DIGITAL CAMARAS

[Siebler]

We had cameras last year but dont think we are this year, Ill find out though.

I have used the Pentax Optimo a lot and it is a great camera. I now have a Intova Sport 8 and love it as well. We sell the Intova cameras (its what we had at FH last year). Mission Bay is out of them but La Jolla usually has them i believe.

[WahooUSMA]

I have the Olympus Stylus Tough. It shoots a very nice pic and great underwater video.

[Hunter (The 80's Man)]

Yeah, I agree. Olympus Stylus (you can find them at Costco). Bulletproof, and they shoot great video. If there's a down-side, it's the hesitation when you when you try and capture the moment.

[467echo]

this is what I picked up. still working on the editing part. it does take still pics too.
http://www.goprocamera.com/index.php...2&productid=33
Here is a super short clip just to give you an idea how wide of an angle it shoots. Be sure to crank up the hd res in youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WpGCzttkQI

[JoeBeck]

I use an Olympus Stylus 550wp it is very tough takes good pictures and is around 150 buck. Waterproof and shockproof. You can drop it on concrete without worry, not that you would want to do that, but you can. The Canon D10 also waterproof is actually a better camera and will take better pictures. Not as tough on the shockproof side and is quite a bit more expensive. Olympus also makes the tough series in several different models, the higher end ones are pretty sweet but again a bit more pricey. When I have to replace my current camera I'll probably get the tough 8010 or the Canon D10. That said I'm still pretty happy with my Stylus 550 just wish it had a nicer lens, a bit more zoom, better focus range, and the ability to take better images in low light settings.

All things said just make sure you get a waterproof camera so you don't have to worry about getting it wet.

[frady]

Olympus Stylus is the way to go. Shoots great underwater pictures and video.

[Nic D]

Originally Posted by JoeBeck

I use an Olympus Stylus 550wp it is very tough takes good pictures and is around 150 buck. Waterproof and shockproof. You can drop it on concrete without worry, not that you would want to do that, but you can. The Canon D10 also waterproof is actually a better camera and will take better pictures. Not as tough on the shockproof side and is quite a bit more expensive. Olympus also makes the tough series in several different models, the higher end ones are pretty sweet but again a bit more pricey. When I have to replace my current camera I'll probably get the tough 8010 or the Canon D10. That said I'm still pretty happy with my Stylus 550 just wish it had a nicer lens, a bit more zoom, better focus range, and the ability to take better images in low light settings.

All things said just make sure you get a waterproof camera so you don't have to worry about getting it wet.

of the two cameras mentioned I'd buy the canon (even though I shoot Nikon). The canon can shoot at f2.8 vs. f4 for the olympus, which basically means as soon as the light is not that great it has to start bumping up the iso (film speed) which if bumped high enough will result in grainy photos.

- nic

[yakrider]

Olympus stylus...
waterproof
shockproof
lowsycameramanproof (kinda)

[JoeBeck]

Originally Posted by Tamarack Studios

of the two cameras mentioned I'd buy the canon (even though I shoot Nikon). The canon can shoot at f2.8 vs. f4 for the olympus, which basically means as soon as the light is not that great it has to start bumping up the iso (film speed) which if bumped high enough will result in grainy photos.

- nic

That is the exact problem I have with my Olympus. Early sunrise and later sunset pictures, and any nighttime images around the fire are grainy.

[Ed]

Originally Posted by JoeBeck

All things said just make sure you get a waterproof camera so you don't have to worry about getting it wet.

Just get an extended warranty. I've used the same non waterproof Nikon digital for years. Replaced it 4 times for free.