rugged, water proof cameras: I am looking for a camera to take kayaking, canoeing, etc. I won't be diving with it but it could get very wet. I'd like the potential of capturing high...

crbuckjr Loc: Naples FL

I am looking for a camera to take kayaking, canoeing, etc. I won't be diving with it but it could get very wet. I'd like the potential of capturing high quality images....which most of the underwater compacts don't seem to do.

I just tripped into the Nikon 1 AW1. It is expensive but looks more like what I am looking for. Anyone have experience with this camera? Have any better ideas?

thanks

Swamp Gator Loc: Coastal South Carolina

dpreview has an article up now about waterproof cameras.
You might find some useful info there.

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/2491269399/2014-waterproof-camera-roundup

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

You didn't mention budgets.

The Panasonic GH3 and GH4 are sealed to be weatherproof if used with a few of their Lumix lenses that are also rated as weatherproof.

Another approach is insurance. When I bought my last camera from B&H, I included the optional "all hazard" insurance. I'm supposed to be able to "drop it in the pool" and get it replaced.

crbuckjr Loc: Naples FL

thanks....I looked at the DPReview info......they are intriguing..but none seems to have very high quality images above water......

crbuckjr Loc: Naples FL

bsprague wrote:

You didn't mention budgets.

The Panasonic GH3 and GH4 are sealed to be weatherproof if used with a few of their Lumix lenses that are also rated as weatherproof.

Another approach is insurance. When I bought my last camera from B&H, I included the optional "all hazard" insurance. I'm supposed to be able to "drop it in the pool" and get it replaced.

Interesting ideas..especially the insurance. I already have a D300 so I am not ready to spring for the GH3 or 4.

Hoping to stay under $1000

thanks

crbuckjr Loc: Naples FL

Anyone familiar with the Nikon 1 AW1??

GPoyner Loc: North Dakota

Edit - Sorry I was thinking video not still photography.

Have you looked at the GoPro? My son has one and used it for one of his dives and snowboarding and other above land adventures?

crbuckjr Loc: Naples FL

GPoyner wrote:

Edit - Sorry I was thinking video not still photography.

Have you looked at the GoPro? My son has one and used it for one of his dives and snowboarding and other above land adventures?

My son has one too!! That is an alternative.....maybe I'll try his this summer.

mechengvic Loc: SoCalo

crbuckjr wrote:

I am looking for a camera to take kayaking, canoeing, etc. I won't be diving with it but it could get very wet. I'd like the potential of capturing high quality images....which most of the underwater compacts don't seem to do.

I just tripped into the Nikon 1 AW1. It is expensive but looks more like what I am looking for. Anyone have experience with this camera? Have any better ideas?

thanks

You gotta check out the Olympus TG-3!

http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=5564&news=olympus+TG-3+first+look+image+gallery+best+tough+camera

crbuckjr Loc: Naples FL

mechengvic wrote:

You gotta check out the Olympus TG-3!

http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=5564&news=olympus+TG-3+first+look+image+gallery+best+tough+camera

DPReview rates it as the best of the waterproof compact cameras...but says its above water images aren't great.....??

I am hoping for very good images in a camera that I can drop in the water for a few seconds...when canoeing.....but won't be diving.........thanks

mechengvic Loc: SoCalo

crbuckjr wrote:

DPReview rates it as the best of the waterproof compact cameras...but says its above water images aren't great.....??

I am hoping for very good images in a camera that I can drop in the water for a few seconds...when canoeing.....but won't be diving.........thanks

Did you see the images in the article? Its the first camera in the world to have a built in focus stacking feature. I think this camera will give you the best quality images for a camera that wont need extra waterproofing or shock protection. With that being said check out the water resistance on my E-M1 with the 12-40pro...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cia2dRP9cww

And you'll have one of the best image quality cameras on the market...

amehta Loc: Boston

The Olympus TG-3 and Nikon 1 AW-1 are two very distinct cameras. Basically, the AW-1 has a larger sensor and interchangeable lenses, the TG-3 costs less.

crbuckjr Loc: Naples FL

amehta wrote:

The Olympus TG-3 and Nikon 1 AW-1 are two very distinct cameras. Basically, the AW-1 has a larger sensor and interchangeable lenses, the TG-3 costs less.

agree...that seems to be the case.......I am hoping to find someone who has the AW1 to let me know what they think about it....thanks

amehta Loc: Boston

crbuckjr wrote:

agree...that seems to be the case.......I am hoping to find someone who has the AW1 to let me know what they think about it....thanks

It came out two months too late for me, so I went a different route.

crbuckjr Loc: Naples FL

amehta wrote:

It came out two months too late for me, so I went a different route.

too bad....you'd be a good reference......well, still hoping for someone with AW1 experience....thanks