As previously mentioned in Dive!, your choice of shooting equipment depends on your budget and intended use. Today, social networks are at the heart of our sharing. Is a smartphone enough? What are its strengths and weaknesses?
Image Quality: Full HD and 4K Within Reach
Social networks favor Full HD (1080p, or 1920 x 1080 pixels). Current smartphones often film and photograph in 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) and offer slow-motion. The resolution is more than enough: why not use our smartphones underwater?
The Appeal of Smartphones for Diving
Like many, we look for simplicity to capture our aquatic adventures. The action camera is often favored, with editing software to finesse the shots. Céline Godayol from Tribubulle in Hyères shares: « My first edits were on iMovie, very time-consuming. GoPro then offered Quik. I started with GoPro and Olympus TG5. Since then, I use a Divevolk SeaTouch 3 case with my iPhone, it’s amazing! »
The Case: The Key to Immersion
Remove the shell, insert the phone into the waterproof case, and go! Several manufacturers have been offering these solutions in Europe for a few years, and their success keeps growing.
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