What Underwater Camera Should I Get???

[downhillbiker]

I am looking for an underwater digital camera that is good for macro shots, in tank shots, and shots in the ocean. I dont know where to start looking and what is good. A bonus would be if there is one that is a good above water digital camera as well

Since I am in college, budget is an issue, so keep that in mind. Pictures taken with the camera you recommend would also be helpful.

 

[vanmo92]

I just bought this case for my regular digital camera:

http://www.amazon.com/DicaPac-WP300...cs&qid=1209947759&sr=8-3#moreAboutThisProduct

ANd I got pretty nice shots with it in HI like this one:

It is good if you are on a budget. This case would be good if your camera is good.

 

[downhillbiker]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12470299#post12470299 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by vanmo92
I just bought this case for my regular digital camera:

http://www.amazon.com/DicaPac-WP300...cs&qid=1209947759&sr=8-3#moreAboutThisProduct

ANd I got pretty nice shots with it in HI like this one:

It is good if you are on a budget. This case would be good if your camera is good.

Thanks, but i kindof need to get a new camera too, the old one is well...kindof old.

Also Multi-Shot function is a MAJOR bonus.

 

[vanmo92]

Alright, well that is the only suggestion I have. But I understand that this case is not for everybody.

 

[downhillbiker]

trust me...i appreciate your suggestion. that is a good idea. i just know we need a new camera as well, so might as well do it with one purchase.

 

[kuyatwo]

this is the one i use...here is a thread of pics that some members have put their pics with the camera on

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1351451

 

[o.c.d.]

Right on kuyatwo I was painfully waiting for the search so start to work so I could post my old thread, But your to fast for me ,Thank you
And I still love my camera and I will bee posting more pics eventually.
Best camera for the price under $400. hope your impressed and the outdoor shots are very good also.

 

[TWallace]

I got a Canon Powershot A720. You can get an underwater housing for it for around $150. Camera itself is around $200. I'll be taking mine to Mexico this week. I'll post photos when I get back.

 

[downhillbiker]

great guys. i would like to see some outdoor pics from the 1030 o.c.d.

and cant wait to see the pics from the powershot A720 TWallace

 

[downhillbiker]

circuit city has the olypus 1030 on sale for $349 and i think that best buy will price match and we have a gift cert for $20 for best buy, which would make the 1030 SW $329. that is a good deal, EH???

 

[intenseimage]

Im liking that Olympus

My wife has a Sony DSC-W80 with an underwater housing that took some very nice underwater photos (of course im at work and dont have any loaded in Photobucket)

 

[downhillbiker]

well, lets see those pics when you get home. i am also liking the 1030, but can be persuaded.

 

[elmexotics]

camera

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olympus has 2 models that are waterproof. The 850 is good to 10' while the 1030 is good to 33' And yes, we do price matches to other stores (I am a manager at Best Buy).