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Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Underwater Digital Camera Housing: An Essential Accessory

By Randy Rushmore

You may have doubts about how waterproof your digital camera really is and just to be on the safe side you may wish to purchase an underwater digital camera housing case. These clever gadgets are designed to be a watertight seal around the camera and protect it from the elements. They are generally made of sturdy materials such as aluminum and moulded plastic.

Your digital camera may confirm that it is indeed waterproof, but it can sometimes be difficult to determine exactly what that means. Will it be able to endure a dive to 50 metres or more or will it break under the pressure? This is exactly why many people prefer to buy an underwater digital camera housing case to ensure that they do not find out the hard way.

You will find that when you start to search for these casings that you will not find one that will fit all makes of camera. There are specific casings particularly designed for specific models of camera. The cost of the housing will range from as little as $30 to as much as $450, depending on the make and model of the camera that you own. Some of the more advanced cameras will require a certain make of underwater digital camera housing case.

This may seem to be a pointless exercise if you camera states that it is waterproof, but do you really want to take the risk? If you are going to be doing underwater photography as a living or as a serious hobby, then it may be worth considering buying this attachment so that your equipment will stay safe and will last you for many years.

Alternatively, if you are just heading off on a short sea based vacation, then you may just want to buy a disposable waterproof camera. The point of a disposable waterproof camera is to take some beautiful pictures and then discard the product once used up. You will find a vast range of disposable waterproof camera options on the high street and online.

Similarly, there are many retailers on the World Wide Web that can provide you with the housing you need for your digital camera. The information on which brand is compatible with which camera is easy to browse through. Many stockists offer online discounts and may offer free delivery or shipping direct to your door.

After you have unpacked the housing, it is vitally important that you check that it is watertight. The best way to do this is to put your digital camera in the housing and then immerse it in a basin of water. If there is a leak anywhere in the product, you will be able to see small air bubbles forming in the water. It is also recommended that you re-test the housing before it is used in the salt water for the first time. Be vigilant for any particles or hairs getting stuck in the O Rings of the equipment. The O Rings are responsible for keeping the equipment sealed and if they have been breached it may produce a slow leak.

Although not a necessary purchase, an underwater digital camera housing is one of the best ways to ensure that your camera stays safe during use. It will not get in the way of taking some bright and wonderful pictures of life below the sea.

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