Best Underwater Cameras Summer 09
Summer holidays at the beach can spell disaster for the average digital camera: sand and seawater are the arch-nemeses of everything electronic! Valiantly to the rescue are the three best underwater cameras of summer 2009…
Fuji Finepix Z33WP Waterproof Camera
The Fuji Z33WP is definitely the funkiest camera of the trio. The fun design is available in 5 daring colours: Rockchick Pink, Liquid Gold, Kiwi Green, Hawaiian Blue and Daredevil Black. The Z33WP features face detection, video mode, and 14 scene modes. Fuji has designed two great optional accessories for the Z33WP: a protective silicone jacket and a floating strap, which are a nice finishing touch.
Perfect for: Snorkelling, swimming pools, and the beach.
- 35-105mm lens (3x zoom)
- 10 Megapixels
- Weighs 110g ← Lightest
- 2.7 inch screen
- Waterproof to 3m
- ISO 64-1600
- Uses SD / SDHC memory cards or 50mb internal memory ← useful if your card if full
More Fuji Z33WP information:
- Fuji Finepix Z33WP review
- Z33WP page on FujiFilm.co.uk
- Fuji Z33WP waterproof camera at Warehouse Express
Olympus Mju Tough 8000 Underwater Camera
The Olympus Mju Tough 8000 is a great waterproof digital camera for kids and grown-ups alike. It can be used underwater up to 10 metres deep and can withstand 2 metre drops. If you feel inclined it’s possible to chuck the Mju 8000 in the freezer or go for a quick polar swim, thanks to freeze protection to minus 10 degrees. Brrr. Extra features include movie mode (with YouTube upload function), optical image stabilisation, face detection and an on-screen air / water pressure function.
Perfect for: Extreme environments, outdoor activities, shallow diving, and kids.
- 28-102mm lens (3.6x zoom) ← Widest focal length, great for group photos
- 12 Megapixels
- Weighs 182g
- 2.7 inch screen
- Waterproof to 3m
- ISO 64-1600
- Uses xD picture cards or Micro SD
More Olympus Mju Tough 8000 information:
- Olympus Mju 8000 review
- Mju 8000 page on Olympus.co.uk
- Olympus Mju 8000 underwater camera at Warehouse Express
Canon PowerShot D10 Underwater Digital Camera
The Canon PowerShot D10 has the same depth rating as the Mju 8000 (10m) – however the D10 features a brighter f2.8 aperture at wide focal lengths, higher image quality and faster autofocus to give it the edge for underwater photography. The PowerShot D10 is packed full of Canon’s latest technology: DIGIC 4 processing for responsive operation & detailed images plus Smart Auto mode. The Canon PowerShot D10 features optical image stabilisation, face detection and VGA movie mode.
Perfect for: Shallow diving and snorkelling.
- 35-105mm Lens (3x zoom)
- 12.1 Megapixels ← Best resolution
- Weighs 190g
- 2.5 inch screen
- Waterproof to 10m
- ISO 50-1600
- Uses SD / SDHC memory cards
More Canon PowerShot D10 information:
- Canon PowerShot D10 review
- PowerShot D10 page on Canon.co.uk
- Canon PowerShot D10 underwater digital camera at Warehouse Express
Underwater Housings
If you’re jetting off on a diving trip this summer then an underwater housing is a superb option for your digital camera. The main advantage of an underwater housing is the greater depth rating available. Underwater digital cameras are limited to shallow diving, snorkelling and swimming pools – but underwater housings are available for depths up to 40m. Visit our underwater housing shop or take a look at the housing for the following popular cameras:
- Canon WP-DC28 housing for the PowerShot G10
- Fuji WP-FXF100 housing for the FinePix F100fd
- Panasonic DMW-MCTZ5E housing for the Lumix TZ4 and TZ5
- Canon WP-DC23 housing for the IXUS 85 IS
Happy splashing!
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