waterproof digital cameras...which ones are the best?

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hi there i just returned from a fabulous trip of white water rafting with some friends. i did bring a waterproof camera that hold film 3 rolls of it! the problem? well we had some AWESOME foto opts that were not shot becos of having problems reloading film and then running out of film. i would love to buy a waterproof one but i dont know which are good. plse advise and people who own one are most helpful thanks in advance!!

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For cameras that are waterproof from the start, SeaLife makes some of the best. However, they can be quite pricey. you best bet would be to buy a generic canon/olympus/kodak/nikon compact camera and then buy an underwater case for it (before you buy the camera, do a google search for the case to ensure they make one and that it fits your budget). Most people that dont expect to go completely underwater with their camera for extended periods or take it farther down than say 5-10ft can get away with one of those vinyl bags that seals around the camera (like this one (http://www.keepitdrycase.com/larwatcamcas.html)), but if you will be underwater for long periods or to bigger depths, you need to get a hard plastic/polycarbonate case for your camera(like this one (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3685159&Sku=C930-1450&SRCCODE=GOOGLEBASE&cm_mmc_o=TBBTkwCjCVyBpAgf%20mwzygtCjCVRqCjCVRq). These can get even pricier than the SeaLife option. Most will run you $100-200 and can get higher from there. The case for my Olympus evolt 510 was about $900, but it's expensive because my camera is an SLR, so its a bigger camera with alot more buttons. A case for a compact digicam shouldn't run near that amount.

Looking for a Waterproof Camera Case?

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It's summer! So that means I'll be going to the beach a lot and I'll be taking a lot of pictures. I did want to invest for a Olympus 1030 SW camera because it's waterproof and I can get more of a kick out of my pictures, but my parents 'value of a dollar' ordeal, my summer job will pay for it in... August.

So instead I'm gonna get use old Kodak digital cam.

Does anybody have a suggestion for a good waterproof digital camera case? Nothing to expensive really... maybe $50 at most?

And if possible, where I can get them... Target, Wal-Mart, etc..

Thanks :]

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I seriously doubt you'll find an underwater case for $50.

Check here to see if you can find something suitable within your budget:

http://www.bonicadive.com
http://www.ikelite.com
http://www.ewamarine.com
http://www.cameraarmor.com

An alternative might be the Minolta Weathermatic Dual 35 which is a 35mm film camera good to 15 feet. Its all auto and has a 2 position lens - 35mm or 50mm. You can find one on eBay for under $50.00.

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