| Re: advice on compact camera
I've been using an Olympus 770 SW compact since July in the field almost on a daily basis.
It is water proof to 10m, crush, shock proof, flattich and fits well in my shirt pocket. Olympus even recommend washing it in a bucket of water!
The camera has been underwater a number of times and also dropped a couple of times on the river bank. Yes, I have washed it under a running tap.
You can get all the spec from the web.
Sand and salt water will not be a problem for this camera. In the handbook it states that it can be used underwater.
If the above properties are your priority, I can recommend it. It has a macro although not as close as my Nikon P5100.
Downside is it's about £225. |