iPhone for Photos

[Camtheseadog]

Hi Folks! I'm new to the site. I look forward to exploring all of the links. I actually thought I should join a cool site because I was thinking today about taking pics and don't have a camera. I'm an iPhone guy and prefer not to get a GoPro even though I hear they're great. I was wondering people's thoughts on whether the iPhone 6 or 7 with a good case is capable of good pics at 60 or 70 feet. Any thoughts are most appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Nick Steele]

I stand corrected I didn't know they have these cases lol

But I've taken mine down to about 10-15' with the life proof case and it's been fine and has taken some nice photos.

This one is better with the live picture feature.

I love this picture

this is at about 12'

 

[KeithG]

Hi Folks! I'm new to the site. I look forward to exploring all of the links. I actually thought I should join a cool site because I was thinking today about taking pics and don't have a camera. I'm an iPhone guy and prefer not to get a GoPro even though I hear they're great. I was wondering people's thoughts on whether the iPhone 6 or 7 with a good case is capable of good pics at 60 or 70 feet. Any thoughts are most appreciated. Thanks!

I think the issue at 60 feet will be color and light. Water absorbs sunlight and color as you go deeper. That is why we pay big money for strobes and/or video lights.

 

[Marie13]

There are housings like this, but the newest iPhone that fits is an 5S.

iPhone 4/5 Housing - Dive Right in Scuba

Maybe this would be something to try if you an an older model iPhone sitting around.

 

[Lorenzoid]

This thing seems to still be around: iPhone Dive Computer | Scuba Diving iPhone Case, Dive Log

 

[9dreamer]

The problem with iPhone is that it lacks a good lens. While that's made up for by the great software that iOS has and is great for daily life on land, I don't see that translating well to the underwater world.

Sorry, but those example iPhone photos don't look clear to me. Compare that to the clarity and detail from these that I took. (From a Sony NEX with a red filter, at 30-40 feet, natural light- no strobes at all)

 

[Nick Steele]

Sorry, but those example iPhone photos don't look clear to me. Compare that to the clarity and detail from these that I took. (From a Sony NEX with a red filter, at 30-40 feet, natural light- no strobes at all)


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Oh they are nowhere as clear as a camera meant for diving but me for it will satisfy me for awhile. Oddly enough I'm only 25 and I'm not like most others my age where I need to photograph everything in my life I rather just enjoy the experience in the moment.

Gorgeous pictures btw!

 

[RyanT]

No way the iPhone will compare to even a compact camera. But, if you just want to record some pictures and take some decent video, check this out. My buddy and I just bought one of these and are looking forward to trying it out. The housing is super robust, you can put a light tray on it, and is probably the most economical way to get some U/W pics and videos.

Kraken Sports

 

[Bubblesong]

My kid bought the Nauticam NA-IP6 for her iPhone 6 because although she has a go-pro, she doesn't yet care about crystal clear photos so much as taking a few photos of critters to send to her buddies. So much easier to Internet photos that are already on the phone.

 

[KeithG]

And the real issue is...what are you going to do when you flood your iPhone? My phone is very important in my daily business and personal life.

Even though the technology exists today to bundle them all together, I have (multiple of each) separate camera and dive computers. If any one of them dies, then nothing else in my life is affected.

Now if you have an old obsolete unused iPhone...then you should sell it and buy a used obsolete camera that will take better pictures.