Underwater Video Cameras

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by Bomber52, May 2, 2009.

  1. Bomber52

    Bomber52 Active Member

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    Dec 17, 2007
    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
     
  2. tbing

    tbing Well-Known Member

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  3. Zansurf

    Zansurf Well-Known Member

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    May 12, 2008
    Get a job grouch!!!!
     
  4. GoodVibes

    GoodVibes Well-Known Member

    Jun 29, 2008
    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.
     
  5. Swellinfo

    Swellinfo Administrator

    May 19, 2006
    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).
     
  6. Charger722

    Charger722 New Member

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    Nov 27, 2008
    if your camera small enough try putting it in two condoms, did that on my still camera and got some really good shots
     
  7. matt720

    matt720 Well-Known Member

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    Apr 28, 2009
    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.
     
  8. Bomber52

    Bomber52 Active Member

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    Dec 17, 2007
    got a job...thanks for the advice...i just dont want to spend more then it would cost for a board.
     
  9. Zansurf

    Zansurf Well-Known Member

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    May 12, 2008
    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.
     
  10. Bomber52

    Bomber52 Active Member

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    Dec 17, 2007
    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?
     
  11. ocripcurrent

    ocripcurrent Well-Known Member

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    Feb 27, 2008
    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.
     
  12. Chris Joyner

    Chris Joyner Moderator

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    May 23, 2006
    Just remember, you get what you pay for...
     
  13. Mitchell

    Mitchell Well-Known Member

    Jan 5, 2009
    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

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    Here's a still taken last fall:

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  14. windswellsucks

    windswellsucks Well-Known Member

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    thats prettty good for the $. i wonder if the dude putting his camera in a condom is gonna post pics haha
     
  15. Bomber52

    Bomber52 Active Member

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    Dec 17, 2007
    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.
     
  16. Bomber52

    Bomber52 Active Member

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