Poll: Your Paddling Camera
I am adding polls to my blog. Let’s start with the poll about your paddling camera.
What a compact digital camera (i.e., a point-and-shoot camera) do use for paddling? So, this pool does not cover DSLR, prosumer cameras or camcorders.
Multiple answers are allowed. You are welcome to add any comments or remarks, especially, if you have a camera that doesn’t fit into the questions below.
What a digital compact camera do you use for paddling?
- Pentax Optio W (WP, W10, ..., W60) (47%, 96 Votes)
- Olympus Stylus SW (770, ..., 1030, 1050) (29%, 59 Votes)
- other point-and-shoot with waterpoof protection for storage only (10%, 20 Votes)
- other point-and-shoot with a hard waterproof case (7%, 14 Votes)
- other, please explain, write a comment (5%, 10 Votes)
- other point-and-shoot with a soft waterproof case (1%, 3 Votes)
- GoPro Hero (1%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 204
As visible on the picture above I own three models from Pentax Optio line: WP, W10, and W30. However, my first paddling digital camera was Canon PowerShot S40 with a waterproof case.
Do you have any suggestion for future polls which may be interesting for “Paddling with a Camera” readers?
Related posts:
- Waterproof Digital Cameras for Paddling and Water Sports – A Shopping Guide
- 10 Reviews of Pentax Optio W60
- 10 Reviews of Pentax Optio W30
- 3 Reviews of Olympus Stylus 1050 SW
- 3 Reviews of Olympus Stylus 1030 SW










I use a Sanyo EC1 Waterproof camera.
I tried to enter multiple cameras (I use both a W20 and a GoPro Hero), but it only allowed me to enter one.
I corrected the setup for multiple answers. It should work now …
I also use an old Minolta Advantix W30 when I can find film cheap enuf.
I use a Nikon Coolpix 4200 kept in a Pelican box to keep it dry between taking pix.
I tried choosing multiple cameras as I use a w20 for most photography and a canon in a hard case occasionally… The page would not allow that.
I shoot with a Kodak Z712 IS. Not the top of the line, but it’s been good to me as an all around unit. Not waterproof, but I use a dry box that fits between my legs. Not ideal, but I’ll spend my money on other paddling gear and gas to get to where I paddle.
See ya, Marek.
Dan
We use two Optios – mine is a WPi, my wife’s a 43wr. The 43wr, with it’s viewfinder and use of AA batteries, is a valued antique these days. Wish someone would bring out a new generation of waterproof digital with those two features…
I also take, on calm rivers, a Nikon D200 with a 70-300. With a dry bag for storage.
I now use a Vivitar ViviCam 6200w. Rubber armored, shockproof to 6′, waterproof to 10 meters. 6megapixels, color viewscreen.
Have also used GoPro Hero in the past.
Pentax W30 has been my choice because it can take 30fps video. W60 would be my option but it shoots only 15fps on HD, and stores HD video with MJPEG. I would have it immediately with 30fps and MP4 storage. Now I am waiting for next generation.
Example video made with W30:
Well, I tried to make a href link to video but it didn’t work, lets try like this
http://www.jori.ws/hobbies/kuusamo-2008-5M.wmv
I use a nikon coolpixP5100. I keep it in a ziplock in a soft case.
I’d like to know a good SAFE way to take photos in rough conditions.
I use a Canon G9. On a neck strap, it fits nicely dropped down inside the top of my PFD where it’s protected from splash. No good for rolling practice, however.
I use the Sony Cybershot DSC-U-60 Waterproof Digicam since 5 years. It’s just a 2 MP-camera, but still unbeaten in handling and picture quality. It’s a pity Sony never came with a successor. For replacement (just in case…) I am considering the Pentax W-60.
Greetings,
Hans
http://kajakwoerden.blogspot.com/2006/11/my-first-sony-listening-seakayak.html
I use the Olympus Stylus 1050 SW camera because it is waterproof and shcokproof. I love this camera bought is just a couple months ago. I do with the zoom was a little better, but besides that I think it is great.
Have been using an Optio W10 for years, which is great. Also have an Oregon Scientific ATC2K which takes horrible video. After much research, I have just upgraded to the Panasonic DMC-TS1. I was waiting for the Go Pro HD Wide to come out, but its still not shipping yet
(11/30/09 after an original release date of 11/1/09) plus after reviewing some video from a regular GoPro wide, the super wide angle lens distorts to much at close range
I posted a couple of videos from the Pentax W10 on Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qZiD3V6m4Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT0mdcJySZI
I guess I should add some from the ATC2K for comparison, but im not rushing to use that again as the quality is just nasty
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