So there you have it. Hopefully, this article has given you a few things to think about before, during and after your new underwater camera purchase. The undersea world is an awesome place to shoot video. Where else can you fly like an eagle in zero-G, touch the largest animals on the planet, realize the greatness of being alone in total silence and still have the time of your life. And when you're able to play it all back later, it doesn't get any better.

Michael Reff is a Senior Photographer for Turner Broadcasting and operates an underwater video business.

If you want an underwater camera that won't break the bank, see our review and video on the Xacti E1. It's limiting in many ways compared to professional underwater videography, but loads of fun around the backyard pool. Read the review here.