, manufacturers often have to sacrifice image quality. Therefore, if you do not agree to make such sacrifices, you can protect your camera with a special case.
Covers and boxes for underwater shooting are made of transparent plastic. You can choose such a cover for any camera model - from a simple soap dish to a professional DSLR. Waterproof cases are made of durable but soft plastic, which allows you to press the shutter button and change the camera settings. In the center of the box is a round lens insert made of hard plastic. It will protect the lens from high pressure during the dive.
However, if you want really high quality underwater shots, a case alone won't be enough. Water absorbs light very well, and even in perfectly clear water, when immersed literally several meters, the photographer is faced with the problem of insufficient lighting. Special off-camera flash units for underwater photography help to solve this problem. These flashes are mounted on a special bracket and synchronized with the flash of your camera.
With your own hands
If you are not ready to spend money on expensive equipment, but just want to try shooting underwater, you can make a waterproof case with your own hands. To do this, you will need a piece of clear plexiglass, a sealant, and a piece of soft rubber (a balloon or a children's inflatable ball will do, for example). Plexiglass allows light to pass through and makes it possible to take pictures, and a soft rubber wall allows you to press the camera shutter button.
Make a box out of plexiglass to fit the size of our camera, leaving the top and back sides of the camera open. Keep in mind that the camera lens will extend when focusing and using the zoom. Glue the sides of the box with a sealant. This is a crucial moment - the joints need to be worked out very carefully, otherwise the cover will let water through. When the sealant is completely dry, place the camera in the resulting box. Cut a rectangle out of soft rubber and use a sealant to carefully glue the sides that are still closed. The camera is ready to dive!
