What digital cameras to get for uwp - Specific Models

[kng]

ok, the F810 is discontinued by Fuji.....

that makes 2 very competent cameras (C-5050) on the way out from our shelves. So grab them before it is too late.

i must say the F810 is one sweet camera. happy to see the saturated colors on my S2 Pro being reproduced on a camera 1/5 the price. F810 is no longer avail at South Asia Computer in Funan. Avail in HK still though. Who wants?

for those who can wait, Fuji has a new E900 coming soon. 9 mp, RAW, full manual control, 5th generation CCD, excellent low noise ISO800 , 4X optical zoom, 680*480 30 fps video, and 2 NiMh batteries. Read that there is true TTL too, though unconfirmed as i don't know if it means u can connect via bulkhead to conventional film strobes to achieve TTL (like the S2 Pro), or Fuji is adopting Nikon's iTTL and u need digital strobes.

Kng, u listening?

Eric

Heh heh... the E900 sure looks like a winner based on the specs and the sample photos from the Fuji F10 sensor. The high ISO capability will prob mean much improved uw wide angle performance. The new Fuji sensor must be seen to be believed - you guys out there shld check the F10 review and sample photos on dpreview.

Now we only have to see if Fuji comes up with an underwater housing.... :think:
and also the pricing lah. ;p

 

[waisj]

Heh heh... the E900 sure looks like a winner based on the specs and the sample photos from the Fuji F10 sensor. The high ISO capability will prob mean much improved uw wide angle performance. The new Fuji sensor must be seen to be believed - you guys out there shld check the F10 review and sample photos on dpreview.

Now we only have to see if Fuji comes up with an underwater housing.... :think:
and also the pricing lah. ;p

wah our resident male model is back.!! quick grab him :sweatsm:

 

[div3r]

Hey guys, thanks for the recommendations. After reading this thread on Saturday, I went to get the Coolpix 5900 at comex for $629 with a 1gig card. Then I went to buy the housing (Nikon WP-CP4) for $310 with an extra batt ($30) on Monday and flew off to Manado on Wednesday.

I'm still amateur but i was damn satisfied with the photos I managed to get underwater. Too bad the housing leaked on the second day due to hair trapped in O ring

 

[lanxx]

Hey guys, thanks for the recommendations. After reading this thread on Saturday, I went to get the Coolpix 5900 at comex for $629 with a 1gig card. Then I went to buy the housing (Nikon WP-CP4) for $310 with an extra batt ($30) on Monday and flew off to Manado on Wednesday.

I'm still amateur but i was damn satisfied with the photos I managed to get underwater. Too bad the housing leaked on the second day due to hair trapped in O ring

leaked? so the camera was saved?
or just plain flooded?:cry:

Sorry to hear that

 

[div3r]

Plain flooded. Going down to Nikon. Hope they will change 1 for me...

 

[stonefish35]

sorry to hear about the death of your new toy. Hope It can reborn.

 

[kthan]

Plain flooded. Going down to Nikon. Hope they will change 1 for me...

oh dear, i hope u buy travel insurance.....can claim up to $500 for each item lost.

i like your post....take us thru an emotional roller coaster. Promises so much, then end with a killer blow and major disappointment. "Just like men", some of my female friends say.

Eric

 

[seewhy]

Plain flooded. Going down to Nikon. Hope they will change 1 for me...

This is an unfortunate event. Some travel insurance do cover flooded camera. Do have a read of this and poll.

Welcome to the club.

 

[kthan]

Casio has just came out with a new 6mp Exslim. And RRP - $459!!!!

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Casio/casio_exz110.asp

So what do you get?
6mp
640X480 30 fps
AA batteries
SD card
Shutter / Aperture priority. I take it that full manual control avail too
3.3X zoom
Manual white Balance
2” LCD
151 g
Bloody hell, it even has anti-shake DSP

Only quip: Dunno if it has RAW function

Let's see if we can find 3rd party housing for this baby!

Eric