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zy · 27th Nov 2008, 03:02 PM

more like splash resistant. lol. cool though.

the only problem with D60 and below is that they do not have built in AF motor. it depends on the lens.

with AF-S lens, they can use the lens AF system.

with AF lens, they will become manual focus cameras.

Adrian Wong · 27th Nov 2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by zy

more like splash resistant. lol. cool though.

the only problem with D60 and below is that they do not have built in AF motor. it depends on the lens.

with AF-S lens, they can use the lens AF system.

with AF lens, they will become manual focus cameras.

That's why I think it's better to go with the higher-end Nikon bodies. But if you only intend to buy and use new lenses, then it should not be a problem.

Chai · 27th Nov 2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

That's why I think it's better to go with the higher-end Nikon bodies. But if you only intend to buy and use new lenses, then it should not be a problem.

Or not intend to buy any lens. That's what many people do with the lower end range.

mikegas · 27th Nov 2008, 03:49 PM

Wanna get a water proof camera, so far only Olympus and Pentrax ... haih .. cos it is way cheaper to get a water proof camera then get a camera with water proof casing.

Adrian Wong · 27th Nov 2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mikegas

Wanna get a water proof camera, so far only Olympus and Pentrax ... haih .. cos it is way cheaper to get a water proof camera then get a camera with water proof casing.

Waterproof to what depths? You intend to dive or snorkle?

mikegas · 27th Nov 2008, 03:55 PM

snorkle cukup la... of course not dive, dun have dive license..

Adrian Wong · 27th Nov 2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mikegas

snorkle cukup la... of course not dive, dun have dive license..

Unless you are LICH enough to buy underwater cases for a specific DSLR camera, your only choice would be waterproof P&S cameras from Olympus, Pentax or Ricoh. Those can stand normal snorkelling water pressures but if you drop it....

Falcone · 27th Nov 2008, 05:11 PM

E-3 is weather proof not water proof.

Underwater you need underwater housing.

marc · 27th Nov 2008, 07:15 PM

For the Olympus PnS that is supposed to be water proof, my friend's unit had water-condensation inside the camera (which is not supposed to happen since the camera has 'anti-this-and-that' and the camera stopped working after that. He's trying to claim a new one from Olympus now. It happened while he was kayakking in the rivers in Sarawak; probably due to the water being too cold.

Adrian Wong · 27th Nov 2008, 07:44 PM

Hmm.. If the camera is certified waterproof up to a certain depth, then water can only get in if he dropped it below the certified depth or it has a crack in the case.

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