were to buy camera

[pudgy]

I was woundering if i should purchase a new under water camera in Ft Lauberdale or wait to our first stop in St Thomas (because i heard that camera were cheap there) . Any recommdation for shop at either place?

[bruce-r]

You'd have an easier time buying it online and probably get a better price too.

[cmdchiefthom]

I've always had great service from B&H photo. Do a search, and follow the link to get there.

[mowrider]

Do a search: underwater camera flash. I got a "snap sights" camera. It has a flash and underwater case, and is reuseable. good price too

[Damselfish]

I was woundering if i should purchase a new under water camera in Ft Lauberdale or wait to our first stop in St Thomas (because i heard that camera were cheap there) . Any recommdation for shop at either place?

 

Nothing is cheap in St. Thomas. Think about it. It's an island so everything is imported. You can't count on having a good selection on an island either.

[georoc01]

Check out online for a camera like this

 

SeaLife SL321 ECOshot Digital Camera

 

I have the Mini, which is the diving version of this camera. The only downside is the battery life, bring rechargables or new batteries for each day you are taking it out.

[jimc_usa]

You may also be thinking about an inexpensive underwater disposable camera

that you can buy in K-Mart for $6.00 but will cost $20-$25 on the ship.

 

If you never plan on using the camera again(except maybe on the next vacation) this is the way to go.

[bruce-r]

You may also be thinking about an inexpensive underwater disposable camera

that you can buy in K-Mart for $6.00 but will cost $20-$25 on the ship.

 

If you never plan on using the camera again(except maybe on the next vacation) this is the way to go.

 

I disagree. IMO, disposable cameras produce disposable photos.

 

A housing from many of the Canon and Olympus digital cameras is an affordable way to go. It will protect your camera from more than just water. Sand on the beach, rain, and splashes from water rides all come to mind as places I'd want a protected camera.

 

You can get the Canon A540 for Around $160 and the housing for $156 at Amazon