I am also interested in waterproof and water resistant cameras and would like to hear from anyone who can advise. Regards, Rod Penrose *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Well are you interested in conventional or digital cameras? Also decide if you want a water resistant or water proof camera. For a water proof camera you might consider a Canon A-1 or the Minolta weathermatic. I have taken my weathermatic scuba diving with no problems. For high end users there is always Nikonas, but they are extremely expensive. A great camera that you might be able to find used is the Nikon Action Touch. Unfortunately I don't believe they make them anymore but you can find a used one on the web. Now a nice water resistant camera (takes splashing but not dunking) you might look at the Pentax zoom 105. The lens goes from 38-105 so it is a pretty good zoom. I have now opted for a digital camera and I have a photo quality printer (Epson 870). Kodak makes a water resistant model (splash proof) the Kodak DC -5000 it will run you about $500 (USD). Some of the other digital manufacturers make waterproof cases for their cameras. I like digital because I can share photos on the web, manipulate the photos with software to make personal cards etc. The Epson printer is incredible (around $225), most folks can't tell the Epson from a photo lab. If you want to print photos larger than 8.5 x 11 then look for a camera with greater than 2 megapixels. If most of your photos are snaps you can do with less pixels 1 to 2 mega pixels. I have a 64mb media card in my camera and I can take about 750 photos in the lower quality and about 120 in higher quality. I opted for Olympus (2.1 megapixels) which is not water resistant. I posted some of my seakayak photos on webshots to share with other members of our group. These are nothing fancy, but they were all taken with a digital camera. I like digital because you can share them, well...with the world! Your friends and family can download them much easier than passing photos around. http://community.webshots.com/album/10100406OmLdQjIrbo and you can't beat the price...free. website: http://members.home.net/mzuschlag *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
----- Original Message ----- From: "Rod & Carole Penrose" <penrose_at_unite.com.au> > I am also interested in waterproof and water resistant cameras and would like > to hear from anyone who can advise If you can afford it get a camera with a zoom lens. I used to use disposable cameras, but you have to get real close to the subject if it is to look life size. This is near impossible for wild life shots and not to comfortable for the animal. After being frustrated with 35mm lenses I brought a Pentax 105WR after seeing it recommended on both paddlewise and rec.boat.paddle.touring last year. Costly but worth every cent ($550.00NZ). Classed as weather resistant, it has regularly survived being full immersed ( in fact I dip it in the water before taking a photo to remove dried salt on the lens). Haven't worked out why you need 5 flash settings though! Cheers Grant ______________________________________ Want Kayaking information on Waiheke Island? http://www.issystems.co.nz/kayak/index.html *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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