flipside 0 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I've been on the lookout for a new digital camera. So I thought, would love to have one I can drop in the snow, accidentally step on or take snorkelling for my version on Le Grande Bleu. Anyone have any recommendations - I've pretty much decided on the Olympus 1030 SW (which apparantly has a wideangle shot and landscape function) Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I have the Olympus 720s (730??) and it is great for the surf and the snow. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 check out the thread BP started about us going to Shikoku, all pics were taken with that camera - I like it myself! Link to post Share on other sites
flipside 0 Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 Those pictures were taken with the 720? or the 1030? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 720 Link to post Share on other sites
flipside 0 Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 nice! I'm definately getting one before my (all too short) Hokkaido trip. btw... What's a 'hansei'? Link to post Share on other sites
Kraut_in_HongKong 0 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Originally Posted By: Bushpig I have the Olympus 720s (730??) and it is great for the surf and the snow. Oly's make very good pix. When you use them in saltwater you should wash them in water afterwards, best would be destilled water. Saltwater is very agressive. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 IT's when you sit back with a beer and "reflect" on all the shit things in your day, or the things you did wrong. You have to have a drink for each one Link to post Share on other sites
flipside 0 Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 Hansei shita. That's a very cool word. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Originally Posted By: Bushpig IT's when you sit back with a beer and "reflect" on all the shit things in your day, or the things you did wrong. You have to have a drink for each one everything about our trip sucked, didnt it bushy? We were forced to drink waaaaaaaaay too much! Link to post Share on other sites
OkemoLoon 0 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Check out the photography thread. That is the cam I want to get but its not offered in Japan. You'll have to order it from the states Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Yeah CB Definitely don't want to do another trip like that! We'll have to hansei that for sure when I'm in kansai! Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegend 1 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 you could get a really nice regular camera* and buy a waterproof case for it, its not as much as you think it might be. A waterproof camera is a compromise. A top line compact camera will take better pics in all conditions and a dive case will go to 40 metres and be 100% waterproof. Great if you are really going to get it wet: scuba diving, kayaking etc. They (cases) are really tough and sturdy, they can handles drops onto hard surfaces. *many of the good compacts at the top of their respective lines will have a dive case option. Here is an awesome combination that I would buy in a heart beat.** ¥44,880 plus ¥16,800 total - ¥61800. and that was for a brilliant camera, you could get it cheaper with a different model. 1030SW (brand new model I gather) is ¥49,799 pretty nice camera but for ¥12000 yen more you can get an awesome camera arguably the best non - SLR camera on the market and a dive case. Compare the lenses of the two camera and think of which one will take the better pics. The only drawback is the canon which is already quite a large compact even without housing would be bulkier than the Olympus which you could slide easily into a pocket. Anyway food for thought. Have the best of both worlds. all prices were the cheapest on kakaku.com **wife would kill me if I did so: I already have a dive case. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 size is what would keep me out of that. Especially cos you can't just tuck that into your wetsuit when surfing, or a pocket when swimming. It was great having the smaller normal size compact while surfing and rafting last summer eh cb! Link to post Share on other sites
Kingofmyrrh 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I used the canon case+camera setup shooting some pictures this weekend (it was actually a friend's G7, not G9, but similar stuff) and it was great. Easy to shoot in the snow without worrying about destroying the camera. I think I will have to get that G9 setup myself. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 the olympus compacts are almost indestructable too though. You can drop them on cement from 2 or 3 meters and no problems. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Originally Posted By: Bushpig the olympus compacts are almost indestructable too though. You can drop them on cement from 2 or 3 meters and no problems. I did that once or twice...at least BP didnt notice After what I put his camera through Im sold on one of those! So nice to throw it in your pocket and body surf or bodyboard. I even just tied it to the leash a few times...good thing I didnt lose it Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 WTF?!? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 hey! You didnt know/notice so no wukkas Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 you'll have to hansei that when I get to kansai mate! Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 無理矢理に呑ませるな！！ Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I have the Olympus as well, the 730 (I think). I've dropped it many times into snow and not had a problem. I haven't used it in water yet but I intend to this summer. If you are wanting a good point and click that will take nice photos then I'd recommend it. If you are a more serious photo buff then go for the other option. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 nah, TB, if you are a more serious photo buff, then get a dslr, and then get the oly as your water/snow camera! Or go for a waterproof case for your dslr! But really, if you are wanting something to stash in your pocket then the cases for cameras get a bit too bulky. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Thats what I said....wasn't it? Well maybe not the dslr, but I just meant in comparison of the 2 cameras mentioned. I use the Oly, I am simply a point and click guy so it works well for me Link to post Share on other sites
flipside 0 Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 I think BP was suggesting skip the small (but obviously impressive) Canon if you're a photobuff and go up to a digital SLR and have the lightweight as the happy-snappy cam that slips into your pocket. Which I intend to do. I consider myself a bit of a photobuff and will probably buy a bigger camera at the end of the year. But what I want now is lightweight point and shoot. I'm going the 1030SW from what everyone says about their 700s. They've bumped up the spec to 10.1M so should be perfect for where I'm going. It gets released March 2008 but I can't find a date on that. Does anyone know exactly? Also, saw it advertised as a pre-release on Amazon for around 42000 Yen - the cheapest I've seen. Thanks for the input guys. I look forward to shooting you (with a camera) soon! Link to post Share on other sites
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