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<blockquote data-quote="desmobob" data-source="post: 782040" data-attributes="member: 45742">I did a lot of SCUBA when I was younger and couldn't afford a Nikonos.&nbsp; There really weren't any affordable alternatives that I can remember; it seemed like there were a couple of brands of top-end underwater cameras or some submersible disposables (aimed more at backyard swimming pool use).&nbsp; I did spend some money on a submersible 35mm film camera that briefly occupied the middle ground (about $100 back in the late 1980s).&nbsp; Unfortunately it was junk and flooded both times I used it.I haven't actually put my XP130 under the water yet, though it's capable of it.&nbsp; I just love the fact that I can take it anywhere with no worries.&nbsp; I don't have a mobile phone, but I have an iPod Touch (same form factor and same built-in camera as the iPhone 6).&nbsp; I just plain don't like the ergos when using it as a camera.&nbsp; Using it one-handed really feels risky around the water.&nbsp; The little XP130 just checks all the boxes for me.&nbsp; I enjoy it.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="desmobob, post: 782040, member: 45742"] I did a lot of SCUBA when I was younger and couldn't afford a Nikonos. There really weren't any affordable alternatives that I can remember; it seemed like there were a couple of brands of top-end underwater cameras or some submersible disposables (aimed more at backyard swimming pool use). I did spend some money on a submersible 35mm film camera that briefly occupied the middle ground (about $100 back in the late 1980s). Unfortunately it was junk and flooded both times I used it. I haven't actually put my XP130 under the water yet, though it's capable of it. I just love the fact that I can take it anywhere with no worries. I don't have a mobile phone, but I have an iPod Touch (same form factor and same built-in camera as the iPhone 6). I just plain don't like the ergos when using it as a camera. Using it one-handed really feels risky around the water. The little XP130 just checks all the boxes for me. I enjoy it. [/QUOTE]

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