Need Recomendations for Water Proof Camera

fearnofishbob · 11-26-10, 07:22 AM

I am interested in getting a water proof camera and would appreciate some feed back on your experiences...Brand ? model ?
Thanks

Naturally_Fly · 11-26-10, 07:53 AM

I've got an Olympus 1050sw that I love...its great picture quality, can take good underwater video and does awesome with Macro shots for flies

Keith M · 11-26-10, 09:02 AM

If I were in the market....It'd be a no brainer....I'd get this one.

http://www.pentaximaging.com/digital...stachio_Green/

as for durability....the thread below amazes me every time I read it!
http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/foru...eferrerid=9983

mike@jb · 11-26-10, 12:59 PM

I have the Fujifilm Finepix XP10 and like it. It's not a high-end model, but works for me.
I paid around $160 back in August, so you may get a better price now.

Mike

TonyL · 11-27-10, 05:29 AM

Costco had one on sale for about 160. It's a fuji. I don't know how good it is.
They also have a Canon for 280.

Purple Squirrel · 11-27-10, 07:28 AM

A fishing pal has the Fujifilm x33 and really likes it, I am thinking about getting that model myself. Under $200 buck

fearnofishbob · 11-27-10, 09:02 PM

I really appreciate the help and ideas you guys have given me. I'm going to take the make and model number and get some reviews on all of them then decide which one I want.........Again Thanks........Bob

Revive · 12-22-10, 12:43 PM

I dont know if you are still looking/considering but i jsut purchased the pentax optio w90 i think the model number is. Its pistachio green i know that. Anyway i just wanted to say that the camera is a pretty good little trooper. I have not used a P&S in a while but it is a cool little camera. I used it in arizona to take some underwater pics that i posted on here. I will say that the display is total crap, however besides that i have been pleased with the camera. I beat the tar out of it this past week and it kept on ticking. I was also pleased with the underwater image quality. The menus are easily navigable as well. overall a good deal IMO at a little over $200.

Kshaw · 01-23-11, 09:32 AM

Although this camera is a little small and it's a chore to work all the gizmos while wearing gloves, it's waterproof to 10+ feet, shockproof from a 6 ft. drop and freezeproof (not sure of the minimal temp) It produces very clear images and video. They've come way down in price lately. If you are a Costco member they usually have very good prices. Friend of mine found one on Ebay for an exceptionally low price, also.

If you decide to go with one. also get the rubber protection sleeve and the floatation wrist strap that are available for it.

AppalachianSlam · 01-25-11, 10:22 PM

Best Buy has the Olympus 6020 on sale for $199.99. We bought one and really like it.

11-26-10, 07:22 AM	#1
fearnofishbob Native Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Western N.C. Posts: 97	Need Recomendations for Water Proof Camera I am interested in getting a water proof camera and would appreciate some feed back on your experiences...Brand ? model ? Thanks

11-26-10, 07:53 AM	#2
Naturally_Fly Formerly Known as Orange_Spokes Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Posts: 2,807 Blog Entries: 3	I've got an Olympus 1050sw that I love...its great picture quality, can take good underwater video and does awesome with Macro shots for flies __________________ I use dry flies...why just for the chance of the perfect cast, perfect drift, just to see it disappear...and then FISH ON!!!! 2010 Fall Fling Hero Shot Winner - 73' 2011 Spring Fling Hero Shot Winner - 84' (91' Practice) Southern Fly Fishing http://southernflyfishing1530.wordpress.com

11-26-10, 09:02 AM	#3
Keith M Native Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 770	If I were in the market....It'd be a no brainer....I'd get this one. http://www.pentaximaging.com/digital...stachio_Green/ as for durability....the thread below amazes me every time I read it! http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/foru...eferrerid=9983 __________________ Keith M Alpharetta, GA Last edited by Keith M; 11-26-10 at 09:10 AM.

11-27-10, 07:28 AM	#6
Purple Squirrel Native Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartselle, Al Posts: 54	A fishing pal has the Fujifilm x33 and really likes it, I am thinking about getting that model myself. Under $200 buck __________________ Saying fly fishing is just a hobby is like saying brain surgery is just a job

11-27-10, 09:02 PM	#7
fearnofishbob Native Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Western N.C. Posts: 97	Thanks to all I really appreciate the help and ideas you guys have given me. I'm going to take the make and model number and get some reviews on all of them then decide which one I want.........Again Thanks........Bob

11-26-10, 12:59 PM	#4
mike@jb Native Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 140	I have the Fujifilm Finepix XP10 and like it. It's not a high-end model, but works for me. I paid around $160 back in August, so you may get a better price now. Mike

11-27-10, 05:29 AM	#5
TonyL Native Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alpharetta Posts: 92	Costco had one on sale for about 160. It's a fuji. I don't know how good it is. They also have a Canon for 280.

12-22-10, 12:43 PM	#8
Revive Native Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Too far from coldwater Posts: 507	I dont know if you are still looking/considering but i jsut purchased the pentax optio w90 i think the model number is. Its pistachio green i know that. Anyway i just wanted to say that the camera is a pretty good little trooper. I have not used a P&S in a while but it is a cool little camera. I used it in arizona to take some underwater pics that i posted on here. I will say that the display is total crap, however besides that i have been pleased with the camera. I beat the tar out of it this past week and it kept on ticking. I was also pleased with the underwater image quality. The menus are easily navigable as well. overall a good deal IMO at a little over $200. __________________ "All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again." Ecclesiastes 1:7 www.ReviveFlyFishing.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Revive...11885272302556

01-23-11, 09:32 AM	#9
Kshaw Stocker Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dallas GA 30132 Posts: 3	Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Although this camera is a little small and it's a chore to work all the gizmos while wearing gloves, it's waterproof to 10+ feet, shockproof from a 6 ft. drop and freezeproof (not sure of the minimal temp) It produces very clear images and video. They've come way down in price lately. If you are a Costco member they usually have very good prices. Friend of mine found one on Ebay for an exceptionally low price, also. If you decide to go with one. also get the rubber protection sleeve and the floatation wrist strap that are available for it.

01-25-11, 10:22 PM	#10
AppalachianSlam Native Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 54	Best Buy has the Olympus 6020 on sale for $199.99. We bought one and really like it.

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