Naturally, the clearer the water, the farther you can see. As a general rule, in water the camera can see twice as far as the human eye — meaning that if you can see 3 feet down you will be able to see approximately 6 feet in front of the camera. But this is just a rule of thumb. Water bodies vary in water clarity and other characteristics. For anglers studying bottom structure, 2 feet of visibility is sufficient for underwater viewing, though in very clear water, it is possible to see up to 30 feet or more.