New Camera - 7 Pics

[Alan]

Hi,

K1W1 mentioned that Dick Smith had Nikon Coolpix S31 waterproof cameras on sale for $98, and since I'd drowned my previous waterproof, I thought I might give these, almost 'toy' cameras, a try. I only wanted it for some waves and in the pool in Summer.

3x zoom and no control over Shutter Speed/Aperture, ISO or White Balance. JPEG only. Plus a few gimmicks to appeal to kids. The lack of options is actually quite liberating as you only have to concentrate on the framing. I tried a few underwater shots in rock pools and some small waves, but I think I need to work on my technique further. Shutter lag makes action shots a bit hit and miss. (It doesn't like sand btw - oops)

Reviews - http://www.techradar.com/reviews/cam...c=rss&attr=all

http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/digit...on-coolpix-s31

#1


#2 Jeanie


#3 Tinkerbell


#4


#5 Macro Mode


#6 Macro Mode - (handles red pretty well, even with 'Vivid' selected)


#7

[K1W1]

You would have needed a $2000 camera for those pics 10 years ago and you wouldn't have dared take it near the water..
Now you have me thinking I should have taken my own advice. :-)

[Lost]

You would have needed a $2000 camera for those pics 10 years ago and you wouldn't have dared take it near the water..
Now you have me thinking I should have taken my own advice. :-)

yeah; and it's worry for those who still have BIG camera door stops

interesting set of images Alan; that dog always gives me a smile

I guess you got the pink one; just so no bloke would steal it

[Alan]

Pink and blue were the only options Ian - I was hoping I wouldn't have to walk along the beach with three toy poodles and a pink toy camera.

I managed to get a bright blue one, my photo credentials are still intact (more or less).

(but I probably would have still bought a pink one - I hope I'm old enough to not be too concerned about the colour/brand of my camera)...

[K1W1]

I was hoping I wouldn't have to walk along the beach with three toy poodles and a pink toy camera.

Maybe Minty and I should buy matching pink ones for when we go for walks around the gardens.

[Lost]

Pink and blue were the only options Ian - I was hoping I wouldn't have to walk along the beach with three toy poodles and a pink toy camera.

I managed to get a bright blue one... my photo credentials are still intact (more or less)

but it never was

I think I might bookmark this thread for the "what camera"/"going o/seas"/"it's not the gear you use........."/do I need a FF?'' types of threads.

Put a few more photos in later and us experienced oldies can really sockittoem

[seaslug]

Hooray, I've got a convert!

That's what I use when I travel. Lumix FT1 waterproof, shock proof and fits in my pocket.

This is me, camera in hand but unfortunately that's not my car!

[Alan]

I converted ages ago when I went to Thailand with a little Lumix DMC-FX01. Made my travels so much easier and I learnt, like I presume you did, how to get the most out of what I had in hand.

Cheers

[Alan]

Put a few more photos in later

Ok, but only just because you seem to be coming fond of poodles Ian

[millicat]

I think you could sell any camera with your images. Little miss ...what'shername, Maggie ? in that second one ..and like Ian, she always makes me smile.

I wouldn't mind one for the pool come summer time... will think about this one. My currently p&s seems to be having hissy fits or actually not working after I dropped it ..eek. or it could well be the battery is stuffed.

[Ozzie_Traveller]

G'day Alan


What an amazing set of images from such a 'simple' camera - well done on your part too

Phil

[P Plates]

Proof that it's the photographer not the camera that takes the photos.

[Alan]

I think you could sell any camera with your images. Little miss ...what'shername, Maggie ? in that second one ..and like Ian, she always makes me smile.

I wouldn't mind one for the pool come summer time... will think about this one. My currently p&s seems to be having hissy fits or actually not working after I dropped it ..eek. or it could well be the battery is stuffed.

Thanks. It's 'Jeanie' Anna - yes a real active character

G'day Alan


What an amazing set of images from such a 'simple' camera - well done on your part too

Phil

Thanks Phil

Proof that it's the photographer not the camera that takes the photos.

Too kind Glenda. It's useless for birds though - (I did try)

Cheers

[millicat]

Thanks. It's 'Jeanie' Anna - yes a real active character



Thanks Phil



Too kind Glenda. It's useless for birds though - (I did try)

Cheers

Oh bugger, I knew it didn't seem quite right.


BTW. Either I am wrong that P Plates is called Gabby or you are wrong in calling her Glenda. lol I believe I am correct.

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