Diy Underwater Camera
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Filmed at the famous world renowned Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia. This video was actually filmed at the lowest tip at a station called Gnaraloo, which is a popular family getaway and surf spot. Whilst on our trip up north I had the idea brewing in my mind to make a housing for my nice HD 3CCD video camera and ended up trialling a $4 plastic container from Red Dot. It was so successful that I took the plunge and risked my $1000 video camera. After about an hour in the water I had not one drop inside the cheap plastic housing and as you can see, I also captured some amazing colours and natural landscapes. Ningaloo reef in WA is ever more threatened. In a few decades we will probably lose our entire reef to over fishing and human induced climate change. Coral is very sensitive to small changes in ocean temperature and although coral can 'migrate' over many centuries, ocean warming over only a few decades will cause total degradation of the coral ecosystem.
Diy Underwater Camera Reviews - FAQ and Questions
- How can I take pictures underwater without having a special camera?
Is there any DIY ways of using a normal digi cam to take pictures underwater? Thanks for any advice
A How deep do you want to go? If it's only a few metres (ie swimming pool depth), then a flexible case (like those made by UWA Marine) would be ok; http://www.camerasunderwater.co.uk/ewa_marine/d_stills/index.html Much below that though & water pressure starts pushing buttons you don't want pushed. You need to check & make sure the seals are clean & grit free before sealing. Alternatively, get an underwater camera - digital compacts range between about £40 and up. Or buy a rigid housing for a camera you may already have (they are model specific, due to the position of the buttons & not all models have a housing available); http://www.camerasunderwater.co.uk/ewa_marine/d_stills/index.html Always test any underwater housing before 1st use (even flexible ones) without a camera in. You will find that light levels fall off rapidly with depth and on-board flash is next to useless due to backscatter. If you get serious about underwater work, you'll need an off camera flash (strobe).
Is there any DIY ways of using a normal digi cam to take pictures underwater? Thanks for any advice
A How deep do you want to go? If it's only a few metres (ie swimming pool depth), then a flexible case (like those made by UWA Marine) would be ok; http://www.camerasunderwater.co.uk/ewa_marine/d_stills/index.html Much below that though & water pressure starts pushing buttons you don't want pushed. You need to check & make sure the seals are clean & grit free before sealing. Alternatively, get an underwater camera - digital compacts range between about £40 and up. Or buy a rigid housing for a camera you may already have (they are model specific, due to the position of the buttons & not all models have a housing available); http://www.camerasunderwater.co.uk/ewa_marine/d_stills/index.html Always test any underwater housing before 1st use (even flexible ones) without a camera in. You will find that light levels fall off rapidly with depth and on-board flash is next to useless due to backscatter. If you get serious about underwater work, you'll need an off camera flash (strobe).
- Looking for clever techniques to create film quality and special effects using a simple HD SLR camera...?
I've got a list of about 10 tricks (using rice as a tripod, creating an underwater camera using a fish tank). But I'd like to do more of these. List as many as you feel would help fellow creators! Nalts http://willvideoforfood.com/2011/08/07/10-creative-budget-diy-production-tips-effects-tricks/
A If you want "film quality" you have to shoot on film! Which also requires you learning that the word "film" can encompass myriad looks and cannot be described so vaguely. Do you want to know another word for "trick?" It's "gimmick." If you are going to sit around and amuse yourself with gimmicks instead of simply studying and practicing the principles of photography, your images will never actually improve your work.
I've got a list of about 10 tricks (using rice as a tripod, creating an underwater camera using a fish tank). But I'd like to do more of these. List as many as you feel would help fellow creators! Nalts http://willvideoforfood.com/2011/08/07/10-creative-budget-diy-production-tips-effects-tricks/
A If you want "film quality" you have to shoot on film! Which also requires you learning that the word "film" can encompass myriad looks and cannot be described so vaguely. Do you want to know another word for "trick?" It's "gimmick." If you are going to sit around and amuse yourself with gimmicks instead of simply studying and practicing the principles of photography, your images will never actually improve your work.
