Best Economic Underwater Digital Camera

[icedtee]

Looking for an underwater digital camera I'll be using to go snorkeling.

I'm looking for:

5+ Mega pixels
3m (10ft) depth or more
<$300
Shockproof to an extent

Any info would be greatly appreciated

[twotterdhc6]

There are those cameras that are marketed as "waterproof" up to x metres, but I wouldn't take it to go snorkelling. It's best to get a purpose designed waterproof case for your existing camera.

[topspd]

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q209waterproofgroup/

[legendofxix]

There are those cameras that are marketed as "waterproof" up to x metres, but I wouldn't take it to go snorkelling. It's best to get a purpose designed waterproof case for your existing camera.
Except that would cos aapprox 280$

Then again, even a basic waterproof digital camera will be like 300$

[icedtee]

There are those cameras that are marketed as "waterproof" up to x metres, but I wouldn't take it to go snorkelling. It's best to get a purpose designed waterproof case for your existing camera.

DSLRs aren't the type of camera you'd take to the beach - much less underwater. Besides, waterproof casings aren't overly portable or cheap. No point in spending a ton of $ on something i'd use maybe twice a year.

[NewsyL]

There have been 3 other recent threads on this subject here. Search on waterproof or underwater.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/options-underwater-photography-763679/

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/recommend-reasonably-priced-water-resistant-camera-763155/

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/recommendations-underwater-p-s-772738/

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