Dear all

I am going to Sipadan for a diving trip in August and wish to get a underwater compact.
There is no underwater housing for my XE-2 currently, so the more affordable alternative will be to get a P&S instead.
I will be taking still images, thus is willing to overlook the lack of proper video recording.

Came across the Olympus TG-3 (Tough series) :


Not only is it capable of 15meter depth, it has impressive macro ability too which is a bonus


Underwater sample image from the TG-3 :


Which underwater compact would you recommend me instead?
Is there a better option?

Thanks in advance

This post has been edited by Pacmangoku: May 27 2014, 04:42 PM

Mind telling me license

Im using iphone but recently upgrade
http://s56.photobucket.com/user/luq_man/li.../Sipadan%202014

How deep are you diving? This says it's rated for 15m only. If you are going for deeper dives, not sure if this is recommended. I purchased a gopro for similar reason, and I'm loving it. Maybe you can consider that?

Padi open water diver license ny.
Even with iPhone underwater, your photos look very nice !

They told me that with my license I can go to 18m only.
For the GoPro in order for it to submerge underwater, I need to purchase the waterproof casing too yes?

All Gopro cameras come together underwater casing, which are rated to 60m. Which is precisely why I bought in the first place.

Thanks for the info! May I know which Hero version are you currently using?

I bought the Hero 3 Black. It comes with a nice remote. The remote is waterproof as well, but won't really work underwater.

hw is the battery life? is the spare batt expensive?

Video for utube can last for 1 dive need red filter though

can gopro take picture too?　

I can't say for the new Hero3+, but Hero3 battery is a bit disappointing, you'll have to be careful and remember to turn off your camera once you finished recording. I used it on vacation and it can last me the day and I'll have to charge at night. If continuous recording it can probably last you 2 hours. I highly recommend to get extra batteries. They cost about the same as average digi cam batteries, about RM120-130 locally. If you buy from US it will be cheaper, if you can get them to ship here.

For me, if the depth > 5m where the water gets really blue due to less light red filter can help. But for shallow dives/snorkelling without filter still very good.


Yes. I use it to compliment my DSLR as some sort of "wide angled lens". The timelapse mode is good too. Also, selfies.

This post has been edited by evolove15: May 22 2014, 08:46 AM