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 Post subject: Water Proof Digital Video and Still Camera
PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:28 am 
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Saw the new Kodak Play Sport video camera in a magazine the other day and thought it might work well as an inexpensive ($149) fishing accessory. Says it is waterproof in up to 10 feet of water. I already killed one camera out there in the kayak. Here is a review.

http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/defa ... +playsport

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 Post subject: Re: Water Proof Digital Video and Still Camera
PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:41 am 
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I was looking at that too, but decided to go with the Pentax Optio W80. I wasn't sure about the quality of still photo the Kodak would produce and the reviews I found only talked about the video quality. While the margin in quality is likely getting smaller and smaller, something tells me that a video camera that takes stills is not going to be as good at stills, and vice versa for the still camera that shoots video. That was my line of thinking anyway.

You've seen compressed video from the Optio—not HD, but not bad either. The stills are obviously not close to a DSLR, but in comparison to other point-and-shoots I've used they're pretty good. Overall I'm happy with it and don't have to worry anymore about dunking the Nikon. Only an idiot would let that happen. :oops:


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 Post subject: Re: Water Proof Digital Video and Still Camera
PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 1:57 pm 
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I just ordered one of these:

http://www.goprocamera.com/

I think the time lapse and hi def video features might be really cool. just mount it on the boat and time lapse your whole fishing trip.

Too cool!

My pentax finally filled up with water after spending a night in the rain and i like that this one can go to 60 feet

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 Post subject: Re: Water Proof Digital Video and Still Camera
PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 4:00 pm 
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The PlaySport is a great camera unless you are mounting it to an ATV. Something in the motor causes interference in the video and makes it jump.

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 Post subject: Re: Water Proof Digital Video and Still Camera
PostPosted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 12:13 pm 
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FujiFilm Makes a nice camera and record HD movies also water proof (fine pix XP10)


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 Post subject: Re: Water Proof Digital Video and Still Camera
PostPosted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 1:42 pm 
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They sell them at Sam's club for about $119

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 Post subject: Re: Water Proof Digital Video and Still Camera
PostPosted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 8:04 am 
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I like the gopro camera Great find!!!!!!. I want one now.


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I got the PlaySport a few weeks ago and I like it a lot


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 Post subject: Re: Water Proof Digital Video and Still Camera
PostPosted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 4:50 pm 
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GoPro looks really good and the price point puts it in there with most pentax oly waaterproofs..HD vid a major plus
but...The dammed thing is a shark attractor

http://bit.ly/d54dfG

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I cannot recommend the Fujifilm xp10. Mine lasted all of 23 pics, crashed, and was not exposed to water, heat, or being dropped. Even the 23 pics showed some shortcomings. The telepoto at 5X is not going to win any clarity awards. Called their 800# and the not so friendly voice said mail it in. When asked for the address she said you have a computer, look it up. Then states once they receive it it will be about 3wks for return. Setting$ aside to get the Pentax or Canon.


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 Post subject: Re: Water Proof Digital Video and Still Camera
PostPosted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 4:09 pm 
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[quote]HD vid a major plus but...The dammed thing is a shark attractor

Or is it the FOOD holding it?


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