Waterproof camera: W30 or 770Sw
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Waterproof camera: W30 or 770Sw
Hello folks,
Since I need a digital camera, I was thinking why not get it waterproof. I am not a professional or even a photog enthusiast, so i am not really picky on the specs. I am however, known for dropping a camera or 2 in the water, hence why I am looking for a waterproof camera. After some time googling i came up with the Pentax W30 or the Olympus 77sw, both are new generation cameras (coming from Pentax W10/W20 and Olympus 720SW).
I am wondering if anyone here has any experience with any of those cameras and can share some of their knowledge with me.
Thank you
Since I need a digital camera, I was thinking why not get it waterproof. I am not a professional or even a photog enthusiast, so i am not really picky on the specs. I am however, known for dropping a camera or 2 in the water, hence why I am looking for a waterproof camera. After some time googling i came up with the Pentax W30 or the Olympus 77sw, both are new generation cameras (coming from Pentax W10/W20 and Olympus 720SW).
I am wondering if anyone here has any experience with any of those cameras and can share some of their knowledge with me.
Thank you
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i have the olympus 720 sw and it is definitely shock and water proof...i have taken many underwater pictures and dropped it in the snow lots and havent had any problems with it!
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i have the olympus 720 sw and it is definitely shock and water proof...i have taken many underwater pictures and dropped it in the snow lots and havent had any problems with it!
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my roommates camera is an olympus one that is water proof, its such a crummy camera i hate those types of camera that fire a preflash wait at least half a second and then take the real shot.
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
my roommates camera is an olympus one that is water proof, its such a crummy camera i hate those types of camera that fire a preflash wait at least half a second and then take the real shot.
We have an Olympus Stylus 800 that is weather resistant. We'll take it out in a light rain, but don't think we'll ever dunk it - at least not on purpose. I plan on getting a good point and shoot with a water proof case that will go 150' or if they make a depth rated camera, I would consider it.
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yea i would eventually get a case for my powershot
hell it would be even sweeter if there was one for the Rebel but dunno how that would work out, guess it'd have to be in program/automatic mode and fixed focal length
hell it would be even sweeter if there was one for the Rebel but dunno how that would work out, guess it'd have to be in program/automatic mode and fixed focal length
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you guys would prefer getting those bulky cases rather than a camera that just works in water?
I mean, of course if you dive, but if you don’t, and just want it for the pool/snorkeling/fishing trips/kayak, etc....a nice point and shoot camera with waterproof feature is the perfect choice.
im i alone on this?
I mean, of course if you dive, but if you don’t, and just want it for the pool/snorkeling/fishing trips/kayak, etc....a nice point and shoot camera with waterproof feature is the perfect choice.
im i alone on this?
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
yea i would eventually get a case for my powershot
hell it would be even sweeter if there was one for the Rebel but dunno how that would work out, guess it'd have to be in program/automatic mode and fixed focal length
hell it would be even sweeter if there was one for the Rebel but dunno how that would work out, guess it'd have to be in program/automatic mode and fixed focal length
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Originally Posted by Tintin
you guys would prefer getting those bulky cases rather than a camera that just works in water?
I mean, of course if you dive, but if you don’t, and just want it for the pool/snorkeling/fishing trips/kayak, etc....a nice point and shoot camera with waterproof feature is the perfect choice.
im i alone on this?
I mean, of course if you dive, but if you don’t, and just want it for the pool/snorkeling/fishing trips/kayak, etc....a nice point and shoot camera with waterproof feature is the perfect choice.
im i alone on this?
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holy crap those are expensive
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yea, i've been looking at cases for my XT to go snorkeling or diving with, and I don't think i could afford a case, and even if i could, i'm not sure i'd trust it to not break my camera.
Even a case for my P&S would be like over $150, so maybe i'll pick up a new waterproof camera too.
Even a case for my P&S would be like over $150, so maybe i'll pick up a new waterproof camera too.
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Originally Posted by Tintin
is it laggy (not sure if that's the proper term) but what i mean is; does it take forever to snap picture after picture.
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The store just received the W30, i think i am going to go check it out. what turned me off by the 770sw is the 15fps video. I like to record video in a camera, especially if it's going to be under water, therefore i am consdering the w30
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Tried it out and then put it in the box and returned it.
Horrible, horrible picture quality. Battery after full charge did not last the couple of hours i had it, and all i did was use it for 30mins of testing. video was ok, but sound was very very croppy.
i was really upset as i was looking forward for this camera, but it just reminded me of a camera phone.
4/10
Horrible, horrible picture quality. Battery after full charge did not last the couple of hours i had it, and all i did was use it for 30mins of testing. video was ok, but sound was very very croppy.
i was really upset as i was looking forward for this camera, but it just reminded me of a camera phone.
4/10
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