Acqua DC-1231B Digital Still Camera with waterproof case

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0017HVJIC
• Item model number: Acqua DC-1231B
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #813 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 7, 2008

Product Description

Product Description

The new standard in affordable Sports Photography. This full featured 12 MP Max. camera, with a rugged and compact housing, fills all your photographic needs. Use the camera without the housing for shooting standard point and shoot photography; or place it in the protective housing for underwater, snow and rugged photography outings. The polycarbonate housing has full button feature controls and is waterproof to 50 feet (15 meters). Other features include a large 2.0" color LCD display, 8x digital zoom, double 'O' ring design for added leak protection, full function button control while using the housing, and a detachable 46mm underwater filter adapter. This camera was designed to work both in and out of the water. Enjoy the SUPERIOR QUALITY of this camera and MAXIMIZE the memories your life has to offer!!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great camera for the price, little slow shutter speed, June 8, 2010

By	blake7007 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Acqua DC-1231B Digital Still Camera with waterproof case (Electronics)

This is a great camera for the price, $43.45. Internal memory allows for more pictures than the standard disposable, and the SD memory card slot allows for even more pictures. I have an old 512 MB card which allows for 700+ pictures. I would say it is on par with the nice cell phone cameras on the iPhone or Blackberry. Don't expect HD photos or anything for this price. If you are able to stay still it takes great pictures even under water. The shutter speed is almost 1 second though, so if you move during this time, the picture will blur. I used it snorkeling and diving. It worked better while diving b/c I was able to stay still longer, and the fish where not swimming away. It was still good for snorkeling. Good thing it was digital so I could try to get the shot several times. Display was good enough to still see under water, and shows the picture you just took long enough to see and try again if needed. Compared to the disposable Kodak I used last time, this was a far better camera, and it is reusable. I did not use the flash though it probably would have helped. It really slows down how quickly you can take another shot, and how long the 2 AAA batteries last. I was able to do 3 one hour dives and a 1 hour snorkel trip without replacing the batteries. I took about 170 pictures. It seems that most under water cameras require you to stay still for about the same amount of time, so unless you want to spend a lot more for a camera, this is a good deal.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great camera for boating and rough conditions, June 7, 2010

By	Ronald E. Goodman "Ron" (Charleston, SC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Acqua DC-1231B Digital Still Camera with waterproof case (Electronics)

Bought camera about a year ago after messing up my Kodak point and shoot. I use the camera when kayaking and boating and there is no way to keep a camera dry.
My first trip kayaking with the DC-1231 it got submersed a couple times, did not hurt it at all. Takes great digital pictures.
My only problems with it is that the batteries don't last long and it is hard to see the LCD screen in the bright sun. When in the sun I just have to point the camera in the general direction of the subject and hope the picture comes out OK. That is why I give it a 4 star instead of a 5 star.
For the money, this waterproof camera can not be beat!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Camera for the money!, June 27, 2010

By	Gloria Waterworth - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Acqua DC-1231B Digital Still Camera with waterproof case (Electronics)

When I purchased this camera I didn't have high hopes because of the price. But I wanted something waterproof to take on vacation with me. Wow...what a pleasant surprise!!! This was a great little camera. It took great pictures above and below the water!! Used it underwater while snorkeling and it held up great. The pictures were sharp and colorful! I opened and closed the case many times and it never leaked. Great little camera!