Anyone using this camera for underwater? at DVinfo.net

Bryan Coleman · June 7th, 2004, 05:02 PM

I'm considering this camera for underwater video. I was hoping someone else may already be...and could give me thier opinion on its performance.

Bryan

Steve Rogers · June 17th, 2004, 11:33 PM

One of my uses for the DVX100 is for chasing sharks.

Some tests off Catalina showed great promise.

Ted Banucci · July 8th, 2004, 03:36 PM

Can I just mention that if you are going diving off of Santa Cruz you will have about 8 feet of vis in 50 degree water? No camera is going to perform well over another in those conditions! :D

I've considered getting an enclosure for my DVX 100, but figured it would be a lot less expensive if I were to take my Canon Optura 300 and damage would happen to it. Also I'm sure it will be much more manuverable in the water with it's size.....

Good luck!

Jesse Bekas · July 11th, 2004, 06:25 PM

I know you're looking for people here that have used the cam underwater. While I have not, I am pretty sure I've seen it used above and underwater on MTV's WildBoyz. You could check it out to see some footage.

June 7th, 2004, 05:02 PM	#1
Bryan Coleman Regular Crew Join Date: May 2002 Location: santa cruz CA Posts: 47	Anyone using this camera for underwater? I'm considering this camera for underwater video. I was hoping someone else may already be...and could give me thier opinion on its performance. Bryan __________________ Bryan Coleman Santa Cruz CA

June 17th, 2004, 11:33 PM	#2
Steve Rogers Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orange California Posts: 32	One of my uses for the DVX100 is for chasing sharks. Some tests off Catalina showed great promise.

July 8th, 2004, 03:36 PM	#3
Ted Banucci Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose, CA USA Posts: 27	Can I just mention that if you are going diving off of Santa Cruz you will have about 8 feet of vis in 50 degree water? No camera is going to perform well over another in those conditions! :D I've considered getting an enclosure for my DVX 100, but figured it would be a lot less expensive if I were to take my Canon Optura 300 and damage would happen to it. Also I'm sure it will be much more manuverable in the water with it's size..... Good luck!

July 11th, 2004, 06:25 PM	#4
Jesse Bekas Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, USA Posts: 572	I know you're looking for people here that have used the cam underwater. While I have not, I am pretty sure I've seen it used above and underwater on MTV's WildBoyz. You could check it out to see some footage.