Ordering waterproof camera..need a little advice!

[todd woodcroft]

hi everyone,
i am about to pull the trigger on a waterproof camera…after researching through all the threads here, i am going to get one sent out to me tomorrow in time for my trip to frying pan this week.

any thoughts on the Canon Powershot D-10 vs the Panasonic Lumix TS2?
i can’t decide between…
i am a total novice….pointer and shooter….just looking for best camera for angling….

last question: i know that they stick you on warranties etc, but are the extra coverage plans necessary?

i am ordering from B&H Photo, per advice for IA readers…..

thanks!

todd

[Mike Cline]

Can’t comment on the two models you mentioned, but I would seriously consider one of the Olympus Stylus Tough models on the market today.  I have two Stylus- a 770SW and 870SW and they been workhorses on the water.  Great value.

[Roy Conley]

DPreview has a review of a number of the water proof cameras on its site.

[todd woodcroft]

hey guys,
much appreciated.

i did check out the review on that site, and it said that the Canon and the Panasonic are the two best….which is why i can’t decide!
it also says the Olympus is only so-so……

any and all thoughts are appreciated!

todd

[Steve K.]

Todd,

I bought the Canon D-10 for my son…not so much to take UW shots….but just didn’t want him to fry the camera when it got a little damp. It survived a week of rolling around in the bottom of his kayak while fishing the Everglades/Keys. I have no complaints but can’t compare it to other UW P&S cameras since it’s the only one I’ve used. The only “con” I can see is it’s shaped like an egg…..so it is not real comfortable and compact resting in your shirt pocket.

Steve

[Shannon Drawe]

You could look at these. They have been upgraded, but generally the cameras are still there and the same. http://texasflycaster.com/?s=waterproof+cameras

[Brett Colvin]

I don’t own the D-10, but in my experience Canon and Lumix (Panasonic) make the best point & shoot gear.

[chris kenney]

I bought the Panasonic recently (too recent to give a review) based on this site:

[Allan Dozier]

I had a Canon in the past and since have had two Pentax (WS and W80) I love the Pentax, loaded with features and options.

I plan on living forever, so far so good.

[todd woodcroft]

i appreciate all the help and advice fellas….let’s hope now that i can catch (release) some nice fish to take photos of.

cheers

todd

[Neal Osborn]

Todd, did you purchase the camera yet?

[todd woodcroft]

hey neal,
thanks for the input, but alas, i have purchased it….hoping i will be happy and assuming i will be, especially since i am a novice!

[Neal Osborn]

which one did you get?

[todd woodcroft]

w-90….

[Neal Osborn]

That is a great camera Todd.

[todd woodcroft]

wow…what a help…especially for a newbie like me to photography.

ansel adams will be laughing at me from somewhere i am sure!

thanks neal….

[todd woodcroft]

great photos of yours by the way there!

[Tim Schulz]

I recently bought a Canon PowerShot D10 to replace an older (non-waterproof) P&S camera that had survived a couple dunkings, but finally bit the dust.  I took the D10 to the river and captured the following shot of a mayfly on the water:

Here is the same photo cropped to zoom in on the fly:

I’m still amazed by the shot considering that I was standing in the river holding a rod in one hand and the camera in the other.  It helps not having to worry about getting the camera wet.

I’m thinking the D10 deserves a lot of credit for this one.  All of the modern waterproof P&S cameras seem to be amazing, though, so I don’t think you can go wrong.  

[todd woodcroft]

wow…now i hope i didn’t make a mistake with the pentax!

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