Docwagon 856 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 During our first trip to the water park (Holiday World) this year, our waterproof camera became un-waterproof and died a horrible death in the wave pool. It was a Kodak, which has since went bankrupt, and couldn't be replaced. Amazon was cool enough to refund our money despite it being 11 months old since the warranty was no longer good. After much weeping and gnashing of teeth, I opened up my wallet wide enough to buy an actually good camera. This is the first digital camera I've spent more than $100 on, and its fantastically fantastic. The Olympus TG-3 "tough" camera: http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/tg-3.html Yes, its the sexy red color. Not only is it waterpoof with a built in GPS, it also has its own wi-fi. With the wi-fi you can import pictures directly to your smartphone and upload them AND you can use your smart phone as a remote control. Your phone will show you what the camera sees (although in a low resolution) and let you take the picture from a button on your phone. It makes being in your own group photos really simple without having to use a timer. The pictures it takes are very crisp and the auto detect setting knows if its above water or under, how close, the lighting, etc. I've yet to have red eye in a photo, which was a constant issue with the Kodak. As long as you let it "warm up" for 10-15 seconds before you start taking pictures, it will embed GPS info in it as well, and the included software will show your photos on a world map. It's pretty sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sennex 1,903 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Sennex likes this post Luke 23:34 'And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't think it be like it is, but it do." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason 1,245 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Nice, waterproof camera's are awesome. I take ours out when I snorkel and get some sweet photos. I suffer from the, take lots of digital pictures but never upload or print them syndrome though. BEARDED, FOR HER PLEASURE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Nice, waterproof camera's are awesome. I take ours out when I snorkel and get some sweet photos. I suffer from the, take lots of digital pictures but never upload or print them syndrome though. Meijer's is where I normally print them. Put them on a memory stick, put it in their machine, and 15 minutes later they are ready. That's barely enough time to put lacy undies on the mannequins' heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deterioration 443 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 That's pretty bad ass. I'm an Olympus fan. The only thing that was frustrating for me with my point and shoot digicam was it would always focus on things I didn't want it to. With all the other bells and whistles that one has it's probably not an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylebees 242 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Very nice Doc. That camera seems pretty bad ass!! Amazing what technology allows us to do these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter 851 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 My buddy has that same camera he used for fishing trip. It's a great little camera you're gonna love it doc. On a side yet similar note, I have about a 10 yr old Nikon point & shoot I take on fishing trips with me because I don;t want to take a chance on ruining my good Canon SLR. So I keep the little Nikon in my fishing vest pocket. Well over the weekend I was taking it out to snap a pic of a fish and I dropped the damn thing in the river. I grabbed it immediately but the whole camera was actually in the water for a good 1-2 seconds. Would you believe it never missed a beat, no problems at all (it's not a waterproof camera either). Just blew my mind I expected to see smoke coming out of it when I pushed it on lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 Gratuitous "Zoo Boo" shots. (Halloween party at the zoo, trick or treating for kids 11 and under only, so lots of fun for the littler ones) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason 1,245 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Nice looking family Doc BEARDED, FOR HER PLEASURE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylebees 242 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I agree with Jason. Looks like you guys had some fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 I agree with Jason. Looks like you guys had some fun. We did. We've been going for the last 8 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 The camera took about 360 photos, was left on for several hours to keep the GPS active, and wasn't charged at all during the week. It was in the red at the end of the vacation, but performed fantastically. The ability to take pictures using the smart phone as a remote was great for getting everyone in the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsinOwl 644 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Nice Doc! If you decide to put your dick in crazy, be ready to change your phone number and relocate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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