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Underwater camera setup

Started Jan 24, 2022 | Discussions thread
Architeuthis Regular Member • Posts: 491
Re: Underwater camera setup
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Hi safaribob,

Generally you can do both macro and wideangle with all setups. All options are better than the handy in a plastic bag...

#1.: GoPro and actioncams are videocentric. If you prefer video over stills this is the way to go (I am not sure whether macro is an option for actioncams).

#2.: Simple stills oriented camera for snorkeling (even good for scubadiving) is Olympus TG-5 or 6. Great for macro, but also WA with wetlens.

#3.: When housing your FF camera, you are in the Champions League of UW photographers. Excellent IQ and all options from Super-Makro to circular fisheye images. Bear in mind you are going to spend many thousands of $$$ and, when travelling, most of your baggage will be camera gear...

Difficult to give advise, too many options and people have different preferences. I would reecommend option #2 when main purpose are photos and #1 when videos are desired (but you can make both phtos and videos with both options). Not too much money spent and after a year you know yourself best what you want...

Maybe you want to read this: https://www.backscatter.com/reviews/post/Backscatter-Best-Underwater-Compact-Cameras

Wolfgang

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