underwater pool camcorder: Any tips or recommendations on camcorders to look at?
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Sanyo Xacti VPC line is fantastic. I've had them underwater (pool and lake shots) and the video came out great. Lightweight and small too.
435561
I have not taken video with the camera let alone underwater. Sorry I did not have the answer you were looking for.
264730
camera has been used underwater (swimming pool). video was relatively clear. acceptable. sound was muffled due to case and water affects on sound. overall, very pleased with camera performance underwater
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Liquid Image XSC 318Wide Angle Scuba Series 12.0MP HD720P - Mid Size Skirt Waterproof Video Camera with 1-Inch LCD Screen (Charcoal)I WOULD SUGGEST THESE.
80379
Yes it is by far one of the best underwater cameras that I've owned. I had mine in fort walton beach Florida, during billy bowlegs festival out in center on canal and on beach, to this day I still love it and it works great.
1223771
Great quality even for the under water stuff!!! This camera is worth every penny!!!
1466017
It takes great pictures underwater and even videos with sound underwater. It's only rated for up to three feet underwater but I've been very pleased with this product!
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I've used it on back to back dives with no problem, each about 40 min each. The battery has lasted each time for both dives, total of about 1 1/2 hours. I expect it will last about 2 hours continuous recording. I also have the 8 gig chip. Each dive is slightly less than 4 gig. It breaks the video up into 4 to 5 avi files about 500 to 800 megs each. As far as a charger, it charges off a laptop mini usb when downloading. Or you can use a charger with the correct mini usb voltage, 4.75 to 5.25 volts. Unfortunately there is no way to tell the level of charge, just a change in the color of the light. I really like it, granted it is not a GoPro. I mount mine on the left side of my mask strap. If you tilt your head slightly left the regulator bubbles will come out your right side and not get in the video. It picks up fairly good sound also, another good reason to direct the bubbles to the other side. It also picks up sound on the boat and on the surface if any one is close or you can narrate yourself. Practice aiming in a pool with your laptop handy. For me I aim it one click in toward my head, which works out to about 15 to 20 feet in front of me. Remember if you pick up something and want a close up hold it over toward you left eye (in my case I nounted it on my left side). The colors are really good and the depth of fiels is awesome. Also a free tip. Use the little short lanyard and tie off on the mask clamp as a safety strap. I did not, and bumped the release on the way off the boat and it fell off and is floating out there in St Maarten somewhere. I had to buy another one. Sorry I was late answering, been in Jamaica diving!!!
1277650
As with other digital cameras I have owned, I will get an extra battery (just be careful with off-brand models) and a memory card. I will be using this one to go deeper than 12m/40ft underwater, and plan to get the Ikelite housing that is good to 40m/200ft.
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I was thinking about buying this camera before Christmas, and I viewed a test report video online. The reviewer actually went out on a lake in a rowboat, talked about the waterproofing feature, and then actually dunked the camera and lens under water. He then immediately lifted the Pentax out of the water and proceeded to take pictures with it and it worked!! So perhaps the answer is you should not try to swim under water with it, but it does survive a quick dunk underwater if you happen to drop the camera into water.
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Not that I am aware of. We just ended up renting an underwater camera ($50 for the week) you can upload the pics strait to your computer or they burned them to cd for us. What's funny is the camera in the underwater camera casing was a Sony cybershot. We got great pics with the underwater camera too.
578706
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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We hav only used it in the pool but am unaware of a depth limit? It takes excellent underwater video for sure! We love it!
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I does shoot video, but I didn't try any underwater. I puchased an 8 GB Micro SD card (which is the most memory the Camera takes)... Shot answer the camera did NOT come with a micro card.
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I am also comparing these 2 Cameras. I want to use for Snorkeling and Beach pictures on our upcoming cruise. My preference is for Quality Underwater Photos over how stylish the actual camera is. Also, I am looking for the one with the Best Zoom Capabilities.......Anyone out there own one of these cameras ???
857444
YES!!!! I use it to film my granddaughters swimming lessons. Great underwater shots. Plus you can take stills form the film, I love that part. I know it has a camera but for me picking from the video was perfect. ok ADDING TO MY REVIEW! AFTER TWO USES IT WILL NOT RECHARGE!!!!!!!
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Not really. A dedicated dive camera is better .. this one's depth rating is pretty shallow. 40f ~10 meters or so .. Most scuba activity is 10-30 meters (or more)