Recently, Dave from TechLife sent me this link to Gizmodo, about the Pentax W60 waterproof camera.  The video on the link shows snorkelers swimming with a whale shark off the coast of Maui.  While the video sucks (due to the photographer), it does show how well the Pentax W60 works underwater (rated only down to 13 feet).  While the camera is not recommended for divers, it …

My first underwater camera was a Sealife Reefmaster.  I used my first Reefmaster for over 6 years and never had a leak or a floodout.  Recenlty Engadet and Digital Trends reported on Sealife’s newest underwater camera the DC800.  The DC800 works in or out of it’s underwater case.  Inside the SLR like case, divers can take the camera down to 200 feet.  The camera offers and 8 megapixel resolution and …

 Back in Feb. I wrote an article about the Olympus SW1030.  I recently received this review of the Olympus SW 1030 from one of our readers.  If you would like to submit a review of a travel experience, a piece of equipment or anything else scuba or snorkeling related, please submit your review to info@scubaology.com…

Recently Conrad Blickenstorfer and Gizmodo reviewed the new Olympus Stylus 1030 SW.   The SW stands for Shock and Waterproof.  Unlike other point-and-shoot digital cameras, the 1030 can go to a depth of 33 feet without additional housing.  You can take the camera snorkeling or mountain climbing because of it’s rugged casing.  The 1030 is a 10-megapixel camera with 2.7 inch viewing screen, and it has an underwater video mode.

The 1030 SW can withstand a …

Engadget recently reported on a new mask for the shallow diver or snorkler (above 15 feet).  The mask is the creation of Liquid Images. The underwater camera mask makes you hands free. While there are many underwater cameras available, this is the first I have seen built directly into your mask.  Another intersting feature is you’ll be able to capture as much VGA video as …

If you are planning to go on a scuba diving adventure, you’ll want to be sure that you bring along everything that you need, or find out if the dive shope rents ALL the equipment you will need.  Here are some of the bare essentials: 

Your mask.  This is the one that fits you the best and fit is the most important thing to consider (unless you need an RX len).
You will …

Ok gadget hounds, here is a new portable digital video camera, VEEcam, which can record up to 8 hours of video.  It has been tested down to 50M or about 164 feet. If you are into extreme sports of water sports you can use this camera.

Unlike any other head cam system, VEEcam® is designed to be truly rugged. Our engineers have worked to the most demanding …

Ken Lerner, fellow Shedd Aquarium diver, sent this great picture of a Spotted Scorpion Fish - distinguished by 3 dark bands on tail, using his underwater Camera: Olympus 5050 in olymp. housing (macro mode).  Ken dives in the Wild Reef and Oceanarium. 

If you have a picture you want to submit please send it to info@scubaology.com

Please include the following info about your picture; what it is, where it was taken and what …

We know there is a wide range of cameras to consider when diving, snorkeling, swimming or traveling.  Here are a couple of cameras that show the wide range of prices to choose from.  What camera do you use and do you like it?  LET US HEAR FROM YOU!

THE HIGH END  

High-end cameras such as the Cannon EOS-30D SLR will run about $2500 with its’ companion underwater …

Annie Crawley’s Visons of the Sea You’ll see pristine reefs of Papua New Guinea, Komodo Dragons of Indonesia, Mating Dolphins, Whale Sharks and Hammerheads, Kelp Forests plus so much more. You will witness coral spawning, octopus battling, frog fish feeding and the mating dance of the albatross, all while being swept away by the music of Craig Dobbin