Underwater/waterproof cameras: We will be going on a kayak trip to the west coast of Vancouver Island (British Columbia) in July where we will encounter open water. What camera should...

Light Red

We will be going on a kayak trip to the west coast of Vancouver Island (British Columbia) in July where we will encounter open water. What camera should I take? I am used to Canon and would like to stay with that brand if possible.

Thanks

Light Red

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Light Red wrote:

We will be going on a kayak trip to the west coast of Vancouver Island (British Columbia) in July where we will encounter open water. What camera should I take? I am used to Canon and would like to stay with that brand if possible.

Thanks

Light Red

Perhaps this will help:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Waterproof+canon+cameras&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Light Red wrote:

We will be going on a kayak trip to the west coast of Vancouver Island (British Columbia) in July where we will encounter open water. What camera should I take? I am used to Canon and would like to stay with that brand if possible.

Thanks

Light Red

There are lots of reviews of waterproof cameras. Read a few and see what you think you need. I wish I had need for one, but those days are in the past. I used to buy single-use waterproof film cameras.

TennisCoach Loc: Saginaw, MI

I have a Nikon Coolpix AW100 and love it. I take it kayaking all the time and works great. There is no delay time when taking pictures.

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

Light Red wrote:

We will be going on a kayak trip to the west coast of Vancouver Island (British Columbia) in July where we will encounter open water. What camera should I take? I am used to Canon and would like to stay with that brand if possible.

Thanks

Light Red

I am sure Canon appreciates your brand loyalty, but since you will likely want a camera without interchangeable lenses, consider several other brands as well.

Just Google "waterproof camera" and browse the list of major brands like Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Panasonic and Sony.

Also see http://waterproof-camera-review.toptenreviews.com/ but keep in mind that some review sites may be biased by sponsor input.

Fkaufman3 Loc: Florida, LA ie lower Alabama

Canon s10 has served me well, light rugged and great pictures

Light Red

So sorry your days of playing in the water are over. Thanks for writing.

LR

Light Red

Thanks - great web site!!

LR

Light Red

Great web site. My power shot always fails when x/c skiing in minus temps., so it looks like the waterproof camera would work in those situations as well.

LR

Sunflowerman Loc: Great White North - Ontario Region

Ah, that age-old question, "I have all this expensive camera gear but which one will I take on that outdoor trip?". First and foremost it has to be disposable - if you lost it you're not out serious money and will think about its loss for the rest of your life. Does the camera have a flotation strap? Secondly does it take good shots - reflecting accurately the environment you are in but still allowing for creativity. Thirdly, how easy is it to use. Often the biggest issue with waterproof cameras is their ergonomics as most are small rectangular devices. How good is it at taking shots with one hand, as the other is needed for one handed steering or hanging on to something. Had good luck with the Olympus Stylus 850 SW. Thought I could add photos to this response to show examples but unsure how to do that. A last thought is the GoPro system set on either video or photos-at-designated intervals wirelessly controlled by a wrist mounted control.

Sunflowerman Loc: Great White North - Ontario Region

May have found how to add photos

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jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Sunflowerman wrote:

May have found how to add photos

Well, that's one way to catch a fish. :D

LuckyshotCT

Light Red wrote:

We will be going on a kayak trip to the west coast of Vancouver Island (British Columbia) in July where we will encounter open water. What camera should I take? I am used to Canon and would like to stay with that brand if possible.

Thanks

Light Red

Canon PowerShot D20 Waterproof Digital Camera
My daughter and son-in-law used it on their honeymoon in the Caribbean and got some wonderful underwater photos. With a clean lens, the above the waterline shots were very good as well.

The nice part is not needing a waterproof case and ensuring that the camera is set in it correctly. The D20 is used as you see it in your hand.

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

Light Red wrote:

Great web site. My power shot always fails when x/c skiing in minus temps., so it looks like the waterproof camera would work in those situations as well.

LR

I am having a bit of trouble reconciling a couple of your statements.

"What camera should I take? I am used to Canon and would like to stay with that brand if possible."
.............
"My power shot always fails when x/c skiing in minus temps., ....."

One of your Canons always fails under certain conditions
but you are used to Canon so want to keep using Canon?????

My advice would be to ditch any brand loyalty you have and buy the best tool you can afford to do the job - whether it be Canon, Nikon, Panasonic or whatever.
After waterproofing and picture quality I would pay high attention to shutter lag.

mikegreenwald Loc: Illinois

I'd go with a camera you already have, and a top quality waterproof case. I have used a hard case stowed in the Kayak, used only off the water, and a lesser camera in a waterproof case on the water.