Hi everyone! We are headed to Belize next week for a few weeks and will be attempting to attain our scuba certification while we are there! I am super excited about this, but have probably read too many of the posts on the New Divers Forums Re: Sharks - those made me more nervous than I was to begin with!
Anyway - I am trying to quickly decide today on which camera option I should purchase - here's the deal: I want to buy something that is durable, small and takes pretty decent photos for first time divers who are not looking for professional photography at this point - we just want to get used to diving first really.
I also would like to stay under the $300 price range if possible, and we also REALLY need a camera that is water proof and durable for other activities like hiking, snorkeling, cave tubing, etc.
So far on my research I have seen talk on the SeaLife Mini 2.0 (not the BEST reviews, but doesn't need a dive case), and also the Olympus Tough. I'm down to making a decision on these two, unless there's something else highly recommended?
Can anyone recommend one of these, or something different that would really address my needs? Also with the Olympus - I would need a case, so any recommendations on that would be great. And I think I need several other accessories too, based on other forums (batteries, charger, wrist strap, something to prevent fogging?)
We currently own a Sony A330, and we love it, and have added on zoom lenses for a safari we took last year, but we want something a bit more durable that can withstand dust/water/elements when we are out and about.
Any suggestions are much appreciated, I think I am at the point of information overload where I cannot decide since I have read too many posts about cameras.
Anyway - I am trying to quickly decide today on which camera option I should purchase - here's the deal: I want to buy something that is durable, small and takes pretty decent photos for first time divers who are not looking for professional photography at this point - we just want to get used to diving first really.
I also would like to stay under the $300 price range if possible, and we also REALLY need a camera that is water proof and durable for other activities like hiking, snorkeling, cave tubing, etc.
So far on my research I have seen talk on the SeaLife Mini 2.0 (not the BEST reviews, but doesn't need a dive case), and also the Olympus Tough. I'm down to making a decision on these two, unless there's something else highly recommended?
Can anyone recommend one of these, or something different that would really address my needs? Also with the Olympus - I would need a case, so any recommendations on that would be great. And I think I need several other accessories too, based on other forums (batteries, charger, wrist strap, something to prevent fogging?)
We currently own a Sony A330, and we love it, and have added on zoom lenses for a safari we took last year, but we want something a bit more durable that can withstand dust/water/elements when we are out and about.
Any suggestions are much appreciated, I think I am at the point of information overload where I cannot decide since I have read too many posts about cameras.