Panasonic LUMIX Waterproof Digital Camera Underwater Camcorder with Optical Image Stabilizer, Time Lapse, Torch Light and 220MB Built-In Memory – DMC-TS30A (Blue)

I'm checking 5 stars because I love Lumix but just ordered and haven't received this yet, I've had Lumix for years and loved the size and convenience and wonderful quality of the pictures. It picked up colors that my phone camera just couldn't. Alas, I dropped my sweet little camera in the ocean a few weeks ago, so now I'm getting a waterproof one!! I've shopped and read until my brain was about to explode and decided on this little beauty. Can't wait to get it!!!!! I'll let you know if it lives up to my experience with Lumix. I received my new Lumix just in time for a play our grandson was going to be in. I was surprised at how small this is, it will go anywhere in a pocket or a purse. The pictures seemed to be of good quality and the colors were nice and bright. I was able to take video and got good picture as well as good sound. I have two concerns, one is the location of the aperture location is in a place that is natrual to hold the camera with the left hand, of course that means fingers in the picture, so that's something I'll have to learn to watch out for. And the zoom, I tried to zoom in on my grandson, which the camera did, but it was very grainy and slightly out of focus. It was indoors and maybe the lighting was not good enough for a better shot. That being said, I think I'll enjoy this little camera.

Quite a few reviews say this camera is not waterproof, but I haven't had any issues with that at all. I've used it quite a bit the past few months - in the ocean, a river, a lake, at the beach, etc - and haven't experienced any trouble. I do make sure that the rubber seal is in good condition and that there are no foreign bodies inhibiting the closure, which is what the manual says you should to (and is common sense). I am quite pleased with the picture quality. I have a very nice Canon with an expensive lens to compare it to so the pictures of course aren't National Geographic quality, but for what this camera is and the price I think the pictures turn out quite nice. The video quality could be better, but again for the price I'm happy with it. You can sometimes hear the mechanical noises from the camera in the video, but I've had that with every camera that I've videotaped with. There are actually LOTS of settings on this little camera! I was pleasantly surprised. There are 9 different modes to take picture/video, plus 13 options under "scene mode" (portrait, soft skin, scenery, night portrait, night scenery, food, baby 1, baby 2, pet, sunset, high sensitivity, starry sky, glass through), plus under "creative control" there are 12 options (expressive, retro, high key, low key, sepia, dynamic monochrome, impressive art, high dynamic, cross process, toy effect, miniature effect, one point color). I don't think there is any other underwater camera with this many options, unless to get into the $500+ category. Overall I'm very happy with this purchase and plan to use it quite frequently.

I've had LUMIX cameras for almost 15 years now and love the quality and styling of them. I got my first waterproof LUMIX 6 years ago, but the screen stopped working recently - it was time to shop for a new one. I loved having one camera I could bring anywhere, for every activity, that could handle the drops and abuse from me and my young daughter. Though there were mixed reviews for this version (DMC-TS30A), I bought it bc of the price and great experiences with my old LUMIX cameras. Sure enough, the first one I got leaked somehow (though I followed the instructions exactly) and the lens, flash, and screen fogged up after the first use in the water. I was on vacation so didn't have the option to return and get a new one. I let it "bake" in the sun and the fog cleared, but it returned over and over. Once home, I returned the foggy one and ordered a new one. Thanks Amazon for making the return so easy and fast. This replacement seems fine - I'm being extra mindful of keeping the door dry and sealed. I've used it underwater several times and so far so good...clearly this version of the LUMIX waterproof cameras has some leakage issues (my experience and those of other reviewers), but if you don't mind returning and replacing if needed, it's a great buy. I purposely ordered w Amazon as my seller in case I had leakage issues. I would definitely recommend to others to do the same bc of their easy returns/exchanges. It produces crisp photos, has a great focal range, and decent clarity in low light. It's small (thinner and lighter than previous versions) and easy to tote around in your pocket. Relatively inexpensive camera for everyday use (in or out of the water).

The camera is wonderful. I like that the lens does not protrude out so it doesn't get damaged when zooming in & out. You have to charge using the charger and not USB cord which was different from my other camera but still ok. I like that it is waterproof as I leave it hanging from a little bag on my bike for quick access. I always forget to take it out so it is safe now. Takes nice photos too.

Excelente opción de cámara, la compré en enero 2020, principalmente por su opción de poder usarse en agua; tamaño práctico y múltiples opciones para tomar las fotos. Satisfecho con mi compra, muy recomendable, el paquete llegó en buenas condiciones, en tiempo y forma.

the camera suddenly display on error ( zoom error ) an don't work any more

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Found this to be a very good snorkeling camera - it's tiny and doesn't get in the way. Good battery performance too - much better than I read about/expected. I kept it on for about 30-50 minutes at a time, taking about 120 photos on each trip, and did not have to replace the battery (though I did bring extras). My advice is to take the photos in Regular mode (at best quality), then process your favs on your phone in PS Express or Lightroom Mobile to do the color correction. "Underwater mode" doesn't know how much blue/green to remove, as it doesn't know how much water is between you and the subject (every pic will be different). We loved this little camera overall!