By Donna (CC) in the Poconos (*) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3051) on Friday, November 28, 2008 - 10:13 pm: |
Amanda needs/wants an underwater camera that can also be used on land...any recommendations in the $200-$400 price range?
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By *joe brannan* (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #631) on Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 2:32 am: |
Donna
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By Donna (CC) in the Poconos (*) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3057) on Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 10:36 am: |
thanks Joe, I'll check it out...
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By pat murphy (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1625) on Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 2:47 pm: |
hi donna, i have a canon sd630 with a housing and flash for u/w. when i bought it i was told to look on ebay for more of the same camera since the housing would be specific to that camera and if the housing flooded i could have another camera ready. like they say, if the housing floods, 99.9% of the time it's your own fault...poor cleaning, forgetting the o-ring, etc. so while my original camera cost about $300-350, i was able to get "spares" for about $125 each a few months after the original purchase. i like the 630 because it has a 3" screen on the back which makes it easy to see with my old, if recently repaired, eyes.
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By Cecil* (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7060) on Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 7:14 pm: |
Donna wait to I get back home on Monday/Tuesday and I'll give you some choices.
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By Donna (CC) in the Poconos (*) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3060) on Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 7:24 pm: |
Thanks Pat
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By Pegi Sue, PegiPie******************* (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7654) on Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 8:22 pm: |
I was gonna say to wait and see what Cecil says!
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By Donna (CC) in the Poconos (*) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3062) on Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 10:35 pm: |
Thanks Pegi...that's one that she's been looking at..
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By Donna (CC) in the Poconos (*) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3063) on Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 10:35 pm: |
and Amanda's a decent photographer herself...she's got some artist genes from her Dad
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By Roy (160 DTG) cya at Lac Bay May 10th (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2670) on Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 5:15 am: |
Good thread Donna, I'm also looking at getting a new Camera for my trip next year, but as I'm not a diver I don't think I need to get one with a housing,
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By Donna (CC) in the Poconos (*) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3065) on Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 10:27 am: |
Roy, Amanda and I agree that the no-housing camera seems easiest...she's probably going to go with the Sealife reefmaster that Pegi mentioned....but I'm still interested to hear what everyone else suggests!
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By Cecil* (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7062) on Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 5:51 pm: |
I would not go near a Sealife Mini it has a fixed lens and no zoom and worse thing is it only focuses down to 18" (AFAIK) which is totally unacceptable for UW photography. Heck 18 inches is at the outside limit of where I will even shoot the picture.
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By Donna (CC) in the Poconos (*) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3067) on Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 5:53 pm: |
What would you recommend, Cecil?
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By Cecil* (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7063) on Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 6:34 pm: |
The problem is that I'm still at my Dad's in DC and do not have access to my photography sites. When I get back to work on Tuesday I can take a look at what is available.
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By Donna (CC) in the Poconos (*) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3070) on Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 7:03 pm: |
oh, ok...I see Cecil!
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By Beck-ee... not wanting winter to come (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2026) on Monday, December 1, 2008 - 11:38 am: |
Donna, have her check out sites like "wetpixel" and "digitaldiver", they are websites devoted to underwater photography. Lots of good information to be found on them, along with good deals on used equipment.
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By Ron Gould*** (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1773) on Monday, December 1, 2008 - 7:01 pm: |
SP-350 is the camera and we love them(3)!
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By Donna (CC) in the Poconos (*) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3081) on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - 7:25 am: |
Cecil, are you back yet? Sorry, but I'm anxious to order her camera...Thanks!!
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By Donna (CC) in the Poconos (*) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3083) on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - 7:27 am: |
a friend of hers recommended this one with a housing...Olympus D-580
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By Cecil* (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7066) on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - 8:49 am: |
I'm back. My first choice (for a pocket P&S camera) would be the Olympus 1030 very small, waterproof, U/W case (PT-043 which is available), 3.6X zoom, 10 megapixel and many automatic U/W white balance settings. It is a little on the high side, camera = $300-$400, UW housing another $200.
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By Cecil* (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7068) on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - 1:58 pm: |
There also a couple of good Canon choices the IXUS 980 and 880. They're both 14.7 megapixel and run around $300, they both have UW cases (WP-DC26 and 27), that are available. The 880 has a better lens (4x zoom and 28mm wide) but less control, the 980 has great control and would be a great camera to grow into.
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By Donna (CC) in the Poconos (*) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3085) on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - 6:48 pm: |
Thanks Cecil...will check them out and talk to her...I appreciate your help!!! !
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By Donna (CC) in the Poconos (*) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3129) on Monday, December 8, 2008 - 8:58 pm: |
Hi everyone....just wanted to thank you all for your recommendations....she decided to go with the Sealife mini after reading the reviews and talking to people....hopefullly it will be good for her.
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By Cecil* (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7089) on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 9:19 am: |
Thanks for letting us know. Yes I am disappointed but hey it's her camera and she has to get what she thinks is best for her. It is certainly a simple camera.
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By ****Tink**** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #7910) on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 11:54 am: |
Donna, I have to agree with Cecil. If price is a factor, then the Sealife Mini will probably do her fine for what she needs/wants now.
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