Waterproof Camera Recomendations?

[mace242]

I'm looking for a waterproof digicam to take with me when we are off on the canoe. I don't take my normal camera as I'm scared it'll go swimming. Saturday I could have taken some amazing kingfisher pics and was so put out. I'm looking to spend between £100 and £200.

 

[bikething]

There's a similar thread just started over on SOTP

 

[mace242]

There's a similar thread just started over on SOTP

You'd have thought I'd have gone there too. Just got back from a very busy weekend away and my brain thing not right with the workings....

 

[Squidders]

sacrifice picture quality for waterproofing but still pretty good for most people: http://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/77/Olympus-MJU-Tough-1030SW-Digital-Camera.html

 

[dommyracer]

What camera do you have? Thought of buying a waterproof housing for your existing camera?

 

[crazydave]

I got a camera housing for my canon from ebay which works down to three meters and has a bobble float on it

 

[mace242]

I have a fuji 6500fd and did look. I think, because of the long lens and zoom, that you can't get them. I'll try harder and look again.

 

[mace242]

sacrifice picture quality for waterproofing but still pretty good for most people: http://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/77/Olympus-MJU-Tough-1030SW-Digital-Camera.html

That's the one, or the range anyway, that seems to be winning on SOTP.

 

[FGYT]

these arethe guys to get cases

http://www.camerasunderwater.co.uk/index.html


i have an older Mu 500 which is sealed and suposed to be water proof /splash resistant but i wouldnt trust it though as a diver i have to use a Housing any way.

for £200 theres not a lot about

you could try one of these for your Fuji
http://www.camerasunderwater.co.uk/ewa_marine/slr/housings.html#ua

but its hardly pocket sized and handy

ATB

Duncan