Does this work well for Snorkeling ? I want to use it for taking photos while Snorkeling.Also does anyone have a SONY Cybershot DSC-HXV7 , thats
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NO it did not ! When the lens would move it was not a tight fit and you would have the strap of the camera or the Dicap edge in the picture,,,,I was severly disappointed
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yes it works well with snorkeling. Make sure all the dials/settings are set into place before you go down because its hard to adjust the buttons on the camera once its in the housing.
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Yes, I've used it for snorkeling and for snuba. It can be a little difficult at some points to see your screen since you are looking through a mask and the plastic case. I ended up just taking A LOT of pictures, and was able to pull enough out of it that I felt it was worth using again on my next trip. I used it with a Panasonic Lumix, which has an underwater setting and can help to adjust for the light, but if your camera doesn't, you can tweak the lighting to take some of the blue out afterwards in most programs.
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I've used it for snorkeling and diving and it is hard to see the screen, adjust the dials/settings on a DSC-HX5. Sometimes the lens cover gets in the way zooming in helps with that if you can manage the controls to actually zoom. You really just have to figure that your camera is set the way you want it and the point/shoot. The pictures are ok - about what you'd expect in terms of colors when you're 5-10 ft under water which has nothing to do really with the case. So it's not perfect, but I don't know that there is a better option given the price and the number of times I'll use it. I'll use it next time I go, now that I know how the pictures will turn out and can handle it better... I've used it for snorkeling and diving and it is hard to see the screen, adjust the dials/settings on a DSC-HX5. Sometimes the lens cover gets in the way zooming in helps with that if you can manage the controls to actually zoom. You really just have to figure that your camera is set the way you want it and the point/shoot. The pictures are ok - about what you'd expect in terms of colors when you're 5-10 ft under water which has nothing to do really with the case. So it's not perfect, but I don't know that there is a better option given the price and the number of times I'll use it. I'll... » Read More I've used it for snorkeling and diving and it is hard to see the screen, adjust the dials/settings on a DSC-HX5. Sometimes the lens cover gets in the way zooming in helps with that if you can manage the controls to actually zoom. You really just have to figure that your camera is set the way you want it and the point/shoot. The pictures are ok - about what you'd expect in terms of colors when you're 5-10 ft under water which has nothing to do really with the case. So it's not perfect, but I don't know that there is a better option given the price and the number of times I'll use it. I'll use it next time I go, now that I know how the pictures will turn out and can handle it better... « Show Less
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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!
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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.
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yes, I recently took it with me to Jamaica and had no problems with it. It never leaked underwater and took wonderful pictures for a small point and shoot camera.
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Have not used the camera underwater. I don't think it is really meant for that and it is not a touch screen model.
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I love the camera but I have had three and they all have leaked after about a year. With the case I think I can get more time out of the underwater camera. Yes, it will work underwater without the case.. I snorkel once a month. If you snorkel once a year on a vacation it should be fine. It takes beautiful pictures and movies with the case. I am happy with the case. I hope this helps.
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It works quite well for a point and shoot camera in this price range. I've taken it snorkeling many times. It's better when it's sunny out and you have the right angle under water. The flash also works. But it is not an expensive, high-tech diving camera with a huge light to film National Geographic type shots or movies deep under water.
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I used the camera on a recent dive trip. I had the LCD back so used the GoPro Hero 3 housing (not +) because it could accommodate the LCD back.So yes the camera is good in deep water in the housing. The Hero 3+ housing also works in water (you need to put the correct back on the case in either situation ..3 or 3+)
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JB, I'm pretty satisfied with it. I took it with me to Australia for a few weeks and never had any problems. I only used it on 6 dives and twice snorkeling, but the battery lasted the entire time and still showed as full. Getting ready to take it with me to South Africa. I posted some pics taken with the camera mask here: http://www.projectaware.org/diver-photos/kyleblankenship/13273 One of the videos I took with it is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6ip_gRX53Y&feature=youtu.be
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I've used the A620 underwater with the Canon housing, and it was absolutely awesome. It has an underwater setting that helps to filter out the excess blues that you would otherwise get. If you're going to be snorekling, make sure you use the video feature, it takes great underwater movies! Have a great trip!
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No. I actually just used this video camera to snorkel in the Bahamas. And try as I might I could not get it to zoom in.
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I have scuba dived with it. It is not particularly useful. The wrist mount does not point naturally in a direction that you want to shoot.I would recommend something that points in the direction that you want to shoot. A head or chest mount, or a head mount with a pole that points back towards you would be better. It is not particularly stable either as the strap will only tighten so far. The strap holding the mount to the wrist strap is not tight and can come loose; you won't lose the camera, but it will dangle from the other strap mount and footage will be 'shaky' to say the least.
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I have taken it swimming, and took photos under water - not for a long time and probably only two feet below the surface. If we could have held our breath longer and stopped laughing - the photos would have turned out better. It captured bubbles, expressions, and images in a deep, dark pond. And, it still works. Also us it a lot to take pictures when skiing. We always pack a second battery, just in case.
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It works well for scuba diving. I prefer the video quality to the GoPro and Contour because of the video stabilization. You will need to purchase the ADA-RD1 with the flat port for underwater. Happy shooting
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Try www.aquapac.net I have several different size aquapac models for different cameras and cell phones. I have used them with great results while snorkeling in Hawaii.
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Yes! This is a terrible camera! I bought it because I was going to a water park with my family. After it went underwater (less than 3 feet) a couple of times it stopped working. I opened it up and noticed water had gone in through the casing even though it was closed correctly. Besides that the focus and zoom is terrible! I took it back and got my money back right away. There are newer and better waterproof cameras out there and I would invest in a different model/brand. Sorry for the delay in my response.
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Hi thank you for responding ,, my camera is a sony cybershot RX100M2.... Will this case work for my model? Will I be able to take underwater pictures ? Or is it designed to keep it dry from sand and water or accidental overboard in a boat?