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Waterproof case or disposable camera?
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Agent OrangeZ
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Lifeproof Cases have a pretty good reputation. I have never had the need for one, so I cannot personally vouch for it.
makerleone
macrumors regular
According to me Camera takes a better photograph than iPhone, so i think you should go with a disposable waterproof camera.
Old Yeller
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A disposable camera will float if dropped or became untethered. Will an iPhone float in a Lifeproof case? I doubt it. It would be a shame to lose it in deep water.
Newtons Apple
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Life proof cases are far from perfect as a friend's LP case not only leaked but kept the water inside for a long time before they realised that there was a leak.
Even a cheap disposable camera would be better and safer trhan using your phone. Images will be better, too!
Meister
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and save yourself the grief!
Azzin
macrumors 603
I looked at Lifeproof and Otterbox's waterproof cases, but decided it wasn't worth the risk, so I went with one of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006UABFEO/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
MUCH better idea, I even got a little 'float' that attaches to the camera, so that in the event I dropped the camera in the sea, I wouldn't lose it! 😀
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rui no onna
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Not with the disposable ones. There's a reason why they're cheap. That said, I'd go with the camera. I certainly wouldn't want to risk replacing a $650 phone.
It really depends on what you're looking for. Disposable cameras don't take great pictures at all, unless you like that aesthetic. The whole washed-out, instagrammy thing is en vogue right now so there's that. The iPhone will take "superior" pictures from a modern standpoint. High resolution, mobility, easy editing, etc - but with the risk of damaging your phone. All depends on you and how confident you are with a waterproof case.
An older generation GoPro (960 hd) coupled with a waterproof case can be had for around $75. I would go down that route before subjecting my lifeline to the net to possible catastrophe or taking sub par pictures.
0007776
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Depending on how much money you want to spend I would either go with the disposable camera or get an actual waterproof camera. I have this one and it is great. I've used it down to about 20-25 feet underwater with no issues and it takes great pictures. Go Pros are also good especially if you were wanting video.
But I wouldn't risk an iPhone even with a water resistant case.
But I wouldn't risk an iPhone even with a water resistant case.
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Just used Lifeproof for two big trips with lots of snorkeling and it worked great!
Pictures and videos were excellent, far better than disposable camera but yes there is more risk. They include an iPhone mockup for testing the case. Had no problems.
Pictures and videos were excellent, far better than disposable camera but yes there is more risk. They include an iPhone mockup for testing the case. Had no problems.
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thanks all for the great suggestions.
i'm just looking to take pics of my kids in the water, nothing fancy.
maybe a few pics underwater of us snorkeling, again, just simple pics.
sounds like a disposable camera is the route i should be taking.
i really don't want to spend a lot of $$ on this because this will be a once a year thing... if that.
how bout video, how do you guys take video on the cheap side?
i'm just looking to take pics of my kids in the water, nothing fancy.
maybe a few pics underwater of us snorkeling, again, just simple pics.
sounds like a disposable camera is the route i should be taking.
i really don't want to spend a lot of $$ on this because this will be a once a year thing... if that.
how bout video, how do you guys take video on the cheap side?
rui no onna
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You can find non-disposable waterproof point and shoot cameras for $100 or so. That's just a few bucks more than a Lifeproof case so if I were you, I'd just buy one of those.
gumbyjunior1
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Azzin
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rui no onna
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That's showing up as $248 new and $169.95 used for me.
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Try Optrix
I got an Optrix case to protect my iPhone 5 during watersport and also using it as a helmet mount.
It does the job. You get different lens options too. And the case starts from around $100. You can also find a wrist float for it.
But if you are worried about your phone, then better go with the disposable camera.
I got an Optrix case to protect my iPhone 5 during watersport and also using it as a helmet mount.
It does the job. You get different lens options too. And the case starts from around $100. You can also find a wrist float for it.
But if you are worried about your phone, then better go with the disposable camera.