Camera??

[stephan009l]

Well i'm savin up to buy a digital camera, but theres so many kinds to choose from, what should I get?? I dont wanna spend a fortune, so something decent in price maybe?? I'm gunna use it to take pics of everything from Fishing, to just parties and such lol, so any 1 know what I should try looking for??:o

[Spade]

Well i'm savin up to buy a digital camera, but theres so many kinds to choose from, what should I get?? I dont wanna spend a fortune, so something decent in price maybe?? I'm gunna use it to take pics of everything from Fishing, to just parties and such lol, so any 1 know what I should try looking for??:o

Well, I went and got a Panasonic DMC-FZ28 and I must say, I love the picture quality, features, and everything but one thing.....I don't want to take it fishing with me because I'm afraid to damage it.

So, with that said, I suggest something water proof from the Olympus Stylus line.
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_digital_sw.asp

There are other waterproof/shockproof cameras out there but these seem to have gotten some of the better reviews from what I remember when I was looking.

[worm slayer]

I just bought a waterproof HD video and still photo combo it is a sanyo xacti it was 399 through costco it works well for doing family video to share and you can get really good quality film and stills if you set it right, I don't know if it would good enough for someone who is making a living doing videoe/photo work but the underwater part is cool.

[Arctic]

Both of these aforementioned cameras... You can throw a memory stick and batteries in, and dunk 'em. Straight outta the box? I love undy water shots. A bud in AK does alot of 'em. Like this, of a Sockeye turning tail, and headed for the Redds.

[Chinook SSSF]

Also check Pentax Optio line.

[Osmosis]

I have a nikon coolpix and a canon powershot A470, they both eat batteries like no ones business but they take decent pictures and are small cameras that fit in your pocket.

[stephan009l]

well osmosis's choice seems like something i'd probly get but, spades also looks interesting I dont think I'l b doing videos, just want some fantastic still pics. But the thaught of underwater sounds very intrigin:p But i'l take a look further into the pentax Optio line as Matt has suggested, thanks alot guys for the info!!:)

[Spade]

Both of these aforementioned cameras... You can throw a memory stick and batteries in, and dunk 'em. Straight outta the box? I love undy water shots. A bud in AK does alot of 'em. Like this, of a Sockeye turning tail, and headed for the Redds.


Yup straight out of the box for the Olympus models. Some are safe to 10ft of pressure, others to 33ft.


well osmosis's choice seems like something i'd probly get but, spades also looks interesting I dont think I'l b doing videos, just want some fantastic still pics. But the thaught of underwater sounds very intrigin:p But i'l take a look further into the pentax Optio line as Matt has suggested, thanks alot guys for the info!!:)

Cool beans, good luck on your choice. :)

<---still kicking himself for not getting something waterproof.

[stephan009l]

Cool beans, good luck on your choice. :)

<---still kicking himself for not getting something waterproof.

Dont beat urself up too bad bud :p And i'm actually looking at that page u sent on here, very nice looking cameras but they are a bit spendy for a 16 year old lol, ohh well time to start savin again hahaha, and I'v got my eye on one of those underwater 1's thats on the page, almost 400$ though :eek:
But i'l assume it'l all be worht it in the end:rolleyes:;):)