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Samw
11-17-2009, 08:45 AM
Alveopora and Fox Coral.

Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

Review: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/TS1/TS1A.HTM

I decided to buy a waterproof camera after my previous camera got destroyed when water seeped into the underwater camera case while snorkeling last year. Will post some underwater pics in a few weeks.

http://www.hyperdream.com/2009/reef/coral/alveopora/p1000011_std.jpg

http://www.hyperdream.com/2009/reef/coral/fox/p1000013_std.jpg


EDIT: OOps, please move to the Pictures Forum.
Van-rookie
11-17-2009, 03:57 PM
wow, seems to be a great camera
Lance
11-17-2009, 05:29 PM
Very nice pics!
Samw
11-17-2009, 07:12 PM
Thanks. I haven't tried underwater pics yet with this waterproof camera. Will try that soon.
Aquattro
11-17-2009, 07:44 PM
Great shots Sam!!
sphelps
11-17-2009, 09:47 PM
Very nice pics!

I know a few people who purchased a variety of these so called waterproof cameras (not the Panasonic though, mostly Olympus) and they worked great at first but eventually failed from water damage. After you use them for a while all the little o-rings and gaskets just don't work well anymore. It's good for times you're in the rain or snow but not really great for completely submersing. Basically I'd give it an IP-67 standard but not an IP-68.

You're better off using the underwater housings, you just have to be careful with them and always check your seal before heading out. Also keep the o-ring greased and replace it yearly. Doing so will result in a much more reliable seal when compared to "waterproof" cameras.
Samw
11-25-2009, 05:41 AM
A shot of the Alveopora at night time. New tiny polyps have appeared.

http://www.hyperdream.com/2009/reef/coral/alveopora/p1000044_std.jpg
Van-rookie
11-25-2009, 05:45 AM
very nice....
no_bs
11-25-2009, 08:30 AM
Very cool!! Have never seen anything like this, except in a book.
Lego
11-26-2009, 04:17 PM
great shots!!!
muck
11-26-2009, 04:25 PM
Superb photos as always Sam!!
Diana
11-28-2009, 07:56 PM
I am very curious to see some underwater shots from your cam. We have the first generation Olympus underwater digi we got about 4 years ago. We have taken it on numerous snorkeling trips and it is holding out just fine, aside from the speaker being shot,.... but the photos aren't great quality and I'd love to pick up a new waterproof cam that takes better pics. I'll have to check the reviews on this one. Cool pics!