Olympus Olympus TG-310 Tough Camera ???

[jgarner447]

hey guys , thinking of buying one of these, do any members own one of these? are they any good? wanted to try some underwater photography on my fish and these are a reasonable price for a waterproof camera, let me know

Cheers Jase

P.s feel free to post up some sample pics taken from this camera

[jgarner447]

or should i save for a better quality one, maybe if members can post up under and above water pics of the point and shoot camera they have that will maybe help me decide before i make the wrong choice (unedited pics only please )

[distractor]

I have a Pentax Optio WG1 that does the job. It actually takes better under water photos that regular photos. Comes with a carabiner to hook it to your belt or whatever and is actually tough unlike the Olympus offering. Ive dropped mine on the rocks a few times and it harmlessly bounces into the water

Of course, if your used to the quality pictures the EOS 550D takes, any tough camera will look unspectacular.
Image quality wise, the Panasonic Lumix has the best qualities.

[jgarner447]

Originally Posted by distractor

is actually tough unlike the Olympus offering..

so you think the camera is a dud?

[distractor]

No, It can't handle drops well.

[jgarner447]

Originally Posted by distractor

No, It can't handle drops well.

Ok thanks mate, im looking at the lumix now

[caffeine]

I have a Olympus and a Lumix and the Lumix quality above and below water shots are better. I find it easier to use also.

[Alex]

Originally Posted by jgarner447

Ok thanks mate, im looking at the lumix now

Try this one.

http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produc...PIX-AW100.html

[jgarner447]

Originally Posted by Alex

Try this one.

http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produc...PIX-AW100.html

nice one mate thats definitely another option

[forsterfisho]

I got a lumix ft2, great piece of kit for underwater shots. tough as nails to boot too!

I wonder what the coin would be for an underwater housing for a SLR?

[jgarner447]

Originally Posted by forsterfisho

I got a lumix ft2, great piece of kit for underwater shots. tough as nails to boot too!

I wonder what the coin would be for an underwater housing for a SLR?

To be honest i dont think i could trust a slr housing lol there is no way im ever putting my slr under water, too expensive to replace

[Angel]

Originally Posted by distractor

No, It can't handle drops well.

my 2 kids have dropped mine , dragged it along the ground, thrown it and it has handled it fine. the wife has the 820 which is even better

[brad2]

I had a Nikon D70 with an underwater housing... Camera when I bought it in '04 was just over $3000 and housing to suit was around $1500 (mid range model - top of the line you're looking at maybe $4k+). With a decent lens (105mm macro) the setup was around $6000 worth, not including external equipment like strobes.

A couple of years ago I took for a dive at Edithburgh jetty, looking for Sea Dragons. Found out the "fun" way that it a hairline crack where the baseplate joined the body of the housing and the whole thing flooded. Was only at about 3m at the time too, didn't take much pressure... good way to blow a fistful of cash, couldn't salvage anything

But in answer to your original question Jase I've had a play with the AW100 and it's a pretty sweet camera

[Rattler]

Micks gone fishing use's a AW100. Try his blog. He takes some great shots.