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Hi, I'm seeking recommendations for a waterproof camera. Waterproof for use
in a swimming pool, nothing deeper. I used to use a canon IXUS in a waterproof case, but that camera died a while ago. I have a DSLR that I use for regular photography. The Canon's results in the pool were ok, but I recall that unless the photos were taken in bright sunlight and fairly near the surface they were a bit underexposed. I've done some searching online for a new camera but there seems to be a huge range of models with a wildly different price range. So does anyone have recommendations? Budget less important than a camera that does a decent job. Should I just get a waterproof case for my DSLR (Nikon D7000)? Thanks as always -- Nige Danton - Replace the obvious with g.m.a.i.l |
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On 5/29/2017 7:13 AM, Nige Danton wrote:
Hi, I'm seeking recommendations for a waterproof camera. Waterproof for use in a swimming pool, nothing deeper. I used to use a canon IXUS in a waterproof case, but that camera died a while ago. I have a DSLR that I use for regular photography. The Canon's results in the pool were ok, but I recall that unless the photos were taken in bright sunlight and fairly near the surface they were a bit underexposed. I've done some searching online for a new camera but there seems to be a huge range of models with a wildly different price range. So does anyone have recommendations? Budget less important than a camera that does a decent job. Should I just get a waterproof case for my DSLR (Nikon D7000)? Thanks as always A lot depends on what you're planning to do with it besides get it wet. I took my Olympus TG-4 to the Galapagos last year mainly because it was durable and waterproof to 50 feet, so I had no worries about damaging it when in the Zodiacs or climbing around wet volcanic rocks. 16mp, shoots RAW, has several accessories, lenses, etc. http://www.olympusimage.com.sg/product/compact/tg4/ The latest model is a TG-5, but I have no experience with that one. -- best regards, Neil |
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Nige Danton Wrote:
Hi, I'm seeking recommendations for a waterproof camera. Waterproof for use in a swimming pool, nothing deeper. Shallow, clear, and basically freshwater. Got it. I used to use a canon IXUS in a waterproof case, but that camera died a while ago...The Canon's results in the pool were ok, but I recall that unless the photos were taken in bright sunlight and fairly near the surface they were a bit underexposed. Sounds more like camera settings than water significantly attenuating , as the latter results in more of a spectrum shift (and pools are all that deep to cause all that much of a shift). I've done some searching online for a new camera but there seems to be a huge range of models with a wildly different price range. Just wait until you start to price dSLR housings! So does anyone have recommendations? Budget less important than a camera that does a decent job. Broadly, I'd say it comes down to the question of lighting, and if you want it to be natural, or integral to the camera system, or if external artificial lights are okay. If you want/need integral, then you're probably starting to consider a housed dSLR so that you can have TTL as well as an increased distance between light source and lens. Before going that far, I'd recommending taking a look at the simple housings for point-n-shoots; I know that Canon used to have a whole bunch on their website. Similarly, there's a decent number of amphibians these days, and since you're not using I it in sal****er, their seals should last a decent while (years) with minimal care. Should I just get a waterproof case for my DSLR (Nikon D7000)? If you need the strobes. Figure $2K for a pair, plus another $2K for an Ikelite housing and one port ... and probably around another $1K in miscellaneous stuff. FYI, I'm not up-to-date on the Nikon line, so if the D7000 is a couple of years old, I'd shop the used housing market, or add a new body to my shopping list ...you don't really want to drop $5K for a new housing system on an old camera. Hope this helps, -hh |
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How about a GoPro?
It comes with a waterproof housing. You can set it for stills or video. Only problem is it's mostly wide angle. In article -september. org, Nige Danton wrote: Hi, I'm seeking recommendations for a waterproof camera. Waterproof for use in a swimming pool, nothing deeper. I used to use a canon IXUS in a waterproof case, but that camera died a while ago. I have a DSLR that I use for regular photography. The Canon's results in the pool were ok, but I recall that unless the photos were taken in bright sunlight and fairly near the surface they were a bit underexposed. I've done some searching online for a new camera but there seems to be a huge range of models with a wildly different price range. So does anyone have recommendations? Budget less important than a camera that does a decent job. Should I just get a waterproof case for my DSLR (Nikon D7000)? Thanks as always -- m-m www.mhmyers.com |
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In article , m-m
wrote: How about a GoPro? It comes with a waterproof housing. You can set it for stills or video. Only problem is it's mostly wide angle. and that it's overpriced. |
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In article , Tony Cooper
wrote: How about a GoPro? It comes with a waterproof housing. You can set it for stills or video. Only problem is it's mostly wide angle. and that it's overpriced. Ah, but we know when something is claimed to be overpriced that we must compare specifications. If GoPro was an Apple product, you'd insist on this. i'd insist on it no matter who made the product. there are equivalent cameras to gopro for less money, with similar, if not better specs. |
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In article , Tony Cooper
wrote: How about a GoPro? It comes with a waterproof housing. You can set it for stills or video. Only problem is it's mostly wide angle. and that it's overpriced. Ah, but we know when something is claimed to be overpriced that we must compare specifications. If GoPro was an Apple product, you'd insist on this. i'd insist on it no matter who made the product. there are equivalent cameras to gopro for less money, with similar, if not better specs. Your head would explode if any had the temerity to say "it's overpriced" about an Apple product. apple products are not overpriced. the prices are comparable, if not *less* than similar spec products. |
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In article , Tony Cooper
wrote: How about a GoPro? It comes with a waterproof housing. You can set it for stills or video. Only problem is it's mostly wide angle. and that it's overpriced. Ah, but we know when something is claimed to be overpriced that we must compare specifications. If GoPro was an Apple product, you'd insist on this. i'd insist on it no matter who made the product. there are equivalent cameras to gopro for less money, with similar, if not better specs. Your head would explode if any had the temerity to say "it's overpriced" about an Apple product. apple products are not overpriced. New iPhones are probably the most overpriced products on the market today with the possible exception of the Koenigsegg CCXTR Trevita. either you're an idiot or you're just trolling. the samsung galaxy s8 and note 7 (before it was recalled) cost about the same, if not more than a comparable iphone 7. |
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On Monday, May 29, 2017 at 12:01:05 PM UTC-4, m-m wrote:
How about a GoPro? It comes with a waterproof housing. You can set it for stills or video. I've had GoPro users tell me that the quality of its stills are pretty underwhelming. I have a JVC 1080p (with UW housing) that came out just a year or so before the GoPro's did ... and yes, it takes nice HD videos but only so-so stills. Put up against any of my still centric UW cameras, the difference is quite noticeable. Only problem is it's mostly wide angle. Not necessarily a major problem in of itself, particularly since WA often means an easy depth-of-field to work with, and with UW lighting, one tends to want to be closer to the subject anyway. -hh |
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In article , -hh
wrote: I've had GoPro users tell me that the quality of its stills are pretty underwhelming. Don't think so. Here's one example from a shaky drone: http://mhmyers.com/new/IMG_5716.JPG -- m-m www.mhmyers.com |
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