waterproof camera advice
Jan 30, 2013 22:51:07 #
First: I have googled, I have read reviews and comparisons, I've watched you tubes and am no closer now than before. My 13 year old grandson has the opportunity to raft the Colorado River this spring. He is really quite good with my Nikon DSLRs, but they aren't going on any river trip. I need something versatile enough to zoom, shoot stills and video, water and drop proof good to ten feet, and affordable. (no more than $350.00) On his return, I expect to give him either the d40 or d70, and I will keep the P&S for my glove compartment. I am partial to Nikon, but many of the reviews praise Olympus and Canon over Nikon, and Fuji is the least expensive. I'm getting weary, and so now if anyone has experience with these, please offer advice.
Jan 30, 2013 22:58:46 #
Jan 30, 2013 23:45:38 #
buckwheat wrote:
First: I have googled, I have read reviews and co... (show quote)
I will restrict my response to Nikon, but there are a lot of other waterproof cameras out there. I suggest the ORANGE Coolpix AW100, price under $300:
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-COOLPIX-Waterproof-Digital-Camera/dp/B005IGVY92
Jan 31, 2013 04:06:22 #
Jan 31, 2013 06:39:21 #
I have an Olympus Tough series camera. Waterproof to 30 feet, shock proof fall from 6 feet operates to 14 degrees f. Am very please with its' picture taking quality. Us it whenever I go kayaking or am in wet environments
Jan 31, 2013 09:24:04 #
buckwheat wrote:
..... I need something versatile enough to zoom, shoot stills and video, water and drop proof good to ten feet......
Spend a little more and get a Sony GW77. Look for samples on Vimeo. A guy named Mark conducted a long discussion, posting lots of samples, here: http://www.avsforum.com/t/1419847/sony-hdr-gw77-waterproof-dustproof-shockproof-small-hd-camcorder
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/866583-REG/Sony_HDR_GW77V_B_16GB_HDR_GW77V_Full_HD.html
Bill
Jan 31, 2013 10:05:43 #
hangman45 wrote:
I know it is not a Nikon but they are great cameras
http://www.pentaxwebstore.com/product/37185
http://www.pentaxwebstore.com/product/37185
Thank you. It used to be the triad was Nikon, Pentax, Canon. Now Pentax barely gets a mention. It looks like something for consideration.
Jan 31, 2013 11:15:14 #
I took a Canon D10 through the rapids on the Colorado in the Grand Canyon two years ago. Got lots of great images. Just last week I used it snorkeling off the coast of Panama. Got a few good images, but I found it difficult to use under water. Mostly it was point and pray.
Jan 31, 2013 12:40:43 #
I have a Canon D10. Took a little practice, but I got some good underwater photos.
Jan 31, 2013 14:29:56 #
Jan 31, 2013 15:11:15 #
Here is a link to some tests done over at dpreview.com in 2011. It is a few years old, so there are newer cameras out now.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/q311waterproofcompactgrouptest
That new Pentax camera looks pretty good, not for a 10 foot fall, but crush proof to over 200 pounds and waterproof to 45 feet.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/news/new-outdoor-compacts-by-pentax-wg3-wg-10.html
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http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/q311waterproofcompactgrouptest
That new Pentax camera looks pretty good, not for a 10 foot fall, but crush proof to over 200 pounds and waterproof to 45 feet.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/news/new-outdoor-compacts-by-pentax-wg3-wg-10.html
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Jan 31, 2013 16:05:42 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
crimesc324 wrote:
I have an Olympus Tough series camera. Waterproof to 30 feet, shock proof fall from 6 feet operates to 14 degrees f. Am very please with its' picture taking quality. Us it whenever I go kayaking or am in wet environments
Hey Doc ..... Olympus is out doc, he's gonna drop it from 10 feet
Jan 31, 2013 16:58:56 #
Coolcameragirl wrote:
I have a Canon D10. Took a little practice, but I got some good underwater photos.
Outstanding image!
Jan 31, 2013 21:28:20 #
I have the Canon d20 and found it great. Used it in Aruba under and above water, under a waterfall. It worked great as were the pics.
Jan 31, 2013 22:31:32 #
the W G 10 will be more then enought for what he needs I have rafted the Grand Canyon 3 times. just remember to take xtrea batt. and mem.cards. also the nicon AW100 is great too but costs more but it also has more features.
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