Underwater Camera??

[jennabcassell]

We are staying for he first time at the YC when we will actually be able to use storm along bay!! (Last time was too cold!) I want to be able to take underwater photos of my son who is absolutely going to LOVE the sandy bottom pool. I usually just use my iphone for photos in the park, I don't like to carry around a lot of stuff. Can anyone recommend an underwater camera (under $200) that is also a good camera that takes regular photos OR should I buy one of those cases that you can take your iphone underwater(Yikes) This option scares me. I don't know if I trust them...

 

[kmk1180]

We have a Pentax WG-1.
Underwaterproof to 33ft.
Shockproof for a 4.9ft drop.
dust proof.

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Really like it.

Sorry don't know the cost, got it as a gift.

 

[Tosie]

I use a Kodak Playsport. I've used it at the Poly pool and at Typhoon Lagoon with great results.

 

[Chelley00]

I have a Canon D10. I love it so much that I sometimes use it for above the water shots instead of lugging my good camera around too

 

[Mkebound]

The problem in making a suggestion is the price point. Hard to get a quality underwater camera for less than the $300 and up range.

However, I did use this camera on a dive in Maui a few months ago (I rented it along with my gear) and it's only $240 and worked well enough.
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerSh...=1341193496&sr=8-5&keywords=underwater+camera

 

[jennabcassell]

Thanks everyone!

 

[Maryrn11168]

Fuji makes a great underwater camera for under $200. Both of my kids have it and it takes really nice pictures. I highly reccomend it. Bought them at Best Buy.

 

[standardgirl]

Canon D10 is probably the best camera that can go underwater in terms of what you'll get in a normal price range. D10 produces good quality images even in the day-to-day shot so you can use it not only for underwater pictures. It is, however, not the smallest underwater camera though, and I must say that I don't like the thickness of my D10. But if you want good image quality, D10 is probably the way to go.