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Review Date: Apr 2009 Source: Yachting World
Model: Sanyo Xacti range
Review of Sanyo Xacti range Cameras by Yachting World Apr 2009 Verdict: Sanyo's compact Xacti range of dual-waterproof camcorders has made combining moving and still photography simple afloat.
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Guide Price: £350

Review Date: Jan 2009 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Pentax Optio W60
Review of Pentax Optio W60 Cameras by Motor Boats Monthly Jan 2009 Verdict: The perfect companion for water-based photography.
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Guide Price: £230

Review Date: Nov 2008 Source: Motor Boat & Yachting
Model: Sanyo Xacti CA8
Review of Sanyo Xacti CA8 Cameras by Motor Boat & Yachting Nov 2008 Verdict: Happily survived several dunkings in the sea and just the job for boating snaps although it's no replacement for a digital SLR or professional camcorder in terms of image quality.
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Guide Price: £240

Review Date: Nov 2008 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Maplins Underwater Camera and Monitor System
Review of Maplins Underwater Camera and Monitor System Cameras by Motor Boats Monthly Nov 2008 Verdict: Look under the boat and remain dry - it's a miracle. Don't believe the night vision claim but apart from that it is extremely useful.
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Guide Price: £60

Review Date: Oct 2008 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Oregon Scientific Action Cam
Review of Oregon Scientific Action Cam Cameras by Motor Boats Monthly Oct 2008 Verdict: Catch all your wave-hopping action with this shock-proof, water-proof wireless camera.
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Guide Price: £100

Review Date: Aug 2008 Source: Yachting Monthly
Model: Vivitar Vivicam 6200w
Review of Vivitar Vivicam 6200w Cameras by Yachting Monthly Aug 2008 Verdict: A rubberised, waterproof camera that's just the thing when you want a record of your underwater exploits.
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Guide Price: £87

Review Date: Aug 2008 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Aquapac SLR Hard Lens
Review of Aquapac SLR Hard Lens Cameras by Motor Boats Monthly Aug 2008 Verdict: Tough, lightweight, accessible and most importantly watertight - a picture perfect combination.
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Guide Price: £80

Review Date: Aug 2008 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Aquapac Small Hard Lens
Review of Aquapac Small Hard Lens Cameras by Motor Boats Monthly Aug 2008 Verdict: A safe bet against onboard sprays and splashes, or for an underwater happy snapper.
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Guide Price: £30

Review Date: Jun 2008 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Olympus MJU 1030 SW
Review of Olympus MJU 1030 SW Cameras by Motor Boats Monthly Jun 2008 Verdict: Shockproof, waterproof, scratchproof and crushproof - and you can also take pretty good photos with it.
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Guide Price: £230

Review Date: Jun 2008 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Olympus Mju 850 SW
Review of Olympus Mju 850 SW Cameras by Motor Boats Monthly Jun 2008 Verdict: Compact camera which is ideal for use on board
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Guide Price: £230

Review Date: Nov 2006 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Ricoh Caplio 5000G Wide
Review of Ricoh Caplio 5000G Wide Cameras by Motor Boats Monthly Nov 2006 Verdict: Robust rubber but not really an underwater camera
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Guide Price: £380

Review Date: Nov 2006 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Pentax Optio W20
Review of Pentax Optio W20 Cameras by Motor Boats Monthly Nov 2006 Verdict: Too much flashback and slow to focus
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Guide Price: £230

Review Date: Nov 2006 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Olympus mju720 SW
Review of Olympus mju720 SW Cameras by Motor Boats Monthly Nov 2006 Verdict: Good all-rounder but quite difficult to use in the water
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Guide Price: £150

Review Date: Nov 2006 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Sealife DC500
Review of Sealife DC500 Cameras by Motor Boats Monthly Nov 2006 Verdict: Complicated and clunky
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Guide Price: £299

Review Date: Nov 2006 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Fuji FinePix F30
Review of Fuji FinePix F30 Cameras by Motor Boats Monthly Nov 2006 Verdict: Easy and speedy
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Guide Price: £249

Review Date: Nov 2006 Source: Motor Boats Monthly
Model: Canon PowerShot A540
Review of Canon PowerShot A540 Cameras by Motor Boats Monthly Nov 2006 Verdict: A good package, though the housing is a little tricky in use
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Guide Price: £229

 

 

 

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