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Camera Buying Guide
What is most important to you? Choose from these 3 categories!

Compact Cameras
- ✅ Highly suitable for (macro/super macro) photography and video
- ✅ Automatic mode for beginners
- ✅ Manual settings available for more advanced users
- ✅ Many expansion options
- ❌ More expensive than an action camera

Action Cameras / GoPro
- ✅ Ideal for video / filming
- ✅ Very compact and lightweight
- ✅ Also suitable for tech divers: available for diving up to a maximum depth of 250 meters
- ❌ Less suitable for (macro) photography

Underwater Housings for Smartphones
- ✅ Suitable for (macro) photography and video
- ✅ Budget-friendly! No extra camera needed
- ✅ Immediate access to phone in case of emergency*
- ❌ Less suitable for extensive manual settings
*Only applicable to Divevolk smartphone housing
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