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This is probably the best choice for most divers looking to enter the world of underwater photography, thanks to their versatility. Small cameras which can fit in your pocket such as the Canon G9X Mark II, G7X Mark II, Sony RX100 V and Panasonic LX100 can produce outstanding imagery while keeping the housings small and the complete package very travel friendly. The latest technological advancements for the past few years have shot the compact quality to the sky. Read our review on the previous version – Sealife Micro HDĬompact cameras are currently the most widespread choice for underwater photography.

Update Recommended Cameras – October 27th, 2016 However, keep in mind that you probably won’t be able to produce contest winning imagery with these… They are awesome for creating souvenirs, sharing with your friends and documenting cool marine life that you saw. Keeping these limitations in mind will help you avoid bad photos when using an action cam.Īction Cams are great for beginner divers since they are very simple to use, and can even be mounted on your mask / BCD / Tank for handsfree shooting. Low light will most likely cause a blurry photo.Ĥ. You can’t connect an external flash unit, since you have no way of triggering it.ģ. All of your shots are extra-wide fisheye shots and your subject might look a bit small in the frame.Ģ.

Shooting stills is possible, but with a few limitations:ġ. These cameras are mostly recommended for videos since focus is infinite, resolution is great (Full 1080 HD to 4K) and you can turn them on and forget about them. They usually have very few buttons and controls, for ease of use while performing an extreme or less than extreme (diving ) activity. So what are my options?Īction cams are small, simple cameras, designed to withstand various conditions including wet environments, capturing a wide angle of view with pretty decent quality. Even if you have no trouble in pool-like conditions and perfect visibility, you might find it harder when currents are involved, poor visibility, gear malfunctions and other unexpected things which may occur underwater.

That being said, these numbers are quite arbitrary and each has his own personal learning curve, but try not to over-estimate your diving skills.

I wouldn’t consider a DSLR or Mirrorless before 80-100 dives and mastering your buoyancy skills.

For those of you with 50+ dives, who are feeling fairly confident with your buoyancy skills, you can consider a Compact Camera, maybe one strobe or video light.

If you already have 20-50 dives, you might consider a simple Action Cam which won’t require changing many settings underwater.

If you have just finished your Open Water, and only have 5-10 dives, practice a bit more before taking a camera with you.