Would you spend lots for a real underwater digital camera vs buying lots of disposable underwater film camera?
We are going on a Caribean cruise. We want to take underwater pictures of our snorkeling adventures. We have the choice of buying lots of disposable underwater cameras or buy one decent real digital camera. Is the image quality of a real digital camera worth the $250 vs buying several $12 disposable cameras? Basically how good are underwater disposable cameras?
I would rather trust my memories to a good quality camera in the $300 price range than to some “Made In China” disposable camera that might work – or not – and cost you those special memories.
IMO you should consider investing in the Olympus Stylus 770 SW camera. Shockproof to a 5 foot drop, waterproof to 33 feet. This is a camera you can use for years to come and never have to worry about it.
A quick perusal of Yahoo! Shopping found it at Abes of Maine for $299.99, at Monitor Outlet, Inc. for $323.99, at Amazon.com Marketplace for $316.77.
Olympus offers several models of their SW line so you might want to do a comparison of the features and benefits of them before making a decision.
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Fujifilm Quick Snap Waterproof 35mm Single Use Camera (4 Pack) $26.72 This all-weather, one-time-use camera is ready for just about anything. It is designed for shooting outdoors in wet or snowy conditions, and will even operate up to 17 feet underwater. The package includes a wrist strap that can be used to keep the camera close and your hands free while swimming. The casing is made of lightweight and durable blue plastic to protect the camera from the elements a… |
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Intova CP9 Compact Waterproof Digital Camera $69.99 The compact Intova CP9 9-megapixel digital camera allows you to shoot pictures and video on the deck or dock as well as underwater, thanks to the included waterproof housing that’s rated to a 130-foot (39 meter) depth. It’s also ideal for bringing along on snorkeling adventures, camping trips, skiing vacations, fishing expeditions, and more. The durable polycarbonate housing is compact enough to f… |
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