Camera help-What do you use to take your Negril pics?

[rastagirl777]

My Panasonic takes underwater pix. I think its a good starter camera...

[negrilaholic]

thanks..is there a particular make or model of panasonic I need to check out? How much do they run..I'm looking at hopefully around $200 for the camera. I finally decided to stop just buying throwaways, and am really looking forward to playing with it and getting familiar with it before I take it on my trip.

[Rambo]

thanks..is there a particular make or model of panasonic I need to check out? How much do they run..I'm looking at hopefully around $200 for the camera. I finally decided to stop just buying throwaways, and am really looking forward to playing with it and getting familiar with it before I take it on my trip.

That is one of the most intelligence statements ......I've heard in a long time..........Read the Manual and shoot before you go........if its gonna have any problems that is when they are more likely to happen...........

[rastagirl777]

I have the Panasonic Lumix - I don't think it cost more than $200 - got it at Costco...

[rastagal]

I second the Panasonic Lumix. I have had 2 Canon's, and while they weren't bad I didn't get the best shots from them either. I got the Lumix for the extended zoom to catch the Sunsets better but it has been an overall good camera and takes great pictures.

http://www.topsphotovideo.com/Panaso...8?refid=Google

[Ohio_Buckeye_1]

which one would be best for starting photographers? I am going to be investing in a good camera, and if I can afford it, want a waterproof one to take snorkeling pics.

When I wanted similar, I found the underwater digital cams to be much more expensive. And I started thinking about the low percentage of time I would actually use it underwater compared to normal use.
I found a compromise by buying an underwater camera case, to use with the Canon Powershot I ended up buying, for snorkeling and places like YS Falls.
Not the underwater case sold by Canon - again very expensive - but one from a third party. They make them for all brands of cameras, not just Canon.
Here is one link, I'm sure there are others - http://www.waterproofcases.net/water...era-cases.html

[Honey518]

wow...still confused on which one I will choose, but thanks to everyone who chimed in... I think its gonna be Canon VS Panasonic.. I really like the optical zoom that Panasonic has, but being a previous Canon owner, it's kinda hard to switch brands. Not sure how the 2 compare in terms of low light shooting, battery life, and image stabilization.. Anyone?

[Miguel]

Canon has done right by me..

[Rambo]

reviews are about even,,,Canon seems to lead with good batt life,but Pana seems to take the photo quicker, with little "shutter lag".........Image Stab about the same, Canon lower in Op Zoom, (by a lot).................??? might have to chose because of color....lol
or "gut feeling"...lol

[Honey518]

Oh gosh Rambo... Is this what it has boiled down to? Color? .... LOL... That still doesn't help because they both come in silver/gray.. LOL uuhh Boy..
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