Does this work well for Snorkeling ? I want to use it for taking photos while Snorkeling. Also does anyone have a SONY Cybershot DSC-HXV7 , thats
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I've used it for snorkeling and diving and it is hard to see the screen, adjust the dials/settings on a DSC-HX5. Sometimes the lens cover gets in the way zooming in helps with that if you can manage the controls to actually zoom. You really just have to figure that your camera is set the way you want it and the point/shoot. The pictures are ok - about what you'd expect in terms of colors when you're 5-10 ft under water which has nothing to do really with the case. So it's not perfect, but I don't know that there is a better option given the price and the number of times I'll use it. I'll use it next time I go, now that I know how the pictures will turn out and can handle it better...
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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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It works well for scuba diving. I prefer the video quality to the GoPro and Contour because of the video stabilization. You will need to purchase the ADA-RD1 with the flat port for underwater. Happy shooting
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It should be fine.. You can take pictures underwater. It is sealed very well! It tells you in the manual what to do. Hope this helps.
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i thought the underwater per was great, although sometimes it was hard to see through my mask, which was my fault because of water leaking in my mask. of course there is a blue haze because you are under water. to get rid of that i think you need a more expensive camera with filter capabilities. for the price i think it works great!
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I wouldn't recommend that. I went less than ten feet in water and it ruined the camera. Fortunately I was just within warranty and it was repaired for a small fee but I haven't tried it in water since.
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I used it to take underwater pics with my iPhone in Cozumel while snorkeling. Never a drop got in. Perfectly dry.
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Try www.aquapac.net I have several different size aquapac models for different cameras and cell phones. I have used them with great results while snorkeling in Hawaii.
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if you set the under water mode it should work better then when i used it.. i forgot to set it for underwater mode! lol but i was 15 foot under water and it didnt mess up or anything. i just wasnt able to take to many pictures because i didnt have the mode set! plus i was trying to take pictures and a video prob would have worked better ( i was filming fish!)
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has anyone taken this camera diving. If so can you share your comments if it's a scuba diving camera?
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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 ???
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yes you can use the camera under water. there is a gel filled screen protector that allows you to use your touch screen and your volume buttons can still be used to snap pics as well. i dint dive with it but did climb a waterfall and hang out on a beach during a tropical storm. it took nice pics and vids and kept my iphone dry. i'd contact drisuit to see what depth its rated for if your gonna dive with it. http://www.mydrisuit.com/
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I have had mine for 3 weeks and it has been in the ocean at least a dzoen times for more than an hour each time--both surfing and snorkling. I put my old camera in it and it fit perfect and pictures are awesome. NO leaking so far. BEST 12 dolllars I spent. I do not see many good reviews for waterproof cameras...they seem to brake alot and out of water do not take good pics or vids. Mine works awesome in and out all the time. What a genious invention!!!
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I have only used this camera in salt water. My only advice is to make sure that you wipe the lens, ESPECIALLY if you drop it in the water. I have never had to open mine when I have been around the water so no issues with that but it has been underwater and have had absolutely no issues with it. Pictures are good except the ones I forgot to wipe the lens and those are fuzzy.
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I bought this for my trip to key west, and it was perfect, snorkeling it took some not so clear pics since we were 8 ft. Above the coral, but anything closer was good, got some cool shots of jelly fish and managed to get a reef shark shot too. The shots wont be too clear if its far away/if you need to zoom in a lot. But it was perfect to carry around our whole trip, snapped it to my life vest for parasailing too, got some awesome shots from that!
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The red filter snaps on to the underwater housing, but you have to buy a special underwater housing, the one with the round lens (that comes with the camera) will not work. As for water getting behind it, I don't recall I only used it for diving but it is a very tight fit.
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Yes it is I took it on a cruise I went on. I took pictures in 5 ft by the beach and in 20 ft when I went snorkeling and it took great pictures and its currently working great.