Awesome! I've got the Lumix TZ5 and was wondering if it's worth getting the marine case for it over here in North West Aus? Allthough after watching this i think i'm convinced. By the way, what aspect ratio do you use when taking shots? 4:3 or 3:2 or the other option? Any tips for underwater video's and photo's? Absolutely stunning footage you got there! Looking forward to hearing back and more great footage.
Thanks, I use 16:9 for photos & video. It is especially good when underwater.Tips: leave the camera at its widest angle i.e. never use zoom underwater. If you can get really close i.e. around a foot or so then use the flash as it wil put back the colour that is filtered out by the water, but don't use the flash on subjects that are far away as you will just light up all the particals in the water (back scatter).
use the manual white balance option ideally as you change depth...But having said that the camera has an underwater option in the presets which helps correct the colour. I bought this camera as I couldn't get an underwater case for my others and needless to say I'm very happy both in and out of the water...Get the marine case you wont regret it!
Great video, awesome HD quality for a "regular" photocamera. I'm thinking of getting the new TZ7. I would have picked other music for this video but that's just a matter of taste I think :). Did you use the official underwater case for the TZ5 or another solution?
Thanks! Yes I was pleased with the photo & video quality. Yes I used the Panasonic marine case which cost as much as the camera itself! Music well yes we all have different tastes. The TZ7 looks a further improvement of the TZ5, the mode dial is in a different place which means it would need a different underwater case...
I'll use this video for my computer class project, Thanks for the upload ;)
XxWafflerxX 3 days ago
i'm going ther for march break. awesome!!!
artsycat100 1 week ago
Very nice!!! Just returned from Grecian Rock snorkeling and maybe saw that same angel fish or whatever at around 2 1/2 minutes. Key Largo is tops.
byquist 1 year ago
Awesome! I've got the Lumix TZ5 and was wondering if it's worth getting the marine case for it over here in North West Aus? Allthough after watching this i think i'm convinced. By the way, what aspect ratio do you use when taking shots? 4:3 or 3:2 or the other option? Any tips for underwater video's and photo's? Absolutely stunning footage you got there! Looking forward to hearing back and more great footage.
AmateurFilmMakerr 3 years ago
Thanks, I use 16:9 for photos & video. It is especially good when underwater.Tips: leave the camera at its widest angle i.e. never use zoom underwater. If you can get really close i.e. around a foot or so then use the flash as it wil put back the colour that is filtered out by the water, but don't use the flash on subjects that are far away as you will just light up all the particals in the water (back scatter).
namel99 3 years ago
use the manual white balance option ideally as you change depth...But having said that the camera has an underwater option in the presets which helps correct the colour. I bought this camera as I couldn't get an underwater case for my others and needless to say I'm very happy both in and out of the water...Get the marine case you wont regret it!
namel99 3 years ago
Great video, awesome HD quality for a "regular" photocamera. I'm thinking of getting the new TZ7. I would have picked other music for this video but that's just a matter of taste I think :). Did you use the official underwater case for the TZ5 or another solution?
Cade78 3 years ago
Thanks! Yes I was pleased with the photo & video quality. Yes I used the Panasonic marine case which cost as much as the camera itself! Music well yes we all have different tastes. The TZ7 looks a further improvement of the TZ5, the mode dial is in a different place which means it would need a different underwater case...
namel99 3 years ago