Best Underwater Cameras for Beginners
The Best First Underwater Cameras - A Comparison
You’ve just completed your open water certification, you’re getting more and more comfortable in the water, and you think it’s time to invest in your first underwater camera to record your dive adventures. The question is, which camera is best for entry level photographers? At Bluewater Photo, we’re happy to share our expert advice. Here are our top beginner cameras and briefly lay out the pros and cons of each.
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If your emphasis is video and not stills, the GoPro is a great choice.
Recommended Accessories
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PolarPro Divemaster Filter Kit for Hero9 Black Protective Housing |
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Hint: You can save money and get the Olympus TG-5
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| Ikelite TG-5, TG-6 Housing | Isotta TG-5, TG-6 Housing |
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The Sealife camera is great for stills & video, and is the easiest underwater camera to use and maintain.
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Check out other SeaLife Products & Accessories
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Smart Phone Underwater Housings:
Kraken Sports KRH04 Smart Phone Housing
SeaLife SportDiver Smartphone Housing
Nautismart Smart Phone Housing
There are other cameras in the market which is also quite affordable that is also great for underwater photography and video.
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