(Part 2) Best underwater photo products according to redditors
We found 364 Reddit comments discussing the best underwater photo products. We ranked the 162 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
I have the C920, it works OK for the head tracking. 1080p at 30FPS there is notable lag even on my fairly powerful machine. I've had it for years.
I have the Apeman TRAWO (It cost me £75). It is a 4K @30fps WiFi Action Camera.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/apeman-Waterproof-Stabilization-Batteries-Accessories/dp/B07DN4JF4B/
In webcam mode via USB it has a very good quality 1280x720p picture at 60FPS, in camera mode it can do 120FPS at 720p. 60FPS @1080p and 30FPS @2.7K. It has HDMI out and so a cheap capture card at 1080p 60fps would work but you would have the OSD symbols visible. On my 4K screen in webcam mode the Apeman 720p looks better, less blocky, less noise, better colour saturation than the C920 1080p at full screen. Also the C920 tends to react to changing brightness levels in jumps in auto-exposure mode, whereas the Apeman TRAWO has smoother brightness level transitions.
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I have tested the lag time of the TRAWO in USB webcam mode and it is about 1-2/10ths of the C920 when it's in 1080p mode. Because it is an action camera it can be set to virtually whatever light level you need via exposure values. It has 3 settings for wide angle. On the narrowest it works very well for Star Citizen - I have no idea if the Logitech Brio is much better because I wouldn't pay that price for a webcam. I know the Apeman works perfectly well for me. Like all action cameras it comes with a tonne of mounts and it is not limited to PC use.
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I'm not recommending any particular camera.. the player/user must decide what is their budget and preference. Be aware that not all action cameras have a webcam function. I recently bought the DBPOWER EX7000 4K action camera in the hope of recommending it for use in the game (I wanted 2 of them anyway).. and for the price (£26) it is a fantastic 4K Action Camera with inbuilt image stabilisation.. but it has no webcam function - but it does have live monitor HDMI out. Their online support is truly amazing, they sent me a free gift of a bluetooth soundbar all the way from China to the UK just because I logged onto their support chat and asked where can I buy spare batteries.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/DBPOWER-Underwater-External-Microphone-Batteries/dp/B07S3DYJP7/
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If you were planning on buying an action camera anyway it is worth noting that some of them do work with the game and there is a lot more variety and wider price range of action cameras compared to webcams. It could work out cheaper even if you use a HDMI to USB capture dongle. (£26 Action Cam plus 1080p 60Hz capture dongle is still circa $75.)
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You can even get fairly cheap used 1080p capable SLR / mirrorless micro 4 thirds cameras half the price of a new C920 HD Pro with much better image quality that work as USB webcams and because they don't have fixed focal length the way webcams do you can put the camera across the room and zoom in to your face with a relatively cheap lens. Again they are not limited to single use like USB webcams. They are the most popular Youtuber talking head type camera. Even the really old ones that you can get for around $40 - $50 have good quality 1080p via HDMI.
This video kind of sums up the pros and cons of trying to use an iPhone as an underwater camera.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoY4R29TLAw
The one they use in the video I can't find anymore, but here's another. https://www.amazon.com/Watershot-Line-Underwater-Housing-iPhone/dp/B00SGGOD6W
Keep in mind, the biggest problem is going to be touch screen control and lighting.
/u/precrime3 - I'd step up the video quality on the ground and underwater with a [$1697.99 Sony A6500 with the 16-50mm power zoom] (https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Mirrorless-Camera-16-50mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B01M4QXKS1//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) and a [$243 underwater housing] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FCXCN4K/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20).
This camera has 5-axis internal stabilization, so you won't need a gimbal - and it has a mic jack, so you can record direct to camera without the Zoom.
To leave room in the budget for the A6500, I'd step down to a [$399 2.7K Phantom 3 standard] (https://www.amazon.com/DJI-Phantom-P3-STANDARD-Quadcopter-Camera/dp/B013U0F6EQ//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) instead of the Mavic for aerial.
With this setup, you can travel light - and capture very high quality video on land, underwater and in the air.
The A6500 can produce 4K and slow motion image quality that looks like this:
It's a pretty good still camera too: https://www.flickr.com/groups/3081335@N25/pool
Hope this is helpful and safe travels!
> I cant afford another gopro. :(
adequate alternative - better than nothing.
I think our of your options I’d suggest bringing your Sony underwater with a SeaFrogs housing and then insuring it through DAN’s equipment policy (protects against flooded cameras). It’s decent (not great, but vacuumable and has visible back o-ring. Also had a lot of good reviews on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sea-frogs-Underwater-Waterproof-housing/dp/B0759SVFBD.
Here’s a video of me using the TG5: https://vimeo.com/288909211
Here’s one with my GH5: https://vimeo.com/351291185
I have tons more on my Vimeo (Vimeo.com/jakemmc).
I don’t hate using the GoPro but I would hate using it was my main camera. Great as a b-cam that’s constantly rolling underwater or if my main camera has issues. GoPro pictures are garbage so if you ever wanted to have that as an option get the TG or bring your A6300 underwater. The other thing is that I’ll say light is the most important thing to your video. With low light the GoPro (and really the TG) struggle. Hard to light ambiently but if you’re close to a subject I highly recommend video lights. In the tropics it’s never really needed (unless at depth) but I dive mostly cold water where it’s necessary.
Here's the SENA kit for GoPro. It integrates with their in-helmet Bluetooth setup (SENA 20-S) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KJGPN5W/
I would ditch the GoPro. Now hear me out before the downvote. I love my GoPro, both of them. They are great for attaching to a bike, suction cupping to the side of a racecar, etc. With those extreme uses out of the way, in my opinion, it's a horrible camera. Changing modes is a pain, and knowing which camera mode will work best is a guess. For pictures, you can't even be sure you're lined up with what you want without the LCD or cell phone app. You can't review what you just recorded or took a picture of, so you're left hoping for the best. All this, and battery life sort of sucks.
For sub $300, you can pick up a waterproof point and shoot that, for example has 15mp, HD videos, built in wifi to transfer photos, a LCD display, 5x zoom, etc: http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-COOLPIX-Waterproof-Digital-Camera/dp/B00B7N997O
...but again, it's all in what you are happy with. I've seen several videos of people who recorded their whole vacation with a GoPro and they came out awesome. I'm just saying that myself, for the easy of using a decide, I would never depend on a GoPro.
My pond is 5 feet deep, about 5000 gallons, turtles, fish, etc. I had same problem and solved it by buying and installing underwater cameras and hooking to my existing surveillance system. With this setup we watch inside from the comfort of our tv.
I bought them from Amazon and had them up for a year. Super happy with them.
Barlus Underwater Camera 304 Stainless Steel IP68 1080P 2MP POE IP Camera with 16ft Special Cable Lens 3.6MM https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CY12ZRR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_DYE2DbWF76359
Here is a post I did with one of the videos so you can get an idea:
https://www.reddit.com/r/turtle/comments/dk55ji/a_little_res_action_from_my_2_males_and_1_female/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
Good luck!
Under $100? Why not try Trawo by apeman. I got an a80 and I thought it was quite enough for me, even though it's not a true 4K. I heard its trawo is cheaper now. It supports electronic image stabilization (EIS) in 4k. I don't how the stabilization works. Maybe you can learn more here: https://www.amazon.com/APEMAN-Underwater-Waterproof-Ultra-Wide-Stabilization/dp/B07DN6VQRC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542247512&sr=8-1&keywords=trawo
I got this one for $34. incl. shipping not sure why it went up in price, but for what I paid, it is a great camera with lots of extras. Definitively worth what I paid for it and for what I'm planning on using it for.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FXG151H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have a buddy that says doing this has helped him progress most. Instead of phone or shelling out for a goPro (if you dont already have one) he just used one of thoe goPro knock offs on Amazon ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BF76DSX/ref=gbps_tit_s-5_5baf_b85fd3cc?smid=A1GFGUIQT7X8JF&pf_rd_p=a7e1c818-e7bc-4318-ae47-1f5300505baf&pf_rd_s=slot-5&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=738K2PQ5F1628TZFSW8V )
Wiki entry on safe-cracking...
Best method: Drill, baby, drill. You will need a serious drill/bit but you might be able to rent one at a specialized hardware store/buy one with a money-back guarantee, etc and return it when done.
Seems to be what you really want to do is drill a small hole, and then use a endoscope/borescope to see if there's anything in there worth the trouble.
Once you find tons of money/gold/etc., feel free to then invest a little more money on a drill that can make the hole bigger.
If you have to get into it quickly, well...you aren't going to get into it quickly and not ruin the contents.
You'll need about twenty or thirty of these just to be safe.
And you'll want a drill like this...ten amps should be sufficient.
You'll want to keep switching the bits out every so often, even if they don't break, they'll dull quickly.
Dam...$150! I use a Flow Mow... $35, thought that was expensive. Has worked for me so far.
Apeman A80
Cheap GoPro imitation.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LMVIS18/
You can mount it on your handlebars or top cap.
What does your budget look like?
As for additions, I'd look into the
Surf Mounts as well as theFloaty Back Door . GoPro's tend not to work so well on the ocean floor!The other thing he'll need is a memory card. If you can clarify a bit on your budget, we can sure point you in the right direction.
As for any other advice, tell your guy he has himself a keeper. I'd be floored if my girlfriend did something like this.
Nikon AW110. The picture quality isn't earthshattering, but it's very solid for a point and shoot. The great thing is I've taken it snowboarding, snorkeling, backpacking, etc.
It can probably take as much abuse as you can, so you can take it on any adventure. And it'll snap (arguably) the best pictures of any adventure camera.
I needed one for a few projects inside the house and got just the camera with a USB connection. Not self-contained and portable, but a bigger screen when plugged into the notebook, a far longer cable, and much cheaper.
I got this same one for just over 200 bucks in the US. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B01FCXCN4K/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1486308278&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=meikon+underwater+a6300&dpPl=1&dpID=51qU-QlngdL&ref=plSrch
I'm an IT support tech and although many folks love it, I've found that model to be notoriously fussy.
Since you are running Octoprint I'm assuming it's plugged directly into a "pi" and not some sort of hub? In the Windows world it HATES USB hubs and isn't too fond of cheap USB 3.0 controllers in general.
Seriously, while I do understand the value of using something that you already have on hand, personally I'd use a different camera rather than wrestle with that model. I have two Octopi and both are using stupidly cheap ($10) webcams that I got from Amazon* and I've had zero configuration issues with them.
*Link provided as a reference, I am not endorsing Amazon or that particular company
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B072WNKBG2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I had one of these in the philippines
https://www.amazon.com/APEMAN-Waterproof-Underwater-Rechargeable-Accessories/dp/B07FXG151H/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=apeman+underwater&qid=1564730940&s=gateway&sr=8-6
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behaved really well had it down to below 30 meters not as good quality images as the Olypus TG5 I've got now but for $40 it's insane.
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Lets put it this way I wouldn't say a GoPro is 10 times better!
I'd say get one and see how you get on and decide what you like and what you hate and what you want to use an underwater camera for and go from there
Yes. https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Mirrorless-Digital-Camera-16-50mm/dp/B00HNJWU3G/ref=sr_1_4?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1467316479&sr=1-4&keywords=sony+a5000 and this https://www.amazon.com/Camdive®-Waterproof-Underwater-Housing-16-50mm/dp/B013OX0UY0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467316508&sr=8-1&keywords=sony+a5000+underwater+housing for $600 roughly.... Solid camera and housing and I bet you can get better deals than this, I didn't even tr to look and am from UK too.
Ok, micbergsma's wrist solution is good, but its more convenient this: https://imgur.com/a/r3Jpt (two last pics)
the floaty backdoor you mentioned its CRUCIAL for water sports. If you want to DIY a floaty backdoor go to youtube and do a search of "diy gopro floaty"
For rope swinging the wrist mount and the wrist mount mounted in your foot are the perfect and secure positions, you could also hold the pole.
Sounds like you need one of these. ;)
Seriously though, nice work.
I have an AW100 Link is the new model.
It a great camera for outdoors. I kayak with it and it takes bumps and falls well. Pictures are pretty good for a point and shoot.
I think the Olympus I got my mom is much better though Olympus 820 I bought her that because he likes to drop things and let the kids play with the camera. I know it can take the abuse and the picture quality is better than my AW100.
I agree with hours as another user suggested. Or ground school if she hasn't taken that. If you want to stick with the camera I have had good luck with this camera which is a GoPro knockoff and a heck of a lot cheaper:
https://smile.amazon.com/APEMAN-Underwater-Waterproof-Ultra-Wide-Stabilization/dp/B07DN6VQRC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=trawo+4k+action+camera&qid=1564784507&s=gateway&sprefix=Trawo&sr=8-3
https://www.amazon.com/Accessory-Flow-Mow-Timelapse-compatible-GoPro%C2%AE/dp/B00HOGRKEW
You have the [AKASO EK7000] (https://www.amazon.com/AKASO-Waterproof-Camcorder-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B01LMVIS18/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1483996762&sr=1-6&keywords=gopro&refinements=p_36:5000-15000&linkCode=ll1&tag=dimz04-20&linkId=55528d8b0c335c9e4c6afa8884306d0e) has a 4.6 star rating on amazon, camera quality is pretty decent for its price even in low lighting.
https://www.amazon.fr/YI-Waterproof-Case-Bo%C3%AEtier-%C3%A9tanche/dp/B01EIYLKRK/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A2JAUC835NRI9P
This is sold on amazon by YI Europe, don't know if it's legit though..
I honestly don't even know what value village is. That device has been out of support for a decade, and was last supported on an OS that isn't supported anymore either...
So yeah, I'm saying it is your fault. As for how to do research, Google "affordable Webcam windows 7". I clicked the first amazon link, this was one of the suggestions with comments saying it works on Windows up to 10.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00OB88HI4/ref=s9_top_hm_awbw_bisR_g147_i21?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-11&pf_rd_r=P48GDP8HR73GX0Z9YSN1&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_p=9c8ffa40-ad1d-544c-b1cd-2a534733f401&pf_rd_i=172511
They shouldn't make drivers for a device they declared obsolete. You should've looked it up, they did their due diligence by saying they no longer support it 10 years ago and you didn't check. You don't have to like it, or be happy about it, but you shouldn't try to smear their name because you bought something without checking the specs first.
If you don't understand that, that's fine... I won't argue with you. I'd try to sympathize with the $20 thing, but you're kind of am entitled asshole, so honestly I don't feel bad.
Not sure if this is proper... but I have a CamDive waterproof case for a5000 or a5100 I'm looking to get rid of. It's in excellent condition and used only once. Amazon page is here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013OX0UY0/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This stick: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CKPCJNO
This mic: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IP0ST78
I would highly recommend this pole - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CKPCJNO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's what I have used exclusively for well over a year now:
2x Tough Mudders
Scuba Diving with it countless times
Hiking
Offroading
Snowboarding
Swimming in the ocean
Coachella
Etc
Holds up really well!
This webcam has 1 day shipping available (delivery on Tuesday but no guarantee it will be there before 3:30):
https://www.amazon.ca/docooler-Megapixel-Camera-Desktop-Computer/dp/B00OB88HI4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1485678562&sr=8-3&keywords=webcam
I've got this for the gopro and it works pretty well: https://www.amazon.com/Sena-GP10-02-Bluetooth-GoPro-Waterproof/dp/B00KJGPN5W
The bodge way is to ram the hole with blu tac. I ride in all weather and the blu tac seems to be water tight! You can get a fully enclosed bluetooth pack thing from Sena, but it's pretty expensive.....
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sena-GP10-02-Bluetooth-Waterproof-Housing/dp/B00KJGPN5W/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1464092388&sr=8-8&keywords=sena+bluetooth
Saw this, is it usable or is it just a gimmick, please comment with thoughts or experiences.
http://www.amazon.com/Watershot-Line-Underwater-Housing-iPhone/dp/B00SGGOD6W
If you're worried about sound then drill holes in the case to allow more sound to come through.
Found all these on amazon in 5 minutes. As long as there is another protective lens it should be enough....should be.
I use the Barlus underwater camera and it works pretty well
https://www.amazon.com/Barlus-Underwater-Camera-Stainless-Special/dp/B07CY12ZRR
I have one for my goldfish pond and one for my koi pond. Now I can watch them on my phone!
https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/action-cameras/1404343/best-action-cameras-uk-the-best-action-cams-for-4k-recording-running
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DN4JF4B?&tag=experevi-21&ascsubtag=1404343
I would of thought the batteries would be getting better, I have a 5. It looks really good for 1080p. I bought an extended battery that goes inside a case this week, i'm hoping to get about 3 hours out of it.
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B072WNKBG2/ref=pe_2361882_283709292_TE_dp_2
I have not been able to keep my cameras down long enough to film crabs but hopefully with this case I will be able to. We also different types of crabs (blue swimmer, spanner) in Australia and I am filming in the open ocean so that adds to the challenge.
I’m going diving for the first time in Hawaii this April. I have a Sony a6500 and am considering this waterproof housing. It can only accommodate a few lenses. the two I am considering are the 35mm 1.8 (aps-c lens) and the 35mm 2.8 (full frame) lens. I’m not sure if the wider aperture will be needed or if i should go with the 2.8 lens for the better sharpness and to build my collection of full frame for the day I (eventually) upgrade. We expect to only go to a depth of about 60ft
Any insight would really help. Thank you!
When you and I see "4k camera" we probably both think "expensive".. but ahh..
https://www.amazon.com/Lightdow-LD-4K-12-40M-Sports-Upgrade/dp/B015XC6XUK/ref=sr_1_8?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1494949416&sr=1-8&keywords=4k+action+camera
That's $29.00 USD. Now granted, it's probably not great.. but on Amazon, there are a bunch of 4k action cameras for under $80.00 USD.
Here's one for $42.00 .. just to further show you how they are low in price.
https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Control-Underwater-Accessories-Portable/dp/B01IX8O308/ref=sr_1_12?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1494949416&sr=1-12&keywords=4k+action+camera
Figure bulk purchase price of a camera, or that the camera and drone are owned by the same parent company, and you can imagine the price shrinking.
I happen to own a GoPro knockoff and it records my adventure races just fine! Great quality, and might've cost me $50.00 USD about 1.5 years ago.
I think you'd be surprised at the quality of a picture taken from a drone with even a decent camera.
Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/SP-Gadgets-53011-Pole-GoPro-Edition/dp/B00CKPCJNO.