Gregg Hall asked:


Do you like to dive or snorkel? I’ll bet you have used those disposable 35mm underwater cameras, haven’t you? They are good for taking photos up close and in shallow water but not good for deepwater. What you really need to create and save those underwater memories is an underwater digital camera.
Underwater digital cameras are used by divers all over the world and not just for personal use. Those who make their living from the ocean like marine photographers, biologists, and scientists use underwater digital cameras to film and study marine life. The photographers sell their videos and make a good living from it, the scientists use them to study and learn more about the creatures they are interested in. You are more than likely in none of those categories, probably like me, you are just a lover of the water. I thoroughly enjoy being able to bring back evidence of what I have seen underwater with a camera.
When you are looking for an underwater digital camera you must realize that they are rare and hard to find. Cameras as a rule, being electronic, can’t take the high pressure associated with depths reached in diving even if they are waterproof. What you will find in most cases is a specialized casing produced specifically for a digital camera to be used underwater which in essence will turn your regular digital camera into an underwater one.
Using a camera underwater is quite a bit different than shooting on dry land. Here are a few things that you need to keep in mind to get the best results from your underwater photography experiences.
Light is diffused more and more the deeper you dive so the images you are filming will be darker than what you would have above water. Using white balance will help with this and also give you more natural colors. Another thing to remember is that your pictures will end up larger due to the magnification effect underwater so bear this in mind when filming. Also be sure not to use a built in flash as this will cause your pictures to be blurry, use an external one instead.
Test your camera before diving with it by submerging the camera within its waterproof case in water for a few seconds and checking to see if there are any leaks in the protective underwater case. Take special precautions that you don’t get so much as a hair or a grain of sand in the seal area because if you do I assure you the case will leak.
You can get optional lenses for your digital camera that will help you take better pictures; especially essential are the Macro lenses that will allow you to get close up shots without scaring away your subject.
When you finish your dive or snorkel trip always rinse off the case good and set it out to dry, especially if you have been in saltwater.

Dom est.1990 asked:


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i know its morally wrong, but so am i haha

trojandude16 asked:


I need all the information you can give me on the underwater camera…

History / Price / Competition / Modifications / Market

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James Penn asked:


The Caribbean islands are the best place for people who enjoy water sports. Whether your own preference is on the water or below it, Caribbean water sports have something to offer you including swimming, waterskiing, sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, and so on.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is probably the most popular of Caribbean watersports because swimmers of all ages can enjoy it. Going snorkeling means getting personal with the wonderful and colorful marine life found in the Caribbean. Due to the immense popularity of this activity, there are many well-marked snorkeling trails across many islands in the Caribbean. Most of the better resorts and hotels in offer snorkeling equipment as well as instruction.
Board watersports
Windsurfing, surfing, and kiteboarding are all forms of board sports. These Caribbean watersports enjoy a lot of popularity because the trade winds in the Caribbean provide unlimited opportunities for them. Kiteboarding is actually the same as windsurfing except that it uses a relatively smaller board. As to surfing, if you are not going to Hawaii then you had better go to the Caribbean. The water is warm, the surf is good, the bays are sheltered and there is always one trade wind or another making waves, what more could you possibly demand? Due to the combination of ideal conditions, the Caribbean attracts surfers from the world over. Instruction and equipment is available through most hotels or through vendors along the beaches.
Parasailing
If you are not the type for on-water or below-water sports then you have this third option among Caribbean watersports. Facilities for training and equipment are available through your hotel or through vendors along the beach. Going parasailing means getting a unique view of the Caribbean with the whole vista of white beaches, clear waters, blue skies, and the wildlife spread below you as you soar on the wind.
Waterskiing
Waterskiing or jetskiing has become quite popular recently. Jetskiing is especially very convenient with many people renting jetskis for a single rider experience or wave runners that can take on 2-4 riders at one time. As usual, your hotel or the beach front can offer you the vendors for this Caribbean watersport.
Canoeing and Kayaking
There are several guided tours for people who prefer the calm and tranquility of canoeing or kayaking to the other motorized means of traveling on water. The Caribbean is liberally supplied with mangroves and lagoons.
Sailing
Spend a day on a powerboat, catamaran, sailboat, or trimraran and enjoy sailing in the Caribbean. You can opt between bare boat and crewed boats and there are even special charters for people who are interested in learning how to sail.
Scuba Diving
If you wish to go a step beyond snorkeling then go scuba diving and you will see yet another unique perspective of the Caribbean. There are several popular diving spots in the Cayman Islands and Curacao. Go swimming with tamed stingrays in Stingray City. Do not forget the Buck Island Reef National Monument that has 250 species of fish.

Caroline Miller asked:



The Affordable but Comfortable Tropical Honeymoon: Tip List
1. Schedule your departure day two days after the wedding to give you ample time for rest after the activities and the celebrations. If you must travel immediately, remember to leave in the middle of the day and not the early morning so you’ll get a good night’s sleep.
2. Ask your travel Agent for Honeymoon Packages, these usually offer the best destinations for honeymooners, not to mention discounts and freebies.
3. Never, ever overbook day trips, you’re not just traveling, you’re with your new Spouse, better save up some energy for the night’s fireworks.
4. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, ask about certain perks, events.
5. In addition to the above, don’t be afraid to request extra stuff, like a big bathtub, a double bed, or a romantic view.
6. Don’t forget to bring your marriage Certificate along with you, especially if the name of the bride is already under her husband’s name.
7. Pack your camera and lots of film; you won’t want to miss anything. You might also want to pack a disposable underwater camera and extra batteries, these are absurdly pricey in tourist spots, and you wouldn’t want to overspend.
8. Mention to anyone, especially in the café or in the tour boat, that you’re on your honeymoon, yes this may sound a bit embarrassing, but some restaurants give extras like free drinks or gifts for honeymooners. This also works for birthday celebrants.
10. If you want an active honeymoon, research and prepare for water sports; the tropics are a great place, to learn them, always remember to consult hubby before you try one though.
11. Stock up on sun protection. The higher the SPF the better, as you’ll probably be spending whole days out in the sun; you wouldn’t want to get skin cancer after just two weeks of marriage.
12. Some travel agencies include island hopping trips, these are great ways to explore, and enjoy. This is especially good because you’ll get a change in scenery, and won’t easily get bored, especially if you have an extended honeymoon.
13. Even if your valuables are inside your hotel room, keep them under lock, and if you decide to bring them with you, always watch out for stray pickpockets.
14. Bring with you a stock of candles and massage oils that you can place inside your hotel room for that romantic evening after touring and swimming.
And finally, have some fun, relax and enjoy youself.

Douglas Scott asked:


Gozo is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Gozo is 67 square kilometres in size, which is about the same size as Manhattan. The island of Gozo, with its three hilled island, is greener and more picturesque than Malta.

It looks like the Garden of Eden with all the wild flowers, birds and other animals in its best months which are October to May. Its underwater landscape is spectacular and the waters surrounding the island are of the most beautiful blue. Gozo is rated as the best scuba diving holiday spot in the Mediterranean where divers can enjoy drop offs, reefs, and caves.

Ramla beach is one of Gozo’s nicest beaches Ramla bay is in fact reputed to be the place where Ulysses, the heroic Greek warrior, met the enchanting queen Calypso

The red sand beach at Ramla Bay is among the nicest in the Mediterranean. Marsalforn and Xlendi near to Victoria are the main resorts. Xlendi is one of the most popular places in Gozo.

The island is also known for it’s lace and for its woollen goods. There are also many small stalls to buy them from. All over the island are small shops selling beautiful lace items and in some of them can be also seen old ladies showing how the lace is done. Knitted jackets are also on sale everywhere.

Dwejra is the Fungus Rock. In Maltese it is called Il Gebla tal-General General’s Rock. It is called in remembrance of the Italian General who centuries ago fell to his death while supervising quarrying activities in the area. History tells us that a special plant with medicinal and healing properties used to grow on Fungus Rock and because of this the Rock used to be heavily guarded during the time of the Knights of Malta. Anyone caught stealing the crop was sentenced to death.

Ghantija Temples are two massive megaliths which were carved into temples by the pre-Phoenician Gozitans between 4,100 and 2,500BC. There now stand on the island as mysterious monuments to a bygone age. Legend has it that they were transported to the island by a giantess called Sansuna. The name of the site, Ghantija, which means giant. Large stone balls in the area, however, have led archaeologists to conclude that the massive blocks were rolled into place atop these. The two temples have a common facade but each has a separate entrance one is larger than the other. It is believed both originally had roofing made of wooden beams, and that sacrifices of animals were made in the temples during rituals.

keellykeelly asked:

Extract from TV show about Scuba Diving. Presented by Anneka Tanaka-Svenska

tiddy73 asked:

Scuba diving in Kemer, Turkey with a ATC-2000 headcam. Oregon Scientific states that while the manual and packaging state it is only ‘water resistant’ they later tested it and found it to be water PROOF to at least 3meters. THIS FOOTAGE IS TAKEN AT A MAXIMUM DEPTH OF 7 METRES.

Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


In the world of cameras you will be able to choose and buy the one that not only catches your eye but the one that provides you with the various features that you want. And with such a large choice of cameras to be had, it can be a slightly daunting process to have to choose one. If you want a good camera Canon Digital SD500 is noted to be one of the best.

This camera can be used by both the hobbyist photographer and the professional photographer. The camera Canon Digital SD500, is sometimes referred to as an Elf, or Elph, Canon Digital camera as well. There are also other names this camera is known by in different countries.

For instance in Europe and South East Asia the camera Canon Digital SD500 is called a Digital Ixus 700 and in Japan this same camera is known as an Ixy Digital 600. The SD500 is one of the many SD range digital cameras available to buy. The release of this particular camera Canon Digital SD500, was done around February 2005.

As the Canon Digital SD500 is the newer version of the Canon Digital S500 model you will find that there are some modifications that have been carried out. The body of this camera Canon Digital SD500, has been made curvier and also slightly wider, despite this it is also about 8% lighter than the previous models.

A few other improvements to be found with this camera Canon Digital SD500, is a new mode-dial system, a faster USB 2.0 connectivity, and a vastly improved performance. The Canon DIGIC II processor and the different new movie capabilities are responsible for that improvement.

Some of the high-end features you will see on this particular camera Canon Digital SD500, is a boastful 7.4 megapixel CCD, a 2 inch color TFT monitor, and an optical zoom of about 37 to 111mm.

For movie making the camera Canon Digital SD500 has a fast frame rate of about 320 by 249 pixels at 60fps (that’s frames per second to the normal people like you and me).

There are also a few different shooting modes available on this camera, which includes automatic mode, manual mode, portrait, digital macro, indoor, night snapshot, kids and pets mode, underwater mode, stitch assistant mode amongst a few others.

You will also find that the Canon Digital SD500 has a print and share button as well as a ‘Hold’ feature. This camera Canon Digital SD500, has been provided with a customizable white balance feature as well.

Buying a camera like this will let you take the pictures you want without any worries about setting the camera up. While this camera can be somewhat pricey at about $480-$500, the many features you get with this camera Canon Digital SD500, makes it all worthwhile.