Digital Camera's - New Pentex is Waterproof...

[RiverToysJas]

The time is here for me to shop for a new digital camera. My research uncovered this new Pentex... (http://www.h20camera.com/consumer/overview.jsp)
It's JIS Class 8 waterproof and can be used for underwater photography (stills and video) up to 5' (1.5 meters) down. It's also dust proof rated. I think it might be a good choice for a desert boating environment. Anybody have any experience with Pentex Digitals or thoughts on this camera?
http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/photo/detailpage/pentax_optio_wp_fish.jpg
BTW....Amazon's got it for just over $300 delivered, after rebates.
Thanks, RTJas :D

[AZKC]

Ultimate boat camera, cause you never know when accidents happen, :) Sploosh, anybody see the camera :cry: :cry:

[Mrs. Bordsmnj]

Seems like you might squish the little fishy while trying to take pics. :D

[RiverOtter]

The time is here for me to shop for a new digital camera. My research uncovered this new Pentex... (http://www.h20camera.com/consumer/overview.jsp)
It's JIS Class 8 waterproof and can be used for underwater photography (stills and video) up to 5' (1.5 meters) down. It's also dust proof rated. I think it might be a good choice for a desert boating environment. Anybody have any experience with Pentex Digitals or thoughts on this camera?
http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/photo/detailpage/pentax_optio_wp_fish.jpg
BTW....Amazon's got it for just over $300 delivered, after rebates.
Thanks, RTJas :D
I just bought one for our family ski trip. Love it. Here's a pics taken with it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/graytonbound/IMGP0042.jpg

[Sleek-Jet]

Ultimate boat camera, cause you never know when accidents happen, :) Sploosh, anybody see the camera :cry: :cry:
Does it float???? Who cares if it's water proof if you drop in in the bottom of Roosevelt.... :D :D :D

[Seadog]

RiverOtter, where was that picture taken at? Looks familar.

[RiverOtter]

RiverOtter, where was that picture taken at? Looks familar.
Park City
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/graytonbound/IMGP0041.jpg

[AZKC]

Does it float???? Who cares if it's water proof if you drop in in the bottom of Roosevelt.... :D :D :D Have to rig up a little camera Lifeline jacket for it :rollside:

[Perfect Mixer]

Bought one at the end of last summer for my wife. It takes great photos, but I haven't tried it underwater yet. I've only had cannons so this is my first Pentax. Ive bought housings for two Cannon digital Elphs now and at an additional $150 to $175 for the housings, this was a deal. We bought it at Costco. I love their return policy on stuff. The other thing I like about it is that it will take a video until it runs out of memory on the car. With a 1GB card It'll shoot 30 mins of video. I might have to get a few more cards for this next summer!

[blown65]

My mom has that Camera and it does take some good pictures. I dont know about underwater ones though, havent tried that out yet. :)

[Brady Bunch]

I highly recommend this camera. It takes great pics and is very user friendly.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/6419Palmtreesinthesunset-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/6419Butterflyfish-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/6419Mauiwaterfall2-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/6419magnum4-med.jpg

[Brady Bunch]

My mom has that Camera and it does take some good pictures. I dont know about underwater ones though, havent tried that out yet. :)
This camera takes terrific underwater photos. Let me find a few more.

[Brady Bunch]

These are a few of the pics that I took while in Maui with my Pentax Digital Camera....
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/6419Green_Sea_Turtle-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/6419Green_Turtle2-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/6419Green_Tuttle-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/6419Maui_Pic1-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/6419Maui_pic2-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/6419Maui_pic3-med.jpg

[RiverOtter]

Great pics BB :cool:

[Brady Bunch]

Great pics BB :cool:
Thank you! I like taking pictures now. That camera is so small I can take it everywhere.

[blown65]

Very nice, when we go to Maui this fall Ill be sure to take lots of pics.

[Jbb]

$269 at the place I bought my camera...
here (http://www.17photo.com/product.asp?id=18563&p=specs)

[djunkie]

Thank you! I like taking pictures now. That camera is so small I can take it everywhere.
Hey Brady Bunch, I got a few questions for you about that camera. Its says 0.05 second shutter lag. So I assume when you hit the button theres really no delay to take a picture right? Also how long of a delay is there between pictures? And does the delay get any worse in the dark? And what kind of memory card does it come with? Thanks.

[sorry dog]

Brown should get one of these to take in the shower

[RiverToysJas]

$269 at the place I bought my camera...
here (http://www.17photo.com/product.asp?id=18563&p=specs)
That's the WPi, they have a new W10 they say is coming out next month, but it's already available at some website. I think I'm sold on it!
Thanks for all the feedback everyone, it helped a lot.
RTJas :D