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 07/11/2013 03:51:58 AM · #1
Hi all

I have been looking for a best waterproof camera - topbestwaterproofcamera.com that i can use snorkelling without a case (the last case I had leaked and ruined my film). I was looking at the Olympue stylus 770 SW which sound ok to me but wanted to check for othere options, having performed a few fruitless internet searches i have decided to ask the experts.

Not bothered which make, something above 4 million will suffice. Price nothing above $400 would be good but is negotiable

Do I have any other choices, any recommendations???

thanks in advance for any responses!

Message edited by author 2013-10-25 02:13:43.
OM System OM-1 Mark II
OM System 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED
07/11/2013 11:42:37 AM · #2
I have an old Stylus 770 SW (7.1 megapixels) that I have been using for 5 or 6 years now. Got it to take in my kayak when I go fishing. Typically tie it off and throw it in on the floor of the kayak and it has held up amazingly well, even with how rough I treat it. The photos come out good for a P&S and I have no worries about it getting wet.
Nikon D850
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
 07/17/2013 04:05:08 PM · #3
I have purchased a Nikon Coolpix AW 100 and I have been very pleased with it all the times I have used it.
Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)
 07/17/2013 04:37:03 PM · #4
Costco is now carrying the Canon D20

28mm wide, 5x zoom, waterproof to 33 feet (10 meters), shock-resistant to 5 feet, HD video, CMOS sensor (should be better in low light).

Message edited by author 2013-07-17 16:45:35.
 07/27/2013 01:39:20 AM · #5
I\'m happy with what I\'ve bought : Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 16.2 Megapixel Compact Camera for $300. Its specs are unbeatable and has got unbiased reviews worldwide. Olympus TG-1 iHS Tough Camera is also an OK option at good price. If you were in NZ, I'd suggest you wiseguys.co.nz for the best deals.
Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH
07/27/2013 01:56:04 AM · #6
I'm searching myself these days and I narrowed it down to PanaTS5 mainly for its video. Short listed was also the NikonAW110. I handled both and they are fine. I stay away from Sony manly cause I want to use it for snorkeling and maybe some diving and the touch screen reportedly does not work underwater. I was able to snap some pics with all three of them and the IQ is no better then my iPhone 4S.


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