We have always bought the disposable waterproof cameras, but recently realized that with what we've spent on them (plus "developing" to CD) over the past few years, we could have easily bought an inexpensive waterproof digital. My friend has one that also shoots video, and is decent quality (much better than the disposables) that she paid $100 for. I have to ask her what brand/model it is again, but I think that's the better option.