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

waterproof cameras with hd video image

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.

Does the Coleman Xtreme c5wp shock waterproof camera take video?

Melanie

I just recently ordered the Coleman Xtreme c5wp shock waterproof camera. I was planning on using it for pictures at beaches and at pools. Now I'm wondering does it take video? Thank you.

Answer
Too bad you did not look at the Nikon S30 camera for under $120. It has an optical zoom and can shoot HD video. It is also shock and waterproof

http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Compact-Digital-Cameras/26317/COOLPIX-S30.html

The Coleman is more of a toy with NO optical zoom and no listing for a video feature.

http://www.cameta.com/Coleman-Xtreme-C5WP-Shock-Waterproof-Digital-Camera-Yellow-59420.cfm

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