The userguides for the Lumix and Coolpix say that you can only use them in the water for one hour at a time. Is that the same for the Canon ?
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I don't know about that. We used the Canon for about an hour at a time, once or twice a day, snorkeling and scuba diving to 60-80 feet....because that's how long we wanted to be in the water each time, and scuba dives are usually about 45 min. We used a GoPro at the same time. Love the GoPro, but LOVE the Canon because it has a viewfinder so you don't have to guess what you are taking a picture of, the colors are intense, and it doesn't distort the horizon into a curve like the GoPro does.
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i used it for scuba diving, so even though there is no time limit, it was rarely in the water more than an hour at a time anyway, but some friends borrowed it for surfing and snorkeling. There was no problem. It's robust!
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I just read through the owners manual on the Powershot D39 and didn't find a mention of a time limit for underwater use.
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There is no time limit for the Canon (none listed in the manual). It does say to avoid hot springs or other mineralized water. Sea water and other water is fine, but you must rinse the camera first and dry it, before opening it (and away from the sea-moist-air-breeze and sand blowing).
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i really don't know. i used the camera to "film" whales and turned it off when the animalsdecided to submerge. i suspect that you could run the camera until the batteries ran out.
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Absolutelly! You can submerge it to 10m, enough for a pool or white sand beach. You can open and close the lens lid without any problem, use flash underwater, etc. Just two things, NEVER EVER open the door where the battery and microsd reside, because you will screw the camera. And after use it underwater you have to clean the camera in the sink so you can clean it from chlorine from the pool or sand from the beach. One last thing, be careful to use it on the beach so the sand won't scratch the lens area (the lid and underneath) and the screen.
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I am in the same boat, I loved my Powershot but ... I am trying NOT to buy a Canon because of terrible Customer Service I received when it got damp and the lens gasket dropped off. But my Coolpix takes awful pictures 80% of the time. I thought it was me but have since found out it's the camera. I will now look at the Lumix since my nephew also recommended it. Thanks
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I spend a lot of time on the water and did use it for some very basic under water or in the water photos (fishing/beach) but then one day it leaked. Seriously this case should not be used as advertised! if you're going on a trip and want to take some underwater photos I would suggest this first Fujifilm Quick Snap Waterproof 27 exp. 35mm Camera 800 film
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You know, I think that this is my only gripe w/ordering online-I can never determine whether or not newer accessories are compatible with well lobed, well used products. I have been trying to buy memory cards (and a reader, should one be compatible?)for my beloved Canon Power shot A95. This camera took awesome photos-80+feet underwater in Cozumel. I don't want to buy another camera- just because I don't know what is compatible.
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Sorry Sam, I don't know. I don't work for Canon nor do I have any tech experience with any sort of camera. I just know that I had repeated problems with my Canon PowerShot D10 and will never buy a waterproof Canon camera again until I have seen years of reliable reviews of such.
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Thanks CAMPJEEP.Most of my photos will be outside, so it sounds like I should be able to expect well over the stated 260 shots (CIPA standards).I'll purchase a backup battery to be safe. Probably the Maximal after market battery listed here on Amazon. Only $3.45 and the reviewers say that it lasts as long as Canon's.Thanks again.
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I have only used this camera in salt water. My only advice is to make sure that you wipe the lens, ESPECIALLY if you drop it in the water. I have never had to open mine when I have been around the water so no issues with that but it has been underwater and have had absolutely no issues with it. Pictures are good except the ones I forgot to wipe the lens and those are fuzzy.
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I have the Canon D20 and Yes you can use it in salt water! As a matter of fact Very Salty water. We got it to use in St. Thomas to film the sea turtles and Rainbow Parrot fish and the water down in the Caribbean very salty but very clear. You will love the camera!! It takes great pix! I'd recommend getting a floatation device for it tho, if its dropped it sinks immediately! I got one and love it ($25 for a kit with extra battery, float, charger, & tripod!! Amazon Rocks!)
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I don't know what type of a camera the "CANON Power Shot SD 780 IS" is. But I know every camera has the same threads at the base of the camera for a tripod, because all tripods and monopods should have the same screws. But in all honesty, if the camera is not a basic and simple and small point n shoot, you're not going to want to hold it extended with your arm to take a photo with a 2 or 10 second timer.
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I had a AW120 and it floated the camera when it was dry, but after it gets wet for a while it will NOT float the camera. Mine is at the bottom of the lake. Good luck.
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Put it this way, I went to the water park in orlando and had the camera on non stop for at least 4 hours or more whilst I was taking pictures and videos, and when I wasn't I still left it on. I took the extra battery that I charged prior to the visit that came with the kit I purchased, thought ill need it but didn't use it, in fact when we went back to the hotel and rested we went to another theme park where I used the camera and the battery was still fine, the camera shows the battery sign on the screen like a phone so you are able to see when its running low. Hope this helps but if you really want to know exactly how long it lasts time wise I can test it at home just let me know, also if you want to see how the pictures it takes looks like under water and above water ill be more than happy to email them just let me know, you won't regret purchasing this camera for real
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Absolutely!!! I have this exact model of camera and float. The float wii actually bring the camera to the surface when under water!
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Heidi, I don't know of any. This camera IS NOT water proof. I'd ask a camera shop if you are interested in under water shooting.
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I bought the camera before having my vacation in Miami. It is good for water activities. however u need to read the manual.Make sure water not get in
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We love this camera, but we haven't taken it underwater (it has been splashed and drenched however), or tested whether it would float or not. My best estimate is that it would not float, we have always used the wrist strap when in an area where we could have dropped it into deep water. Sorry I can't answer this definitely.