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Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

11/17/2010 09:03:18 PM · #1

I have a friend who is going to be going on a snorkeling trip with her son. She was asking me which underwater camera she should get. I'm not really sure since I have not shot with one for this purpose. She would prefer something not too expensive. One camera she asked about was Canon Powershot D10.
Anyone here have any input I can share with her?

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

11/17/2010 09:10:08 PM · #2

Actually for a one time trip, the disposables are really good. I used one when I went to Mexico (though it was film, not digital since it was about 12 years ago) and every underwater picture came out fantastic.

Pentax DA 16-45mm f/4.0 ED AL AF

11/17/2010 09:13:41 PM · #3

Originally posted by Kelli:

She is wanting one she can use in future trips too, so I don't think she wants a disposable one, but I can mention one to her if you know of a good digital one.

alohadave

Pentax K-5

11/17/2010 09:29:17 PM · #4

Pentax and Olympus both make water resistant cameras that can be used underwater.

I'm thinking of getting the Pentax W90 for my wife for Christmas.

//www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10022411pentaxoptiow90.asp

Leica 35mm f/2.0 Summicron V4

11/17/2010 09:33:25 PM · #5

Let me clarify. I have already looked online and have seen who all makes an under water camera, as has my friend. What I am asking is if anyone here has used one, and if so which one with what results or recommendations.

pitrpan

Leica M8

11/17/2010 09:48:07 PM · #6

I bought my 2 year old son one of these:
//www.dpreview.com/news/1001/10010704olytough3000.asp

It got delivered today, so ~~I haven't had~~ he hasn't had the chance to play with it as yet.

Keep in mind that these cameras are water-proof, they're not underwater cameras.

For true underwater, I'd suggest using a normal camera and an underwater casing.

Message edited by author 2010-11-17 21:49:36.

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

11/17/2010 09:59:07 PM · #7

Originally posted by ShutterPug:

Originally posted by Kelli:
Actually for a one time trip, the disposables are really good. I used one when I went to Mexico (though it was film, not digital since it was about 12 years ago) and every underwater picture came out fantastic.

She is wanting one she can use in future trips too, so I don't think she wants a disposable one, but I can mention one to her if you know of a good digital one.

I used Kodak, and from what I see on the web they have the best rated digital underwater disposable. Here's one of the rating sites on these. //www.buzzle.com/articles/disposable-underwater-camera.html

spiritualspatula

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

11/17/2010 09:59:10 PM · #8

Originally posted by ShutterPug:

I've got the old Olympus one, the 770SW, and I bought one of the newer (but still now outdated) models of the same series for my then-girlfriend because she's a clutz. Needless to say, it took her about a week of having the thing to drop it into the June runoff swollen river that goes through here. After some wading in freezing cold waist deep water, I found it fine. I've done some pictures with mine in rivers and lakes, but never the ocean. They are easy to to use and extremely durable. I hate the menu system on mine though. The scene mode is frustrating to me, and the pictures are meh. Not terrible, but not great. Assuming they function like the old models, ensure that you follow proper "post" water excursion etiquette, wherein your turn the camera on and off several times in clear tap water to cycle the lens cover open and closed and eliminate grime buildup.
Oh yeah, mine has an altimeter which is a sorta fun feature because it tags photos with the altitude, but it isn't terribly accurate and you can't set it, so storms mess with its brains. It's more a gimmick that's amusing than functional.

ETA: The one I got my ex was the "tougher" tough model that was available at that time, rated to 10m I think.

Message edited by author 2010-11-17 22:00:39.

njsabs

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

11/17/2010 10:38:44 PM · #9

Originally posted by ShutterPug:

I have the Canon Powershot D10....and what a fun little camera it is. I took it snorkleing for hours and it performed great. Took pictures out of the water too. It is a great little point and shoot....my kids even used it underwater with ease. The buttons are big so it is easy to change settings underwater, however they also have an underwater setting that was terrific. I would recommend them highly. The cost is reasonable too.