By David Gilhousen (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 3:18 pm: |
Based on the glowing comments made here, I've been shopping for a Canon G9 in preparation for a trip to Bonaire next summer. My total budget is about $500, including the underwater case (I snorkel and don't need the expensive Ikelite case). Unfortunately, the New York discount camera suppliers found on the web won't sell you the camera for the advertised price of $350. They only sell it in a bundle with their grossly overpriced accessories (not including the UW case) for $500. Ugh!
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By Mickey McCarthy (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #666) on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 3:39 pm: |
Dave
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By Tom C. (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #8843) on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 3:56 pm: |
Found two offers with product in stock for under $400.00
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By Mickey McCarthy (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #667) on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 5:55 pm: |
Tom
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By Mickey McCarthy (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #668) on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 6:20 pm: |
Wellll
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By David Gilhousen (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #4) on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 6:40 pm: |
When you call both Broadway, Fotoconnection, and all the other ones in N.Y. they will tell you that they only have them for sale bundled with accessories for a much higher price. That's false advertising. If I was still a New Yorker I'd call the Attorney General. I'm used to dealing with honest business people here in the South.
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By Judy T (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5191) on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 6:57 pm: |
Hi David
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By Gord Alder (Owner Seaside unit 101) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #132) on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 9:01 pm: |
Olympus Auctions
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By David Gilhousen (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 11:09 pm: |
Gord and Judy (or other Olympus users):
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By Gord Alder (Owner Seaside unit 101) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #133) on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 11:17 pm: |
I have a DSLR that I use, the SW I have is a backup camera, and used for times I don't want to lug a big camera around. I haven't noticed any focus issues, above or below the water. After this post I have started to research the 1030 SW, which offers a movie mode that has 30 fps.
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By Cecil* (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7099) on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 10:06 am: |
Back to the original question, I misread it the first time through and thought he was looking for a Canon G9 which is an excellent choice. A very good camera with manual controls and RAW files. It's as good a point and shoot camera as you can get. The only downsides are price (expensive), size (large) and availability (limited).
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By Krispi ~naughty...oh Christopher!! (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4406) on Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 2:48 pm: |
Hi David. We got a G9 prior to our October trip. I think I got it for less than this...cant remember.
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By David Gilhousen (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #6) on Friday, December 19, 2008 - 9:26 pm: |
Thanks for all your suggestions. I decided to go with a refurbished Canon G9 for just under $400. With the accessories and UW case it will come in slightly over my budget, but I'd rather go with this camera because of all of the favorable comments.
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