What is a good waterproof video camera under $400-$450?

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Rebecca

I want a good HD waterproof video camera under 400 bucks, but don't have much experience with buying them, so I don't know what's good. I saw the sanyo cameras, and some looked pretty good. Any suggestions?
The main thing I was thinking about is I want to take it out on a boat, without worrying that water would get in it or if I (I hope not . . .) fall out of the boat or something :P

Answer
It depends on what you mean by "waterproof"? what are you going to be using it for and at what depths?

To me any camera that is 'waterproof' to less than 10m is pretty much non waterproof. The reason is that the depths given are static depths, just placed in the water, if you knock them then you can easily exceed the tolerances given and flood the camera.

Most dive camera/housings are rated to between 20m and 100m, some even deeper. You can get a housing for most main manufacturer made cameras.

What would be the best waterproof camera that has recording abilities, also, for traveling overseas a lot?

Gabrielle

I need a camera that isn't too hefty, takes good quality pictures and videos, and is waterproof. I am doing a lot of traveling soon and would like to be able to make a short film about it afterwards.

Answer
You are asking too much of a single camera and we do not know your budget

You can buy an underwater camera (10m) with a built-in GPS for under $350

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Compact-Digital-Cameras/26293/COOLPIX-AW100.html

But for shooting video, you really need a video camera

Here is why

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/camcorders/cam-cam.shtml

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