Do you own a Nikon Coolpix S6300 camera?

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Q. Hello. If anyone out there owns or has owned a Nikon Coolpix S6300, would you please give me a short review? Pros/cons? I mostly take outside shots, nature, animals, lot of night shots. Basically I need something easy to use without compromising quality.
I did a bit of research on my own but wanted to get some opinions. I just tried the Fuji Finepix XP20 and I am less than enthused. Thanks!

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Do I own the Coolpix S6300 - No

But I can try throw some light, however little it may be

review, http://www.ephotozine.com/article/nikon-coolpix-s6300-digital-compact-camera-review-18850
modest fella with a decent 10x zoom

Finepix XP20, you need to understand is a waterproof, tough series camera ... so its strength lies elsewhere

Now check out the Lumix ZS8,
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=cat13504&type=page&pageIdentity=searchDriven&useProductString=true&productString=1218326047052*1218307913881*1218572400528&unProductString=1218570957132*1218555765180*1218555763511*1218555763830*1218554264520*1218387063498*1218335097455*1218577510566*1218577508894*1218577513563*1218170520675*1218169696540*1218169698153*1218177249463*1218690800967*1218690802111*1218619343789*1218619341357*1218619342354*1218619339465*1218619336497*1218570954372*1218555763913*1218554266768*1218554265783*1218554266319*1218554265199*1218343211736*1218328202714*1218328204429*1218307633366*1218646127326*1218646127803*1218595786414*1218572404746*1218572401414*1218572405916*1218646128668*1218646128856*1218646128198*1218431613253*1218326048918*1218380509267*1218378970058*1218169696730*1218168160003*1218635021005*1218635019834*1218619344522*1218619336007*1218573513480*1218573505474*1218573501907*1218573506265*1218573508222*1218573499824*1218570957756*1218382128419*1218382132634*1218369110573*1218326029907*1218326051663*1218306946597&catId=
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http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=nikon_cps6300&products=panasonic_dmczs8

Its got a whole lot more than the S6300

What video camera should I get?

Q. I would like to get a video camera, my budget is up to around £250. I would like it to have the following features:
-HD
-Decent Photo's
-Slowmotion/High speed
and be generally a good camera, thanks!

Answer
I would consider Sanyo Xacti CA100 Outdoor/Waterproof Dual Camera

Waterproof up to 3 metres
Full HD Video Recording
14MP still images
5x Optical Zoom
10x Digital Zoom (Total zoom x50)

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Can I get the XP drivers for a global point waterproof digital camera?

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Barbara V

I purchased the product at Walmart, but Ineed the drivers -I am on vacation and don't have the CD - thought since it was USB XP would recognize the camera. Any assistance would be appreciated -I used the link for the question regarding the manual and submitted a question to their site.

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USB will recognize the storage medium (recognized as Mass Storage Device) in the camera and assign it a drive letter, you should not need the software to do this. Then all you need to do is drag and drop into a folder on the computer.

What is a good, cheap digital camera?

animal lov

Hi, I need to get a new camera and need to keep it as cheap as possible. I know some of you may say "yuck", but I had a Kodak Easyshare (can't remember which #). It only cost like $97 and I really liked it in general. It really took nice pics, but eventually, the door where the batteries go busted right in half and fell off. Kinda cheap junk!

Anyhow, I need to know what to look for and maybe some personal experience with specific cameras. I need it to be as cheap as possible (FOR SURE under $200, preferably less!) I just need something to take nice snapshots, as I don't print out a lot of them and if I do, I rarely make them extra big, so the quality of larger prints is not a major issue.

Also, I don't have a lot of time until I need it, so online resources may be interesting, but I would prefer if anyone could tell me where to GO get one, so I don't have to wait for it to come in the mail.

Thanks!

Answer
Shop in a Best Buy, Circuit City, Staples or an actual local camera store, if you don't want to order a camera and wait. This is a good idea anyhow, so you can see if the thing fits right in your ownhands.

Here's my standard "Best Cheap Camera" answer...

Some of our best answerers always recommends the Fujifilm FinePix F20 camera as the best-for-less choice. I have to say that I like the sample images at Steve's site (below). If Morey000 or SpaceCowboy show up after me and make this recommendation, choose them as the best answer, because I'm just passing along their suggestion. I have no personal experience with this camera.

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/fuji_f20.html
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Fujifilm/fuji_finepixf20.asp

My brother has the A540 and my mother-in-law has the A530 - on my recommendation - and neither one has stopped speaking to me yet. Based on this and experience with other Canon Powershot cameras, I am now recommending the A550 as a nice and relatively inexpensive camera. The A550 has more pixels than the A540, but offers less user control.

The A540 has been discontinued, but I've seen it for $140 in some stores like WalMart and Target.

The A550 costs $160 at B&H and, of course, you'll need a memory card.

A550 review: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/a550.html

Steve's reviews updates the "Best Camera" list periodically:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/best_cameras.html

Consumer Reports from May 2007 has a short article on digital cameras and they recommend 10 different point and shoot cameras in the following order within groups according to camera design:

**COMPACTS**
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 (Overall score 75) [$410]
Kodak EasyShare C875 (Overall score 73) [$165] - Rated better for shutter lag
Nikon Coolpix P4 (Overall score 65)

**SUBCOMPACTS**
Canon Powershot SD500 (Overall score 72)
Casio Exilim EX-Z850 (Overall score 72)
Sony Cybershot DSC-W50 (Overall score 70) [$180] [Similar to W55] - Rated better for shutter lag
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 (Overall score 69) [$200] [Similar to FX-10, FX-12]
Olympus Stylus 720SW (Overall score 61) [Similar to 770SW - $360] (Waterproof)

**ADVANCED COMPACTS ("Near SLR")**
Fujifilm Finepix S6000fd (Overall score 77) [$300] - Rated better for shutter lag
Fujifilm Finepix E900 (Overall score 73) [$250]

[Things change so quickly in digital cameras that I can not find all of these models listed for sale and it's not even May yet. Prices are from B&H Photo, April 2007.]

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what is the best camera to use for underwater?

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Diana

I'm going to Galapagos, Amazons and camping in Florida in May so i need to know of a good camcorder or camera to take on my trip. I'm going to spend a lot of my time in the water and on land so i want something that would be good for both. Does not have to be spectacular quality but something reasonable. my budget is $500-650. I just don't want it to break while on my trip.

Answer
panasonic lumix ts2, it's tough and takes great pictures.
waterproof to10 meters (33 ft)
shockproof to 2 meters (6.6 ft)
dustproof
freezeproof
14 mp sensor
6x zoom
720p HD video
i have one and i love it! cost me $299 Canadian
if you wait until next month panasonic is coming out with the ts3
same as above but has gps
larger 12mp c-mos sensor
electronic compass
barometer
altimeter
3D picture capability
1080p HD video
waterproof to 12 meters (40 ft)
should cost between $350 - $400, and either one will fit in your pocket.
both those cameras are the best specs in a waterproof point and shoot.

What is the best way to waterproof my phone for shooting video in the pool?

Chris H

I have a phone that shoots 1080p video. What are some products out there that i can use to make my phone waterproof while still having the microphone and camera retain its quality? I am using a droid razr maxx if that makes any difference

Answer
You can get a waterproof skin for it: http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-Waterproof-Protective-Underwater-Snowboarding/dp/B007Q3UWZC/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt

But I agree with the other person that you'll get the best results with a camera that is actually designed to work underwater - and there will be lower risk that you'll ruin your phone that way too.

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What do you think are the best brand of laptops and digital camera's? (and how much $$ each)?

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Q.

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It really depends on how you define "best", and what you are going to be using it for.


Usually, the laptop brand does not matter as much as the components that go into it.

You probably already know if you want to get an apple, or a laptop running windows.

Make sure to get one with a good processor (by AMD or Intel - Stay away from Intel's Celerons or Centrinos - get an Intel Pentium Dual Core or one of AMDs new Quad-Core Opteron processors if you want top of the line (once they come out-soon ( http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/VirtualPressRoom/0,,51_104_543~119768,00.html )))

Be sure to get plenty of memory (RAM) and a good internet connection - from best to worst (fiber optic (verizon), dsl, or cable)

A good video card also goes a long way.

As far as prices, you could be looking at around $600 to several thousand depending on what you are going to be using it for, and what you need.
If you play a lot of high-end video games or do graphics heavy stuff like video editing then you are going to need a faster processor, more memory, and a better video card which = more money.
If you primarally use the computer for going online and typing word documents (etc..), save the money on the processor, memory, and video card and instead go out and buy yourself a super fast internet connection as this will be your main bottleneck for speed when internet surfing.
Note: your network card that probably will come with your computer is 100MB/s (which translated is 838,860,800 bits/second)
Even if you leased a T3 line (which is the connection that the government uses), it can only transfer at 45 million bits per second.
So, your new computer can accept up to about 18 times as much information as the fastest possible connection you could get (assuming you are rich). Thus if you are a big internet user, you get the most value by paying for the best connection in your price range.


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As far as cameras are concerned, again, it depends on what you want.


The highest quality Digital cameras are the Digital SLRs, and Pentax makes the best with the K10
( http://www.pentaxslr.com/bodies/k10 ) around $899
-These allow you to swap in and out all Pentax lenses, for semi-professional level photography.


However, you may be looking for something smaller (of the point and shoot variety if you dont want to be swapping lenses).


If you want a good quality point and shoot, Cannon offers the PowerShot S5 IS which has one of the best zooms out there (12X Optical & 4x digital for a 48x Zoom) at around $379.99
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=15207
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8297513&type=product&id=1172881524725


If you want a good waterproof camera, there is the Pentax Optio W30 7.1-Megapixel Digital Camera at around $299.99
http://www.pentaximaging.com/products/product_details/digital_camera--Optio_W30/reqID--9587364/subsection--optio

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Pentax-Optio-W30-7-1-Megapixel-Digital-Camera/sem/rpsm/oid/189962/catOid/-13062/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do



If durability is a concern, there is the compact Olympus - Stylus 7.1MP Digital Camera 790 SW which is shockproof up to 5 feet and crushproof up to 220 pounds, and freeze and water resistent to a certain degree for around $299.99
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1314

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Olympus-Stylus-790-SW-7-1-Megapixel-Digital-Camera-Silver/sem/rpsm/oid/191631/catOid/-13062/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do


So, it really all comes down to what you are looking for. I would suggest going to a BestBuy and/or Circuitcity and checking out some of these cameras and several different laptops before you make a decision on buying.

I need help finding the perfect digital camera?!?

hawks05

I would like to know what digital camera brand is good, with high quality, and able to rely on? What is known to be one of the best out there? I am looking for something small, for this is a gift for a young girl. I know nothing about cameras, so I need as much help as possible! I would sure appreciate it, thanks!!!

Answer
Stylus 1050 SW has a shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof body that is sensitive to touch all over. So getting to the most common menu settings in situations where pushing buttons takes time or is difficult is now as fast and easy as a tap on the top, back or sides of the camera. The rugged 10.1-megapixel Stylus 1050 SW is designed to take the hard knocks that everyday life particularly those with kids can throw its way, so you know that the memories it captures will be protected. It can handle five-foot drops to the hard ground, operate in freezing snowstorms, and swim with the fishes lethal conditions for most other digital cameras. Additionally, the Stylus 1050 SW weathers the elements in style with four trendy colors (blue, champagne, silver and black) and a new streamlined body. The sleek, lens-protecting faceplate slides down, turning the camera on and revealing the lens in an instant to capture the moment.

Olympus Stylus 1050SW 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

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Witch water housing is recommended for a canon 7d for surf and underwater model photography?

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d06036123

I like the spl model, but not the price.. what do you guys think??...and what type of lens is recommended?

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I just happened to read an article that mentioned housings for the 7D today. Typical of such housings, the one housing mentioned (the Sea & Sea MDX-7D) costs twice as much as the camera body itself. Street price is roughly $3800 for the MDX-7D. Sea & Sea is a well known manufacturer of underwater camera gear but, a quick check of B&H Photo of NYC, New York (http://www.bhphoto.com) yields a couple other options but, they aren't especially cheap either. Those results are as follows:

Ikelite, 6871.07 eTTL Housing f/ Canon EOS 7D
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/660483-REG/Ikelite_6871_07_6871_07_eTTL_Housing_f.html

Aqua Tech, CO-7 Sports Housing f/ Canon EOS 7D
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/676026-REG/Aqua_Tech_1098_CO_7_Sports_Housing_f.html

Aquatica, Underwater Housing w/ Dual Fiber Optic Cable Ports f/ Canon 7D
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/673720-REG/Aquatica_20065_OPT_Underwater_Housing_w_Dual.html

Question about the book "the quiet american"?

Meuilly

Do you think Fowler is cynic?
And do you think Pyle is a naïve american?
Please could you explain why you think whatever. I have to compare peoples opinions for a project.

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Thomas Fowler is a British journalist in his fifties who has been covering the French war in Viet Nam for over two years. He meets a young American idealist named Alden Pyle, who is a student of York Harding. Harding's theory is that neither Communism nor colonialism are the answer in foreign lands like Viet Nam, but rather a "Third Force," usually a combination of traditions, works best. Unlike most Americans, Pyle is thoughtful and soft-spoken. Fowler finds him naïve.

Alden Pyle is the "quiet American" of the title. He is the opposite of a stereotypical American abroad: the loud obnoxious American in a Hawaiian shirt with a camera. Instead Pyle is thoughtful and intellectual, serious and principled. He comes from a fine East Coast background. His father is a renowned professor of underwater erosion who has appeared on the cover of Time magazine; his mother is well respected in their community. Pyle is a brilliant graduate of Harvard University. He has studied theories of government and society, and is particularly devoted to a scholar named York Harding. He has read Harding's numerous books many times and has absorbed Harding's thinking as his own

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Need reviews for coleman waterproof digital cameras?

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confusedon

They sell a pretty cheap underwater camera for around 80 bucks. Ive never even known that coleman makes cameras in general, so im curious if anyone knows how they are. Its a 12 megapixel camera with only 640x480 video. 33 ft waterproof and 3.2ft shockproof. Looking for reviews or if anyone knows about coleman cameras in general.
One of my main worries is also shutter lag time.

Answer
They are on the do not buy list for amazon, a lot of returns for leaking camaras.
http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-C5WP-Y-Waterproof-Digital-Optical/product-reviews/B004SB1X44/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

Im going backpacking for two months. What would be the best backpack for a 5'10 girl carrying only essentials?

lacrossesu

I weigh 125kg and will be taking clothes, toiletries, a first aid kit and laptop. Travelling to Thailand and Cambodia for just over 2 months. Any guidelines on what make backpack/size to take? and any things I might not have thought about taking? Thank you. Summer.

Answer
You should go into a shop specialising in outdoor equipments etc and get a properly fitted backpack. While I don't know what is the best brand out there (I personally use Lowe Alpine) but I was advised the following re fitting of backpack to prevent injuring my back and shoulder:

1) when carried, the backpack must not be tower over your head
2) the hip belt support should sit nicely over your hips to fdistribute the weight properly
3) reasonably broad shoulder strap to distribute pressure, not soft-foam type though
4) look for bag with cooling back panel and side pocket for water bottle

You can look for backpack with detachable daypack. That way, during the travel, you can leave your main pack at the hostel / check in during flights and have your daypack with important stuff with you. I personally prefer using slingback that I can keep an eye on at all time (daypack attached to backpack to your back is not something you can look after easily, especially in crowded places - some people circumvent this by carrying the daypack in front of them like a pouch).

Don't forget to get a waterproof backpack cover. That way you can zip the bag and all the straps up when you check it in at the airport (some backpack comes with inbuilt cover that you roll out and zip over the backpack).

Bring light weight clothes. It's going to be hot and humid, so long sleeves are not necessary. Bring a pashmina, which will come in handy for temporary covering over your arms say when you go in to certain places of worship, or if it's cool-ish in the evening/after rain, it'll help to keep you warmer. Bring a good pair of sturdy walking shoes, but not thick leathery ones because it'll be too warm to wear that. Good outdoor strappy sandals may be more useful, and one that can withstand lots of water (e.g. to use when you're in the shower/bathroom, esp at hostels) will be better.

To have a basic first aid kit is good. Don't forget to get your vaccinations before leaving. On top of that, other important things are malarial tablets, sun block (the higher the SPF the better) and insect repellent. An umbrella will be handy as well (not just for rain - it's great for shielding the afternoon sun too).

Of course, the real essentials: passport, money, air tickets. Everything else can pretty much be bought if you accidentally forget them. Additional items you may really want to have with you would be guide book, camera (with spare batteries and memory card), charger, mobile phone, music player (ipod) and a book or two ;)

Before you leave, pack everything in and take a walk around a few blocks around where you live. You should be able to comfortably carry the bag with its contents and walk around for a good 15-20 minutes (if not more). Otherwise, you're bringing too much.

Hope you have lots of fun!

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What is the best and affordable underwater digital camera?

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AJ

I am planning to get the best and affordable underwater camera, I've been reading lots of forums online but still can't find the best answer. I am torn amongst: Sony cyber shot tx10, Nikon cool pix aw100, Olympus tough tg 320 and Speedo 9mp aqua shot camera. Please help! thank you

Answer
I think the best one is the Olympus Tough TG-1

What is the best (yet still relatively affordable) underwater camera for snorkeling?

Alysia

I am going on a trip to the Galapagos Islands over the summer and we will be doing a lot of snorkeling, so I'm trying to find a good camera, but I don't know much about this stuff. I'd like to keep my budget around $200 or so, but I have some wiggle room.
What do you guys think is the best underwater camera?
I've looked into the Panasonic Lumix TS4, but it is around $280.00 and even though it's waterproof, I'm hearing that I'll still need an underwater housing, which is just as much as the camera itself. Is the underwater housing necessary? Is there a good camera out there that doesn't require housing?
And finally, are GoPro cameras any good for stills? I won't be taking much video, so photography is going to be my main thing.
Any and all help is very much appreciated. I'm sorry for being so daft about this stuff, but it certainly helps to get advice from people with experience! Thank you!

Answer
The biggest challenge will be finding one with a sufficient depth rating - especially given your budget. Historically, waterproof cameras have either a 3M (9ft) or 10M (33ft) depth rating. However, some of the newer waterproof cameras have pushed that depth rating a bit. For example, the new Nikon AW110 has a 18M (59ft) depth rating.

Realize though that these depth ratings are in "static" (or still) water. If you find yourself in a raging river, surf, or underwater current, or even sloshing the camera around in the water, you will have to reduce the depth rating accordingly. The simple reason is that moving water exerts more pressure than static water.

But any of the 10M or greater depth cameras should work for snorkeling. I would not use a 3M rated camera for snorkeling, due to the depth reduction when you are not in static water. Also realize though that most manufacturers specify the depth rating for one hour immersion. If you are underwater longer than that, who knows?

And of course, a housing is going to be superior to any underwater camera. Some select compact cameras do have optional underwater housings; Nikon J series, some Canon series, etc. As well, some third party housings exist, such as those by FantaSea, Ikelite, and even Polaroid.

GoPro cameras are designed primarily for sports/close action video, and they are best for that use. They are not as good for photos. However, since by definition, underwater photos will typically be closeup (you have limited range underwater), the GoPro will work better for underwater photos than above water. And you really need to buy an underwater housing for the GoPro if you are going to use one.

Finally, make sure the camera has an "underwater" (scene) mode. When underwater, photos take on a color shift to the blue spectrum, and you will either need to correct the color balance (which is what the underwater mode does) or use an underwater red filter. Some housings can accept such a filter (FantaSea for instance) if your camera does not have such a color correction mode.

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What kind of camera should I get for backpacking?

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Narwhalsar

It needs to be able to be something that won't break super easy. And one that can record video. Also if it is waterproof that would be good. It needs to be under $200 Any suggestions would be great, Thanks!

Answer
You will not find any good ones for $200.

As said previously, Nikon AW100 or Olympus Tough-820.

I have the Olympus Tough-8010 which is a predecessor to the 820 (the Nikon was not available when I bought mine), and it has worked pretty good.

There are some models under $200 such as the Olympus Tough-3000. However, they are not nearly built as well, and cannot go as deep waterproof wise.

Realize also that the waterproof rating is for calm - static water. If you dump your camera into a raging river, there will be more force against the camera, and a camera like the Tough-3000 which is rated only to 3 meters in depth may not be enough.

The 8010 had additional o-ring seals, which is why I went with that one. Also it has an all-metal case, and I think part of it might be magnesium, but I am not 100% sure. At any rate it is heavy (at least for a compact camera), and well built.

Also, Olympus has more than one camera with the same model number, so make sure it is the "Stylus Tough" series, as those are the waterproof and ruggedized ones.

what is the best underwater digital camera?

nick22

what is the best underwater digital camera?

im going on a holiday to the bahamas and would love a camera for underwater picture taking, what camera would be the best? i am looking at a 100 to 300 pounds kind of budget :)

thanks

Answer
I would suggest a few that I think are very good. Olympus Tough 8010, Panasonic Lumix TS2 and Sony Cyber-shot TX5. Think that Panasonic is the most expensive from these three.
What you need to consider is how waterproof these cameras are. For example, Sony TX5 is waterproof to 10 ft, when Panasonic TS2 and Olympus Rough 8010 are both waterproof to 33ft. And Sony TX5 has got the lowest resolution from these three. It's just 10.2 megapixels. Panasonic and Olympus have a resolution of 14MP, which is quite a great difference.
Sony and Olympus offer a great feature of panoramic images. your images are automatically stitched together, which gives you the extra-wide view of the scenery.
All cameras are shock-, dust-, sand- and freeze-proof. But Olympus 8010 is also a crushproof, that is designed to withstand up to 220 pounds (100 kg).
Sony launching new waterproof camera which will be up for sale in March/April and it will have a resolution of impressing 16.2 megapixels. And it is going to be the first waterproof camera that can capture 3D still images. But probably pricey too.
There are also Fujifilm waterproof cameras, quite reasonably priced, but that wouldn't be my personal choice.

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is there a hard waterproof camera case that will work with a Sony NEX-3 camera?

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Cristian F

is there a waterproof camera case that will fit the sony nex-3 camera in it??? and if so where can i get one?

Answer
You can consider DiCAPac WP-S5 Waterproof Case for Digital SLR Cameras

Compatible with small DSLR cameras
100% waterproof up to 5m (16ft)
Fit zoom lenses up to 9.5cm (3.7") in length
High transparency UV coated frontal lens port with diameter 85mm (3.3")
Easy button control with the finger sleeve

Do waterproof camera case take good pictures?

roseslovve

I'm wanting to get a waterproof camera case for my canon camera. I think I found a good case, I'm just wondering if the pictures will still look good if they are in the case.

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Well it depends. If it is the Canon case, it won't be too bad. The big thing is to get your white balance right. Underwater is a whole new realm of white balancing. Also, pay attention to the lighting. You may have less light which will force a slower shutter speed which might introduce blur or it might raise your ISO which will introduce noise.

Which waterproof case do you want to get?

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Would putting a disposable camera in a ziplock bag work to take pics underwater?

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puns n ros

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It would - til it leaks.

I have a simpler solution. Look for the inexpensive waterproof disposable cameras out there.
http://www.walgreens.com/store/catalog/Electronics/Cameras-and-Accessories/Film-Cameras/ID=310621&navCount=15&navAction=push&Eon=310621-tier3
http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/kodak-sport-waterproof-single-use-camera/ID=prod378899-product

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=waterproof+disposable+camera&x=0&y=0

can i use a camera in a pool with a plastic bag?

Q. Can i use my old hardy little digital camera in a pool underwater by putting it in a ziplock baggy?

Answer
It won't be waterproof.

Flexible plastic has poor transparency. Just try taking a picture through your baggy on dry land....

If you really want to take your camera into the pool or down to the beach take a look at the dicapac bags. Extra strong seals and, where the lens is, a rigid plastic port that is better to photograph through.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dphoto&field-keywords=dicapac
Add your camera make and model to the search to see if one is available for it.

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What's a good digital camera to buy?

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Q. Hi, I've recently been having problems with my Sony Cyber-Shot camera (the camera says "Use with compatible battery only"), and I think I was going to buy another one soon anyways. What would be a good Point&Shoot camera. I would like one with:
-A Rechargeable battery, not AA for example.
-Pretty good optical zoom and mega pixels
-Not too expensive
-Takes videos which you can listen to ON the camera!
Thank you!!
~Erin :)

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Hi!
I think that the brand 'Olympus' is by far the best. They have a range of cameras to suit what you need at quite fair prices. I have an Olympus, it looks good, takes excellent pictures, is not big and bulky and it has a digital battery.
One of the best cameras ever made would have to be the latest Olympus camera. It is waterproof AND shockproof, meaning you can drop it from up to 5 metres and it wont even leave a scratch, not to mention the accessories, eg, the mirror on one side of it so you can see yourself when you take the picture.
The choice is totally up to you, but I would DEF go for an Olympus!!!
Paige :)

Can any AA Batteries go in the Kodak easy share sport waterproof camera?

Ella

I'm going on holiday tomorrow at 5am, so argos won't be open, in the Kodak easy share sport, the batteries are Kodak AA Alkaline Batteries, but can any AA batteries go in it or does it have to be Kodak, Thanks
Thanks

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Yes

AA is AA..

now what can be is that the camera sucks the batteries dry, but that is a Kodak thing you can't fix that [you can buy a camera that isn't kodak!] Anyhow any alkaline works.

I suggest to buy rechargable Low Discharge NiMh' s though> Eneloops or PowerEx. These are lovely for any power use and retain charge a long time! They will love you long time!

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What are some good waterproof digital cameras?

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frecklefac

I've always thought it was a really cool idea, and lately I've been looking into getting one. I've looked at some from Canon and Olympus. I'm leaning towards Canon's D10 because it gets good reviews, is slightly cheaper than Olympus models, and because I really like Canon cameras.
Anyone that owns this camera or another waterproof camera-
Is it good price considering that it would only get moderate use?
Do you recommend this camera, or another one?
Would I be better off getting a waterproof case for my current camera (a Canon powershot a570)?

Thanks so much!

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Here are 5 top rated waterproof cameras:

1. Canon PowerShot D10

$330, 12.1MP; 3X optical zoom; waterproof to 33 feet
Canonâs first foray into waterproof digital compacts looks like a cross between a Digital ELPH and a diving bell. With a waterproof rating down to 33 feet, itâs among the deepest divers in this category, but its 2.5-inch LCD and optically stabilized 35â105mm (equivalent) f/2.8â4.9 zoom lens arenât at the front of this pack. Like the other cameras here, the D10 is freeze- and shockproof, in this case surviving temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit and falls of up to 4 feet.

2. Fujifilm Finepix Z33WP

$200, 10MP; 3X optical zoom; waterproof to 10 feet
Borrowing design cues from Fujiâs teen-targeted Z30, this underwater shooter is one of the tiniest and most stylish, as well as the most affordable. Its 2.7-inch LCD is as large as they come on this type of compact. But itâs waterproof only to 10 feet, and its 10MP and 35â105mm (equivalent) f/3.7â4.2 optical zoom arenât groundbreaking.

3. Olympus Stylus Tough 8000

$400, 12MP; 3.6X optical zoom; waterproof to 33 feet
Olympus offers some of the most rugged compact cameras you can get, and its latest fits the mold. You can shoot down to 33 feet underwater, drop the camera from up to 6.6 feet, and use it in temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Plus, its metal construction can withstand up to 220 pounds of pressure. Sensorshift image stabilization combats hand shake, and the zoom, while not league-leading, spans an equivalent 28â102mm f/3.5â5.1.

4. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

$400, 12.1MP; 4.6X optical zoom; waterproof to 10 feet
Panasonic has stepped up to the pool in a strong way with its first waterproof digital camera. Its optically stabilized 28â128mm (equivalent) f/3.3â5.9 zoom offers a nice balance of wide angle for underwater and midrange tele for land-based adventures. At 12.1MP, it affords plenty of resolution, and it has an ample 2.7-inch LCD. While we wish it could go deeper than 10 feet, its 720p video recording should make playing in the backyard pool more fun than ever.

5. Pentax Optio W60

$250, 10MP; 5X optical zoom; waterproof to 13 feet
Pentax was one of the first to offer dunkable digital cameras with its WP series years ago, and now itâs a major force. This model has plenty of room to the left of the lens to hold onto, and we like the 720p video recording, though weâd rather have a faster rate than its 15 frames per second. Its Super Macro mode should be a boon below the surface, letting you focus as close as 0.4 inches from the front of the 28â140mm (equivalent) f/3.5â5.5 lens.

What is the best/worst waterproof digital camera?

Melissa

I'm going on a trip in a few months and want to get a waterproof digital camera to tale snorkeling. I am researching reviews and some sites say one thing on certain cameras and others say the opposite. I thought it would be good to get the opinions of people who own them. Does the camera really stay dry? Does it have a good picture quality? Etc.....if you have a opinion or idea please leave a comment!!

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go pro is the best

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What are some good waterproof digital cameras?

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frecklefac

I've always thought it was a really cool idea, and lately I've been looking into getting one. I've looked at some from Canon and Olympus. I'm leaning towards Canon's D10 because it gets good reviews, is slightly cheaper than Olympus models, and because I really like Canon cameras.
Anyone that owns this camera or another waterproof camera-
Is it good price considering that it would only get moderate use?
Do you recommend this camera, or another one?
Would I be better off getting a waterproof case for my current camera (a Canon powershot a570)?

Thanks so much!

Answer
Here are 5 top rated waterproof cameras:

1. Canon PowerShot D10

$330, 12.1MP; 3X optical zoom; waterproof to 33 feet
Canonâs first foray into waterproof digital compacts looks like a cross between a Digital ELPH and a diving bell. With a waterproof rating down to 33 feet, itâs among the deepest divers in this category, but its 2.5-inch LCD and optically stabilized 35â105mm (equivalent) f/2.8â4.9 zoom lens arenât at the front of this pack. Like the other cameras here, the D10 is freeze- and shockproof, in this case surviving temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit and falls of up to 4 feet.

2. Fujifilm Finepix Z33WP

$200, 10MP; 3X optical zoom; waterproof to 10 feet
Borrowing design cues from Fujiâs teen-targeted Z30, this underwater shooter is one of the tiniest and most stylish, as well as the most affordable. Its 2.7-inch LCD is as large as they come on this type of compact. But itâs waterproof only to 10 feet, and its 10MP and 35â105mm (equivalent) f/3.7â4.2 optical zoom arenât groundbreaking.

3. Olympus Stylus Tough 8000

$400, 12MP; 3.6X optical zoom; waterproof to 33 feet
Olympus offers some of the most rugged compact cameras you can get, and its latest fits the mold. You can shoot down to 33 feet underwater, drop the camera from up to 6.6 feet, and use it in temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Plus, its metal construction can withstand up to 220 pounds of pressure. Sensorshift image stabilization combats hand shake, and the zoom, while not league-leading, spans an equivalent 28â102mm f/3.5â5.1.

4. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

$400, 12.1MP; 4.6X optical zoom; waterproof to 10 feet
Panasonic has stepped up to the pool in a strong way with its first waterproof digital camera. Its optically stabilized 28â128mm (equivalent) f/3.3â5.9 zoom offers a nice balance of wide angle for underwater and midrange tele for land-based adventures. At 12.1MP, it affords plenty of resolution, and it has an ample 2.7-inch LCD. While we wish it could go deeper than 10 feet, its 720p video recording should make playing in the backyard pool more fun than ever.

5. Pentax Optio W60

$250, 10MP; 5X optical zoom; waterproof to 13 feet
Pentax was one of the first to offer dunkable digital cameras with its WP series years ago, and now itâs a major force. This model has plenty of room to the left of the lens to hold onto, and we like the 720p video recording, though weâd rather have a faster rate than its 15 frames per second. Its Super Macro mode should be a boon below the surface, letting you focus as close as 0.4 inches from the front of the 28â140mm (equivalent) f/3.5â5.5 lens.

Is it safe to put your camera in a Ziploc bag?

vannax3

Haha, okay so I can't afford a waterproof camera (I'm only 13) so I was thinking of putting my camera in a Ziploc bag,The ones that have a SLIDER/ZIPPER. Is that safe for my camera? If not, is putting my camera in a separate Ziploc Slider/Zipper bag, then putting it in another is safe? Thank you!

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If you want to risk destroying what ever camera you have go ahead. Me... I don't like risk.

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My digital camera fujifilm xp doesn't work?

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Viral L

I have a waterproof cam which works just fine underwater and anywhere. But just yesturday when ever I turn it on the screen won't work and the LDH light turns green to orange and sometimes red flash. But when I shoot a photo the flash works and the noise works just fine but its the screen that won't allow me to c my pics and video. Its like its not on or something

What happened to it

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The screen has gas gone on your camera, meaning you need to have the screen fixed, it probably has a leak inside the screen, this is a rare common problem. The rubber seal is pathetic, these waterproof cameras work great for some time then get busted, which means the rubber seal isn't sufficient enough its not as protective around the lens and screen display as should be. Have it checked out anyway.

if my underwater camera isnt playing me back the pics i took what do i do?

kiwi.sarah

I have the fuiji film xp 10 / black and i am not rough with my stuff and i will hit the playback button and it will let me see the first pic i took and not let me do anything else and i have 2 turn it offf because then it like freezes and i will have 2 take the battery out then restart it in order for it to work again its soo annoying plz help!!!

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Try a fresh new set of batteries or recharge the batteries overnight 'chever the case may be. If the camera still acts weird, try using without the memory card. If it works, throw away the memory card and buy a new one.

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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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What is the best mini camcorder for thats shockproof and waterproof?

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Clayton

I also need it to shoot in HD and be 150$ or less. Waterproof, shockproof, and about the size of a flip cam

Answer
If you buy cheaply you will only end up having to replace the cheap rubbish. I made that mistake! only spent $120 and ended up throwing it away and starting again. Worth spending a little more and getting a great camera that will last. For snowboarding try GoPro they are amazing, you can get the non HD model even cheaper than HD and still get really incredible footage...unless you plan on showing your footage at the local cinema you really dont need HD anyway. The only down side is the mounts don't totally take all the shock out of the footage and you have to keep changing mounts, if you want your friends to have a go takes valuable slope time. Another option for steady shots and hands free filming try www.immortal.co.uk. They have sunnies with a video camera and mic built in (the mic doesn't really work well when flying down the slope but once stationary or away from wind is exceptionally good considering the size. www.immortal.co.uk have the stockist listed and you can buy online. I watched the Gadget Show review and they got really high rating! Good thing about the glasses is you can really quickly pass them around your friends without having to change helmet attachments. We had great fun with them our last trip! Hope that helps. BTW if you want to ignore my first suggestion try ebay! They have really cheap cameras (which I ended up throwing away).

Youtube video camera for best quality videos?

Stephanie

I am going to start making youtube videos and wanted to know what was the best video camera to invest in. I keep seeing that everyone is suggesting the flip video cameras, is that really a good video camera? I want the camera to be under $500. Im looking for best quality video camera. Thank you!

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I suggest the Kodak PlaySport Zx3.

The Kodak Play Sport Zx3 is easy to use, has a very good display, and takes very good video in normal light and good video in low light. It's waterproof to a depth of 10 feet and can shoot good 5-megapixel stills. However, it only has fair audio quality. Its on-board software makes basic editing and sharing videos online very easy to do.

Highs
A good HD pocket camcorder with very good video picture quality, display quality and ease of use; good low-light picture quality, image stabilizer, versatility and still camera. Moderately priced model.

Lows
Fair audio quality and battery life.

You can click the link below for more information.

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What is the best new digital camera?

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BarbieQ

5 mio pix and up..

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What is "best" for you depends a great deal on your requirements. Are enlargements of 8X10 or larger necessary? Will you be frequently shooting in low light? Are extra lenses for your camera e.g. telephoto, wide angle or macro something that you might want to purchase? Having asked this bevy of questions, I bought a Canon A620 (7 megapixels) last October and I've been just delighted with it. The image quality is outstanding and my 11X14s are excellent. The 2" vari-angle LCD is quite wonderful and the movie mode is amazingly good. I post videos on my blog by first uploading to DropShots to get the HTML and then simply pasting it in to my Blogger account. It uses SD cards which seem to be dropping in price and 4 AA batteries which, although I heartily recommend rechargeables, are always available in emergencies. I purchased a Canon macro lens and I'm also preparing to get the external flash unit and the waterproof case shortly. It's a fairly compact camera, but still sturdy in feel and although you won't get it into a shirt pocket, it will easily fit into a coat pocket, backpack or purse. Image stabilization and RAW would have been great additions, but all things considered I don't think that you can do any better for the price. There are several websites that offer camera reviews, but stevesdigicams.com is a great place to begin if you're interested in checking around. Good luck in your search.

DSLR, Mirrorless, Bridge Superzoom or Advanced Compact Camera?

Jake

I've been looking into DSLR cameras for a couple months now and cameras like the T3i, 60D, D3200, D5200, D7000 have been surfacing a lot.

I've since looked into superzooms like the Canon SX50 HS which has a 50x zoom (24-1200mm) and take pretty good pictures for only a 1/2.3" sensor.

I've also looked into cameras like the Sony RX100 with a 1" sensor. One of the highest praised compact cameras.

There's the option of the Sony NEX series as well.

I'm looking for phenomenal image quality but also a lot of versatility. For some reason I'm standoffish about Nikon's because I owned a T4i, even though I returned it, I like the lens selection from Canon and such. I've been looking at reviews of sensors on the dxp or whatever site that is and the D5200 scored an 84 compared to a 66 for the T3i, a 66 for the RX100, a 70 for the 60D, a 47 for the SX50 HS and an 81 for the D3200 but that is also shooting RAW. Help me decide!

Answer
Honestly the only people who pay attention to lens tests done in a controlled lab setting are posers at best - the type who show up at camera club meetings and brag about how this lens or that lens they own can resolve x number of line pairs per millimeter but never show any of their results using that lens.

My personal prejudices automatically eliminate any "Bridge Superzoom" because of their tiny sensors with far too many pixels and their heavily compromised permanently attached zoom lenses.

I'm also less than impressed with Compact System Cameras because all of them - Sony, Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Panasonic - use a lens mount that isn't compatible with their big brother DSLR cameras without an adapter and some of the adapters are pretty pricey.

So that leaves us with the current DSLR crop from Sony, Pentax, Nikon and Canon.

The Sony SLT series - a37, a58, a65, a77, a99 - all use the legacy Minolta Maxxum "A" lens mount that dates back to 1985. There are still a lot of previously owned Minolta Maxxum AF lenses available and all of them are fully compatible with with the SLT series of cameras.

The Pentax K-30 is currently the lowest-priced Weather Resistant (WR) DSLR on the market. Although WR doesn't mean the camera is waterproof it does mean that you can use the K-30 in the rain or in very dusty conditions without worry. Also, the K-30 still uses a variant of the Pentax "K" lens mount that dates back to 1975. There are probably more manual focus "K" mount lenses available than you'd care to count plus all the AF "K" mount lenses made before the digital takeover of photography.

Both Sony and Pentax have a focusing motor in their camera bodies as well as their respective version of Image Stabilization (IS). Any AF lens made for either will auto focus as they should and any lens used becomes a stabilized lens.

Nikon still uses the "F" lens mount that dates back to around 1959 so any Nikon lens made since then (with a couple of very rare lenses) can be used on a modern Nikon DSLR although there may be limitations as to functionality. However, the entry-level models - D3100, D3200, D5100, D5200 - all lack a focusing motor in the camera body so only the more expensive AF-S lenses will auto focus on them. Nikon also has their version of IS (Nikon calls it VR) in some but not all of their lenses. So with Nikon you get to pay over and over for a focusing motor and lens stabilization.

Canon abandoned their "FD/FL" lens mount for the "EF" lens mount when they introduced their Rebel EOS auto focus 35mm film cameras in 1988. To further complicate matters, Canon now offers two different lens mounts - the "EF-S" which can only be used on their crop-sensor entry-level DSLR cameras (T3, T3i, SL1, T5i, 60D/60Da and 7D) and the "EF" which can be used on any of their DSLR models whether crop-sensor or full-frame. Canon has always had the focusing motor in their lenses and, like Nikon, chose to place their version of IS in some but not all of their lenses.

So that's my breakdown of the Big 4. Go to a camera shop and handle the different models and go with the one that you like best.

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Which waterproof digital camera has the least shutter lag?

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Tina

I've read a lot of reviews for waterproof cameras under $300 and most shutter lag is mostly the complaint. Does anyone have one that has low shutter lag? My budget is $250-$300 and it would have to be waterproof.

Answer
Canon D10 or Panasonic TS1 are 2 good waterproof camera that I would recommend. Canon D10 waterproof to 33 feet while TS1 waterproof at 10feet but TS1 can record HD video
here is Canon D10 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SER460?ie=UTF8&tag=ad107-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001SER460
and panasonic TS1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QFZMBK?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001QFZMBK

Which disposable waterproof camera is best to use at Niagara falls?

Vinod

Which disposable waterproof camera is best to use at Niagara falls? Where can i develop those films?

Answer
Any camera is fine. You don't need waterproof.

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How do you keep digital cameras safe at Disney World?

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uhohspaghe

I need a new digital camera, as my old one broke. However, I don't want to buy it, just to have it wrecked at Disney. So would it be safer to buy a shockproof and waterproof camera with poor zoom or is it possible to keep a normal "shock-able" camera that has nice features safe there?


Thanks in advance!

Answer
There are NOT lockers at disney by the water rides.

I understand your conundrum. I always wrestle with which camera to buy. It does seem to come up more often with digital cameras. They really seem to last about 4-5 years. Every time I wonder if I should get a nice big one, or a little one that will fit in my pocket.

All of that aside, I have never had a problem at Disney with just keeping it in a case of some kind. If it makes you feel better, throw in a zip lock and put it around the camera, and then put the camera in the case when you do water rides.

Have fun. Wish I was going too.

Is the Canon PowerShot D10 the best waterproof camera?

Bunny

So im looking into getting a waterproof camera, and all websites say that's the Canon PowerShot D10
is the best one out there, is it?
Also how many frames per second?
And are the photos clear in and out of water?

Answer
Canon PowerShot D10 is a good one waterproof camera that have Continuous shooting = 1.1fps, can capture Video in VGA (640x480p).

Canon PowerShot D10 : 12.1MP, 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, 2.5-inch LCD, Waterproof to 33 feet, Face Detection Technology plus Face Detection Self-timer
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SER460?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001SER460

Other good waterproof cameras : Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2, Pentax Optio W90.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 : 12MP, 4.6x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, 2.7 inch LCD, Waterproof to a depth of 10 feet, shockproof from falls up to 5 feet
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QFZMBA?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001QFZMBA

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 : 14.1MP Waterproof Digital Camera, 4.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, 2.7-Inch LCD, Waterproof down to 10 meters
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003960F7K?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003960F7K

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