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utidcapaco · Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:17 pm Post subject: Canyoneering (etc.) Camera

I just picked up a digital camera I thought some of you might be interested in. It's waterproof to 5 feet for up to 30 minutes, perfect for canyoneering. It takes excellent photos and great video (I got a 2 GB memory card). You can see it here: http://www.h20camera.com

Now I won't have any excuses (e.g., "I was too cold to dig my camera out of my drybag") not to post great action shots here!

Brent

P.S. I don't have any affiliation with Pentax, I just thought this info might be useful. Olympus also has one that is waterproof and shockproof, if you're interested.

accadacca · Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Posts: 7870 Location: On Your Screen

That's cool! Thanks for sharing. :2thumbs:

Iceaxe · Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 7806 Location: Local Bordello

So how much???

marc olivares · Joined: 19 Jun 2005 Posts: 614 Location: sugarhouse

i've seen them as low as $240

my buddy Ben has one and they take great shots.

after dumping my cannon elf into the mystery springs pool, i've been looking for a new "wettable" camera. i played w/ Bens a bit and and it's a great little water camera

Sombeech · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 12657 Location: The Rubbish Bin

That's a great idea, in fact I've had my eyes on this waterproof case for my Canon. Looks like brand new they're around $170. I'll check Ebay.

I love the camera I have now, and this way I don't have to buy another one. It's waterproof up to 100 feet. I've also got a 2GB card, so it will be nice for some underwater movies, or just tubing down the river.

Alex · Joined: 27 Sep 2005 Posts: 2562 Location: SLC, UT

That's the camera I am bringing this weekend. I made a mount for my whitewater helmet so I can use it hands free. I will post pics and videos of our trip, unless they turn out crappy.

utidcapaco · Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:56 am Post subject:

I think mine was around $260 at Costco. I saw some lower prices online, but I had some credit at Costco. The 2 GB chip was $40, but prices continue to drop. I hated to spend almost as much for a waterproof case as for the camera, plus I needed a new digicam, which is why I went the way I did. Although I'm sure a case adds some protection for bumps and drops. Hopefully my neoprene pouch will sufficiently protect it from canyon walls, etc.

Kazak, you mentioned whitewater. Do you raft/kayak as well? Would you mind posting a picture of your helmet-cam setup? Thanks!

utidcapaco · Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 8:02 am Post subject:

Sorry Kazak (and all), I found your helmet cam on the other forum (http://utahbp.com/album01/IMG_1375). :hail2thechief: That's a pretty sweet setup. . . just don't roll in really shallow water!

Alex · Joined: 27 Sep 2005 Posts: 2562 Location: SLC, UT

Heh ya, not really for rolling, though it was on there pretty tight. I bounced on the raft a few times hitting my head on the paddle in front of me and the camera stayed on the helmet. Of course I wasn't recording that stretch of the river.

The camera did good in the water, I just came back from another vacation trip where I used it in salt water and it did just fine. The visibility is a little low under water, but decent enough.

I got mine at costco as well, with a 2gb SD card. Sounds like we have the exact same setup.

Alex · Joined: 27 Sep 2005 Posts: 2562 Location: SLC, UT

Oh I got a nice neopreme case for it at Inkleys. I will take a pic of it tonight and post it, if you are interested.

RedMan · Joined: 08 Dec 2005 Posts: 781 Location: Colorado???

ATVUtah has one of the Optio WPs.

All of the pics he has posted here on uutuah were taken with this camera.

It is great because it is small, takes a great photo, and dust and rain won't hurt it.

His only complaint is that there is no view finder other than the LCD which can be a bit hard to see in bright sunlight. He has to shadow it with his hand to frame the pic sometimes.

Scott Card · Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 1525 Location: Provo, Utah

How does this camera do in low light situations like a narrow slot? Any one with any slot experience with one of these? I am in the market for a slot tolerant camera (waterproof and takes a low light photo) I am tired of lugging my Cannon A-1 around although you can't beat the quality of the old Cannons.

Alex · Joined: 27 Sep 2005 Posts: 2562 Location: SLC, UT

Scott I will tell you after this weekend. I am taking my Canon S2 IS and Pentax W10 with me. I will see if I can do comparison shots. Unless Ice runs us like a herd of cows through the desert.

Scott Card · Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 1525 Location: Provo, Utah

I look forward to your results. And start mooing, Ice only hikes with BEEF jerky washed down with a little gatorade. No time for pulling plastic wrap off lunchables and putting together those little cracker and cheese sandwiches and eating pudding. Ya gotta go. Rays ain't open all night you know.

Alex · Joined: 27 Sep 2005 Posts: 2562 Location: SLC, UT

Good to know, I will stock up on Power bars. He stops at noon though right? Or when the dark clouds pull in?