Best water camera

[bliscum]

Am looking to upgrade my water camera. Mine is another 3 years old and no flash. Any suggestions?

 

[Gianna'sPapa]

As of November these are dpreview.com's recommendations.

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/34...urce=news-list&utm_medium=text&ref=title_1_35

 

[SplashMo]

If you want to snorkel then the Olympus TG-3 or perhaps the new Nikon AW1.

For a camera that can take a dunk then using the above dpreview list is perfect. The SONY TG30 is very small and does a nice job. Was on sale for $200.00. However I am not sure of the current price.

 

[photo_chick]

How water friendly do you want it? Occasional splashes, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving? And what is it that you feel your current camera is lacking? That will help you figure out which if the current models will fit you the best.

 

[bliscum]

Snorkeling. The camera I have now is good quality as I would like, I feel the pictures are a little drab.

 

[photo_chick]

Snorkeling. The camera I have now is good quality as I would like, I feel the pictures are a little drab.

So they're just a little dull for your taste? Like color saturation, contrast, etc type issue? You may be able to tweak some of the settings in camera and adjust it more to your liking and you can definitely adjust those things in editing. If that's all it is then adjusting things might save you from buying a new camera. And any money saved is more money for Disney.

 

[SplashMo]

Which camera do you currently have? For a P&S the Olympus TG-3 is tops. Not sure if the Nikon AW1 bests it but it should.... These are two of the affordable ways to get there..

 

[hakepb]

If great snorkeling pictures is a big hobby, you do not have to get a waterproof camera...because you can get SCUBA-rated enclosures for normal cameras like the Canon s120 or Sony RX100. In addition to better cameras, better lighting can make a big difference, too.
The enclosures add more bulk and cost..but you can get better results than the smaller/cheaper ruggedized cameras.

Here's one DReview members RX100 underwater gallery (with an enclosure an light)
http://www.dpreview.com/galleries/4116954684/albums/rx100-underwater-in-sangalaki-2013

 

[photo_chick]

If great snorkeling pictures is a big hobby, you do not have to get a waterproof camera...because you can get SCUBA-rated enclosures for normal cameras like the Canon s120 or Sony RX100. In addition to better cameras, better lighting can make a big difference, too.
The enclosures add more bulk and cost..but you can get better results than the smaller/cheaper ruggedized cameras.

Here's one DReview members RX100 underwater gallery (with an enclosure an light)
http://www.dpreview.com/galleries/4116954684/albums/rx100-underwater-in-sangalaki-2013

Those images are good because the photographer was good, not because of the camera. The light, the composition, the processing.... that's in the hands of the user. I've seen divers pull amazing shots out of cheap underwater point and shoots. But then I did most of my dive training with a photo major so maybe my experience was a little different than others.

My favorite brand is Sealife cameras. They cost about the same as a good underwater housing for a point and shoot. And the buttons are a heck of a lot easier to use in the water than with many housings.

 

[wiigirl]

Those images are good because the photographer was good, not because of the camera. The light, the composition, the processing.... that's in the hands of the user. I've seen divers pull amazing shots out of cheap underwater point and shoots. But then I did most of my dive training with a photo major so maybe my experience was a little different than others.

My favorite brand is Sealife cameras. They cost about the same as a good underwater housing for a point and shoot. And the buttons are a heck of a lot easier to use in the water than with many housings.

 

[bliscum]

Thanks for all the info everyone. You gave given me lots to consider.

 

[themcive4]

We use an Olympus Tough and its great