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Michelle asked in Consumer ElectronicsCameras · 1 decade ago

Waterproof or not? Sony DSC-TX5?

I have had the Sony DSC-TX5 camera for 6 months, but I have never used it underwater. I love it, and would love to try the underwater aspect as we are leaving for Roatan on Friday. I'm sure we will snorkel at some point, and it will be my 7 year old daughters first times snorkeling and I would LOVE to get pictures of that, but I'm nervous about using my camera to do so, and then it breaking. What I am asking is what is your experience with this camera?

Update:

Livin' Life- It says it is waterproof up to 10ft, but some reviews I have read people said their camera stopped working after or water got into the camera and Sony did nothing about it. So I just wanted a few more opinions before I decided to do anything.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Yeah! it's absolutly waterproof. I used mine on a cruize just this last year and we went about 15 feet while snorkling. Worked great!

  • L0g1c5
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    f you want a camera that’s just as much at home in the water as on a night on the town, the TX5 is for you! Just 3/4 “ thin, the sleek and stylish TX5 fits the slimmest pocket or purse, yet is waterproof15 to a depth of 10 ft12, shockproof14 from falls up to approximately 5 ft5 and

    so as long as the depth is no deeper than about 10 ft id assume you are going past that as you are photographing your daughter

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yes its a good waterproof camera

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 10.2MP CMOS Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Zoom with SteadyShot Image Stabilization and 3.0 Inch Touch Screen LCD (Black)

    Certified waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and freeze-proof

    3.0-inch wide touch screen for easy operation and viewing of images and movies

    10.2-megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for enhanced low-light performance

    iSweep Panorama Mode captures stunning panoramic images; fast capture with 10fps at full 10.2MP resolution

    Card slot for optional Memory Stick Duo media and SD media

  • 1 decade ago

    when u got ot did it say it was for use underwater? waterproof only means its can get a bit wet from the rain, but not underwater.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I'm not sure if it helps, but here's a pretty good review site.

    http://www.digitalcamerastop.com/panasonic-lumix-d...

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