Genevieve
I really want a waterproof digital camera for my birthday this year. I have been looking online and have found almost every camera has at least a few bad reviews to go along with however many positive ones they may have. I have a budget of 500 at this point, willing to spend more if necessary though. So I was wondering if anyone has any personal experience with waterproof cameras? Or have a friend that has? I'm just really looking for some advise here. Thank you for reading and your possible help :)
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The thing about the internet is you will always find bad reviews on anything. What I like to do is to take the "Olympics" scoring approach to reviews. Throw out both the highest and lowest reviews, and what is left over is probably more accurate.
I have the Olympus Tough 8010, and it has worked well for me. Not all waterproof cameras are created equal, and perhaps the most significant difference is the waterproof depth rating. The waterproof cameras are usually rated for 1 Meter, 5 Meters, or 10 Meters in depth. Any deeper and you will need to go with a housing type camera.
One thing you have to do with waterproof cameras is to rinse them off after use.
Another thing to look for in a waterproof camera is underwater color balance. When underwater, even only a few feet, you will get a blue hue to the photos. A red filter or underwater color balance feature is required to bring the photo back to the correct color. The Olympus has this function as well, but I suspect others do too.
The Canon D10 is another camera that has good reviews.
Some, but not all of the waterproof cameras are also Tough, and are shockproof, freezeproof, and chrushproof (of course within limits).
I bought my Olympus after seeing a review of it thrown into a washing machine at the laundromat and it took a video of it being tossed around. So far, it has worked well.
The thing about the internet is you will always find bad reviews on anything. What I like to do is to take the "Olympics" scoring approach to reviews. Throw out both the highest and lowest reviews, and what is left over is probably more accurate.
I have the Olympus Tough 8010, and it has worked well for me. Not all waterproof cameras are created equal, and perhaps the most significant difference is the waterproof depth rating. The waterproof cameras are usually rated for 1 Meter, 5 Meters, or 10 Meters in depth. Any deeper and you will need to go with a housing type camera.
One thing you have to do with waterproof cameras is to rinse them off after use.
Another thing to look for in a waterproof camera is underwater color balance. When underwater, even only a few feet, you will get a blue hue to the photos. A red filter or underwater color balance feature is required to bring the photo back to the correct color. The Olympus has this function as well, but I suspect others do too.
The Canon D10 is another camera that has good reviews.
Some, but not all of the waterproof cameras are also Tough, and are shockproof, freezeproof, and chrushproof (of course within limits).
I bought my Olympus after seeing a review of it thrown into a washing machine at the laundromat and it took a video of it being tossed around. So far, it has worked well.
Waterproof Digitals?
Nate S
I want a waterproof digital camera with video capabilities and a minimum of 3 photos per second. Also as many megapixels as possible.
I'm hoping it will be under 500$
Any suggestions?
Answer
Waterproof digital with a lot of megapixels at 3 frames per second speed for under $500? You're dreaming.
To get 3 fps speed or better, expect to spend at least $500 on the camera alone, because it'll need to be an SLR like a Nikon D40 or Canon Rebel XT. You can't get that speed from a point and shoot.
Your only hope: get a used digital SLR like a Nikon D70s or Canon 10D or 20D SLR. And then look for a underwater SLR bag for it...and pray that it doesn't spring a leak. Or lower your expectations of what you can get for $500--like a 1 frame per second point and shoot with an underwater housing. Expect to spend about $150 for a point and shoot and about $150 for the housing--totalling $300.
Sorry to be so negative, but you need to be realistic.
Waterproof digital with a lot of megapixels at 3 frames per second speed for under $500? You're dreaming.
To get 3 fps speed or better, expect to spend at least $500 on the camera alone, because it'll need to be an SLR like a Nikon D40 or Canon Rebel XT. You can't get that speed from a point and shoot.
Your only hope: get a used digital SLR like a Nikon D70s or Canon 10D or 20D SLR. And then look for a underwater SLR bag for it...and pray that it doesn't spring a leak. Or lower your expectations of what you can get for $500--like a 1 frame per second point and shoot with an underwater housing. Expect to spend about $150 for a point and shoot and about $150 for the housing--totalling $300.
Sorry to be so negative, but you need to be realistic.
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