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YuccaPatrol wrote:The biggest problem I had with my old digital camera in caves was my general fear of messing it up with mud, sand, water, etc. I was afraid to take it out of the case and so missed out on quite a few nice photo opportunities.
So I bought a waterproof/dustproof camera and now am never afraid to get that shot.
I have the Pentax Optio W-20. It is waterproof to 5 feet which means that I can rinse it off in the cave stream and not be afraid to hurt it.
Olympus also makes some nice compact waterproof cameras.
Since the photos are only good if you are not afraid to take them, I highly suggest getting a caving camera that can handle the environment you'll be using it in.
Ponorplumber wrote:I am sure the real knowledgeable camera people will post shortly but I will mention the camera i am using.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/p880.html
I am really enjoying this camera for underground shots as the very wide angle it shoots at works very nicely for capturing the entire formation or passage.Something I found hard to get with smaller range cameras.This camera has a lot of decent features but does not require a PHD to use or understand.Of course an otter etc case will be required.I got mine new in Canada for 400 buck so it should be about $50 your way ;)
wendy wrote:YuccaPatrol wrote:Since the photos are only good if you are not afraid to take them, I highly suggest getting a caving camera that can handle the environment you'll be using it in.
Along these same lines, you can get whatever digital camera you want and buy an underwater housing for it, that's what I do.
wyandottecaver wrote:you had me until no bulb setting...but 15 sec does give you some flexibility.
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