Underwater Camera Equipment

- Can I hook my Sony DCR-HC52 up an underwater camera & record the image on my camera?
As a swim coach with the equipment (the underwater camera) I want to use my personal camera (listed above) to save the money for other, more costly equipment, but cant figure out how to do so. Does anyone know if my camera is compatible with other cameras? Do I have to switch inputs which my camera does not have?

A I checked with IkeLite, a leading manufacturer of housings for cameras. They don't have your model listed as supported.http://www.ikelite.com/web_pages/sonylist.html That would have been your cheapest and in my opinion, most reliable option for that particular vid cam. I did find this on google http://cgi.ebay.com/UNDERWATER-CASE-FOR-SONY-DCR-HC9-DCR-HC52-DCR-HC62_W0QQitemZ220390626634QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090406?IMSfp=TL090406151009r25562 but...for a 17 foot rate...I wouldn't trust it too far. I wouldn't trust it completely at 10 feet. There are many amphibious cams out there that fit the bill at 300 bucks or so. Bonica, Sea& Sea, Sea Life to name a few. They're digital and offer video. Then again there are many Canons point and shoot with great vid capability with Canon housings for under 450 bucks all in rated to 130 feet. I don't think, properly used, they'll flood. Camera to camera transfer? Why would you do that? This is the rig I use for my diving:http://www.ikelite.com/web_two/can_a710.html One camera and housing for all. You don't need the depth rating but you get the idea.

- How do you take pictures underwater? What equipment do I need?
I am going to the Flordia Key in two weeks. I know all about the camera water casing (they cost alot). I was thinking about buying desposible underwater cameras, but my instructor that the cameras would not take good pictures. I own a Digital SLR camera, but I think it would be risky to bring it underwater, even with a covering. Should I buy a waterproof digital camera (Camera types?)? Any solutions (Not requiring loads of money)? Also, is there any "rules" to taking pictures underwater? Lastly, is there any procedures to taking good pictures underwater?

A Rubbish. A disposable will be OK if you're only snorkeling, but the photo quality royally sucks (underwater only). I tried using 30(?) meter disposables on 10 dives in Cozumel and NO underwater photos were even a little acceptable. You reference an instructor, so we can assume that you are diving. Most budget conscious divers go to Leisure Pro for their non-life-supporting accessories, but even there you will see housings aren't cheap. Best bet is to hold off on photography until you can drop the $200 on a good, reliable housing for your digital cam. Rules- Always be aware of your surroundings. You and your buddies safety is first, getting a shot of the mermaid is a distant second. It's all about the light. Read up on how to photograph underwater without a strobe (the Net is peppered with articles). If by 'rules' you meant 'laws' regarding photographing underwater, the answer is "if you can see it, you can photograph it" (unless diving Area 51). Good luck!