What type of cameras do i use underwater?

waterproof digital camera 60 feet image

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It depends on what you want and how deep you are going. If you are just doing a little snorkeling, maybe some water sports like rafting and playing in the pool, there are a number of 'water proof' cameras that are good to about 30 feet or so:
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-COOLPIX-Waterproof-Digital-Camera/dp/B005IGVY92/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1343079120&sr=8-3&keywords=waterproof+camera

If you want to go deeper, like for scuba diving, there are specific water proof cameras rated for 150 feet or so:
http://www.amazon.com/SeaLife-ReefMaster-DC310-Digital-Camera/dp/B0001F73TK/ref=sr_1_23?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1343079308&sr=1-23&keywords=reefmaster

Or you could get a regular digital camera with a housing:
http://www.amazon.com/WP-DC43-Underwater-Housing-Canon-PowerShot/dp/B005OAZCJ0/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1343079375&sr=1-2&keywords=canon+underwater+housing
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-S100-Wide-Angle-Stabilized/dp/B005MTME3U/ref=pd_bxgy_p_img_b

Or you could go whole hog and get a housed dSLR set up:
http://www.amazon.com/Ikelite-6870-60-Underwater-Housing-Cameras/dp/B004WLEH3E/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1343079469&sr=8-5&keywords=canon+60d+housing

Of course, you need to add the camera, a port for the lens, gears for zoom lenses (if used) and strobes. A full set up, not including camera and lens, will cost $3,000 or more.

with all underwater gear, the rating is only as strong as the diligence you put into making sure the seals are in good shape and have been seated correctly every time the camera is going to get wet.

Good cameras/cases to go scuba diving with?

Vampire_Mo

Digital, portable, and should be able to go about 60 feet (that's the depth I'm certified for, so 70 feet would be even better). And cases for the camera if there aren't any affordable deep cameras? Thanks :)
And not more than $500 :P

Answer
Decent waterproof shells/lens ports tend to be particular to the camera. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ns=p_OVER_ALL_RATE|1&ci=16477&N=4185679681&srtclk=sort


ADDT'L: When I looked into a bulkhead(housing)/lens port for my DSLR, The total came to around $6,500 including a basic light system. So, for now, it is on my wish list.

Have you checked with your local dive shop?

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