Waterproof cameras
Discussion
Does anyone have any experience of waterproof cameras? Not looking for dslr quality but something at least equivalent to a decent smartphone would be ideal. If it's reasonably sturdy so much the better.
Will be used for hillwalking, kayaking, mountain biking, maybe snorkelling but not actual diving so no need for any great depth rating.
Will be used for hillwalking, kayaking, mountain biking, maybe snorkelling but not actual diving so no need for any great depth rating.
Had several Pentax (now Ricoh) one's over the years. Always been very happy with them.
Last one I bought is this one:
https://www.cliftoncameras.co.uk/Ricoh-WG50-Compac...
Last one I bought is this one:
https://www.cliftoncameras.co.uk/Ricoh-WG50-Compac...
Weslake-Monza said:
Olympus TG4 or TG5 - can be dropped and still work as well as being waterproof. Not cheap new but I guess you can buy s/h. The only downside is that despite being a compact it's not that light.
That's what I've been using for ages (think it's a TG2), it's been snorkelling and used in the rain/snow/gigs a fair bit and it's been fine but isn't the best as a 'normal' camera as the quality isn't as you'd expect for the price (the sensor is behind a big chunk of glass), plus it's quite big.If you're taking it snorkelling make sure you get a buoyant wrist strap for when you're passing it to other people!
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