Re: Underwater camera????

[debmich]

Ebay Underwater camera
 
 Divers, please review and advise!
 
 LOL
 
 Thanks
 
 Debbie

[JohnnyCastaway]

Hi Deb.
 I'm thinking that the Sea and Sea units are around the same price, have a look in some local dive shops and ask about the sea and sea camera's.  i know that they are just introducing new models now so there may be some good deals to be had.
 
 the one in the ebay listing is a 3.2 megapixel, the new ones coming out are starting at 8 Megapixel, the higher the megapixel count, the more info in the picture and better detail is possible.  Also check into the prices for extra memory cards, my rule is to have one for land pictures and one for diving pictures just in case the darned thing springs a leak when you're diving.
 
 hope that helps.     :D

[dfromyyc]

i am with johnny on this one deb.
 my cousin bought a bonica film camera years ago in cancun, it was a camera in a case, i did not like it .
 you can buy cases to fit most cameras for around $200 to $300. [another option?] www.vistek.ca or www.sanealcameras.com
 
 btw  how's your cold?? i have a splitting headache  with mine now.
 
 david

[JohnnyCastaway]

good point David.
 I got an underwater housing for my Sony, from Sony, it sells for about $250.  One thing to watch out for, Sony keeps pushing their "corrective filter" basically a red filter to put the red back into your pictures that gets lost when diving below 16'.  Filter kit is $110 !!!!      :roll:
 
 I'll keep my eye's on Ebay, and in the mean while  I'll just use the handy little tool I found for Photoshop.

[Gambitt]

Gotta agree with John here..  That photoshop tool works wonders for a whole lot less than $110!

[Bulldog]

Have you guys seen this one...?


http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10084717&catid=



FEATURES:

Shockproof: Designed to withstand a 5 foot drop, bump or other mishap. The rugged metal body and revolutionary shock absorbing construction minimize impact to the lens, LCD, image processor and other sensitive components for worry free shooting.

Waterproof: Combines Olympus precision optics with innovative waterproof sealants so you can capture beautiful images above and below the surface. Have fun taking snapshots in the pool, at the waterpark or in the ocean down to depths of 33 feet (10m) and even record underwater movies with sound.

Freezeproof: Perfect for sking, snowboarding, sledding and other winter fun, the Stylus 770SW is winterized to perform at temperatures even below freezing.

Crushproof: Designed to withstand up to 220lbs. of pressure so your camera and images are always protected.

Large, high-resolution LCD features a wider viewing angle (140 degrees, left to right or up and down) anti-glare technology that uses natural light to brighten the LCD.

Offers a built-in manometer that measures air and water pressure to calculate the altitude and depth of your photos.

A built-in LED illuminates your subjects when you can't use a flash - perfect for shooting macro or low-light portraits.

The revolutionary Bright Capture Technology lets you clearly and brightly preview and take pictures in low-light situations.

[Gambitt]

It looks like a good camera for "water-sports" but it's pretty much useless for real diving...  My third dive on my first training course, would have sunk it...  It's only good for 33 ft. and we spent 40 min @ 60ft. .

[flopnfly]

What I'm interested in is a camcorder with the waterproof housing. 

Something that is good to take diving so it must be good to at least 100 feet.

I've looked at a few nice ones, but I can't find any housing for them especially the panasonics.