Limix Camera: Have any of you guys had experience with this camera? I am considering getting one.

Watash

Have any of you guys had experience with this camera? I am considering getting one.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1109401-REG/panasonic_dmc_ts30_r_lumix_dmc_ts30_digital_camera.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&lsft=BI%3A514&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwqCOBhCdARIsAEPyW9kQULYZsgk-zYoFFVIfWR9W9fe9tI-GjwWbdAv0an7ZNU00TEigfosaAnNNEALw_wcB

Abo

Not me.

but for the price I reckon go for it...
Handy for underwater pictures
and can be fitted in your pocket when
you don't feel like taking your Nikon D5100 with...
say when you go to the shop to pick up a litre of
milk, the Panny can be in your pocket just in case
you come across an unexpected opportunity...
no doubt it'll do a better job than a phone.

Watash

Abo wrote:

Not me.

but for the price I reckon go for it...
Handy for underwater pictures
and can be fitted in your pocket when
you don't feel like taking your Nikon D5100 with...
say when you go to the shop to pick up a litre of
milk, the Panny can be in your pocket just in case
you come across an unexpected opportunity...
no doubt it'll do a better job than a phone.

Thanks! Also, I now have a D5600.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

It'll have the limitations that you'd expect from any camera that has that small a sensor, which is mainly a susceptibility to blown highlights and blacked out shadows. It will also be noisy in low light situations like under water.

Quixdraw Loc: x

If you are used to a viewfinder, and it doesn't have one, you may not like it. I used another good brand of Tough Camera for work for a couple of years, absolutely hated the lack of a viewfinder. Ended up using my own DSLRs.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

I have a yellow Fuji counterpart. Bought for Grand Canyon raft trip. It worked fine for what it is. Used it also a little underwater in Hawaii.

I don’t have much use for it in the future. I’d sell mine for half price. PM me

JohnR Loc: The Gates of Hell

No - if you must have an underwater camera go for one of the Olympus Tough models. Much better performance IMO and I have had both.

ELNikkor

Except for the water-proofness and zoom, not much different from your cell phone camera. Get the IDguy's for $75.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

My wife gave me an Olympus TG-5 for when (in her words) "stress out too much" with my better gear in less than the best situations. I was sure it would be useless because of the tiny sensor. There is some Olympus magic in there somewhere. Images are good!

My experience with Lumix gear is good. Between my wife, son and I, we've had severa and never disappointed.

If I was the OP (watosh) I would get the Lumix TS-30 and try it. The price is good! If unhappy, send it back as a trade in for the Olympus TG-6.

Hip Coyote

IDguy wrote:

I have a yellow Fuji counterpart. Bought for Grand Canyon raft trip. It worked fine for what it is. Used it also a little underwater in Hawaii.

I don’t have much use for it in the future. I’d sell mine for half price. PM me

I have that very same camera for long range fishing...it takes a lot of abuse and makes nice jpegs. I immerse it in salt water with no problems at all.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

FWIW this thread caused me to list three cameras I’ve been meaning to sell for a while using the UHH forum. Two of them, including the Fuji, are already sold.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

IDguy wrote:

FWIW this thread caused me to list three cameras I’ve been meaning to sell for a while using the UHH forum. Two of them, including the Fuji, are already sold.

Correction: all three appear sold.

BebuLamar

I don't see small sensor is a big drawback but rather the lack of controls.

philmurfin Loc: Bakewell, Derbyshire UK

I have one and it goes absolutely everywhere with me.
I got one for my wife as well, she loves it too.
Go for it, get it, you won't be disappointed - Promise!
Best... Phil

lbjed Loc: New York

Watosh wrote:

Have any of you guys had experience with this camera? I am considering getting one.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1109401-REG/panasonic_dmc_ts30_r_lumix_dmc_ts30_digital_camera.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&lsft=BI%3A514&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwqCOBhCdARIsAEPyW9kQULYZsgk-zYoFFVIfWR9W9fe9tI-GjwWbdAv0an7ZNU00TEigfosaAnNNEALw_wcB

I have and use a Fuji XP 120 for in the water and on the beach. For what it is it is a convenient little camera.
Previously had a Nikon AW100. Another nice little water camera but that one leaked after three years of use.
The fuji is about that old now and still going.

I would had posted some pic but they are not showing up. I am perplexed as to why.