Looking for inexpensive camera for stills and video

[nldunn]

I'm leaving for Curacao on Saturday and looking at Amazon and I'm overwhelmed and in a rush. I would appreciate any suggestions and if there is a selfie-stick that goes with it, also, to use while diving. (Not to take pics of my mug!)
Thanks much!
(Inexpensive = under $200)

 

[arew+4]

It's tough to beat the Olympus/OI TG series for inexpensive expandable capable cameras. you could get a used TG 5 or 6 for $200 or so good to 40' with no housing.

 

[arew+4]

Here are some Curacao shots from an un-housed TG 5.. bought the camera and housing just before the trip it was brand new and the housing oring leaked on the first dive. Luckily camera is water proof so when I took it I stayed above 45'

 

[nldunn]

It's tough to beat the Olympus/OI TG series for inexpensive expandable capable cameras. you could get a used TG 5 or 6 for $200 or so good to 40' with no housing.

Thank you! Going to check them out now

 

[arew+4]

There are usually one or two for sale on the board at any point in time.

 

[nldunn]

Here are some Curacao shots from an un-housed TG 5.. bought the camera and housing just before the trip it was brand new and the housing oring leaked on the first dive. Luckily camera is water proof so when I took it I stayed above 45'

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Those are great!!! Love the turtle pic!

 

[arew+4]

I almost crashed into him, was looking back at my wife as we were headed out, Playa Piscadera, lots of turtles hanging out for fisherman's scraps.

 

[Johnoly]

I'm overwhelmed and in a rush.

Never underestimate the learning curve on a new camera.
But you already know how to use your everyday camera

dive volk diving.com/

 

[nldunn]

I almost crashed into him, was looking back at my wife as we were headed out, Playa Piscadera, lots of turtles hanging out for fisherman's scraps.

We went there last time but just snorkeled!