Community members share their snorkeling camera suggestions, questions, and answers.
By Susan Haverland I have seen ads for masks with built-in cameras from the brand DiveVue and others. Is a built-in camera a good idea for snorkeling, and if so, are there preferred brands? Thanks.
By Joe Kettner I have glare on my camera view screen while snorkeling and cannot see what I am trying to take a picture of. In snorkeling camera reviews I never see any mention of … Read more
By John Robertson I am wondering if anyone uses a OM TG7 Sea Frogs Waterproof Housing? Last year I bought an OM TG-7 camera and PT-059 housing for snorkeling and I have been very pleased … Read more
By Elizabeth Cates I just returned from my first trip snorkeling with my Divevolk housing and Pixel 9 Pro XL smartphone; it was a liveaboard trip to Nassau, Bahamas. Due to rough water during hurricane … Read more
By Betty Q. What is the best camera for snorkeling with whales? I am getting ready to swim with the whales in Mo’orea, and have begun researching the best way to take photos. We are … Read more
What are the best smartphone camera apps for underwater photography? We believe that smartphones will be the future of underwater photography. Along with a great camera in your phone, you need an app that provides … Read more
By Ross I have some maintenance questions for my Olympus TG-5 camera. I bought it used a few years ago, prior to a trip to St. John. I skipped doing the seal job at the … Read more
By Ray Ruthven Can anyone help me with my Olympus TG-5 and 6 focus problem? I have used Olympus TG-5 and 6 for snorkeling pictures for some time and have been pleased with the results. … Read more
By Heather Treen Has anyone used the Canon EOS R100 with housing for snorkeling? What do you think? I am tired of cameras breaking. I have had the Nikon 1aw1 and the Nikon Aw100 underwater … Read more
By James Moore Here is my user review of the Olympus E-M10 IV with Backscatter Octo Housing for snorkeling. I was looking for an upgrade to my Olympus TG-4 for a snorkeling camera. (The TG-4 … Read more
By Bill S We just flooded our second Olympus TG camera. Yup. Twice. We need help to choose which camera to replace it with. We’ve read the reviews (waterproof cameras and compact cameras). Macro is … Read more
By Dave We are in the market for a compact camera and housing for snorkeling. I have read the compact camera reviews on this site (very informative, nice work guys!) but was wondering if anyone … Read more
By Amanda – (Australia)I want to try split shot snorkeling photography with my Olympus TG5 camera in a PT-058 housing. Can anyone advise? Will my TG5 be able to take pictures half in and half … Read more
By Ruth – (San Francisco)What advantages does the Olympus TG5 have over the TG4, my current model, for snorkeling? I will be on a snorkeling liveaboard in the Maldives in March 2018 and have been … Read more