How to Spot a Good Underwater Video Camera
When still images are not enough, you would simply want more like a good underwater video camera that can capture the amazing scenery you see from below. There are several waterproof video cameras available in the market. But how do you spot a good one?
Sufficient Resolution
What’s a video of the fish swimming if the low resolution of your underwater video camera can’t capture even a quarter of its beauty? For serious underwater videography, choose a camera that can produce great shots with a preferably high or if not, at least with sufficient, resolution like the Kodak PlaySport (Zx3) HD waterproof pocket video camera. Read more about 35mm underwater cameras.
The Kodak Playsport, which can take videos up to 10 feet (or about three meters) deep, is capable of 1080p HD video recording with its 5-megapixel resolution. Even at lowlight, this camera is also known to produce fine shots. It is also shockproof, so you would not have to worry in case it falls a little.
Significant Recording Features
Secondly, you would want a video camera that has useful video recording features just like the Sanyo algorithm in the Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 waterproof MPEG4 camera. This feature allows the E1 to automatically and accurately differentiate between a deliberate movement of the camera and unintentional shakes so that your subject looks good and stable on playback.
Just like the E1, the Kodak PlaySport also has a built-in electronic image stabilization system so you would not have to worry too much about unnecessary blurs and shots that can make you feel dizzy.
Long Battery Power
While diving, you would not want to regret not having a powerful camera just when the perfect subject, like a turtle, passes by. You would want a camera with a battery pack that can last long hours, just like the Sanyo Dual Camera Xacti WH1 High Definition. It can last up to 200 minutes of video recording time or more than three hours.
These are three of the most important things that you will have to remember when purchasing your underwater video camera. Aside from ensuring that you have the minimum requirements that you are looking for in that camera, never purchase one unless you have actually tried using it, so Test the Product!