Sony Waterproof Digital Cameras

Take Your Camera to New Depths with Sony Waterproof Digital Cameras

Digital cameras usually have many components that can be damaged if they get wet. Sony has a solution for you. Their waterproof digital cameras are designed to let you take pictures in many circumstances. If you plan to film near water, this type of camera may be right for you.

Sony introduced their first camera in 1988. The company did not release their next digital camera until 1996 with the Cyber-Shot model. Two years later, they produced the first camera with an external memory stick. Sony now has a full line of cameras from DSLR to compact models.

There are a few factors you should keep in mind when purchasing a waterproof camera, including:

• Camera housing: The difference between a regular camera and an underwater camera is the housing. The housing on a specialty camera is airtight and designed to protect your device. An underwater camera also has rubber seals designed to keep the water out of your valuable components.
• Lens thickness: A glass lens can break at certain depths. You should always check the allowed depth on the camera so you know how far you can safely take your camera below the surface. The farther you go, the more pressure builds up and can crack a lens. Waterproof cameras are designed with a thicker lens to lessen the likelihood of this occurring.
• Shooting modes: A waterproof camera needs to make accommodations for light since it travels differently under the water. Most digital cameras have a few settings for shooting in certain situations. You may want to consider a camera that has settings to shoot in underwater conditions.

Sony has a line of waterproof cameras from their Cyber-Shot models to cameras that can handle deep-sea diving, including:

• TX30
• Cyber-Shot DSC-TX5
• DSC-RX0

The TX30 has an 18.2-megapixel sensor with a 3.3-inch LCD screen. You can filter through a variety of settings with the touch of your finger on this large LCD. This compact camera also includes a Carl Zeiss lens with a 5x optical zoom. The Optical SteadyShot technology allows the user to keep the picture in focus. The TX30 is resistant to water, cold, dust, and shocks. This camera is designed to film underwater for up to 10 meters. The Sony TX30 model is available in a variety of colors.