Waterproof camera recommendations?

Looking for recommendations for a pocket camera that can go in the water snorkeling with me. Would like to keep it below $200.00. I can find them online, was hoping to hear some first hand pros and cons. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

I have a Canon powershot SX20 IS. While I love that camera, a waterproof case is priced multiple times what I paid for the camera. I also tried one of those form fitting bags for underwater use on a different camera, and didn't care for it.

I have a Olympus TG 2. Good to 50 feet underwater, shockproof also 12 MP sensor, GPS tracking. Over $300 though. Look at reviews. Will accept add on telephoto and fisheye lenses

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab

gopro

I am also loomiking for waterproof camera between 100$ to 400$ . I've heard horror stories of waterproof cameras getting destroy by water by snorkeling.

I am also loomiking for waterproof camera between 100$ to 400$ . I've heard horror stories of waterproof cameras getting destroy by water by snorkeling.

The Olympus tg 2 has a double lock on battery/sd card compartment and double lock on charging/video out compartment. Certified for 50 feet underwater

I looked up that camera on amazon and quite slot of bad reviews including some saying got ruined in 2 feet of water.is this really the best camera for snorkeling?

take the time to set things up, and they will last, rush it they will fail.

I think if all the doors are double locked, it must be OK. I just have one and has been OK for me. You should see some good reviews also

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab

Not a pocket camera, but I use a snorkel mask with built in digital camera.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=sr_rd_mob?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aunderwater+camera+mask&keywords=underwater+camera+mask&ie=UTF8

It does have good reviews also just paranoid don't want to lose my vacation photos: ( I found this but does videos only http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006BAB6RE?qid=1381180478&sr=8-6&vs=1

I don't want to be a salesmen for Olympus, has a one button touch for HD video ( TG2)

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab

How many times has your tg2 been in the ocean rob?

A few, not many, rinsed off with fresh water afterwards. Also in fresh water in the summer....pics of gr kids jumping off boat!

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab

So the 15 or So reviews saying camera got water damage probably took it to ocean didn't wash off and salt deterioration the seal?

That and not locking compartments properly possibly. Were these reviews on amazon?

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab

Yes here is link http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AQ2BWP4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1381186910&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

Mostly positive.....

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab

I have a Cannon D10 and it has been in the ocean many times, never a leak. Having said that reading the directions for care of all these water cameras is essential. The big key is to always flesh/soak in fresh water after use in saltwater.

Sent from my iPad

Does chlorine in pools hurt the seals?

I use a Lumix TS25 and love it. Just rinse with fresh water and leave open to dry seal after using in the ocean. Bought it here http://m.bhphotovideo.com/mobile/detail?R=910515_REG&

Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app

yes you must rinse every waterproof device, with soft soap and water.

I have 2 Canon D10's and love them and purchased an Olympus Tough camera last year and it has become my favorite point and shoot camera now. It takes amazing photos both under water and on land. I love the features it has (especially the tilt shift feature) and the pano is really easy to use. Also another thing I love about it is that you just push a button and you have your video rolling. With the Canon D10, you actually have to go into the settings to change it to video.

You can look in my signature line at my reviews (the Dream and the Star along with the ports) have pictures taken mostly with the Olympus. All of the other reviews were done with the Canon only. :)