SETTINGS: CAN YOU CHANGE THE SETTINGS WHILE UNDERWATER...SUCH AS FROM PICTURES TO THE VIDEO SETTING ON THE DSC W-5?
473596
you sure can, this picture does not do it justice. Ill take a snapshot of the item here in just a sec to show you more
2270551
I have the one with the battery and use my Hero3+ Black for underwater video and photos. Being able to see what you are shooting is extremely helpful. I can tell you for a fact that using the touchscreen uses a lot of battery. Even with the extra battery internal battery it cuts the video duration to just over 1.5 hrs. That means a battery change between dives and even less time on the next as the touchscreen battery discharges first. The less expensive touchscreen would probably be fine if you shut it off between actually shooting video or stills and review what you shot.
965804
yes you can use the camera under water. there is a gel filled screen protector that allows you to use your touch screen and your volume buttons can still be used to snap pics as well. i dint dive with it but did climb a waterfall and hang out on a beach during a tropical storm. it took nice pics and vids and kept my iphone dry. i'd contact drisuit to see what depth its rated for if your gonna dive with it. http://www.mydrisuit.com/
317515
That feature is amazing. Place the camera setting on SCN and use "Action Sport Setting". Pics are unbelievable! This camera is a amazing. I strongly recommend it!
1362199
Yes the screen is on when underwater. Sorry I can't answer your comparison to Olympus camera.
680692
It does not.You can search for compatible housing and cameras here:http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/underwater_photo
928846
Not well. The camera seems to be ideal for bright environments. I tried to capture some low-light under-water scenes and the camera recorded just black.
1107026
Yes you can take stills underwater. You can also take stills from the video that are pretty good quality.
580497
I know there is a underwater housing available for the first model of this camera (the 720SW) that goes very deep. Check the olympus website, as it's where I've seen it. I'm sure they'll come out with one for this camera as well.
1043419
I have not been able to use the touch screen immersed in water. You can use the volume switches to take photos underwater.
920406
You can take pictures underwater. I have taken quite a few it has worked well for me on those occasions
1643956
I don't know as I've not tried it yet. Do know that the housing fogged up so I'm guessing pictures didn't work. Again, I've not actually viewed the video i took, but from past underwater camera experience, if the housing is fogged there is no way a good pic can come out.
335217
You have to connect the camera to small monitor or dvr to change setting. Camera doesn't have any display to change setting.
157870
Yes, but I'm going to change my rating on this camera. It stopped working two weeks ago. I didn't use it underwater that much, but the last time my husband used it, it stopped working. From the reviews I'm reading now, it doesn't sound like the company is willing to help out. While fun to use underwater, I will not buy another one.
688551
Non whatsoever - took great underwater pics. We love this camera for traveling- compact, east use and takes great pictures!
435561
I have not taken video with the camera let alone underwater. Sorry I did not have the answer you were looking for.
1870923
It depends on how far under water you are talking about. You have to remember the deeper you go the the more the light levels change. This would change how the cards register in the camera meter. Less than 20' it's probably okay.