Noll
Well-known
Fred (is it Fred?) - really nice shots on your Tumblr blog - nice scans too. That's a big plus. Being a 1980s camera makes me nervous for underwater use in 2013, but it looks to hold its own on dry land.
As a travel camera, I get the impression that the Nikonos will be bulkier than I want to pack (in addition to a couple other cameras). Underwater photography also isn't a top priority but I thought it would be fun to snap off a roll or two. Money is somewhat tight too so to avoid an extra $70-100 for a basic Nikonos outfit is all the better. I'm mainly looking for something simple that I won't have to worry about much - but clearly this was a bit naive on my part!
Thanks again for all the advice, I do appreciate it.
Jodoro
Newbie
What about getting a couple disposable waterproof cameras from the local supermarket? You could probably (read: definitely) even get them in Hawaii, not have to worry about hunting something down on the internet, or making sure that it works, or space in your bag, or about getting the best results possible and just let them be fun memories that will still have the same meaning for all parties involved.
robbeiflex
Well-known
I use a Canon AS-1 both as underwater and general beach/sandproof camera. It is fully waterproof and has a decent flash plus underwater mode. If you can find one on the cheap i would recommend it.
Cheers,
Rob
Cheers,
Rob
mbisc
Silver Halide User
+1 for Minolta Weathermatic 35 -- I have the same situation: one or two rolls in the pool each year with kids, and a snorkeling trip to Hawaii every few years. Works great so far, and was $30 or so at KEH
nikonosguy
Well-known
just my thought.... get the fuji or nikon digital that's good to about 70 ft fuji finepix xp60 -- it's a serviceable digital point and shoot and will honestly serve you better for the trip --- less weight, less space, smaller than a pack of cigs --- have owned one and they are great little machines
http://www.fujifilmusa.com/products/digital_cameras/xp/finepix_xp60/ - -- honestly, you're limited with the film p&s waterproofs --- 36 shots max per outing -0---
http://www.fujifilmusa.com/products/digital_cameras/xp/finepix_xp60/ - -- honestly, you're limited with the film p&s waterproofs --- 36 shots max per outing -0---
nikonosguy
Well-known
http://www.amazon.com/MX-5-35mm-und...r_1_50?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1386609362&sr=1-50
there's a lomo waterproof as well - -- remember, lots of light falloff ---
there's a lomo waterproof as well - -- remember, lots of light falloff ---
rjbuzzclick
Well-known
I have the Canon WP-1 and have used it underwater, but only a foot or two down. It handled that just fine.
nikonosguy
Well-known
i gave away a wp1 last year at christmas --- good camera ----
nikonosguy
Well-known
mackigator
Well-known
I totally agree with @jkrumsick - I would shoot digital underwater/in the water.
I own a Nikon Action Touch / L35AW. It does pretty well. I make it a point to shoot it anytime I'm in a really wet place, to get a few hard to take angles. But you'll be worrying about seals, fumbling with a film door open while standing in a wet environment, waiting for the body to come to temp and defog, running out of exposures underwater and having to surface, running out of light and realizing you still have exposures but don't want to swap film rolls - the list goes on.
Contrast all that with a small digital waterproof - all those headaches are gone. Some of these used are cheaper than a used Action Touch!
The Action Touch is a cool camera. But you'll probably get more usable images from a waterproof digital P&S.
I own a Nikon Action Touch / L35AW. It does pretty well. I make it a point to shoot it anytime I'm in a really wet place, to get a few hard to take angles. But you'll be worrying about seals, fumbling with a film door open while standing in a wet environment, waiting for the body to come to temp and defog, running out of exposures underwater and having to surface, running out of light and realizing you still have exposures but don't want to swap film rolls - the list goes on.
Contrast all that with a small digital waterproof - all those headaches are gone. Some of these used are cheaper than a used Action Touch!
The Action Touch is a cool camera. But you'll probably get more usable images from a waterproof digital P&S.