Waterproof Digital Camera Suggestions???

[Dry Fly Rie]

As an early birthday present, I've convinced my wife that I should get a waterproof digital camera for my fishing exploits so I don't have to use our normal camera when I'm in my float tube or wet wading. Any suggestions from some of you who use them? I'm looking for something under $200 (if that's even possible). I don't need anything real special. I just want to be able to take good photos and not have to worry about dropping the camera in the water or getting splashed by a fish.

Thanks in advance.

[Swanee]

DFR
I recently purchased a Pentax w90 from beach camera for under $200 and it takes some pretty good pictures. My friend has one and I've seen him stick it under water and take stills and movies. I'm happy with it.
Swanee

[flybob]

DFR, there are some really good ones out there, I have the Canon D10 and love it, but I think it is not in the ballpark for the budget.
Whichever cam you choose, put a lanyard, neckstrap, or zinger on it, keep it attached to your body, and you will not have to worry about dropping or loosing it. I dunked a really expensive cam twice before it stopped working, hence the D10, which is also shock-tolerant to 30Gs! And I have already tested that feature TWICE! Not even a dent!

Good luck!

[1mocast]

I recently replaced my lost Olympus waterproof with the Panasonic Lumix TS10 for under $200. I have only taken it out a couple of times but seems to be a decent camera. Time will tell.

The latest reviews rate the Canon D10, Panasonic, and Optio W90 /WG-1 very closely. The Canon is still above $200.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q209waterproofgroup/ (thanks Arvin!)

Take a look at Steves Digicams site for their reviews.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/

[planettrout]

As an early birthday present, I've convinced my wife that I should get a waterproof digital camera for my fishing exploits so I don't have to use our normal camera when I'm in my float tube or wet wading. Any suggestions from some of you who use them? I'm looking for something under $200 (if that's even possible). I don't need anything real special. I just want to be able to take good photos and not have to worry about dropping the camera in the water or getting splashed by a fish.

Thanks in advance.

Maybe waiting, for a later birthday present, and spending a few $$$ more, could put one into this:



I looked at all the waterproof offerings, back in May before spending eight days in Bridgeport with my
son...that's the one I went with...we used it on th EWR, HC and Robinson Cr. to take almost all our water related photos and many that were not...

Here:

http://planettrout.wordpress.com/2011/0 ... on-part-i/

Here:

http://planettrout.wordpress.com/2011/0 ... n-part-ii/

And here:

http://planettrout.wordpress.com/2011/0 ... 6part-iii/

A patient look around would provide sources for this camera at a price that won't move one into the dog house...

http://www.google.com/products?q=pentax ... wg-1&hl=en

I (and this guy) REALLY like this product !!!




PT/TB

[Artin]

I use an older model of this one. Works very well (I think) and it's durable. Also works well in salt water! Just rinse it well.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_secti ... oduct=1544

Artin

[Justin]

I have been using the Pentax w30 for several years now and it has been a great camera a real workhorse for me. Just my 2c

Justin