video cameras for beach/water

Moe (fl) · Jan 9, 2011

Seen some great beach videos in postings.

What video cameras you use and what tips can you offer? Are these easy to upload and/or burn movie?

I was looking at the Kodak mini Zm1 and Kodak Zx3 playsport (both are waterproof).

mr_larry · Jan 9, 2011

You should check out the GoPro HD Hero. Amazing videos, waterproof cameras, and plenty of mounting options if you want to mount the camera.
http://www.goprocamera.com/
Check out the videos on their page. They are also very reasonably priced.

Buried Crap NJ · Jan 9, 2011

Moe if you check out my video's I posted a few days ago. They were taken with the zm1 I bought it from QVC its the size of a credit card and the software is built in the camera so when you plug it in it downloads the software and your done. I liked it a lot. Note I had to send it back only after two uses. It froze in the on position and no buttons would work. A quick goggle search turn up there are many issues with these video cameras. QVC took it back for a total refund they did not offer a new one

? If you get one to work people say they are great. Target sells them for $49.99 it was so small it was perfect. I am looking at the Gopro but not HD it just takes too long to download video's. This one is on my short list also.$99.99 saw them on Amazon cheaper.
http://www.tachyoninc.com/

mr_larry · Jan 9, 2011

Buried Crap NJ said:
Moe if you check out my video's I posted a few days ago. They were taken with the zm1 I bought it from QVC its the size of a credit card and the software is built in the camera so when you plug it in it downloads the software and your done. I liked it a lot. Note I had to send it back only after two uses. It froze in the on position and no buttons would work. A quick goggle search turn up there are many issues with these video cameras. QVC took it back for a total refund they did not offer a new one ? If you get one to work people say they are great. Target sells them for $49.99 it was so small it was perfect. I am looking at the Gopro but not HD it just takes too long to download video's. This one is on my short list also.$99.99 saw them on Amazon cheaper.
http://www.tachyoninc.com/

GoPro makes a Standard definition camera too for $99:
http://www.goprocamera.com/products/sd-hero-170-camera.php

Chi Town Bruce · Jan 10, 2011

Moe, I was looking into the Play/Sport, myself. Looks like it will take care of my needs with no problems.
Will be filming my escapades for family and friends after I land in S/W fl.
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Buried Crap NJ · Jan 10, 2011

Chi Town Bruce said:
Moe, I was looking into the Play/Sport, myself. Looks like it will take care of my needs with no problems.
Will be filming my escapades for family and friends after I land in S/W fl.

This was also on my list I read the reviews and there were mixed toward the quality of the video. The batter last only 90 minutes when take the best quality but I don't shoot 90 minutes any way. The same confusing icon come back to haunt us but once you learn them it doesn't matter. I like it. thanks Bruce for reminding me to look at it.

Moe (fl) · Jan 10, 2011

The Kodak zx3 looks nice. Here are some videos I found:

OD_hunt · Jan 11, 2011

I was also in the market for a underwater (waterproof) camera. It needed to deliver good photos (so flash required) and good video (incl. HD), and also be user friendly and durable. An image stabiliser also makes your video worth watching so that was a definite requirement.

The GoPro HD delivers brilliant video above land, but has slightly diminished video quality under water. This is due to the curved lens. GoPro mentioned that they are busy with a flat-lens design at the moment. Unfortunately the photo side of the GoPro HD was not sufficient for every day use. No flash, only 5MP, limited functionality...

So for me it was between the Canon Powershot D10 and the Panasonic Lumix FT2. Both were 10m water resistant with similar features. The primary difference for me was the Lumix has HD video capibilities as where the Canon does not. I got the Panasonic Lumix (from B&H Photo Video online) and it proved to be a nifty little camera. I have used it over Christmas and new year in Mozambique whilst diving, sitting on the beach, in my sandy pockets for a day... It was even left in the sun for a few hours by someone else and survived. The under water shots were not the best due to rough sea and sandy water in the wash. Pool tests came out briliant. Video was as expected - good. The stabiliser worked well.

Hope this helps!