UnderWater Camera

[AlbertZeroK]

Originally Posted by InsuredDisaster

I have had two of the Olympus "waterproof" cameras. Both have failed. I'm not certain I'd rely on them for continous submersion, unless you are putting them in housings maybe.

And just my preferences, but I really think getting a camera with more manual control is a big plus in UW photography. The Oly 10xx series seems to lack much beyond the way of auto modes.

I got the Olympus as a pocket point and shoot. The waterproof feature isn't bad, I always grease the seals before taking it under water. But it's for occassional use for me after my wife said she got disheartened by a throw away waterproof camera. I can definately see if someone is going to use the camera all the time under water, the camera not lasting, but for light underwater use, it's great.