Top Cameras for Underwater Photography

Advanced engineering these days has modified our perspective of underwater photography. Digital cameras are much more facile to use and fans of underwater photography have a great array of options to pick from. If we talk about underwater photography the most important thing is finding the right subject and catching the right moment. Posing it in the right manner. The following underwater cameras will make it a little easier and more accessible.

I wrote about GoPro HD Helmet some time ago. You should check it out.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

• 4 Active Outdoor Scene Modes: The DMC-TS3 has 4 active outdoor Scene Modes - Sports, Snow, Beach & Snorkeling and Underwater
• LEICA DC Lens with Folded Optics Technology: The DMC-TS3 features a high-quality LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 28mm wide-angle lens
• 28mm Wide-angle Lens: The 28mm wide-angle lens lets you easily capture large groups of people indoors
• Newly Developed 12.1-megapixel Hi-speed CCD: The newly developed 12.1-megapixel CCD with 2-channel signal
• Sonic Speed AF: The Sonic Speed AF system includes numerous re-engineering enhancements

Olympus Stylus Tough 6020

• 14 megapixel high-resolution CCD
• 5x optical zoom allows you to get dramatically close to the action, and capture everyone and anyone in sight
• 2.7" LCD features an extra-wide viewing angle and anti-glare technology for easier composing and shooting even in direct, bright sunlight
• Revolutionary system of waterproof seals and gaskets keeps water out so you can take pictures as deep as 16 feet underwater
• Durable metal body with an innovative shock-absorbing technology protects it from drops of up to 5 feet

Pentax Optio WG-1 Adventure Series
 

• Rugged 12th-generation waterproof digital camera is adventure proof, and suitable for almost any environment
• Waterproof to 33 feet; shockproof design protects from drops up to 5 feet; also crushproof, coldproof and dustproof
• 14-megapixel resolution; wide-angle 5x internal optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent)
• Capture video in widescreen 720p HD at 30 frames per second
• Compatible with SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards (not included) 

note: Technical specifications is copied from Amazon

The Start of a Picture Revolution

A fresh technology that allows you to take a picture and focus later. No shutter drag. With this technology you can refocus, apply 3D effects and incredible low-light sensitivity.


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Panasonic HD Mobile Camera HM-TA1

Panasonic inaugurates its their first pocket-sized full HD camcorder. This amazing gadget permits you to capture everyday animation as it happens with Panasonic HD Mobile Camera HM-TA1. This HD camera is small enough to pop in your pocket.

Technical Details

* Full 1080P HD recording
* 8 MP HD stills
* iFrame recording format
* Skype audio and video enabled
* LED light for low light recording

preorder now on Amazon.com

My Kodak Zi6 - My Review

I was looking to buy some Pocket HD camera few months ago for this summer. Why go for High Definiton? Because my old N95 doesn't quite stand up to nowdays standards. The reviews I was reading about the device were so mixed. A lot of folks complained about the video quality of Kodak Zi6. The price was very good (about 100$). After taking a big leap of faith I've ordered it from Amazon. The shipping was very fast. Now let me tell you, about Kodak Zi6. It's a fantastic device. The video quality is crystal clear, great sound, expandable SD card and 60 fps capability

Technical Details

* Record High Definition video (720p at 60 fps with 16:9 aspect ratio)
* Easily upload recorded footage to YouTube with built-in USB and software
* Expandable SD/SDHC card slot up to 32 GB; Rechargeable batteries and charger included
* Vibrant 2.4-inch viewfinder; Watch footage on HDTV with included cables
* Edit and share videos with included software CD

Flip Mino HD Camcorder

They say Flip MinoHD is the world's smallest HD Camcorder and is a must-have for any video recording fan. You can record up to 120 min of stunning HD-quality video (1280 x 720 resolution at 30 frames per second; 16:9 widescreen) depending on the memory (4/8 GB).



The Flip Mino HD Camcorder is very compact, it has a super-slim, super-sleek design, and will fit into any pocket or purse. You can download, organize and share your photos and videos with the flip-out USB arm that plugs directly into your computer. You'll also find in the box a TV connector cable that allows you to watch videos directly on your LCD Screen.

Flip HD Camcorder Video Test:





Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (Black)


Technical Details

* Easy-to-use, pocket-sized HD camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom
* Simple user interface lets you start capturing video just seconds after powering on
* Captures 60/120 minutes of HD video on 8 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
* Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch FlipShare software
* Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still photos from video, and even upload video to sharing sites likeYouTube and MySpace