{"id":154269,"date":"2021-05-12T09:08:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T14:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=154269"},"modified":"2021-05-12T09:09:00","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T14:09:00","slug":"underwater-cinematography-action-cam-vs-underwater-rig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/underwater-cinematography-action-cam-vs-underwater-rig\/","title":{"rendered":"Underwater Cinematography: Action Cam or Underwater Camera Rig?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dive-into-some-underwater-cinematography-as-we-compare-a-500-action-cam-up-against-a-5-000-underwater-camera-rig\"><span id=\"dive-into-some-underwater-cinematography-as-we-compare-a-500-action-cam-up-against-a-5000-underwater-camera-rig\">Dive into some underwater cinematography as we compare a $500 action cam up against a $5,000 underwater camera rig.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In today\u2019s video, we\u2019re putting two camera rigs head-to-head. We\u2019ll be looking at how your $200-$500 underwater action cameras\u2014like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dji.com\/osmo-action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Osmo Action<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/gopro.com\/en\/us\/shop\/cameras\/max\/CHDHZ-202-master.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">GoPro MAX<\/a>\u2014stack up against your favorite mirrorless or SLR cameras, lenses, and underwater rig. Dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MzEMZ-rLP1I?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, there are certainly pros and cons to each option, and not just from a price point perspective. Let\u2019s break down some of the nuances of choosing between these two options to see which might be the best for you and your underwater film and video production needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-action-cam-vs-camera-rig\"><span id=\"action-cam-vs-camera-rig\">Action Cam vs. Camera Rig<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-1.jpg\" alt=\"Underwater Cameras \" class=\"wp-image-154274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-1.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-1.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-1.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-1.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For today&#8217;s experiment, we\u2019re basically comparing how your rough-and-tumble action cams can live up to their names and supply comparable, but not quite as sophisticated, footage for your underwater shoots. Make no mistake, action cams like the Osmo Action and GoPro MAX can provide a bunch of features your $5,000 SLR rig can\u2019t. For example, its in-camera audio capabilities are way better than what you might find from your SLR rig.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, while the audio might not be ideal, the footage you\u2019ll get from taking a mirrorless or DSLR camera\u2014like a <a href=\"https:\/\/electronics.sony.com\/imaging\/interchangeable-lens-cameras\/full-frame\/p\/ilce7rm3-b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Sony a7R<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/electronics.sony.com\/imaging\/interchangeable-lens-cameras\/full-frame\/p\/ilce7sm3-b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">a7S<\/a>\u2014and combining it with an underwater camera rig like these <a href=\"https:\/\/seafrogs.com.hk\/collections\/sony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Sea Frogs underwater housing units<\/a>, is simply going to be breathtaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-camera-size\"><span id=\"camera-size\">Camera Size<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-2.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-2.jpg\" alt=\"Compact Cameras \" class=\"wp-image-154275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-2.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-2.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-2.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-2.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-2.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-2.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-2.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>The action cam&#8217;s compact size is perfect for taking it to the water.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another factor to consider is camera size. With the action cam\u2019s compact and portable size, you should have no problem wading out into the water and getting any variety of shots from whatever spots you might choose. Also, your action cams will have great internal stabilization to help out as you can attach or mount it to your wrist, surfboard, or even on a carrier pigeon, if you so desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SLR underwater rig is obviously going to be more cumbersome, require a bigger rig, and more energy to move around. Yet, once you start to look at the video quality, the lens options, and the footage overall, you\u2019ll probably want to go with the SLR underwater rig.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lens-options\"><span id=\"lens-options\">Lens Options<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-3.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-3.jpg\" alt=\"Action Cameras \" class=\"wp-image-154276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-3.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-3.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-3.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-3.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-3.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-3.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-3.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>You don&#8217;t have the option for interchangeable lenses with action cams.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Action cams aren\u2019t really known for being able to change lenses. While you can find some creative ways to crop your footage without shooting with a real mirrorless or DSLR, you won\u2019t have the option of interchangeable lenses, which is truly a game changer for underwater photography and videography alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the underwater camera housing unit, you also get plenty of diversity in terms of frame rates, resolution, and other variables to tinker with for still photography and your underwater videos. With the lenses, though, be aware that when shooting underwater, you\u2019ll need to make a few more adjustments, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-focal-lengths\"><span id=\"focal-lengths\">Focal Lengths<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-4.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-4.jpg\" alt=\"Submerged Cameras \" class=\"wp-image-154277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-4.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-4.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-4.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-4.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-4.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-4.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-4.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Keep in mind, once the camera is submerged, images are distorted.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A quick pro tip about underwater cinematography is that the visuals will be distorted. The water acts as a sort of magnification that changes your focal lengths. In my experience, I\u2019ve found that the water punches in your shots by around 20%, so adjust accordingly! A 16mm lens will be magnified to around a 20mm to 35mm. If I\u2019m shooting with a 35mm, it\u2019ll be closer to a 30mm or 50mm, and so forth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep this in mind for working with the wide-angle action cams, as well as with your longer lenses with the underwater camera cage. I\u2019m also a huge fan of shooting on something like a 50mm prime, which underwater just looks different. You\u2019re able to punch in and see a lot more details you wouldn\u2019t typically see on a wider lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verdict\"><span id=\"verdict\">Verdict<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-5.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-5.jpg\" alt=\"Surfboarder\" class=\"wp-image-154278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-5.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-5.jpg?resize=300,84 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-5.jpg?resize=277,77 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-5.jpg?resize=359,100 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-5.jpg?resize=543,152 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-5.jpg?resize=560,157 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Underwater-Cameras-5.jpg?resize=150,42 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>In the end, the underwater camera rig captures more cinematic-style footage.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, action cams are going to be perfect for beginner filmmakers and those just dipping their toes into the underwater shooting scene for the first time. The cameras are cheap, reliable, and versatile, both underwater and on land. I shoot a lot of underwater content and these action cams have been a worthwhile investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if you\u2019re looking for more cinematic-style footage for higher-end content, short films, or professional photo shoots, working with a mirrorless or DSLR camera with an underwater camera rig will be your best bet. You\u2019ll have the best quality footage, the biggest array of recording options, plus all your favorite lenses to experiment with as you dive underwater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more filmmaking tips, tricks, and advice, check out these articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/backlighting-your-subject\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">10 Things to Know About Backlighting Your Subject<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/unique-camera-angles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">5 Unique Camera Angles to Incorporate in Your Next Shoot<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/download-free-cinematic-luts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Download 13 FREE Cinematic LUTs for Your Next Film<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/editing-tips-every-filmmaker-should-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">5 Edit-Friendly Tips Every Filmmaker Should Know<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/best-lens-gimbal-setup-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The Best Lens-Gimbal Setup for Your Next Project<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dive into some underwater cinematography as we compare a $500 action cam up against a $5,000 underwater camera 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