Thursday, July 5, 2012

Some Helpful Hints About Your Underwater Camera

By Max Tucker


People who have swum underwater or gone diving have surely seen beautiful sights. This beautiful underwater scenery is something that you would love to take a picture of and have as a keepsake. Several years ago, beautiful underwater scenery like this could only be seen firsthand by divers. Now with progressing technology, it is easy to capture beautiful underwater photographs yourself.

Now that underwater cameras are available, people's eyes have been opened to the enormous beauty of the vast underwater landscape. With this new technology, it is possible to share your own underwater views with the rest of the world.

Underwater cameras can require more upkeep than regular cameras due to the fact that the conditions underwater are not the same as they are on land. Taking good care of your equipment will make it last that much longer. Here are some important ways that you can keep your underwater camera functioning for a long time.

When using your underwater camera, great care should be taken. Do not jump into the water with the camera. If you are going for a dive, the sudden splashing caused when jumping in the water can cause the camera seals to leak. Rather than diving in with the camera, have someone else hand it to you when your are already in the water.

You are taking this sophisticated piece of equipment into the water and it can withstand a lot. However you do have to make sure by giving it an inspection that there are no cracks in the lens or leaks in the housing of the camera, because that will ensure a nonfunctioning instrument just when you need it.

After you come up from a dive or a snorkel, be sure to rinse your camera and use fresh water. The best way to do this is to soak it in tepid water for a few hours with the camera closed and going back to turn the controls periodically. That will help dissolve the salt that damages a camera once it dries. Do be sure to dry your device well before you open it, ensuring that no water that is there gets into the workings.

When your camera is completely dry, it is always a good idea to check the seals, or 'O rings' for any sand, dirt, cracks or holes. By being vigilant, you will prevent water getting through and possibly causing irreparable damage to your camera.

Underwater cameras require regular care and maintenance, so it is advised that you have it serviced often. Ensure that any cleaning, repairs, or services to the camera, are done by a qualified professional, as they will have the knowledge and tools available to check the o rings that you cannot see or get to.




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