Can I use it to take underwater pictures (using my Nikon CoolPix or smart phone) while snorkling (at depths no deeper than (possibly) 20 feet)?
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Exactly what I bought it for and works very well. I have pictures and videos of me chasing fish and playing chicken with crabs at 10-15 feet under water. very happy with it.
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Edit: It seems the item description has changed since I ordered this item and it now says that is certified to 100ft and the clear plastic is perfect for taking pictures. I tried some pictures with my case and while the subject was visible it was slightly blurry and overall not very satisfying. The case is also very thin with little room to expand so it may not fit your camera as well as it would your phone. It is inexpensive enough that I would recommend you try it yourself to see if it will be ok for your uses.
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You could definitely use your smartphone for sure! I don't think a nikon coolpix with the lens would fit because the case is not that thick
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the specs on the camera are waterproof to 18m/59ft, shock proof to 2m/2.2ft., freeze proof to -10*c/14*f. i only use it while snorkeling, so i cannot give a first hand review of its capabilities while diving with it. for snorkeling, it works great! any deeper than that i imagine you would need a bigger flash to capture any color. i also have to make sure to change the settings to underwater before taking the camera in the water.
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Absolutely. We used it for that purpose. We never saw any sign that any water leaked into the camera. Read the description for the max depths per Nikon.
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The camera is only waterproof to 10 feet with the housing I can take pictures while scuba diving at 100 ft! Also, if housing were to leak ( not that it ever has) the camera will not be ruined because it is waterproof!
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The blurb says, "Take it diving to depths of up to 59-feet." I have not taken it more than 5'. It's a really great camera, holding up to drops (I have 3 kids) and lots of water this summer!
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I wouldn't recommend that. I went less than ten feet in water and it ruined the camera. Fortunately I was just within warranty and it was repaired for a small fee but I haven't tried it in water since.
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Underwater, I don't know but on land should be fine if you are not jumping around and shake it off and depending on how heavy your camera.
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I believe that the camera can be used under water, BUT it has to be in a waterproof case. I am not sure how this "feature" makes it different from any other camera, but that is my understanding
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I don't know how deep underwater it can go. But if it is anything close to a disposable underwater camera, then I am guessing 10-15 ft. The more pressure it is under, the more likely water is to seep in. I did drop my phone in a pitcher of beer and it was fine.
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No you can't. But when we went diving, the guide took pictures of us. It's very easy to use. I hope this helps.
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Panasonic says it can be used in salt water, but we used ours only one time underwater, snorkeling at about 6 to 8 feet (and rinsed it afterwards), and within a few weeks the battery ground connector was so badly corroded the camera no longer would turn on. Trying to contact Panasonic support now, but their automated "help" system is a joke.
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Yes you can take stills underwater. You can also take stills from the video that are pretty good quality.
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I used it with my Nikon which is similar in weight comparing to other waterproof cameras it perfectly floatted very strong support and cushion. You should not have a problem.
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It depends on the camera. They are all different and you need to look closely at the depth as it can affect the quality of the pictures. For this particular model, it was 50 feet. There are some that go to 35 ft or less. Also the clarity of the water and the lighting also affects things. I would tell you that I used this camera with snorkeling and it did a decent job at 20 feet. My pictures turned out and I love them.
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Yes but it would be best to go in the camera settings and change the volume button to operate the camera button.Being underwater won't allow you to tap the screen because of how the touchscreens operate.Everything works perfectly and it takes perfect photos as if the case weren't even there.
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No. I used it for indoor pictures and the quality was poor, so I only use it underwater.
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Yes you can still take pictures. Many cases I interfere with the flash by casting a shadow. The lifeproof case does not. The flash and camera work very well. I had a friend use it when snorkeling and it did a decent job. But personally I'd feel uncomfortable using it as an underwater camera even though I hear you can. Otherwise I use the camera all the time and it does a good job. No problems at all.