Water proof cameras

[lockrookie]

Thinking of getting this camera any thoughts from you photo guys would be cool

Thanks in advance





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[RuGlu6]

I own one of these and like it a lot.

Canon Power Shot D10 Water Proof Digital Camera - $100
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bn...465930528.html

Just a small tip with any under water cam, remember to apply small layer of Vaseline on the rubber seals.
Avoid sudden pressure changes like an ocean waive may hit it for example, or when you snorkel try not to move your hands (with cam in the hand) too quickly as this will increase the pressure and seal may leak.

I know because i ruined two and sunk one LOL.
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[noirsphynx]

I have the Olympus Tough Stuff and it's not too bad. I've played around with the Lumilux in the stores and I really like the quality of the pics, I think it will be my next one.
I thought this might be of interest to you, it was posted on Reef Builders
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[Stones]

I've got a Panasonic TS3 (now it's the TS4) and it's by far the best tough camera that I've tested out. I tried out the fujifilm, olympus toughcam, Nikon toughcam, and Sony toughcam (never got a chance to check out the Pentax one). The Panasonic claims to be waterproof to 45 feet (which I tested in Maui) as most other toughcams are only good from 10 - 30 feet of depth. I've also never had a lens fogging issue with it in the 2 years I've had it which is a very common complaint on most waterproof cameras due to design of these cameras.

The camera you posted Jeff is the same one that dreef has and I know he has been happy with it for taking photos in his tank. For the price, the Fujifilm camera is a much better buy than the Panasonic and if you don't plan on taking it snorkeling or scuba diving too deep, it's definately the best bang for your buck.

Forgot to add, I've never had any problem with leaks on the TS3. When I took it down past 40 ft, there was a very slight bit of condensation inside the battery/SD card compartment but not enough to do any damage or worry about. It has a dual rubber gasket with an external lock that pretty much eliminates the possibility of water getting inside the camera.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Stones

I've got a Panasonic TS3 (now it's the TS4) and it's by far the best tough camera that I've tested out.

I work with their Toughbook laptops and they're pretty tough, I imagine their cameras are as tough!

[daplatapus]

I have the Pentax Optio W10. Wicked little camera. It's been on every hunting, fishing, surfing, biking, hiking trip I made in the last 10 years. It's now very beat up and ugly, but it keeps ticking like a champ. This baby owes me nothing.
That being said, if I was looking for another one, I'd be looking long and hard at the GoPro line with a housing which they sell for it.

[michika]

I picked up an olympus underwater camera last year around this time for under $100. I took the thing diving in Maui figuring if it was washed away it was only $100. Downside is with the viewfinder cover I found that if your water was gritty that the particles got trapped between the cover and the lense, not a great combination.

[kien]

Originally Posted by michika

I picked up an olympus underwater camera last year around this time for under $100. I took the thing diving in Maui figuring if it was washed away it was only $100. Downside is with the viewfinder cover I found that if your water was gritty that the particles got trapped between the cover and the lense, not a great combination.

I have one of these too and had a similar experience with the lens cover. Just have to make sure to rinse it first before you close it. Although the lens is pretty tough and after a couple of years of opening and closing with sand in between the lens and the cover I haven't actually noticed any scratches. If mine crapped out and would probably get one of their newer ones. My kids have thrown this camera across the room a few times and it is still trucking along.

[Coralgurl]

Originally Posted by daplatapus

I have the Pentax Optio W10. Wicked little camera. It's been on every hunting, fishing, surfing, biking, hiking trip I made in the last 10 years. It's now very beat up and ugly, but it keeps ticking like a champ. This baby owes me nothing.
That being said, if I was looking for another one, I'd be looking long and hard at the GoPro line with a housing which they sell for it.

We are looking at the GoPro ones as well. Will wait for boxing week sales to pick up tho!!

[Leah]

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