For actual underwater photography? I am new to scuba photography, and am interested in this camera. It seems like a good buy, but I was wondering if a diving strobe (meant to create a flash from a sideways or above angle so as not to white-out the photo...flashes with angles close to the lense will wash photos out fast if there are many partices int ehw ater) can be plugged into it. Also I am wondering if there is an underwater housing available if I shoudl choose to dive and take pictures deeper than 10 meters?Thanks, I think thats all for now.Micah from Alaska For actual underwater photography? I am new to scuba photography, and am interested in this camera. It seems like a good buy, but I was wondering if a diving strobe (meant to create a flash from a... » Read More For actual underwater photography? I am new to scuba photography, and am interested in this camera. It seems like a good buy, but I was wondering if a diving strobe (meant to create a flash from a sideways or above angle so as not to white-out the photo...flashes with angles close to the lense will wash photos out fast if there are many partices int ehw ater) can be plugged into it. Also I am wondering if there is an underwater housing available if I shoudl choose to dive and take pictures deeper than 10 meters?Thanks, I think thats all for now.Micah from Alaska « Show Less
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Good underwater photography does require a "diving strobe".A camera such as the 770sw probably does an ok job in very clear water at shalow depths. But to take good underwater photos, the flash light should not come from directly in front of the camera lens (as it would with this camera) because you'll get backscatter from particles in the water.http://www.sportdiver.com/article.jsp?ID=792An underwater housing would allow you to control a slave (strobe) flash:Olympus PT-035 Underwater Housing for Stylus 770 SW Good underwater photography does require a "diving strobe".A camera such as the 770sw probably does an ok job in very clear water at shalow depths. But to take good underwater photos, the flash light should not come from directly in front of the camera lens (as it would with this camera) because you'll get backscatter from particles in the water.http://www.sportdiver.com/article.jsp?ID=792An underwater housing would allow you to control a slave (strobe) flash:Olympus PT-035... » Read More Good underwater photography does require a "diving strobe".A camera such as the 770sw probably does an ok job in very clear water at shalow depths. But to take good underwater photos, the flash light should not come from directly in front of the camera lens (as it would with this camera) because you'll get backscatter from particles in the water.http://www.sportdiver.com/article.jsp?ID=792An underwater housing would allow you to control a slave (strobe) flash:Olympus PT-035 Underwater Housing for Stylus 770 SW « Show Less
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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.
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I have used it for over a month. Amazing video quality and great underwater shots - very clear and vivid colors!But I dont recommend this cam if you are intending to use it on a regular basis - landscape shots, portraits and other "upwater" shooting.http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Compact-Digital-Cameras/26461/COOLPIX-S32.html
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I've never tried ANY flash underwater. IF the water is really clear, so that you don't get any glare back from stuff in the water, AND the only problem is that you need more light for the photo, then it might help quite a bit. One major problem will be avoiding glare from the pouch itself. Professional underwater enclosures are designed to shield the lens from any stray light, but none of the waterproof pouches can accomplish this. I suspect you will find that the camera's own flash ruins most pictures taken from inside a typical waterproof pouch unless you turn off the flash.
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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.
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if you still about to buy Lumix - i recommend you STOP and DONT BUY it...the very first time my camera dip in sea water it got leaked...warantee not honored - SUCKS - waste of money !!!!
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I've used a Canon A80 for the last three years (just bought the 710 this weekend) and have had excellent luck with it as an underwater camera. True you have to wait about four seconds while the photo is being stored to the disk, but it gave me time to decide weather or not I wanted to keep it (and believe me, I junked plenty of shots, anenome fish are not cooperative subjects.) I took the 710 into my pool (with the housing, of course) and found the shutter lag to be almost un-noticeable. I almost always use flash u/w, so I find the time waiting for next shot delay was a non-problem (have to wait for the flash to build up again). I was particularly impressed with the macro photos. My little $400 setup took comparable macro photos to my buddies who were using housed SLR's with twin strobe setups. I'm not sure what happened with your memory card (unformatted) but I think you'll be happy with the 710.
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12 megapixels: its great on land, and once you learn how to take non-blurry pictures underwater, its great there too. I have some pictures that are very detailed and look great in big or small size. The trick is to adjust shutter speed if you are in darker waters to allow more light to come in, and of course, make sure you are steady when you take the picture. So the resolution is great, but if there is not enough light or if there is any movement (pretty much the same as with any underwater camera). But on land, I have not issues, just point and shoot and the resolution is awesome.
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It is probably good for diving. I used in to go caving and it was submerged in water many times and performed well. The only difference with diving would be that you would go deeper. This camera took a beating and continued to work well.
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I used it at 40 feet (12 meters) and is OK. They say in manual/machine that you can go up to 30 meters. I have the old one (d10) and used at 24 meters even with maximum defined for 12 meters. So you can go further but do not use microphone (avoid recording audio on deeper dives ok? you will broke you mic, I did it. Still take pictures, but no sound if I record videos). It is simple, easy, cool. Just set it to underwater before starting your dive. If you keep it in automatic mode you can have some pictures not very clear, with a light blue image... if you set it to underwater, clear and great pictures. Very easy to use. Do some trials before diving, try it in a swimming pool... and enjoy!
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I have used it for over a month. Amazing video quality and great underwater shots - very clear and vivid colors! But I dont recommend this cam if you are intending to use it on a regular basis - landscape shots, portraits and other "upwater" shooting. http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Compact-Digital-Cameras/26461/COOLPIX-S32.html
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All my gear is Canon & the only Nikon I have is an AW100 that is great for carry around, underwater, etc. shots! It takes great pictures but I have always had Canon & can't start over with Nikon although I actually think that it is just as good if not better. Sorry I couldn't help any more than this. I did read some reviews on Adorama & B&H;'s website & most said that it worked on their D90 so if you feel lucky about what others have said, I would get it! I have this for my Ultra Wide Angle on my Canon & I love it!
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Yes you can still take pictures. Many cases I interfere with the flash by casting a shadow. The lifeproof case does not. The flash and camera work very well. I had a friend use it when snorkeling and it did a decent job. But personally I'd feel uncomfortable using it as an underwater camera even though I hear you can. Otherwise I use the camera all the time and it does a good job. No problems at all.
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A strobe flashes only a prescribed length of time, you can vary the intensity, but not the time. I have photographed water droplets and the dropping of objects into an aquarium. The strobe flash will function properly only at shutter speeds under 1/300, so you have to position your setup accordingly. Either do it in sunlight, or have indoor ambient lighting. I constructed a photo table with a glass top, and installed one of my strobes inside the table, both of my other strobes are on stanchions and I vary their positions according to my needs.
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Amazingly the still photos come out great. In comparison to other cameras like this, the Intova quality in the stills are better. My boyfriend and I are scuba instructors and both use this for video and stills. A lot of our divers have purchased this camera.
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Hi Tom, unfortunately I haven't tried to use mine underwater since I take videos of my hiking adventures. But, I highly doubt it would work underwater since it is made for out of water use. The underwater replacement lenses are flat, not curved. If you hunt Amazon, you can find the lenses made for underwater shooting.
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I have a sony nex-3, and I purchased this housing for it. I used it twice in on snuba trips in HI this past April. The camera was fully functional with both the pancake wide angle and the standard lens that comes with the camera. All buttons are useable underwater, and it takes nice pictures. You cannot zoom, but I think by looking at the case one realizes that is how it's set up. It seemed to fit the camera very tightly and I think would protect it at greater depths then I took it too. I'd give it 4.5 stars the only drawback being it is rather bulky, but again I think it's something you're aware of based on the picture. I have a sony nex-3, and I purchased this housing for it. I used it twice in on snuba trips in HI this past April. The camera was fully functional with both the pancake wide angle and the standard lens that comes with the camera. All buttons are useable underwater, and it takes nice pictures. You cannot zoom, but I think by looking at the case one realizes that is how it's set up. It seemed to fit the camera very tightly and I think would protect it at greater depths then I took it too. I'd give it 4.5 stars the only drawback being it is rather bulky, but again I think it's something you're... » Read More I have a sony nex-3, and I purchased this housing for it. I used it twice in on snuba trips in HI this past April. The camera was fully functional with both the pancake wide angle and the standard lens that comes with the camera. All buttons are useable underwater, and it takes nice pictures. You cannot zoom, but I think by looking at the case one realizes that is how it's set up. It seemed to fit the camera very tightly and I think would protect it at greater depths then I took it too. I'd give it 4.5 stars the only drawback being it is rather bulky, but again I think it's something you're aware of based on the picture. « Show Less
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Yes I have just recently. It's a back up light for me. It's better then nothing but not good as a primary light. Meaning you can signal other divers and get their attention look into the reef and rocks etc but you'll want a light with a wider and brighter beam.