New to scuba from Alabama

[dd64]

I along with my 16 yr old son are going thru scuba school now. We are really enjoying and are looking forward to our check out dive soon. Can anyone tell me if I can use a cheap disposable camera to start out with to capture some of the underwater beauty or do I need to go ahead and buy a nice camera? Spent alot already with all the equipment. Any other advice for a new diver would be appreciated.

Dale

doddhome@centurytel.net

 

[jimdiverman]

I along with my 16 yr old son are going thru scuba school now. We are really enjoying and are looking forward to our check out dive soon. Can anyone tell me if I can use a cheap disposable camera to start out with to capture some of the underwater beauty or do I need to go ahead and buy a nice camera? Spent alot already with all the equipment. Any other advice for a new diver would be appreciated.

Dale

doddhome@centurytel.net

If you buy a cheap camera, make sure that it is good for the depth that you will be diving to. Usually, it won't have a great flash, so you are not going to be taking really deep pictures with it anyway, but if you carry it to 60 feet, and it is only good for 15 feet, you may not have anything but a flooded camera at the end of the dive.

Welcome to scuba. You can find a lot of useful information on this board. You will read about alot of things that you know nothing about yet. Try to stay within your limits in diving, and make sure you are working with an active certified instructor who can clear up any misunderstandings or misinterpretations you may find along the way with what you read on here.

Dive safe!

 

[Cerebral Origami]

I tried a disposable once. The housing deformed below 10' to the point that you could snap one picture but to advance the film you had to go up until the gears would mesh.

 

[Captain Walt]

First I'll say welcome.
At most dive shops and locations you can buy a "cheap" 35 mm u/w camera. I say "cheap" not inexpensive because you get what you pay for. I have seen pix's taken with such cameras and they ain't pretty. The flash is useless. I wont get into exposure or overexposure. Just not good quality. I would if you have the money bite the bullet and get a nice digital camera. Topside and subsurface use....Maybe with an exterior strobe. You only do your check out dives once..........OR go with the cheap camera and compare your shots now and in the future after you have gained some experience. After all it is up to you and what you can do. It is all about enjoying the experience especially with your children. I have a 15 year old who dives with me. So I know the joy of sharing.

Again welcome to the board.

 

[Hemlon]

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[Dive-aholic]

Welcome to the 'Board! There are some disposable cameras at Walmart that work okay to 100', which is deeper than you'll initially be going. The quality of the photos isn't that great, but you get what you pay for. For about $400 you can get a decent point and shoot and housing which will give you great photos that can also be edited on your computer. Once you're certified come on down to the Florida panhandle and we'll hit some of the local water holes.

 

[DivingPrincessE]

Welcome to the board! You might want to look around this forum for some advice on disposible vs point and shoot vs dslr. You can get a pretty good point and shoot setup without breaking the bank (unless you want to get a strobe).

ScubaBoard - Underwater Photography

 

[PhilEllis]

I along with my 16 yr old son are going thru scuba school now. We are really enjoying and are looking forward to our check out dive soon. Can anyone tell me if I can use a cheap disposable camera to start out with to capture some of the underwater beauty or do I need to go ahead and buy a nice camera? Spent alot already with all the equipment. Any other advice for a new diver would be appreciated.

Dale

doddhome@centurytel.net

Welcome to Alabama scuba diving to you and your son. You have picked a great sport.

Phil Ellis
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[PePaw]

Welcome Aboard !
Good-Luck to you and your son !

 

[mike_s]

An Alabama post without a W A R - E A G L E !!!!! in it just isn't right!