Best U/w Compact Cameras 2014

Team Backscatter · Issue 77, Mar/Apr 2014 · pp. 34–39

Products mentioned: GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition, Backscatter FLIP3.1 Filter, Olympus Tough TG-2, Olympus PT-053 Underwater Housing, Olympus FCON-T01 Fisheye Converter Lens, Sony RX100 II, Sony NA-RX100II Housing, Olympus PEN, Sony NEX series, Canon S120

We at Backscatter all fondly remember the excitement (and trepidation) we felt as we purchased our first underwater camera system. This guide is diligently compiled each year to eliminate the hassle and headache often associated with shopping for underwater camera gear. Whether you are just getting started with underwater photography, an intermediate shooter looking to upgrade his/her system or an advanced image-maker looking to assemble a more compact rig for travel to combat those ever-rising baggage fees, this article is for you! We’ve searched and tested dozens of compact cameras to find the best match between portability, price and the goals of aspiring and experienced underwater shooters. From our own waters of Monterey, to the Caribbean, to the Coral Triangle, and Micronesia, we’ve spent hundreds Best U/w Compact Cameras 2014 By Backscatter Staff of hours shooting compact cameras …