Waterproof Digital Cameras can capture your memories on a beach, at a nightclub, pool and in many other places because of its high technical configuration. It is specially designed for taking clear pictures of the objects under water that is below five feet and more. Parallel to this, you can view all the pictures instantly and you have quick access of the images taken. There will be lot of differences in taking shots and the working condition also varies when compared with the other digital cameras.
Waterproof digital cameras have different modes that are used for diverse scenes, but you need to have proper knowledge of the camera before use and that can be attained by thoroughly reading the manual. You have to do some research before deciding to buy. Always purchase a camera that is easily accessible by the thumb for clicking and the user interface should be simple. Technical aspects like compact, digital zoom, flash levels, dimensions, internal memory, movie mode etc have to be given importance while buying.
Sony and Canon offer waterproof digital cameras at different prices. Nowadays the waterproof cameras are designed for lifestyle purpose and fulfilling professional needs also. People enjoying vacation on water base always opt for waterproof digital cameras to enhance and cherish their experience. You can take colorful shots while doing underwater snorkeling or scuba diving and so you cannot rely on faulty cameras. In addition to this, these cameras are good options for capturing action shots that are water-based like white water rafting, fishing and kayaking etc. There are cameras available to capture underwater photographs at the depth above 30 feet.
Sealife DC500 is scuba divers delight as it can be used up to 200feet depth. This camera has two underwater shooting options. First one is typical shot for underwater with slight shutter pause or lag. But the Shark shooting option captures intended object and the range or distance is remembered for the following photos and hence there is no lag time with the closing speed of the shutter. It has got a flash and has expandability with other lenses like 3x and 4x optical zoom. Some main features of this waterproof digital camera are 5.0 mega pixels, 3x optical zoom and auto-focus with a LCD display of two inches for viewing the photos.
Olympus Stylus 770SW is referred as the toughest waterproof camera because it is not only waterproof but also freeze and crush proof. Among the waterproof cameras available in the market, this camera sounds like handling anything on the way without any damage. It has got 7.1 mega pixels and as a result gets great resolution and also has LCD display of 2.5 inches. Underwater, the camera is shockproof till 5 feet, can take up crushing force of 220 pounds and waterproof till 30 feet. It also has 30 shooting modes with movie sounds.
Pentax Optio W20 is another waterproof digital camera that is preferred by many photographers because it provides them the needed features. A rubber-sealed seam is an important feature that can be immersed till 5 feet for a period of half an hour. It’s distinctive features are 7 mega pixels, macro lens, 3x optical zoom, 2.5 inches LCD screen, recording videos and underwater settings.
The other popular waterproof digital cameras are Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z1000, Fuji Fine Pix A400 digital camera and Bonica Snapper-XP underwater digital camera.
Russ Snapper
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Which one of these four digital cameras should I buy?
Thank you for opening
Tomorrow I’ll be buying a new digital camera but I can’t decide which one to choose, they have they’re bads and goods. My last camera broke so I don’t want something that breaks easily, and please tell me from all of these which you think have the best picture quality and overall which one you think is best!
#1 – Sony Cybershot T700
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665491098
Good: very beautiful and slim, large lcd, Bad: Can break easily, not sure how good the image quality is.
#2 0 Canon Powershot SD 870
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=145&modelid=15655
Good: Good Image quality?, Bad: Breaks easily
#3 – Olympus Stylus 1030 sw
Shockproof, waterproof, etc, Bad: Super ugly, I think it has poor image quality from what I’ve seen.
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1363
Good: Read the reviews
#4 – Olympus Stylus 1050 sw
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1395
Good: Similar to #3(but not as good), very pretty camera, Bad: Might have bad image quality?
Sorry for the long question but I really want to make the right choice, thank you for all your answers!
Yes I been to Cnet, I’ve seen all of the reviews.
I want a camera thats hard to break and has outstanding image quality.
2 CANON POWERSHOT!!
Seriously, i have it, it is the best camera ever!!
It makes all my pictures look so clear, and professional, and the automatic focus is amazing!
(i can even send you examples if you want)
it does NOT break easily! i have dropped this camera so many times (down the stairs, and into the washing machine) , and it still works perfectly, and its very scratch resistant!
What ever you do, DO NOT get Sony Cybershot (#1) ! i used to have that EXACT one, and i dropped mine once very lightly, and it broke. The focus on it would always be blurry and messed up too.
like you said, # 3 is really ugly, with poor image quality
over all the Cannon Powershot is really the best. 6 different people recommended it to me, and now im recommending it to everyone i know!
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4 – Olympus Stylus 1050 sw
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Cannon. Never seen a Cannon break and it is GREAT quality.
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I’ve looked at all those before because I am getting a new camera also, and I have picked the sony cybershot because it fits my needs best, which is that it has to be tiny and cute and take decent pictures as well as some cool effects. It all depends on what you’re into.
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Why don’t you go to CNet.com for a professional review?
But I have to agree with the person who posted before me, Canon has been the market leader for years now.
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One thing to consider is that Canon uses what I would call a standard memory card, SD. SD cards are super cheap. A 2 gig card is maybe $5 and will hold hundreds of pictures of the highest quality resolution.
Sony uses their own proprietary model which costs more and hardly works in anything but another Sony product. Olympus uses xD which while cheaper than Sony stuff is still not in the mainstream.
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In new cameras, look for optical viewfinders (LCD invisible in bright sun) and check battery prices. High mega pixel settings take longer to process and may not be needed unless required for very large pictures or enlarging small parts of big pictures. Maximum print size for a 3 mega pixel setting is 8 x 10 inches. Click links below for more details.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=398&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=2039 …
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm …
Just saw this camera at Best Buy and think it is a great camera and a best buy. It has an optical viewfinder, image stabilizer, auto focus, and uses NiMH rechargeable batteries. Read as much of the following as you can for other information and help with choosing a camera.
Canon A590IS $129.99 at Staples yesterday.
http://bountii.com/deal-1523871-canon-powershot-8-0-megapixel.html …
There is no one particular place to get great buys, but you may see something above that really helps you find the best buy. Click on the link in the information above for an example then search for your camera of choice at the upper left. Camera prices at this link change often.
While most of the cameras out there are really good, I would choose Canon over Nikon because it seems like more camera for the money. Some would say Canon withholds their best technology for high end cameras and Nikon implements their best at all levels. Before you decide, read all the text and links in the information below because it will help you know what to look for in a camera.
There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best, but digital is definitely the way to go. The second source link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices. The following information should help you know what to look for in a camera.
What gives a camera its picture quality?
The short answer is that it is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures.
Lots of great camera tips in these two links. http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution …
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=38/10468/6368/333&pq-locale=en_US …
Check this more for the money camera. FUJIFILM – FinePix 10.0-Megapixel Digital.
Life time Warranty (Parts & Labor).
Wide-angle shooting, a 12x optical zoom and picture stabilization mode combine in this camera for exceptional shooting performance, even at a distance. Plentiful scene modes, autofocus and automatic white balance controls make this camera a snap to operate. You may be able to find it on the Internet for a lower price.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8879234&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat152400050001&id=1212192673855 …
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3514&review=fuji+finepix+s1000 …
This could be the best slim line camera with a viewfinder. It’s PINK!
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMTB0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj …
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3462&review=sony+cybershot+w150 …
The information about my camera is just to show that you don’t need the biggest and best. Just know how to use the one you have.
My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7 x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes … like magic.
Check with the Geeks in several stores and compare prices. Ask what cameras they own, but don’t believe everything you hear. Once you select a camera read all about it in the owner’s manual. Just learned that my camera has red-eye prevention and correction. It also has adaptive lighting. You may be able to view owners manuals at this link, but will need to Login. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera …
The source links will show most of the cameras out there with prices and help make your digital cameras work better.
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http://www.google.com/base/a/4210404/D13701973093918363271
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/ …
http://dpreview.com/ …
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