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Title: Waterproof/resistance point and shoot digital camera
Post by: Chris Surtees on October 25, 2007, 06:34:00 PM
Looking at buying a WP/R digital camera and was curious who has one and what they think of it. Please let me know which brand and model you are using.

Interested in this type of camera since I soaked my last one on accident.

Thanks,
Chris
Title: Re: Waterproof/resistance point and shoot digital camera
Post by: GoBow on October 27, 2007, 06:59:00 PM
I like my Pentax Optio WPI.  There's a newer model out now, W30 I think.  Very compact, nice pics.  Battery life is not all that I expected.  Keep the flash off most of the time helps out.  I'd buy another one if anything ever happened to the one I have.
Title: Re: Waterproof/resistance point and shoot digital camera
Post by: Dave Stein on October 28, 2007, 06:30:00 PM
Chris,
I have an Olympus Stylus SW and really like it. Here is a link so you can decide for yourself.

Dave

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_digital_sw.asp
Title: Re: Waterproof/resistance point and shoot digital camera
Post by: Chris Surtees on October 28, 2007, 10:38:00 PM
Thanks for the info. Like the looks of the Olympus 770 SW.
Title: Re: Waterproof/resistance point and shoot digital camera
Post by: Dave Stein on October 29, 2007, 08:36:00 PM
I really enjoy it and the battery life had been very good. The big plus is when my kids drop the camera...it still works just fine. I've used mine in the surf without any problems BUT to be safe I washed it off with fresh water afterwords. Good luck in whatever you choose.

Dave
Title: Re: Waterproof/resistance point and shoot digital camera
Post by: Weasel on October 30, 2007, 12:08:00 AM
I've heard very good things about the Pentax Optio WP-20.

Jerry Gowins
Title: Re: Waterproof/resistance point and shoot digital camera
Post by: Chris Surtees on October 30, 2007, 09:08:00 PM
Jerry,

Thanks for the info. Lots to think about before I buy.

Chris