Waterproof digital cameras?

[dafack01 0]

I'm thinking about buying a digital camera. Since I'll be using it around water so much I figure I might as well get one that's waterproof so I don't have to worry about getting it wet. I'm eyeing the Pentax Optio W30. Are there any other good ones out there?

[duckydoty 0]

I've got the pentax and like it alot. Seems to take a few seconds to focus at night and its kinda hard to see whats in the frame when taking pictures underwater.

This pic was taken with it

duckydoty

[jcstikfish 0]

I got the Pentax Optio W30 a few weeks ago and love it. It would be a great camera even if you couldn't submerge it.

 

I have a bunch of underwater pics AND video (the video quality is GREAT for a point and shoot as well) on my guide blog. Take a look, everything for the past month has been done with the Pentax.

 

 

http://www.autumnbrookangling.com/journal.html

 

 

~James

[Crotalus 0]

I have the Optio W20 and would recommend them.

 

On top of being water and dust proof, they are also shock proof. I dropped mine from my treestand this year during archery season - about 15' up. Still works fine.

[kodiaksalmon 0]

I have the Olymnpus 720. The Pentax seems to be the more popular of the two, but damn if I don't love the Olympus. They're making 730's and I think 770's now. Shock, water, and freeze proof. Very nice camera. I'm more than pleased with it.

 

Jeff

[Mr. Steelhead 0]

I have a W30 and love it. Takes wonderful pictures and I do not have to worry about it while fishing or in inclimate weather. You will not be disappointed.