Good cheap point and shoot for fish/coral pictures

[nuxx]

Hey guys,

Looking for recommendations on point and shoot cameras that are in the ~$200 range that will take good pictures of fish and coral.

We have a DSLR as well, but want something a bit more rugged and maybe waterproof.

What should I look for?

Thanks!

 

[Misled]

Used Canon G series.

 

[nuxx]

What are your thoughts on this?

http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/acil/bodies/j1/

Looks to be good at high speed and low light as well.

 

[Misled]

Should be ok. It does shoot in raw. I don't know the lens line-up or whether there's a macro for it.

 

[gus6464]

What are your thoughts on this?

http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/acil/bodies/j1/

Looks to be good at high speed and low light as well.

Nikon 1's are solid cameras. They have some of the fastest AF out there out of any camera. If you decide to get a J1 body or with the kit 10-30mm lens then this is all you need to make it waterproof and also allow for macro.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/888272-REG/Nikon_3689_WP_N1_Waterproof_Housing_for.html

Then get the Nikon N1-CL1 close up lens but that one will be kinda of hard to get.

Another option for macro is to get a Raynox DCR-150 and a 40.5-43mm step-up ring.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/292476-REG/Raynox_DCR_150_DCR_150_1_5x_Macro_Lens.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/809747-REG/Sensei_sur40_543_40_5_43mm_Step_Up_Ring.html

 

[nuxx]

Thanks Gus

Waterproof is going to be a necessity!

 

[gus6464]

Thanks Gus

Waterproof is going to be a necessity!

Then I would jump on the nikon waterproof case asap. That case won't last long at that price.

 

[nuxx]

Then I would jump on the nikon waterproof case asap. That case won't last long at that price.

Hey Gus,

I ordered both the N1 and case and the Fuji XP70.

Hopefully one will work out

 

[gus6464]

Hey Gus,

I ordered both the N1 and case and the Fuji XP70.

Hopefully one will work out

Nice. Did you get a good deal on the J1? I have a Nikon V1 myself but it has now been replaced by a Sony a6000. Thinking about picking up a J1 or J2 used and the waterproof case for some fun.

 

[nuxx]

Nice. Did you get a good deal on the J1? I have a Nikon V1 myself but it has now been replaced by a Sony a6000. Thinking about picking up a J1 or J2 used and the waterproof case for some fun.

Yeah on eBay, refurb