pictures in the pool

[aineotter]

ursuscelticus and I played with the camera in it's SCUBA case, while he was here. It's remarkably difficult to actually *see* the camera screen (or look through the viewfinder) under water, but we got some fun pictures anyway. And one new icon!

Comments

[madshutterbug]

Otterz Luvz Water! *G*

Because I'm planning some similar work, I'd be interested in knowing some details: type of camera, manufacturer of 'scuba' case, and such. I priced housings recently, and right off the bat decided none for my P&S as the housing is 3 times the cost of the camera. On the other hand, may well spend on one for the DSLR ass the price differential is much more reasonable.

madshutterbug @ gmail dot com is good, or via LJ if you prefer.

[aineotter]

It was a birthday gift (both camera and case), so I don;t know what they gave for it, but the camera is a Cannon PowerShot A640.
A brief google reveals that this is my case: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-WP-DC8-Waterproof-Case-Powershot/dp/B000KIR9F6

I use it mostly for necropsy; I can take the camera on the necropsy floor (or now, into the IDU) and wash/disinfect it afterwards with antibacterial soap or chlorhexadine solution. I'm leery of using ethanol on the plastic. This was the first time I'd taken it in the pool, and my only complaint is that the screen is not bright enough to view through the case underwater (though it probably would be if we actually diving, rather than in a bright, sunny swimming pool).

[madshutterbug]

Thanks! You might look into the camera settings, before you close it into the case; it's possible you can increase the brightness of the display. Of course, that also means using up juice faster. TANSTAAFL, or Free Brightness in this case. :D

Totally understand wanting to keep the camera protected in necropsy situations. *G* Totally.

I've found some waterproof cases I'll consider for the point and shoot, which are soft-shell & rated only to 15 ft/ 4.5 m. I'll consider those for the point & shoot.

Also, one of the places we're looking to work at is at the model's house; rural location and pool in her back yard. We'll see what 'develops' (pun intended).

[faekitty]

Awesome! Where did you go swimming?

[faekitty]

It's the pool here that's part of our condo association. Lemme know if you want to go swimming sometime :)

[aineotter]

duh, and that was me, just not logged in

[faekitty]

Oh, right *doh*. Cool!

Anytime! I usually want to go:)

[vtbiochemgoddes]

Neat!!

[chloevalkyrie]

that looks like fun!

[djinnthespazz]

Cool!