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Tails Margarita
11-19-2010, 06:41 PM
Hi,
I already have a DSLR camera so I don't really want anything too expensive but would like a small camera to take scuba diving up to 60ft/18 meters. Here's what I need it to be:
- Waterproof up to 60ft, but will take 50ft
- Compact because I'd like it to be small enough to fit in my pocket
- Shoots HD Video and pics
- A minimum of 5 megapixels (do they even make anything less anymore??)
- Not too crazy expensive because it's for personal pics not professional
Any suggestions?

Greg_Nuspel
11-19-2010, 09:18 PM
I haven't tried it but this GoPro Official Store: Wearable Digital Cameras for Sports (http://www.goprocamera.com/products/?area=2) may do.

Tails Margarita
11-19-2010, 09:28 PM
That may be just what I'm looking for, and the ability to mount it might come in handy.

Tails Margarita
11-20-2010, 12:14 AM
After reviewing that camera, it is exactly what I am looking for! And it's waterproof up to 180' which is way deeper than I'll ever dive to. But it's the video it takes that sold me. Here's their promo video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo3M6EB8kmk&feature=player_embedded

And my stomach drops when I watch this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRzhBkZNQFI&feature=player_embedded#!

Gosh, I sound like I work for the company or something lol but if I'm end up not being happy with it I will repost my own review.

Iguanasan
11-20-2010, 08:15 AM
Holy crap! Now, that's definitely what the kids call "sick"!

Andrew
11-20-2010, 12:36 PM
I've seen these on sale in one of the malls. Pricey but would be pretty versatile for lots of uses. Be sure to post some results.