Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Thank you Bill for the links and the valuable info.

Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Regardless of the camera I get, I'm definitely going to get that strap. Thanks Bill.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

Fujifilm at $130. Watrerproof to 20 meters or around 65 feet..

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1386354-REG/fujifilm_600019825_finepix_xp130_digital_camera.html

cdayton

I second this recommendation. I have had an AW100 for several years and it is both capable and tough.

YNY Loc: Youngstown NY (Western New York)

Olympus Tough TG-5 also has optional accessories including an underwater housing and underwater flash attachments for dives deeper than 50'.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

And is nearly three times the OP's budget.

lbjed Loc: New York

At your budget your best buy is the Fuji. TG5 is 3x that.

lbjed Loc: New York

If you are a member of Costco they are selling the TG5 and the Fuji XP130. $429 and $129. They sell a bundle including a 16 GB SD card and a floatation strap. The Fuji also has a case. FYI.

One Rude Dawg Loc: Athol, ID

Pentax WG III, it has lots of functions you will like and is tough.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Tg 5.

https://www.getolympus.com/us/en/outlet/reconditioned-cameras/tg-5-black-reconditioned.html

Silverman Loc: Michigan

Check out the Panasonic Lumix line of P&S cameras, I am not sure, but they might have a quality Waterproof camera that may meet your requirements.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

This article on water proof cameras might be of interest:

https://www.bestproducts.com/tech/gadgets/a15840338/reviews-waterproof-cameras-for-outdoor-adventures/?src=arb_fb_ga_d_bmm&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=arb_fb_ga_d_bmm&gclid=Cj0KCQiAj4biBRC-ARIsAA4WaFjdvDOO_YAg-FG3Ti6f-6HndN3l34OrxKAFxdhoAlQSwAdBd7uIJmcaAh2gEALw_wcB

Canon makes a waterproof point and snoot too. My buddy uses one for travel and rainy days. He swears by it. (Not at it).

Bipod

Nikon CoolPix AW130 $386-$599 street. (Maybe it should have been called the Nikon RichPix?)

Olympus Tough TG-5: $399 - $499 street. (Maybe the name is short for Tough-to-afford?)

Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Waterproof Digital Camera w/16GB SD Card: $129 street.
The Fujifilm FinePix XP130 is a rugged camera that can go up to
* Waterproof to a depth of 20 metres (65 ft)
* Shockproof to 1.75 meters (5.7 feet) drop
* Works at temperatures down to -10C (+14F)
* 16 MP
* Max. resolution: 4608 x 3456
* Sensor type:16MP BSI-CMOS,
* Sensor size: 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
* ISO: Auto, 100-3200 (6400 available at lower resolutions)
* Lens: 28-140mm (5X) F3.9-4.9
* Viewfinder: none. Uses 3", 920,000 dots LCD/LED with a new electronic level function.
* Max. shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.
* Video: 1080/60p
* Cable: USB 2.0
* GPS: none
* Other features: 360 degree panoramas, still and video time-lapse, wi-fi and bluetooth
Detailed review: https://www.ephotozine.com/article/fujifilm-finepix-xp130-review-32045

Submersible to 65 ft is really impressive for a realtively inexpensive camera.

Canon Sureshot A1 Underwater: about $30 used
* Waterproof to a depth of 5 meters
* 135 film ("full-frame") DX coded, ISO 25 - 3200
* Fixed 35 mm f/3.5 lens
* Modes: Off, On, On with redeye, On without red eye, On--no flash.
* Large optical viewfinder
* 3-point AiAF
* Focusing range 0.45m to infinity above water, fixed focus underwater
* Batteries: one 6v PX28 battery or four 4 LR44 1.5v alkaline cells
* Introduced in 1978
* Underwater, fixed-lens version of the Canon A1

Minolta Weathermatic 35DL in a thrift store: $10
* Waterproof to a depth of 5 meters
* 135 film ("full-frame") DX coded
* Dual lens: switch between 35 mm f/3.5 and 50 mm f/5.6 at the touch of a button
* Optical viewfinder and an attachable sport sight
* AF range above water: 2.5 ft to infinity. Fixed focus underwater.
* Introduced in 1986
* Waterproof version of the AF-DL model

These film cameras will still be working long after the digital cameras are long dead.
My Minolta 35DL has been working for over 30 years.

Creative Images by Judy

I use the pentax wga 2.. it is built for rugged. Comes with a bouyant strap. Fits in your pocket. Takes decent photos....there is probably a newer version as I have had mine for over 5 years. Spent about 160 on it at Target. I kayak and wanted something for in the rough water. I also have used it in the rain.

sloscheider Loc: Minnesota

I have a Nikon aw130 that replaces a lost Olympus Tough something that was old but much loved. I don’t like the Nikon nearly as much as the Olympus fwiw. I’ll be replacing it with a new Olympus sometime soon.

I do hope you have planned a trip to Vieques island for a night time paddle on the bioluminescent mosquito bay! Truly amazing. There’s also a great hike on a little island off the south coast of Vieques. You won’t find any tourism brochures on it just ask the locals in Esperanza. You have to walk through the water to get to the island. At the far end of the island you’ll find yourself up on a cliff with a great view of Vieques.