I was skeptical about purchasing this camera as there was only one review and even then a negative one. But I went ahead anyway. I bought this for a trip to Hawaii where I was expecting to be on the beach and also snorkeling. I had several digital cameras (Canon/Nikon) as well as a DSLR. The image quality is actually very comparable to my Canon Elph 530HS. The bonus is that I can take it into the water with me. I took him snorkeling once and took some photos and videos underwater. The quality of the underwater recordings was surprisingly good. However, this depends on the day and how much sunlight gets underwater. I've submerged it in water about 5 feet and no leaks or damage. For the price, I definitely think it's a good buy. By the way, she also takes great photos from the water! The only thing I haven't tried yet is taking pictures at night. I'm attaching a couple of pictures.
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