can you have the screen on under water? Is this camera better than the olympus tg-3
1362198
I do not know. It was s gift and as far as I can tell you, 'they love the camera.' Sorry, that's all I can say.
1362199
Yes the screen is on when underwater. Sorry I can't answer your comparison to Olympus camera.
1362200
Yes (supposedly). Camera instructions and specs say it is good to operate to 43 ft. deep. But mine leaked almost immediately on first water use at less than 2 ft. deep, shorting out the circuitry. Customer service was rotten to rectify. I don't know about the Olympus TG-3. I did have a good experience with an Olympus Stylus 750 that performed well for many years. It was advertised as splash resistant (not really intended for full submersion for underwater operation) and performed well as advertised.
1362201
Screen can be on underwater. From my research, the Panasonic was the better performer every year this model has been out. I've used the camera for one year and am very impressed w picture quality and durability. I would go w/ the Panasonic over the Olympus.
916327
YES. The camera is fully submersible and functional underwater. There is even an underwater mode to eliminate the blue "tint" from underwater pictures and bring out the vibrant colors of whatever you are shooting underwater.
1231029
I did not use it under the water yet. It felt into the water few times when I climbed on the water falls in Jamaica and went to paddle board. This is not a touch screen camera.
2180207
Yes you can. Just returned from a 2 week vacation on the big island of Hawaii and took some wonderful underwater pictures. Great camera. Is well worth the money.
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Hey georgeNo u dont need the red uv filter to work under water it my enhance the picture buttons are really easy to use and lcd screen is great for the size of the camera. Its worth the price. If you have instagram check oit @ole_str8blazzinAloha ole
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I tested the floating strap in fresh water (a bucket) with an Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 camera. It floated just fine. At least one of the reviews said it floated in a swimming pool. The flotation is not super strong, so I imagine a strong current (like you would find in white water) could pull it under for some period of time. Not sure how it performs with other cameras, but it worked great when I took it to the Virgin Islands recently.
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Yes but it would be best to go in the camera settings and change the volume button to operate the camera button.Being underwater won't allow you to tap the screen because of how the touchscreens operate.Everything works perfectly and it takes perfect photos as if the case weren't even there.
574493
More water resistant than anything. I know there are some on the market you can submerge in water, but I love having a camera that works and a phone to talk on and I know you sacrifice on both of those with something that is completely waterproof.
1425797
The camera isn't waterproof. I think it's if you purchase one of those underwater cases.
1968670
I suggest getting the flat lens housing. You get better video above and below water and the filters will help with color underwater, lights are really the best though.
580497
I know there is a underwater housing available for the first model of this camera (the 720SW) that goes very deep. Check the olympus website, as it's where I've seen it. I'm sure they'll come out with one for this camera as well.
1236588
Yes -- it takes incredible pictures out of the water -- there are several settings which allow for settings such as toy camera, B&W with splash of color, cross screen, boost color!
1438687
I didn't swim with it. Took it in the shower with me and brought it in the pool and took pix underwater. Only thing I would suggest is getting a self timer photo app. Screen doesn't work very well underwater.
949720
I used this camera for both SCUBA and snorkling in seawater without any problems. I did rinse the outside with fresh water when I finished, just as I would with my dive gear. I believe this is one of the best price/feature cameras for its price range.
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For a good review of what this camera can and can't do at diving depths, see: http://www.digicamera.com/reviews/olympus_stylus_770sw/ My 2cts: Except in clear tropical waters you need an external strobe, not to avoid white-out, but to avoid backscatter from particulates in water. (I've got some great images from tropics just using the built in strobe from a housed point-and-shoot digital, but an external strobe is a necessity in northern/central CA.) I could see taking this on a trip, if I'm going to be only shallow (unlikely in tropical waters) and wanted to avoid the hassle of taking my whole housing/strobe set-up. However, if you're planning to get a strobe and genuine scuba-depth housing (as mentioned, Olympus does make one for this model), you have to ask what's the point of paying extra for what this camera comes with already, as well as its limits (compared with higher quality cameras/lens not designed to skinny-dip). If you snorkel, kayak, surf, play in the water a lot, etc., it may still make sense. If you want that versatility, but still will use a housing/strobe for diving, consider the 720, which allows you to go 10ft and would save you some money. Another thought (now wearing my PADI instructor hat): There's a lot of task loading in learning scuba (esp. if you're doing it in cold Alaska water!), and I would advise against adding underwater photography too soon. Although I have a hard time diving without a camera, I think new divers should wait until they're quite comfortable in the water (for their own safety), and have very good buoyancy skills (for the safety of the marine environment).
40257
It shots movies quite well.You would need to purchase Sony's waterproof case to use this camera underwater.Of course there is a warranty.
1236587
Yes -- it takes incredible pictures out of the water -- there are several settings which allow for settings such as toy camera, B&W; with splash of color, cross screen, boost color!