Tips & advice to buying a waterproof handheld camcorder?

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Victoria

I am looking for a WATERPROOF HANDHELD CAMCORDER for a trip that I am going on. I need tips and advice for what to look for when buying the camcorder. It doesn't matter about cost, I just need to know the suitable quality for going on a vacation, where there is great quality of sound, good picture, can be used when snorkelling, good battery life, etc.

If anyone could give me tips, advice, or their knowledge from personal experiences on what to look for and what sort of brands are good or bad when buying them. Also websites of places I could buy one is good too. Any sort of information or websites where I can research more would be greatly appreciated too.

I would like the style of all of these to see but being waterproof.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/06/sony-handycam-hdr-gw77v-hands-on/
http://techleash.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Sony_Bloggie_Pocket_HD_Camcorder.jpg
http://hd-cheaply.com/camcorders/aiptek-a-hd-camcorder-records-720p-at-30fps-for-under-150/

Thank you for your help in advance. :)

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Amazon/EBay

recommend some good camcorder? that's able to shoot at 300 fps if possible 1200 fps? and how much does it cost?

Hats On!

I've heard of the Casio EX-F1 before it could shoot 1200 fps but it looked like a camera so I'm not sure is it really a camcorder or a camera? I'm looking to buy a good HD camcorder with 300 fps and if possible 1200 fps my budget is 999$ dollars any recommendations?

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How about Sanyo's Xacti HD1010 1080i camcorder

http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/sanyos-xacti-hd1010-1080i-camcorder-shoots-300fps-slow-mo/

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I am confused between Fujifilm S2980 and Samsung WB100?

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eman

i really cant choose between both, and i can't find helping reviews over the internet, most reviews i found where about ppl who had just bought or received one of the cameras as a gift and were much excited about it!
i want to know if the review of ppl who used it for at least few months, the cons and pros
i know that Samsung has better zoom, and Fujifilm has a view finder but its not that important for me , iam more concerned with good quality that would last for a good period of time , idont wanna buy a camera that breaks down after few months

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Hi "eman" and welcome to Y!A Camcorders:

You appear to be in Egypt, so I don't know what search engine results you've been getting, but there are some professional reviews on CNet and Engadget, and elsewhere, that you'd find helpful. DP Review (http://dpreview.com) is another good site for digital camera reviews.

One tip: you are asking about two still-cameras (photos not videos) in the Camcorders section. The Y!A Cameras section is where most of the photo camera users hang out. If you're mainly wanting to shoot video, neither is really the best choice for you.

I know a lot of everyday camera users now want just one "gadget" for shooting both photos and videos, but "point & shoot" cameras (or even "bridge cameras" like these two models you are asking about) are a compromise when it comes to video.

My personal opinion, brand-wise, is that Fujifilm (the "Japanese Kodak") has been making cameras a lot longer than Samsung, and Fuji is generally a better choice. Samsung entered the camera market in 1995 when they bought German camera company Rollei, but isn't as well-known for quality lenses like Fuji is. I do not like the Samsung quality in their cellphone construction (owned several).

Here are some reviews, so you can make your own decision:
Fuji S2980 "Ephotozine review" (UK): http://www.ephotozine.com/article/fujifilm-finepix-s2980-digital-camera-review-20407
Samsung WB100 "Engadget review" with many user comments (US): http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/29/samsung-brings-out-wb100-camera-with-26x-lens/
Samsung WB150F "Ephotozine review" (only similar model they reviewed - UK): http://www.ephotozine.com/article/samsung-wb150f-ultra-zoom-review-18632
Samsung & Fuji "CNet side-by-side comparison" WB100 & two S4000-series & a Nikon Coolpix (similar prices): http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/samsung-wb100-red/4540-6501_7-35430119-4.html

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

PSP A/V Cable???

Mr.Chips

It is a cable for yor psp that you connect to your t.v. to view and hear everything on the PSP on your T.V

it has i think 3 colors red white and yellow. It lets you view everything you see on the psp on your t.v. Just like when you plug in your camera or camcorder into your t.v.

someone told me that it was in best buy for under 10$ i want to make sure PLEASE HELP!!


I know there is one for an ipod will that one work? or does the psp have its own? Also where do i plug it into my psp?

does this item even exist?????????????????????????????

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there is nothing like that for the first psp except for the psp tv adapter. but i wouldn't get it, and its about 40 dollars. here the website http://www.engadget.com/2005/12/13/hands-on-with-blazes-psp-tv-adapter-kit/

but the new psp thats coming out has exactly what your talking about. check out the website http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output/

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recommend some good camcorder? that's able to shoot at 300 fps if possible 1200 fps? and how much does it cost?

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Hats On!

I've heard of the Casio EX-F1 before it could shoot 1200 fps but it looked like a camera so I'm not sure is it really a camcorder or a camera? I'm looking to buy a good HD camcorder with 300 fps and if possible 1200 fps my budget is 999$ dollars any recommendations?

Answer
How about Sanyo's Xacti HD1010 1080i camcorder

http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/sanyos-xacti-hd1010-1080i-camcorder-shoots-300fps-slow-mo/

Is there a website for latest electronics hi-tech?

van persie

Is there a website for the latest mp3/mp4

or the flip camcorder latest gadgets

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http://www.engadget.com/
http://electronics.shop.ebay.com/

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