Cameras? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

nunyabizness1 · 03-16-2008, 04:29 PM

Nathan,

I had the SW770 Olympus and was not happy with it at all. On the plus side, it's great for water use and no problem dropping it due to the shock absorbing feature. On the serious negative side, it's only a 3X zoom and the quality of the pics is really poor and grainy. That's a huge disappointment to me for the price of the camera. If you are counting on that camera to record pics of your kids that you want to come out good, forget it. Also, it's not user-friendly to switch from pic mode to video mode or other settings. You wiill miss the shot if you need to quickly switch from video to still shots. I lost some great opportunities due to that. I do not recommend the Olympus camera at all.

PerryC · 03-16-2008, 05:46 PM

I also have one of the Olympus 790SW's and really like it. It does take a few seconds to start up, so you do have to take a few seconds to setup your shot. It is nice and compact and fits into most PFD pockets and fishing vests very well. Sure beats keeping a non-waterproof camera in a peanut butter jar

SHARK BAIT · 03-16-2008, 07:26 PM

I HAVE THE OLYMPUS STYLUS 790SW IT IS SHOCK AND WATERPROF IT WORKS GREAT!! TAKES GREAT PICS. THE ONLY THING I AM GETTING USED TO IS THE SHUTTER SPEED. I AM USED TO THE FAST SPEED OF MY 35MM. OTHER THEN THAT, ONCE YOU GET USED TO POINT AND SHOOT CAMERAS YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE IT. I BOUGHT MINE FROM TARGET, BECAUSE THE HAVE THE BEST RETURN POLICY.

metalbob · 03-17-2008, 03:16 PM

i have the 770sw and its been great so far, i keep it in sport mode OTW

i am eyeballing the 1070sw? i think is what its called?

Bobby

Pat · 03-17-2008, 04:18 PM

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I HAVE THE OLYMPUS STYLUS 790SW IT IS SHOCK AND WATERPROF IT WORKS GREAT!! TAKES GREAT PICS. THE ONLY THING I AM GETTING USED TO IS THE SHUTTER SPEED. I AM USED TO THE FAST SPEED OF MY 35MM.

Ditto for me, very much enjoy it.

Battery life seems great too.

norrinradd12 · 03-17-2008, 10:23 PM

i like my pentax w20. here's a shot of a bedding bass at miramar in about 10' to 15' of water from my tube.

steveooo · 03-18-2008, 06:55 AM

Cool shot norrinradd

03-16-2008, 04:29 PM	#1
nunyabizness1 Maggie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nunya Posts: 126	SW770 Nathan, I had the SW770 Olympus and was not happy with it at all. On the plus side, it's great for water use and no problem dropping it due to the shock absorbing feature. On the serious negative side, it's only a 3X zoom and the quality of the pics is really poor and grainy. That's a huge disappointment to me for the price of the camera. If you are counting on that camera to record pics of your kids that you want to come out good, forget it. Also, it's not user-friendly to switch from pic mode to video mode or other settings. You wiill miss the shot if you need to quickly switch from video to still shots. I lost some great opportunities due to that. I do not recommend the Olympus camera at all.

03-16-2008, 05:46 PM	#2
PerryC Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orange County Posts: 13	Cameras I also have one of the Olympus 790SW's and really like it. It does take a few seconds to start up, so you do have to take a few seconds to setup your shot. It is nice and compact and fits into most PFD pockets and fishing vests very well. Sure beats keeping a non-waterproof camera in a peanut butter jar __________________ Visit us online at All KayakFishing.

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03-16-2008, 07:26 PM	#3
SHARK BAIT Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: WILMINGTON CA Posts: 66	I HAVE THE OLYMPUS STYLUS 790SW IT IS SHOCK AND WATERPROF IT WORKS GREAT!! TAKES GREAT PICS. THE ONLY THING I AM GETTING USED TO IS THE SHUTTER SPEED. I AM USED TO THE FAST SPEED OF MY 35MM. OTHER THEN THAT, ONCE YOU GET USED TO POINT AND SHOOT CAMERAS YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE IT. I BOUGHT MINE FROM TARGET, BECAUSE THE HAVE THE BEST RETURN POLICY.

03-17-2008, 03:16 PM	#4
metalbob King of Constipation Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Park Posts: 56	i have the 770sw and its been great so far, i keep it in sport mode OTW i am eyeballing the 1070sw? i think is what its called? Bobby

03-17-2008, 10:23 PM	#6
norrinradd12 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: paradise hills Posts: 13	i like my pentax w20. here's a shot of a bedding bass at miramar in about 10' to 15' of water from my tube.

03-18-2008, 06:55 AM	#7
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	Cool shot norrinradd