New camera choices

[Hooched]

Hi.
I need some help. The mrs is getting me a waterproof camera for my birthday, after nearly dropping my phone in the drink taking fish pics. I don't think il use it for more than fishing and a few happy snaps of nice locations so I'm not looking for a fancy dslr or anything just a point and shoot that I can drop in the river and take photos underwater.
Thanks Ben.

[Mark M]

look here:

http://www.breammaster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50623

[Hooched]

Originally Posted by Mark M

look here:

http://www.breammaster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50623

Cheers buddy

[yellow door 1]

Originally Posted by Hooched

Hi.
I need some help. The mrs is getting me a waterproof camera for my birthday, after nearly dropping my phone in the drink taking fish pics. I don't think il use it for more than fishing and a few happy snaps of nice locations so I'm not looking for a fancy dslr or anything just a point and shoot that I can drop in the river and take photos underwater.
Thanks Ben.

http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/...-Cameras.aspx#

When you make your decision check out "Digital World International". I couldnt find anyone cheaper at the time I purchased my new camera. The Nikon I got had free postage aswell.

[Breamobsession]

I've got a Lumix ft3 mate and can't fault it. Heap of features on it but im always to lazy to bother seeing what it can actually do. They go pretty cheap new online now might be worth a look.

Bit of info

Design and features
After proving its tough camera chops with the previous FT1 and FT2, Panasonic's third generation of subterranean, go-almost-anywhere cameras has come into its own.

In terms of significant changes, the FT3 has acquired a GPS, compass, altimeter and barometer for all your sea-faring ways. These are all accessible via the display button, which you need to press a few times to bring the options up on screen. The GPS responds quickly and provides a location lock within 20 seconds, provided you are in an open area and not indoors or surrounded by trees. Location information can be displayed on the screen if an appropriate place is found from the FT3's list of over 1 million landmarks.

Underwater it can now last to 12 metres and can be dropped from 2 metres, freeze proof to -10 degrees Celsius and dustproof. Don't try to stand on it or leave it in your back pocket, though, as it's not crushproof. Overall, the body design has improved vastly, with a side grip making it easier to hold and to use. There's a double-locking side panel that opens up to reveal a slot for SD/SDHC/SDXC cards as well as the battery, micro-HDMI and mini-USB port. Buttons at the back are all well placed, with the zoom rocker replaced by physical buttons. We could imagine trips to the snow with chunky gloves might make for some interesting shots given the buttons are so small.

The FT3 has eight main recording modes: intelligent auto, normal picture, sports, snow, beach & snorkelling, underwater and scene options. This is on top of the other picture modes that Panasonic Lumix cameras have long been endowed with, including "happy mode" for saturating colours in photos, as well as the more standard black-and-white/sepia tones.

Like the TZ20, the FT3 also has a 3D photo mode that takes a series of shots and combines them in-camera to produce the 3D image (which can only be viewed on a compatible TV or photo frame). Lens specifications remain largely unchanged from the earlier model, though — it still has a 28mm wide-angle and 4.6x optical zoom in an internal folding lens design. The microphone is rather inconveniently placed just in the position over the lens where your fingers naturally fall to hold the camera, so beware when shooting video.

The FT3 comes with a silicone case in the box, which can be used to cover the camera even further for protection against scratches. The lens, flash and rear panel all remain exposed

[Hooched]

Has any one got one of these or know how they really go? http://m.pentaximaging.com/digital-c...ermillion_Red/
Thanks breamobsession that's on the short list.

[Mark M]

Originally Posted by Hooched

Has any one got one of these or know how they really go? http://m.pentaximaging.com/digital-c...ermillion_Red/
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Sam reviewed his in the thread I linked above Hooched...

Originally Posted by sam

I have the new optio wg2 and sad to say it's not great. It may be a faulty unit as all pics are over exposed. My 6 year old optio still takes better shots!!? Video quality is good though.

[Hooched]

That's only one person opinion I don't make judgment on things based on what one bloke says

[Bream2nv]

+1 for the Lumix FT3. Awesome camera.

[quintrex101]

All depends on how much you want to spend, i picked up a FT10 lumix for $200 and have used it for over a year. It's been great but could be better. Can't complain for the $$$

[Mushi]

+2 for the FT3, takes some pretty decent pics underwater on the snorkel/shallow dive too, had it for a year and all good, not a hint of salt corrosion

[659allan]

Good info I m also chasing one