{"id":756,"date":"2010-09-04T14:57:23","date_gmt":"2010-09-04T18:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stayfocusedpress.com\/blog\/?p=756"},"modified":"2010-09-06T11:43:06","modified_gmt":"2010-09-06T15:43:06","slug":"water-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stayfocusedpress.com\/?p=756","title":{"rendered":"Water Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sadly, summer is quickly drawing to an end in our part of the world. We’ve been blessed with unusually hot and sunny weather which means that water sports have been a vital part of the our recent recreational activities.<\/p>\n

For the most part, water and cameras don’t mix well. But by taking a few precautions, you can minimize any danger to your camera at the pool or beach when capturing the fun. And if you’re a serious outdoor fanatic, you can make a waterproof camera part of your photo gear.
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\nOn a recent vacation we spent a considerable time cooling off in the pools, river and lake. Here’s how we captured some of our water fun experiences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/td>\nThis shot was taken from the across the pool and away from the water. The camera was safely protected from the water and possible splashing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/td>\nFor this shot, the camera was high above the water. The wind was minimal so blowing sand was not a problem.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/td>\nTo take this shot of the leaping kiteboarder, I used a telephoto lens since I was far away from the action. Again, I was away from the water so the camera was not in any danger of damage.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/td>\nThis shot was taken from the beach close to the water. Again, I was using a telephoto lens which kept the camera safe from both sand and water.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/td>\nIt’s time to cool off. Using a waterproof camera, I’m standing in the pool just a few feet from my subject. Without having to worry about getting the camera wet, you can enjoy the pool as much as the others.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/td>\nWe dove down and found this creature below the surface.<\/p>\n

Underwater cameras give you a chance to take really cool and interesting shots of family and friends.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/td>\nWhen people aren’t around, you can explore the bottom of the lake or ocean.<\/p>\n

This camera can be used to a depth of 16 feet below the surface. One other reasonably priced model can operate to a depth of 30 feet.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/embed><\/object><\/td>\nOur waterproof camera also takes movies. Here’s a short video that we compiled from a few clips.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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In past years we’ve used several other waterproof cameras including:<\/p>\n