Who makes the best waterproof camera
09-09-2010, 11:42 AM
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I'm at work so I don't have pics here and I can't access photobucket or flickr. If you can wait I can post some tonight 
If you look at this post, the picture of my Jeep was taken with it, that's all I can give you for now
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If you look at this post, the picture of my Jeep was taken with it, that's all I can give you for now
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...91#post1773791
09-09-2010, 01:17 PM
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Good luck with whatever you choose!
09-13-2010, 05:27 PM
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There are no DSLR's that are "water proof" like the Stylus...unless you want to spend some big money on an underwater housing for a DSLR.
However, most of the higher or pro-grade DSLR bodies are weather resistant...as long as they're paired with the high or pro-grade lenses. For example, I know that the Olympus E-3 has a very good weather resistant body and have even seen videos and heard many stories about people washing them off with a hose to get any salt off after having taking photos at the beach all day...even seen a video of someone who left one outside on a tripod overnight and got covered and frozen in snow...they guy came out in the morning, knocked the snow and some ice off, turned it on and started shooting with no problems (see link below). So, these are definitely not water-proof and can't be submerged or submerged for more than a second or two if dropped by accident, but they do work great. They're not cheap, but you can pick up a used E-3 for around $750-900 + a weather sealed lens for around $250-$300 used...that's waaaaaaaaay cheaper than you'll find a comparable Nikon or Canon weather sealed body and lens package. Now, I'm definitely not knocking Nikons or Canons at all, because I know they're great systems...it's just that I feel you can get quite a bit more bang for your buck with Olympus. However, Nikons and Canons absolutely kill Olympus when it comes to shooting low light and high ISO...oh well, you can't have everything
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A15MgHHS_M8
Just another option if you don't need to be shooting underwater.
However, most of the higher or pro-grade DSLR bodies are weather resistant...as long as they're paired with the high or pro-grade lenses. For example, I know that the Olympus E-3 has a very good weather resistant body and have even seen videos and heard many stories about people washing them off with a hose to get any salt off after having taking photos at the beach all day...even seen a video of someone who left one outside on a tripod overnight and got covered and frozen in snow...they guy came out in the morning, knocked the snow and some ice off, turned it on and started shooting with no problems (see link below). So, these are definitely not water-proof and can't be submerged or submerged for more than a second or two if dropped by accident, but they do work great. They're not cheap, but you can pick up a used E-3 for around $750-900 + a weather sealed lens for around $250-$300 used...that's waaaaaaaaay cheaper than you'll find a comparable Nikon or Canon weather sealed body and lens package. Now, I'm definitely not knocking Nikons or Canons at all, because I know they're great systems...it's just that I feel you can get quite a bit more bang for your buck with Olympus. However, Nikons and Canons absolutely kill Olympus when it comes to shooting low light and high ISO...oh well, you can't have everything
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A15MgHHS_M8
Just another option if you don't need to be shooting underwater.
09-13-2010, 05:36 PM
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I've got a Samsung WP10 and its great. I just posted a pic in Wife/Girlfriend tread. I think its 10mp and 5x zoom and around 150 on ebay with case and extras.
09-24-2010, 08:21 AM
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Good thread
Nice thread, I can see Jeepers wanting a sturdy camera.
I have tested cameras as a photography journalist, but we don't submerge them or drop them as we have to give them back in one piece...
Look at this article, it seems pretty up-to-date and lists most waterproof compacts:
http://reviews.photographyreview.com...tal-cameras/2/
Olympus was the first, as far as I know, with a waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof compact camera. I still have that first model Mju - or Stylus in the US. Photo and video quality are not great, by my standards, but the thing is indestructible. I have taken it scuba diving in salt water, forgot to rise it off, and it still works and there is no rust or anything. Being shockproof is also a plus. Since the lens design of such cameras is of the 'periscope' type, the lens does not extend mechanically and therefore can not be damaged.
I completely agree with Nick08JKUX's comment. There are no waterproof DSLRs, and an expensive underwater housing is not really usable on land. The Olympus E-3 is indeed remarkably sealed. Another advantage of all Oly's is that they have an extremely good dust reduction system. When changing lenses in the field, dust will enter your camera and show up as specks. A good dust reduction system shakes the particles off when you turn the camera on. Virtually all brands have a dust reduction system, but Olympus' works best.
Canon and Nikon (semi-)pro DSLRs are also sealed well, but much more expensive and probably in a different quality category.
Something to consider if you are after a DSLR: if you don't submerge it or bang it on rocks or so, you can take a normal DSLR on trails. Try to keep lens changes to a minimum or avoid them altogether. And invest in a good bag or case. For rugged use, nothing beats a Peli case.
I have tested cameras as a photography journalist, but we don't submerge them or drop them as we have to give them back in one piece...
Look at this article, it seems pretty up-to-date and lists most waterproof compacts:
http://reviews.photographyreview.com...tal-cameras/2/
Olympus was the first, as far as I know, with a waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof compact camera. I still have that first model Mju - or Stylus in the US. Photo and video quality are not great, by my standards, but the thing is indestructible. I have taken it scuba diving in salt water, forgot to rise it off, and it still works and there is no rust or anything. Being shockproof is also a plus. Since the lens design of such cameras is of the 'periscope' type, the lens does not extend mechanically and therefore can not be damaged.
I completely agree with Nick08JKUX's comment. There are no waterproof DSLRs, and an expensive underwater housing is not really usable on land. The Olympus E-3 is indeed remarkably sealed. Another advantage of all Oly's is that they have an extremely good dust reduction system. When changing lenses in the field, dust will enter your camera and show up as specks. A good dust reduction system shakes the particles off when you turn the camera on. Virtually all brands have a dust reduction system, but Olympus' works best.
Canon and Nikon (semi-)pro DSLRs are also sealed well, but much more expensive and probably in a different quality category.
Something to consider if you are after a DSLR: if you don't submerge it or bang it on rocks or so, you can take a normal DSLR on trails. Try to keep lens changes to a minimum or avoid them altogether. And invest in a good bag or case. For rugged use, nothing beats a Peli case.
09-24-2010, 02:00 PM
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