How to use its action cam underwater ?

Also known as a “sports camera” or “embedded camera”, the action cam is the ideal device for filming while performing any sports. Both lightweight and compact, the action cam is a sports camera that adapts to any situation. Are you a fan of water sports and looking for a camera adapted to your sport? Here we have the different action cam models you can choose from to film underwater in the best conditions.

The benefits of an underwater action cam

Using an underwater action cam is a dream for all scuba diving enthusiasts. With a waterproof action cam, you can capture beautiful images of the seabed, giving a rendering as close as possible to reality.

Using an underwater action cam is like giving yourself a fully immersive experience in an aquatic environment, an experience you couldn’t replicate with another device.

All models offered by AgfaPhoto can be used underwater, but most of them are not waterproof without a casing. This is the case with the Realimove AC5000, the Realimove AC7000, and the Realimove AC9000. All these different action cam models can be used underwater thanks to a casing which is waterproof up to 30 meters, which comes with each camera.

Protected by the waterproof casing, there’s no risk to your action cam, so you can film the marine world under the best conditions. Your action cam will perform as well underwater as on land. You will get the same image quality, depending on the basic image rendering offered on the device (HD video in 720p or video in 4K).

Realimove AC9500: the ideal action cam model for total immersion underwater

Of all the action cam models offered by AgfaPhoto, the Realimove AC9500 is the most suitable for shooting underwater. This model is indeed the only action cam in our range that is waterproof without a casing. This action cam can film underwater in optimal quality, capturing images in 4K, for a total immersion right at the heart of marine life.

The Realimove AC9500 allows you to film underwater in 4K up to 18 meters without a casing. Although it doesn’t allow you to shoot at as great a depth as the other models offered, this action cam will give you more flexibility to take photos or videos of your sporting exploits in the marine environment or your underwater discoveries.

And since it does not need a waterproof casing to go underwater (because it already is), its use will be more fluid and intuitive. You can also adjust it easily while underwater, unlike other action cam models, which will need to be adjusted beforehand.

Thanks to its 170° wide angle lens, this action cam will allow you to capture stunning and immersive images underwater. At this immersive 170° panoramic angle, the Realimove AC9500 combines native 4K video resolution, which will allow you to capture and enhance all the details you’ll see on the seabed, while offering maximum immersion if you’re filming yourself surfing or any other water sports.

Like other action cam models in our catalogue, the Realimove AC9500 incorporates an electronic stabilizer that will bring more fluidity to your videos, especially if you practice a water sport that can cause a lot of jolts and vibrations, during a surf session or a jet ski ride for example. You will thus get a better rendering in your videos. They will be more enjoyable to look at, and this will give a more impressive character to your exploits.

To optimize the use of your underwater action cam, you can use all the features it has, such as slow motion, time-lapse or loop recording. Also remember to use the attachment accessories that come with your action cam. You will be able to use your on-board camera in different ways, but always under suitable conditions.

How do you get a beautiful picture with an underwater action cam?

To get a beautiful underwater image with your action cam, it is better to choose a model with native resolution in 4K, such as the Realimove AC9000 and AC9500 models. These action cams will give you the best picture quality you can expect to shoot underwater in the best conditions. Video rendering will be so clean and the images will be so beautiful and sharp that you won’t even feel like you’re shooting underwater. 

To enjoy a beautiful picture underwater, it is also better that your action cam does not shake. To ensure the stability of your action cam, you will need to use one of the attachment accessories included with the device. Our on-board cameras come with the following attachment accessories:

·         A front mounting headband for fixing the action cam to your head

·         A wrist and hand strap for attaching the action cam to your wrist

·         A floating handle for attaching the action cam to your hand

Use the accessory that you think is most appropriate to handle your action cam underwater in a fluid and stable way.

By choosing an action cam equipped with an electronic stabilizer, you will be sure to get a better rendering in your videos, which will thus be much smoother, as the system will stabilize the images in real time during camera shakes.

You won’t get beautiful images underwater if you don’t check your action cam’s settings. To capture images while preserving their natural colours, we advise you to adjust the white balance of your action cam. This will prevent colour distortion and the appearance of a greenish filter on the screen. The water will be as blue on your action cam’s screen as it is before your eyes.