Underwater Pictures? Does anyone have any idea as to how this camera does underwater? I'm unable to find any reviews in regards to this subject.
1003748
I've used it with a housing and am pleased to tell you that the quality of my photos are amazing. Near macro shots come out crisp, however, any long distance, panoramic attempts will not be satisfactory, not enough light from the on board flash. I've taken some video of clownfish, and find my self going baack to it over and over again.The housing buttons are easy to master and work well. It is quite sturdy and has held up well. I have to admit, I am still surprised how well the small self contained flash works, very little back scatter and deep color saturation.
1003749
Yes, I'm aware of the underwater case. Also, the one from Ikelite is much better. I'm more concerned with how the pictures turn out underwater with only the underwater case (w/out the strobe)?
1003750
The camera has an underwater setting, but you must have the underwater case which can be purchased seperately for $150-$200.
578706
Soooo....I can't answer this specific question....what I can say is you are better off buying a good underwater camera. I want to love this mask.....but I don't...hard to use..impossible to check while using...buy a good camera. You will be far more satisfied.
1315128
It did well underwater. Even the video did good. There are two doors on the battery compartment. I made sure that I closed them individually so that I knew they were both locked in place. Some people have complained about leaks and I'm suspecting that not getting the inner door locked in may be what causes it. I can't prove it though. I should add we only used it in pool water so it was pretty clear not sure how it would do in murkier water
1976044
I don't believe this camera is really a "dive" camera, it's more of a snorkeling/pool camera. It's only rated to 49' which as you mention isn't really scuba depth. Nikon shows the camera being used this way but really it's not up to anything but shallow dives. I have used it extensively snorkleing & in the pool. Max depth I've tested is 12', worked fine.
961950
I have had mine for 3 weeks and it has been in the ocean at least a dzoen times for more than an hour each time--both surfing and snorkling. I put my old camera in it and it fit perfect and pictures are awesome. NO leaking so far. BEST 12 dolllars I spent. I do not see many good reviews for waterproof cameras...they seem to brake alot and out of water do not take good pics or vids. Mine works awesome in and out all the time. What a genious invention!!!
679911
The XZ-1 Olympus that I bought and love so much is not underwater camera. If you can get that one with underwater option, you will like your pictures. With my experience, using ART, the color came out so beautiful. Trankiem
264727
I used it under water but the water wasn't very clear so I wouldn't blame the camera. The playback was high def but the sounds under water are fairly garbled as you may expect so you need to mute the playback or add music. For the price in the cam market it is great.
78213
They say the camera can go underwater up to 9.8 feet. i haven't had mine in water but I've had problems with the flash not working under dim light conditions. I think the camera is cheap with a poor operating program.Spend a little more money and get a better camera. I do not recommend it.
2044414
It shoots great videos underwater, tested it during my trip to Hawaii a few months ago. there's a bit of zoom sound, but the quality itself is great.
1428
i thought the underwater per was great, although sometimes it was hard to see through my mask, which was my fault because of water leaking in my mask. of course there is a blue haze because you are under water. to get rid of that i think you need a more expensive camera with filter capabilities. for the price i think it works great!
847992
Did you have any other issues with the camera? I am weighing between buying this camera or the Pentax underwater camera-WP10. I will use this camera to do a website on the Thousand Islands in Cocoa Beach as well as in the Bahamas underwater snorkeling so any input would be appreciated. How was the battery life? Easy to operate, such as spacing between the buttons for big fingers? Thanks and have a good day.
1869737
This camera uses a card, which we had to buy separately. It also comes with a cord to attach to camera and upload pics to your computer. It took wonderful underwater pictures! Only problem we had was that when you take a picture it takes a while to focus and you end up with a lot of blurry pictures if you don't wait for it. You won't notice the blurriness till you upload them.
688551
Non whatsoever - took great underwater pics. We love this camera for traveling- compact, east use and takes great pictures!
2022636
We hav only used it in the pool but am unaware of a depth limit? It takes excellent underwater video for sure! We love it!
1466017
It takes great pictures underwater and even videos with sound underwater. It's only rated for up to three feet underwater but I've been very pleased with this product!
132645
I have the sony and love it. I particularly like the fantastic panoramic feature - I dont see a reference to that on the panasonic description here. I have had the Olympus variants of the waterproof cameras in the past and they were quite good. Have not taken the sony into the water yet - I assume it will be trouble free (as the olympus cameras have been in the past). The picture quality on the sony is a step up from my past cameras. Having not tried the Panasonic yet, I recommend the sony.
687118
For underwater, I thought they were pretty good shots. We used ours in Puerto Morales, so same vicinity as Cozumel. If you want to contact me at dasjman@yahoo.com, I can send you a couple images I took this past June while snorkeling, if it helps you decide. Obviously, the more expensive cameras take better pictures, but for the price, I was very satisfied with it.