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Lucinda Adams · October 13th, 2009, 07:13 AM

I would love to start filming beyond the sea/ under water, because I am very interested into the water world and making some kind of documentary work.
So I wanted to ask which kind of cameras and other stuff I do need, to make sure that everything works out fine and what cameras are not being destroyed by being contacted with water?

Grinner Hester · October 13th, 2009, 07:49 AM

Proper enclusures, really. You can find one for almost every camera. Surf BandHphoto. I've literally shot with an FX1 ina big ziplock freezer bag before.
I don't recomend that.
lol

Rick L. Allen · October 14th, 2009, 04:50 AM

First, you need to be a good diver with great buoyancy control and situational awareness. When you shoot underwater you have two jobs; 1. stay alive, 2. shoot good video. Both require your utmost attention.

Second do a google search for underwater housing manufacturers. Pick the housing first, then the camera as u/w housings are made for specific cameras and not universal. It also wouldn't be a bad idea to rent or buy a used set up first before you plunge headlong into an expensive endeavor.

Finally, watch TV and make a list of all the u/w documentaries you come across. There won't be many. It's a very small field.

October 13th, 2009, 07:13 AM	#1
Lucinda Adams New Boot Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London Posts: 5	Documentation I would love to start filming beyond the sea/ under water, because I am very interested into the water world and making some kind of documentary work. So I wanted to ask which kind of cameras and other stuff I do need, to make sure that everything works out fine and what cameras are not being destroyed by being contacted with water?

October 14th, 2009, 04:50 AM	#3
Rick L. Allen Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 536	First, you need to be a good diver with great buoyancy control and situational awareness. When you shoot underwater you have two jobs; 1. stay alive, 2. shoot good video. Both require your utmost attention. Second do a google search for underwater housing manufacturers. Pick the housing first, then the camera as u/w housings are made for specific cameras and not universal. It also wouldn't be a bad idea to rent or buy a used set up first before you plunge headlong into an expensive endeavor. Finally, watch TV and make a list of all the u/w documentaries you come across. There won't be many. It's a very small field. __________________ "The good thing about science is that it's true whether you believe it or not." Neil deGrasse Tyson https://www.nautilusproductions.com/

October 13th, 2009, 07:49 AM	#2
Grinner Hester Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: services world-wide Posts: 118	Proper enclusures, really. You can find one for almost every camera. Surf BandHphoto. I've literally shot with an FX1 ina big ziplock freezer bag before. I don't recomend that. lol