Reefmaster Mini - quality of shots?

[jrobo]

Thanks for the battery suggestions, I will look into it for sure. We bought the camera right before heading to Belize and didn't think much more then grab a lot of 'AA's and toss all into the suitcase. I would say I get approx. 30-50 shots per pair of batteries, maybe more. I honestly didnt keep track.

 

[Michael Folise]

We have the Vivtar version (6200w) and take it on every dive. It will do great in i) shallow clear water at any distance or ii) 2-4 feet in deep or turbid water with flash forced on. outside of those ranges you will need an external flash and a camera with aperture priority capability.

 

[krawdady]

I bought a mini last year and I think its great. If you are a serious photographer this probably isn't for you but I love the fact that I can keep it in a pouch on my BC and take it out quickly if something interesting happens. I agree with the previous poster though that buying the wide-angle lens does make a huge difference. The other thing I really like is the video feature which you can switch to very easily underwater. I've shot some great video with it. If you are in clear water with a decent amount of light you really will get some good pictures.

 

[Dauntless]

Set the ISO up to max (200) to catch the fish in motion.

This was with my Reefmaster Mini ScubaBoard Gallery - PICT000625

(Some in this album are with my HD CamCorder in picture mode)

 

[peterbj7]

For me a camera that needs its batteries changed every two dives, necessitating opening the underwater case with the attendant risk of a flood, is unacceptable.

Unless you have used a camera underwater you won't realise how great is the ever-present risk of a flood, with total loss of the camera. It's not a question of whether your camera will flood, but when. The more times you have to open the case the greater the risk.

 

[SeaLife Joe]

Depending on the battery used, the Mini wouldn't need changing every two dives. I had my mini with Energizer E2's for over 3 months!

 

[Michael Folise]

Examples

, Vivitar 6200W (sister to SeaLife Ecoshot).