Good cheap point and shoot for fish/coral pictures

nuxx · 03/24/2015, 10:32 AM

Hey guys,

Looking for recommendations on point and shoot cameras that are in the ~$200 range that will take good pictures of fish and coral.

We have a DSLR as well, but want something a bit more rugged and maybe waterproof.

What should I look for?

Thanks!

Misled · 03/24/2015, 03:58 PM

Used Canon G series.

nuxx · 03/24/2015, 04:13 PM

What are your thoughts on this?

http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/acil/bodies/j1/

Looks to be good at high speed and low light as well.

Misled · 03/24/2015, 04:59 PM

Should be ok. It does shoot in raw. I don't know the lens line-up or whether there's a macro for it.

gus6464 · 03/25/2015, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by nuxx

What are your thoughts on this?

http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/acil/bodies/j1/

Looks to be good at high speed and low light as well.

Nikon 1's are solid cameras. They have some of the fastest AF out there out of any camera. If you decide to get a J1 body or with the kit 10-30mm lens then this is all you need to make it waterproof and also allow for macro.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...using_for.html

Then get the Nikon N1-CL1 close up lens but that one will be kinda of hard to get.

Another option for macro is to get a Raynox DCR-150 and a 40.5-43mm step-up ring.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...acro_Lens.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...p_Up_Ring.html

nuxx · 03/25/2015, 09:49 AM

Thanks Gus

Waterproof is going to be a necessity!

gus6464 · 03/25/2015, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nuxx

Thanks Gus

Waterproof is going to be a necessity!

Then I would jump on the nikon waterproof case asap. That case won't last long at that price.

nuxx · 03/26/2015, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by gus6464

Then I would jump on the nikon waterproof case asap. That case won't last long at that price.

Hey Gus,

I ordered both the N1 and case and the Fuji XP70.

Hopefully one will work out

gus6464 · 03/26/2015, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by nuxx

Hey Gus,

I ordered both the N1 and case and the Fuji XP70.

Hopefully one will work out

Nice. Did you get a good deal on the J1? I have a Nikon V1 myself but it has now been replaced by a Sony a6000. Thinking about picking up a J1 or J2 used and the waterproof case for some fun.

nuxx · 03/26/2015, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gus6464

Nice. Did you get a good deal on the J1? I have a Nikon V1 myself but it has now been replaced by a Sony a6000. Thinking about picking up a J1 or J2 used and the waterproof case for some fun.

Yeah on eBay, refurb

03/24/2015, 10:32 AM	#1
nuxx RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,990	Good cheap point and shoot for fish/coral pictures Hey guys, Looking for recommendations on point and shoot cameras that are in the ~$200 range that will take good pictures of fish and coral. We have a DSLR as well, but want something a bit more rugged and maybe waterproof. What should I look for? Thanks! __________________ Peter TankStop - Fish and Coral 470G Display - Build Thread Current Tank Info: Retired - 470 Gallon Mixed Reef (120x29x31")

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Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Used Canon G series. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

03/24/2015, 04:13 PM	#3
nuxx RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,990	What are your thoughts on this? http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/acil/bodies/j1/ Looks to be good at high speed and low light as well. __________________ Peter TankStop - Fish and Coral 470G Display - Build Thread Current Tank Info: Retired - 470 Gallon Mixed Reef (120x29x31")

03/24/2015, 04:59 PM	#4
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Should be ok. It does shoot in raw. I don't know the lens line-up or whether there's a macro for it. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

03/25/2015, 09:49 AM	#6
nuxx RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,990	Thanks Gus Waterproof is going to be a necessity! __________________ Peter TankStop - Fish and Coral 470G Display - Build Thread Current Tank Info: Retired - 470 Gallon Mixed Reef (120x29x31")