Camera question...

[Flipadelphia26]

I have a more general question. I want to get a new point and shoot digital camera. I know nothing about them.

Does anyone have any recommendations? Are there any decent water resistant cameras.

[Mr. Twister]

Here is a deal on an underwater camera that will go to a depth of 100 feet. The reviews are mixed as people cant expect to get awesome underwater shots as light is limited and then you have to deal with the motion of the ocean I used this camera myself and have enjoyed it. Check my albums on this website for sample photos. You can't find a camera that will got to 100 feet for anywhere close to this price. The camera also shoots video! You do need to buy a memory card & I recommend rechargeable batteries.

http://www.leisurepro.com/Catalog.as...=INTSS1&Page=1

[Marko]

like mi tell everyone don't wear nor bring expensive things to Jamaica......
you are just drawing unwanted attention to yourself by carrying a $1,000US camera around......
don't wear those diamonds, gold nor those expensive watches around in Negril.....nor carry an expensive Cellie......
there is no need for it at all........and you are just asking for it......trust mi........
nuthin wrong with the point and click cameras........they are cheap and take great pics........mi always carry two

Cool Runnings, Marko

[Rando]

I have taken a DSLR camera to Jamaica many times including "white" Canon glass. But I was staying all-inclusive with fairly tight security. My next trip, in 6 sleeps, I will be carrying my Canon 7D and 3 prime lenses only. I called my insurance company and they insured me for $2500 with zero deductible for $3 a month. My regular homeowners insurance would have covered it but then I would have to pay the deductible.

I'm always cautious and lock my things down but you certainly never know what will happen. The insurance gives me peace of mind. Anyway... I bought the camera so I could take it to cool places. Negril qualifies. :-)

[Mr. Twister]

Looking for a point & shoot camera deal???

I was just in Staples and they had two different Canon & Nikon camera's that normally retail between $180 - $230 marked down on clearance for $60 -
$77!

I just purchased a red Nikon Coolpix S6200 for $77! That is a STEAL!

I'd suggest checking out your local Staples asap as these deals dont sit on shelfs long. You snooze...you lose

[Flipadelphia26]

Well do! Thanks

[Mr. Twister]

I forgot to mention.....if you buy the Nikon....it comes with a FREE 8GB SDHC card!

You gotta use the easy rebate but that only takes about a couple weeks to get refunded. The store manager at my Staples went ahead and subtracted the $9.99 so I dont have to do the rebate! I thought that was pretty nice of him!

[RockRobster]

I have a more general question. I want to get a new point and shoot digital camera. I know nothing about them.

Does anyone have any recommendations? Are there any decent water resistant cameras.

As a matter of fact, I do! At this moment, the same camera that the Tamminator got me last year is more than half off what she paid! It is a great PS with many features and is waterproof to 1ATM(33ft, 10M), shockproof from 1M drop and freezeproof to 14F. Crush-proof to 220lbs/100kg. Built in GPS and Eye-Fi card-ready. 5x optical zoom. 2-source anti-shake/vibration reduction. HD Video with sound.

Olympus TG-810

http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-TG-810.../dp/B004YNE0V4



That is my photo. Please do not reproduce.

[Rambo]

Hereare 3 shots from my older Canon P&S...with a zoom lens...original shot on 'rooms was taken from 25-30 ft away, it does have (Imag Stab)...taken with a resting brace no tripod.........so a cheaper camera can produce good results in my opinion......

Tip....every camera has a tripod hole..find a loop that will screw in there..tie some string or heavy twine through the loop and let hang down by your foot......to be sure of a relative blur free shot,,step down on the string, pull the camera up,making the string taught, take your shot.....you pulling up lightly helps to "stabilize" the camera in all other directions...(try it-it works)....

have fun.............

[RockRobster]

Here are some more from the Olympus TG-810...




The fish photo was taken about two feet below the surface at Xtabi on a partly cloudy day. The focal point of the macro is in the upper right quarter...