huga Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I know a few of us have underwater cameras now :D I've been doing a photo a day challenge for January, so have made myself get the little camera out more. I really want to learn to control it better - particularly the focus. I have had more success with the tracking focus, but I still seem to have a lot of throwaways - although after speaking to other photographers that have it, they say the same. Spray and pray :D I am quite fascinated with underwater stuff, so would love you guys to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Little Gifts Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I love the one of Sid's bottom underwater! (Well I think that is his name?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 :laugh: yes that's his name! He looks like a hippo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Love this one - look at his goofy face! :D I don't have an underwater camera, but looking forward to following this thread :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) I'm so annoyed I cut the top off, CC! But I'm trying to let it go :laugh: I'm obsessed with getting the perfect half in/half out shots at the moment - it's really hard! Edited January 15, 2015 by huga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 haha some cool shots there! I should try using my P&S waterproof more........painful adjustment after using a proper type camera though haha. Closest I've got is me in the water with the camera, but his 1/2 under haha Striker fishing for tossed rocks, haha by dPphodography, on Flickr He endlessly tries to 'fetch' rocks on the river which obviously just sink, entertaining for all involved at least. Striker endlessly trying to catch tossed rocks by dPphodography, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 It is such an adjustment! There's a certain amount of control you have to relinquish. Those are great though. Love the head under :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Please tell us the brand and models of the cameras used. I'd love an underwater camera but I dont really think I'd get enough use out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Please tell us the brand and models of the cameras used. I'd love an underwater camera but I dont really think I'd get enough use out of it. Mine is an Olympus TG2 :) http://www.camerapro.com.au/olympus-tg-2-waterproof-red-digital-camera-australian-stock.html/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I don't have an underwater camera but I have an imitation go pro. I tied it the dog's collars one day and went to the beach. it has a time lapse mode and took photos every 5 seconds while they ran around :) I will upload some. They aren't brilliant but it was fun to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Picked up an Olympus TG3 a week and a bit ago but haven't been game to use it underwater yet . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Ok, here we go. Photo credits on the pictures to each "photographer". And it was interesting that the pictures from each of them were quite different and the field of view of a beagle compared to a border collie is quite different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 So cool Piper! How interesting to see them from that perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 It was good fun. And quite exciting - almost like using film. I couldn't wait to get home and see what we had got :) The unfortunate thing is they are very low resolution when using the time lapse mode and no ability to change exposure or focus or anything but still good fun. Is it sad to say I only got the camera so I could attach it to the dogs?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay. Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I got the Olympus TG-850 for Christmas - not brave enough to put it straight underwater yet this is as close as I've gotten :laugh: .. Might give it a better go this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniek Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I have the same one as Huga, and while I have been swimming with it in my pocket, and dropped it in the ocean a few times, I haven't actually 'used' it underwater. But it is lots of fun to take to the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 haha, did have a chuckle at Piper saying only got the camera for the hounds. Crazy dog person? haha, no not at all. It's no different to get one to stick on top ones dirt bike helmets, they're all just there to capture personal interests we enjoy. Tay, dunk it without fear. That camera is way better than my old Panasonic one, and it's lived in water for days at times, been smashed on rocks abseiling etc, still works 100%. A mate through his off a 25m waterfall then realized it was on the outside of his pack, screen cracked but still works and in water, if only phones were built like these things! haha. Noticed some flash fill shots on your Flickr too, works pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 You guys! Put them in the water :D It's heaps of fun, but a totally new learning curve. Tay - Love that first one with the happy face. Cool colours too :) Annie - love the bum in the air :D Does yours have a wider option? Because they look almost fish eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Digging for seaweed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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