Specialty Cameras

Snorkeling and scuba diving provide an opportunity to discover the amazing and colorful world of life under the sea. From the breathtaking Tunnel Reef of Kauai to the barrier reefs of the Caribbean, you will want to bring home the memories of the beautiful natural landscapes and undersea creatures. To take pictures under water, you need one of the new specialty cameras suitable for underwater picture taking and there are a number of them now on the market to choose from.

The Pixtreme PX2 3.2-megapixel Digital Sports Camera features a waterproof underwater scuba housing and is waterproof up to 125 feet. It is shock resistant, compact and easy to operate. It features a 4 X digital zoom, a 1.5-inch color LCD screen, full function, three-mode flash and continuous digital video/audio recording capabilities.

Leisurepro also has underwater digital cameras and currently features a Bonica Digital Snapper, which is a 5.0-megapixal camera priced at approximately $200. There are also a number of camera housings, such as the Ikelite for Coolpixz 5900 and 7900 digital cameras. The list price is $300, though specials are available.

SeaViewer offers underwater camera systems that might be more suitable. If you’re looking for one with LED lights and GPS overlay, their line of self-housed underwater cameras may be just the ticket. Olympus offers the Stylus 770 SW that will take you 33 feet below the surface. This shockproof camera is designed to withstand a 5-foot drop or other sudden mishaps. With its stainless steel body, it can withstand 220 pounds of force. It is also freeze-proof and can withstand temperatures as low as 14 degrees. The Stylus 770 SW has a 2.5-inch hyper crystal LCD screen and a full 27 shooting modes.

If you already have a suitable camera, Canon has a full line of underwater digital camera housings, including the Canon WP-DC13 with the highest rating, as well as the WP-DC12, WP-DC9, WP-DC6 and more.