Side by side comparisons of an underwater flash photograph vs. natural light photograph, taken on the Big Island of Hawaii.

How to use the Outex Camera Cover underwater and get the best underwater and above water photos with it. I have found the Outex to be the most affordable option for jumping into underwater photography without spending thousands of dollars.

Gallery of underwater, surf, and adventure photos taken on the discontinued DXO One Camera + Outdoor Shell.

Taking photographs underwater may seem daunting and a little dangerous for someone who hasn’t done it before, it sure was for me, but here’s a few things I learned during my journey discovering the magic of underwater photography, along with some of the gear I use for certain situations.

Below are a few photos taken with the Photo setting, as well as the Video + Photo (Takes 1 photo every 5 seconds while recording video) setting. It’s so nice to have a built-in touch display, better battery life, and be able to lock down ISO and White Balance. More photo updates to come.

I’ve been fortunate enough to have a GoPro Hero3 to test and take photos and video with the past few months and have had a blast incorporating it into my day to day activities, as I am out surfing or swimming every day more-so than taking photos. I would never replace my DSLR set-up for one of these, but for the times when having a huge camera in the water isn’t necessary, the GoPro is a perfect and convenient solution.

Here’s a few photos, taken on a GoPro Hero2 with Alison’s Adventures.