Would you use a smartphone to take pictures underwater?

[DiveNav]

We are investigating this subject and would welcome your opinion.
Please answer the poll and fell free to add your comments here.

Thanks.

Alberto (aka eDiver)

 

[ScubaSteve1962]

Being an amateur photographer, I wouldn't use a smart phone to take pictures of much of anything. Even keep a portable camera in my truck for those unexpected photo ops.

 

[Absolutbill]

I don't even like to take my phone on the boat when diving, I cannot see taking it under water.


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[GROBIOG]

Only if I was able to SMS it to a friend, or post it on facebook.

Before you know it, there will be signs underwater...

PLEASE SILENCE YOUR DEVICES WHILE VISITING THIS SITE.


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[koozemani]

I'll take it on the boat, but it stays in a dry bag.

I have seen someone using their iPhone in a waterproof housing filming sea lions of a dive boat. The problem was that it was only rated to 10'.

 

[Randy43068]

Rolling my eyes..........

 

[Akimbo]

You forgot the most useful poll option... Never, no way, not on your life, you are joking right?.

 

[GrumpyOldGuy]

Heck, I have problems taking a decent picture underwater with a real camera and proper lighting.
I can't imagine the horrible results of underwater pictures from my Android.
Plus flooding my Cannon compact cost me maybe $70, a lot less than a new phone.

 

[drl]

Unlikely. Housings fail. Bad enough if a camera floods, I won't risk flooding my iPhone!

 

[alcina]

Wow, tough room LOL

I would "depending"