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The Best Scuba Diving Cameras of 2018

| Published On March 1, 2018
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The Best Scuba Diving Cameras of 2018

Take your diving to the next level by capturing every thrilling moment of your dive with one of the underwater cameras featured here, perfect for scuba diving. Our 2018 scuba diving Gear Buyers Guide will help you find the best underwater camera to fit your skill level.

Olympus Tough TG-5 with PT058 Housing

$449, camera; $299, housing | Backscatter

Olympus

The Tough is more capable than ever, and still just as rugged and easy to operate. The first Tough to shoot 4K 30p video, the TG-5 has a Microscope mode for crazy-close macro photos. The camera is drop-proof, freeze-proof and waterproof to 50 feet. The PT058 housing is depth-rated to 150 feet and allows easy access to all camera controls.

 Garmin VIRB 360

$799.99 | Garmin

Garmin

Mind-expanding 360-degree videos are as easy as pushing a single button with Garmin’s VIRB 360. The camera, depth-rated to 30 feet, captures video up to 5.7K resolution at 30 frames per second with built-in G-Metrix sensors that stitch together an augmented-reality experience. Other features include voice control, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and manual white balance and exposure control.

Sealife DC2000

$699.95 | SeaLife

SeaLife

SeaLife’s most capable camera yet offers a lot for shooters who want to get creative without the struggle of a massive system. With a Sony 1-inch back-lit 20-megapixel sensor, the DC2000 produces big RAW files for pro-level processing and shoots full 1080p video at 60 frames per second for stunning clarity in slow motion. It’s rated to 60 feet naked and 200 feet in its rugged, ergonomic housing.

Sealife DC2000 Pro Duo

$1,399.95 | SeaLife

SeaLife

This system pairs the DC2000 camera with the innovative Sea Dragon 2300 Auto Light and Sea Dragon Flash to handle virtually any imaging scenario. The 20-megapixel camera, depth rated to 200 feet, handles both photo and video with high quality. The Auto Light has flash detection and auto brightness; the Sea Dragon Flash has an auto-flash brightness mode.

Sealife Micro 2.0 Pro 1500

$789.95 | SeaLife

SeaLife

This complete imaging package includes the flood-proof Micro 2.0 camera, a Sea Dragon 1500 light and a Flex-Connect Micro Tray with a comfort grip for stable one-handed shooting. The light will add lifelike colors to your images and video by simulating natural sunlight with a color-rendering index of 80 and 5700K color temperature. With the camera's Wi-Fi capability, you can share your best shots as soon as you're back on the boat.

Sealife Micro 2.0

$499.95, 32 GB; $549.95, 64 GB | SeaLife

SeaLife

With Perma-Seal never-leak technology, the Micro 2.0 is flood-proof and perfect for new underwater photographers. The compact camera is depth-rated to 200 feet, shoots 16-megapixel stills and full 1080p HD video up to 60 frames per second. The Micro 2.0 is available with either 32 or 64 gigabytes of onboard storage. With a 2.4-inch display and three piano-key buttons, it’s easy to work underwater.

Sealife Micro 2.0 Pro 2500

$999.95 | SeaLife

SeaLife

With a 2,500-lumen output, a 120-degree beam angle and a CRI of 90, this package will please photographers who want to travel light without compromising quality. The Micro 2.0 offers 64 gigabytes of onboard storage, Wi-Fi connectivity and multiple shooting modes. The Sea Dragon 2500 light comes with a rechargeable battery that burns for 60 minutes at full power. The package includes the Flex-Connect Micro Tray, Grip and Arm.