Underwater Camera

[ShawnInfirmity]

I asked this question on another post but heard @Mmathis telling me in the back of my head that I should ask it on a seperate thread to get more answers. Bahahaha.

Does anyone have an underwater camera that they use and could recommend? I am constantly struggling to get good photos of my fish because of the reflection of the sun/sky on the surface of the water. I miss being able to see my fish from the side like I used to do in my aquarium but I know the pond is the best place for them because they'll be able to grow to their maximum potential as long as I make sure their environment is optimal for them (which in my pond is not a whole lot of work).

 

[mrsclem]

Are you asking about a regular camera or video monitoring?

 

[ShawnInfirmity]

Probably just a regular camera that I could do pictures (or videos I suppose) under the water and upload to my computer or the interwebs to share with others.

 

[Stephen Noble]

I have used several different underwater cameras with so-so results. I teach underwater photography and tried to use my scuba stuff but they are bulky. Also tried a 'point and shoot' underwater camera but those have shutter lag so capturing good images are difficult. You might look into a wireless GoPro

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Stephen

 

[poconojoe]

That's a cool idea!

 

[Becky]

I am constantly struggling to get good photos of my fish because of the reflection of the sun/sky on the surface of the water.

Do you have a DSLR camera? If so you could get a polarising filter - it cuts out reflected light. I got one recently although I haven't had time to test it out yet.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polarizing_filter_(photography)

 

[addy1]

The polarizing filter works great. I use one when I get around to taking pictures of the fish.

 

[j.w]

Oops I just posted on another thread where you asked this question and see now that you have already started this new thread. I think @callingcolleen1 uses a phone and sticks it in a bag or a jar.

 

[callingcolleen1]

Oops I just posted on another thread where you asked this question and see now that you have already started this new thread. I think @callingcolleen1 uses a phone and sticks it in a bag or a jar.

Actually I have a large glass container that I put my camera in and lower that just below the water surface.