I have a nice Canon camera (not just a point and shoot) that takes amazing pictures, but I don't want to risk getting it scratched or dirty (or stolen) on our upcoming trips to Mexico and Jamaica. Some of the new waterproof cameras have pretty high megapixels and will do the trick while snorkeling and hanging by the pool, and I won't have to worry about ruining my nice camera. I'd like to keep the price under $300, and have been looking at Fuji XP20, Olympus - TG610, or Olympus - TG810 (a little pricey). I really really wanted the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2V, but it's just way to far out of our budget right now. I can't decide on which one of the first I mentioned to get because they all have some pretty negative reviews (not waterproof and they die - pretty much the whole point?), so I don't know which to commit to. Does anyone have any experience or suggestions? Any other brands I should look into? Thanks!!
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Nikon my fav best I have had I am not a pro but my wife is
www.southernartgallery.com She won a Pentax water risistant
beautiful cheap takes great pictures might take a look at those
amazon.com good reviews free shipping usually.
Panasonics good also if you want more whistles and bells
but pricier have a look at the LUMINEX seires...
Pentax Optio WG-1 Adventure Series 14 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 5x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom from $200...
add another $150 or so for panasonics
I recently purchased the Olympus Tough 8010 (one model older than the TG810) and am pleased with it. I got it for just under $300 CAD because they're pushing the TG810.
I know a number of people who also have Olympus Tough cameras (different models depending on year bought) and all are happy with them as well. The main issue with the Olympuses is that they are slower to start up and saving pictures. But for me the ruggedness, waterproofness and the cold resistance was more important (I do a lot of winter sports).
If you can find a store with some 8010s still in stock, it may be what you're looking for.
I have been looking for one and the choices narrowed down to two. I fianlly decided on the Canon D10 which is waterproof to 33 feet. My secodn choice was Panasonic TS3. Both are around the $300 mark street price.
I have doen soem homework and have read lots of reviews. So far, my decision has not disappoint.
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