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Archive for May, 2011

I'm wanting to get a waterproof camera case for my canon camera. I think I found a good case, I'm just wondering if the pictures will still look good if they are in the case. Essentially — Well it depends. If it is the Canon case, it won't be too bad. The big thing is to get your white balance right. Underwater is a whole new realm of white balancing. Also, pay attention to the lighting. You may have less light which will force a slower shutter speed which might introduce blur or it might raise your ISO which will introduce noise. Which waterproof case do you want to get?

	Chums Waterproof Camera Float Save your new digital camera from going to the bottom of the lake, river, or ocean. The soft, foam-filled neoprene wrist lanyard easily attaches to most lightweight, point &shoot, waterproof cameras and accessories. The bright yellow color makes it easy to spot in the water. Not intended for use with large professional underwater cameras, or regular/non-waterproof cameras. $0.00
	Fujifilm Quick Snap Waterproof 35mm Single Use Camera This all-weather camera is ready for anything. It's ideal for shooting outdoors in wet and snowy conditions, and even operates up to 35 feet underwater! $15.99

I'm trying to figure out how widespread digital cameras are. I know my mom doesn't use one. Five years ago, it was predicted that 80% of US households would use digital cameras by 2008. And film cameras would be dead. Did that happen? Anyone know what %age of USians use digital cameras. After looking around, I learned — I don't know for sure but the 80% figure is probably close. However, I do know that film is NOT dead and won't be for quite some time. All of my film cameras are doing well.

	Nikon Coolpix P80 10.1MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction Zoom (Black) Nikon Coolpix P80 10.1MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction Zoom - Black $85.75
	Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue) Capture the details of important moments with ease! $179.99

I am looking to buy a digital camera, but the underwater one is another $150 (compared to the other cameras I was looking at). Do you think it's worth it? I also found this accessory, which I could buy later as an add on. At the moment, I probably buy an underwater disposable camera about once a year. However, if I had one, I would probably use it more often. I'm not a diver or anything, but we do spend a bit of time in the pool and on the beach (two places I worry about my camera). What are your thoughts. Well, I have your answer. The underwater case is the way to go. It is cheap and works good.

	Kodak Max Waterproof 35mm Single Use Camera Now it's fun and easy for you to take great pictures any time--of almost anything--with Kodak One-Time-Use Cameras. They take great action and still pictures, in sunlight and in low light. They go everywhere--even where traditional cameras don - t dare to go.Single-use cameraWaterproof to 35 feet $14.99

	Vivitar ViviCam 8400 8.1 MP 2.4-Inch TFT LCD Screen Underwater Digital Camera Vivitar's ViviCam 8400 is waterproof up to 10 meters underwater! 8.1 Mega Pixels,featuring a 2.4" TFT LCD screen, and has a 8x Digital Zoom. Includes a built-in microphone,64M Nandflash Built-in memory and,10-20 sec self-timer. Comes with a USB/AV cable, Wrist Strap and Camera Pouch. $199.99
	Fujifilm Quick Snap Waterproof 35mm Single Use Camera This all-weather camera is ready for anything. It's ideal for shooting outdoors in wet and snowy conditions, and even operates up to 35 feet underwater! $15.99