Underwater Video Cameras

[Bomber52]

I was wondering what everyone uses to shoot out in the water. I want something that isn't too expensive, but gets a solid video...Thanks ahead of time for the help...Im looking to spend like 200 bucks (I know not Much for photography) Thanks again

[tbing]

I know its not QUALITY video, but its not bad... but you can pick up a Flip Video Recorder + housing for I think like $160.

http://www.amazon.com/Flip-Video-Underwater-Ultra-Camcorders/dp/B0012YSSRK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1241309744&sr=8-3
http://www.amazon.com/Flip-Ultra-Camcorder-60-Minutes-Black/dp/B000V1PXMI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1241309672&sr=1-3

[Zansurf]

Get a job grouch!!!!

[GoodVibes]

I have a Pentax Optio W60.Its 10 Megapixels.Its also got video and underwater video.Small camera but packs a good punch.I've used it in 49 degree water with no problems.It cost about $260.

[Swellinfo]

Ya, the Flip Video camera is going to be your only option for something that cheap. I dont think the video quality is too good, but the cameras are really small and should be very easy to shoot.

If you want to do it right, you are going to spend $800 or so on a custom made water housing to fit a good HD camera ($400 - $800).

[Charger722]

if your camera small enough try putting it in two condoms, did that on my still camera and got some really good shots

[matt720]

i have an olympus u720 (i think, i know its olympus)

it's video isn't the best but it's pretty good. its 10 megapixels so it gets solid still pictures.

[Bomber52]

got a job...thanks for the advice...i just dont want to spend more then it would cost for a board.

[Zansurf]

it was a joke....kinda depending on what you want to do with the video i would wait to save up and see what you can afford.

[Bomber52]

My bad Zansurf. ya I mean I would love to have one of the better ones...but I feel I couldnt handle all the capabilities of a expensive camera...got to go simple....I like the Flip HD with the 60 minutes.. just Enough memory and can get the case for 30 dollars be into it for close to 240..Has anyone shot with the FLIP HD?

[ECsponger]

Those Epic housings look pretty good/decent. But I know you're not gonna be filming anything around here, with the 3 ft underwater visibility.

[Chris Joyner]

Just remember, you get what you pay for...

[mitchell]

i picked up one of these Sanyo last year for about $220. 9mp stills and decent video. Ive had it in the impact zone several times now without problems

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/8929/8929225_rb.jpg

Here's a still taken last fall:

http://www.delsurf.com/photos/albums/userpics/10017/3-26-2009b.jpg

[windswellsucks]

i picked up one of these Sanyo last year for about $220. 9mp stills and decent video. Ive had it in the impact zone several times now without problems

thats prettty good for the $. i wonder if the dude putting his camera in a condom is gonna post pics haha

[Bomber52]

I looked at the Sanyo and it looks like it has a lot of potential, but I dunno how I feel about the camera not being in a housing even if it is a waterproof camera. I like the flip but hear that their water proof housings are garbage.

[Bomber52]

Has anyone ever used the board mounted camera for shooting...

http://www.ebodyboarding.com/s.nl;jsessionid=0a0107431f43c58155218c8a4d4fa2eee8 0c90d420a4.e3eTaxiPc3mTe3uNe0?it=A&id=20754&sc=1&category=-101