I have used the camera for less then a month so far, but in a variety of situations and environments. This is an excellent product, takes good pictures, and has multiple options for various situations, from underwater to extreme close-ups. For the latter, it even provides its own illumination, which is far more desirable than a flash.
The most annoying aspect of the camera is the lack of optical viewfinder. Even though it has a bright and large LCD screen, it is still difficult to use in bright sunlight. It is also heavier than most cameras of its size, but that is necessitated by its shockproof construction. A cord, worn around the neck, while kayaking or diving, will keep it from disappearing into the deep.
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I did a lot of search before buying this camera. Opinions were all mixed and had my doubts but decided to purchase it. I bought this camera specifically to use it on water sports and the beach. I took this camera for a seven days cruise on the Caribbean and use it on the river, on the beach, on the air, underwater and for regular pictures. I am very pleased with the results not just on the pictures but for the video too. The picture quality is not like an SLR, but in general are very good especially pictures on sunny days and underwater if the water is as clear as the ones on Grand Cayman Islands. For the price you just can't ask for more.
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This camera takes decent photos outside in the daylight and underwater. The images are a little grainy and the colors aren't as vivid as my Canon point and shoot, but I can't take the Canon underwater! Taking photos indoors with the flash didn't overly impress me.
This is a solid four star product, especially at the current price. I use it while snorkelling and in my kayak which it works great for. If you are looking for bright crisp images and don't need the underwater capability, I wouldn't recommend this camera. If you are looking for a camera to fill the niche of being crushproof, shockproof and water resistant while willing to sacrifice some image quality, this is the right choice.
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This is a very good product. This camera is small and compact. Takes very good underwater pictures compared to disposable cameras. Takes good pictures overall. Great deal if you can get this camera for under 250 dollars.
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I bought this in kind of a hurry in order to use on a recent charter in the USVI's. I needed a small, high Capacity, waterproof digital Cam to take photos on and off the boat. The photo style settings are fairly "idiot-proof" and once i got it down, it was easy to switch in different light and speed situations. The underwater pics could have been clearer. They look a little foggy to me, but the land shots look just fine.
I like the size and big screen to review with. It uploaded without any software necessary, to my iPhoto like a charm. I recommend it without reservattion
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