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Underwater cameras

Not only can you take pictures on land, you can also take pictures underwater in lakes and in the sea.

One of the most common underwater cameras in modern times are certainly the models from the house GoPro. But long before these models were made waterproof cameras to allow photographers and photographers to take pictures in lakes, rivers or the oceans.

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Jakob Owens

Underwater cameras come in a variety of film formats and sizes. While inexpensive disposable cameras with plastic housings are widely available today, highly professional and high-quality models for underwater photography were also produced in the past. There are also protective housings for conventional cameras that are suitable for underwater use.

The dedicated underwater cameras were and are produced by brands like Minolta and Nikon. They feature waterproofing and rugged construction to withstand the challenges of underwater use. Some models are equipped with interchangeable lenses and automatic exposure programs to achieve optimal image quality.

These cameras are not just for divers. They can also be used on land when a rugged and waterproof camera is needed. Many professional photographers have used underwater cameras for their work in humid or dusty environments, as they are resistant to these conditions.

Protective housings for traditional cameras are also a popular choice for underwater photography. These housings are available for a variety of cameras and offer a cost-effective way to use a conventional camera for underwater photography. They provide a high level of protection against water and allow existing camera equipment to be used.

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Agfaphoto LeBox Ocean
The Agfaphoto LeBox Ocean is a disposable camera for taking pictures in the lake or sea.
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Canon Prima AS-1
An underwater camera from Canon for the 35mm format.
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DM kleiner Perlentaucher Unterwasserkamera
The DM small pearl diver underwater camera is a 35mm camera for taking pictures on the beach and in the water.
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Fujifilm QuickSnap Marine 800
A one-time use underwater camera from Fujifilm.
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Hanimex Amphibian
The Hanimex Amphibian is an underwater camera from Hanimex.
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Kodak Sport
The Kodak Sport is a single-use camera for photos under water.
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Konica Mermaid
An underwater camera from Konica.
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Minolta Vectis Weathermatic Zoom
The Minolta Vectis Weathermatic Zoom is an underwater camera for the APS format.
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Minolta Weathermatic 35 DL
An underwater camera from Minolta for the 35mm format.
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Minolta Weathermatic-A
A pocket film camera for underwater pictures from Minolta.
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Motormarine 35 SE
The Motormarine 35 SE is an underwater camera from Sea & Sea.
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Nikon L35 AW AF
An underwater camera from the Japanese company Nikon.
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Nikonos II
A Nikon underwater camera from the 60s.
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Nikonos V
A modern underwater camera for 35mm film from Nikon.
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Rossmann store.it Unterwasserkamera
The Rossmann store.it underwater camera from the German drugstore chain.
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SUNNYLiFE Underwater Camera
The SUNNYLiFE Underwater Camera is a simple underwater camera.