You’ve got it all – the phone that takes pictures, the video camera or digital SLR fancy camera. But, can you take pictures under water? I didn’t think so.
Why not add an under-water camera to your list? It might sound trivial, but if you’ve ever seen photos under the water, you’ll know what I’m taking about. It’s like right out of a commercial for the Caribbean. The shots are crisp, clean, and refreshing with the best background you’ll ever see: the water up close and personal!
Of course, there are a zillion waterproof cameras to choose from. But, I’m here to narrow down your list to one. My factors includes: cheap price, crisp resolution, ease of use, and above all, portability. Nobody wants to lug a clunker of a camera to the pool.
The Olympus TG-320 takes the prize. Let’s get right to the winning specs:
- 14 whopping megapixels – this makes for sharp large print-outs
- 4x digital zoom – you don’t need to zoom so far in the pool
- 2.7″ LCD display – easy to see what you’re shooting
- 0.34 pounds – very light!
- Waterproof / Shockproof / freezeproof / dustproof – drop it 5 feet on land or go 16 feet underwater
- Price: $180
What I like best is the ease of use and light weight of this camera. With one button, you can record high-definition video. Olympus doesn’t stop there. The bain of everyone’s existence with cameras is usually playing back the video or photos. The camera does it right by easily allowing you to connect your camera to your TV via HDMI. If you have a 3D TV or computer, your images will show up as such. Imagine seeing your child or friend popping out of your screen from the water. If you prefer, you can just pop out the SD card to transfer your works of art to your computer.
Many other cameras with these specs will go for over $300. This Olympus camera, Mac support and PC support compatible, has it all. Plus, you can choose sky blue or red as your color. It’s worth toying around with when you go to the pool next time.
