Canon PowerShot D30 Underwater Camera
12.10 Mpx, 1/2,3''
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10 reviews
It delivers what the advertising promises. If you...
It delivers what the advertising promises. If it is as robust and durable as its predecessor, it is hard to beat in this segment.
Pro
- Easy
- Extremely robust
Contra
- More wide angle would be better
It's enough for a quick dive, but it's not a high-end camera, so it's easy to use.
Camera is tight I was diving at 29.7 metres, operable one-handed, battery holds enough for about three dives.
Pro
- Can be operated with one hand
- Handy
- Macro Underwater
- Manual white balance possible
- Lens has never started
Contra
- Picture quality somewhat weak
- No RAW format
- Small sensor
- Low light
Ideal holiday companion
The previous model's (PowerShot D10) maximum depth of 10m was always a bit critical - the D30's 25m gives you a lot more flexibility and peace of mind.
I took the D30 with me on a liveaboard trip to the Maldives and it served me well - both underwater and above.
It is robust and handy: just attach it to your wrist with the supplied strap and off you go into the water! The flash is rather small and close to the lens, which is not ideal for floating objects in the water. But if you illuminate the scene with a diving lamp, you get great pictures.
All in all, an inexpensive, robust travel companion.Pro
- Compact size
- Processing
- Waterproof up to 25m
- Picture quality
- Macro mode
- Rapid charging of the battery
Contra
- Small buttons
- Small lightning
too good to be true! I was sceptical from the start as to whether a camera without an additional housing could really be waterproof and obviously my scepticism was justified.
Three times in the water and the camera is gone. Although it guarantees a depth of 25m, water got in at less than 10m and so the camera is dead and not worth the money. I will bring it back in the next few days and hope for an accommodating service (the warranty runs for 2 years and should therefore not be an issue after 2 weeks).
I don't know yet if I want a new one (maybe all the other identical cameras are ok) or if I want the money back (who guarantees me that the whole series is not bad).
Greetings
Roland GreterPro
- nothing, as it was not tight, it would also be of no use if the photos were good
Contra
- obviously not dense enough
Good camera
Takes great photos underwater
Pro
- Works underwater
- Shock resistant
- Perfect for a child or an amateur diver
Price-performance ratio top; I got more than I expected.
Small, robust and good pictures too! And at a really attractive price.
Pro
- Easy to operate with one hand, which is pleasant when diving
- Processing + waterproof - without further housing - up to 25m (tested up to 20m)
- Screen (which other cams do not have) can also be used well under water
- Battery life
Contra
- Due to the ease of use, some functions that are common today are missing.
- Low light (especially under water)
- Could use a little more wide angle (especially under water)
6 out of 10 reviews
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