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Old 07-10-2008, 04:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question How do I pick out my first underwater camera???
After going through 8 pages on this forum I could not find anything about Underwater cameras. I am looking to buy an underwater camera but there are a lot of choices out there. This will be my first underwater camera. Are there diffrent housing for the same Camera???Any suggestions on how to go about picking out my first underwater camera.??
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What's your budget?
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Good question, I'm also interested in underwater camera but I'm a bit confused. Any suggestions on important features for newbies and what not would be great.
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Old 07-10-2008, 04:17 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Try reading in this section http://forum.scubatoys.com/underwater-photo/ There are many threads on this topic there.
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Looking at no more than $1500. I did not see the forum titled underwater- photo.


I just saw that forum.... Sorry
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No Problem for that price range I would look @ these 2 camera's

Sealife DC800 Underwater Camera Maxx Kit, Underwater Cameras, SeaLife, Sealife DC800 Underwater Camera Maxx Kit

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SEA&SEA DX-1G camera, Underwater Cameras, Sea & Sea, SEA&SEA DX-1G camera

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Sea & Sea YS-110 Strobe, Underwater Cameras, Sea & Sea, Sea & Sea YS-110 Strobe

Here is another good source of info as well Reefmaster Camera Digital Cameras Underwater Photos Sea & Sea Cameras
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I was thinking about a Canon SD870IS, as it has a wide angle lens. Get a Canon case for it. While you can use the built in flash, if you are serious about your pictures you really need an external flash to go along with the camera.
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Thanks guys for the info. I hope to make a decision real soon. Is it worth taking the underwater photographer class? Not sure if I will take it or not.
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Depends on the instructor. If he/she is good, then yes. Otherwise, your local book store should have a couple books on underwater photography.


Also, I'd advise against SeaLife. A lot of money for not a lot of camera...
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I took it a few months ago ... if you don't know anything about underwater photography, it's a good introduction.
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