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Asking for a friend.
To be used for a couple snorkel trips on vacation. Budget <$200.
Much resale on these?
Or,
Source for waterproof housings?
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
--Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
--ironbender
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If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
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--ironbender
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He can find one of these for ~ his budget. Great photos and waterproof to 33 ft of depth. https://www.pcmag.com/review/324485/olympus-tough-tg-850
"There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon
"...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg
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He’s currently looking at a Fujifilm xp120.
Thoughts?
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
--Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
--ironbender
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The Olympus has the much better focal length range (starts at 21mm, instead of 28) but the Fujifilm is cheaper.
"There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon
"...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg
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He’s not that much of a pitcher-taker. Just to seize the underwater opportunity.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
--Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
--ironbender
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I think we have an earlier version of this: https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/compact-digital-cameras/coolpix-w300.htmlGood camera, even if it is a Nikon. Takes good pictures, with some distortion in the corners, but pretty good. Maybe find a used one of those? My fuji experience wasn't great. But it was a cheapo camera too. ![[Linked Image from imagizer.imageshack.com]](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q90/924/9ZPOhz.jpg) ![[Linked Image from imagizer.imageshack.com]](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q90/922/qI8DZu.jpg)
Last edited by cwh2; 10/30/19. Reason: Added one underwater and one out of water pic
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Thanks pal and CWH. I’ll pass these on.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
--Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
--ironbender
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This review may help in the decision, although budget is limiting: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/buying-guide-best-waterproof-camerashttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?sts=ps&fct=fct_category%7cpoint_shoot_digital_cameras_8612&N=0&Ntt=waterproof%20cameras
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If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
--Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
--ironbender
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The best bet would be the Fuji XP140. Normally $229.99, there is a $70 Instant rebate starting 11/18, that we can factor in now and we will throw in a 32 gig card so it would be $159.99 shipped
Here are the features
Fujinon 5x Optical Zoom Lens
28-140mm (35mm Equivalent)
Water, Shock, Freeze, and Dustproof
UHD 4K and Full HD Video Recording
3.0" 920k-Dot LCD Monitor
Built-In Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE
Geotagging Support and Electronic Level
ISO 100-12800, up to 10-fps Shooting
Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization
Please call me at 516-217-1000 with any questions
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Thanks Joel. I'll pass that on too.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
--Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
--ironbender
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