Hi Gerard,
I have a large investment in EOS gear that I also won't take under water. I have
(whats called in Australia) the Sure Shot A1 (equivalent I believe to
the Prima AS1).
I have owned a couple of compact cameras and as far as I'm concerned this has
one of the sharpest lenses in a P&S for your $. I think it's excellent value for
money and no disposable comes remotely close.
Its ISO range is 25-3200. Non DX films are set at ISO 25. It features a 32mm
f3.5 lense which I have found to be sufficient given that it's a "happy snap"
camera. Underwater photo's are surprisingly good quality. You don't often find a
good camera which will perform both above and below water shots with the quality
and consistency as this one. I have a 1n and L lenses so drizzle etc doesn't
bother me much, but it's great to have this in the bag for when it's bucketing
down and for taking to the beach, kayaking etc. I pretty much carry this camera
with me "everywhere". I shoot slides primarily in the 1n and usually use 200-400
range in the compact.
There is an APS version called the ELPH Sport. It is smaller, possibly better
sealed, more functions however I don't believe it's anywhere near as practical.
In my opinion, it's overall too small and the controls too small for big hands
particularly underwater and when wearing gloves above or below
water. It's EV range is smaller and minimum aperture is f4.8. Too me, these last
too points in a compact, auto camera, are the most important. Before I get
bagged for my view on the ELPH Sport, I'll just say this. It's packed full of
features (many that I'd like in a compact camera), it's compact size and better
sealing make it a great option and for what it's worth it looks great. I lost my
Sure Shot A1 in a canoeing trip, and very nearly replaced it with the ELPH. What
made me want to stay with the Sure Shot were these points which were "important
to me" in order of priority...It's a simple, practical camera which has a better
quality lense; better aperture and EV range; more easily handled above and below
water (with or without gloves) due to larger, simpler controls; is 35mm, not APS
(not bagging APS-just don't want it !); and for the "quality" it produces for
what it is (and isn't), is exceptional value for money.
I have found it to be pretty tough (has suffered some drops onto rocks) however
you MUST follow the instructions regarding cleaning the "O"-ring seal before
closing the back.
I don't think you'd be disappointed with this camera however I'd be cautious
buying a camera of this nature, second-hand. If it's been used in the
environment for which it was designed, it may have had a rough time.
Regards,
Rob
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