Choosing a camera for snorkeling is a tricky thing, and one you don't want to get wrong since this will be the instrument you'll be recording your once in a lifetime moments on. With that in mind, I've put together a quick list of cameras I believe to be solid choices for snorkelers. Before we get into the cameras though, here are a few camera feature requirements I made sure every camera had in order to make the cut. 1) Excellent Image quality in both video and photo modes 2) Must be simple to use but also offer the user the option of more advanced controls. 3) Must be able to custom white balance or offer an adequate “Fish Mode” white balance to retain those natural colors even at depth. 4) Housing must offer the option to attach macro or wide angle lenses. 5) Must cost $1,200 or less for camera and housing. Cameras 3. GoPro Hero 5-7- Cost: ~$450 for Camera and Housing Despite their diminutive stature, the GoPro cameras are a solid choice. All models of GoPro since the Hero 5 are now waterproof out of the box—to limited depths—which is a huge bonus just incase your housing floods. Where optics are concerned, they offer remarkable 4K video footage and 12 MP photos. The stock lens is already a super wide fish-eye which is great for underwater reef scenes and large animals, and should we want to make some additions like macro lenses, red filters, and dual handled trays, there is a seemingly never ending supply of aftermarket accessories. If you already have a GoPro and are struggling with it, check out this blog for some of the most common mistakes people make with a GoPro. 2. Olympus Tough TG-5 Camera-Cost: $750 for Camera and Housing The Olympus
Choosing a camera for snorkeling is a tricky thing, and one you don’t want to get wrong since this will be the instrument you’ll be recording your once in a lifetime moments on. With that in mind, I’ve put together a quick list of cameras I believe to be solid choices for snorkelers. Before we
