[Goldfiinger]

Looking for a digital camera that i can take diving, to enable me to take pictures of underwater life, fish etc


Would be good if it also doubled as a general everyday camera as well if thats possible. i.e with the water proof case being removable.

Anyway like to hear everyones thoughts and suggestions.

Thanks

[jenufa]

I have the Sealife DC500 with casing so you can take shots on land aswell.
Have a look at this link
http://www.sealife-cameras.com/cameras/digital.html

[ab1385]

Well, I've just got a Olympus Mju 770 which is waterproof to a depth of 10m. It's quite noisy at high ISO (it goes up to 1600), has no IS and only 3x zoom, but the quality generally seems fine on normal photos.

Not sure if I'd have it if I didn't have a dSLR as my main camera, but as a small additional one its great fun.

[Pirate!!]

Ahoy!

In short, unless the camera has been designed solely for underwater use, you will need to find one that has an underwater housing available for it.

Now do the research for the camera type you want and also for an underwater camera housing (can be pricey).

Here are a few links, but you'll have to Google, Amazon and/or eBay to cross-reference prices/types etc.

This link is for a Panasonic TZ3. Combo pack with camera and housing for £384.49. This is an example of a decent pocket cam and housing.

http://www.acecameras.co.uk/asp/web/ph/cat/prodtype/1372/prodtype.asp

http://www.camerasunderwater.co.uk/d_stills/sony/t100/mpkthd.html

http://www.thedigitalcamerashop.co.uk/search.php?st=category%7CUnderwater%20Housing

[hernando]

Originally Posted by ab1385

Well, I've just got a Olympus Mju 770 which is waterproof to a depth of 10m. It's quite noisy at high ISO (it goes up to 1600), has no IS and only 3x zoom, but the quality generally seems fine on normal photos.

Not sure if I'd have it if I didn't have a dSLR as my main camera, but as a small additional one its great fun.

This is a good camera not housing need it... just take it underwater, it is small and good looking, take good snaps ..

chaoo

[Pirate!!]

Just to complicate the issue a little more. Check this out! Not quite underwater though.

[C4PRE]

Hi there,
I have resently got the Canon Izus 850IS, and 900TI.
These have waterporof housing avaiable that can go to the depth of 40m.
I can't wait to try out my housing, but saddly my bath is not big enough for the both of as. haha.
Jay
I have attached a link you may find helpfull.

http://www.camerasunderwater.co.uk/index.html

[Parklife]

I have a Canon Ixus 800 and the WP-DC5 underwater housing. Works well, but I can't see a damn thing on the LCD underwater. I just point and hope!! I'll post a few pics up later when I get home.

[C4PRE]

What is it that prevents you seeing the display, once the camera is in the housing underwater??
Cheers
Jay

[Parklife]

Originally Posted by C4PRE

What is it that prevents you seeing the display, once the camera is in the housing underwater??
Cheers
Jay

probably just the lack of lighting - but I was in the sea

[rickyt]

I just got a Canon A630 , great little digital with excellent picture quality . I noticed you can buy an underwater housing for this as well as adapters for the lens .Maybe worth checking out the range of Canons .

[Goldfiinger]

So far im looking at the Fuji F40 or the Sony Cybershot W90

Anyone know any review sites that would compare the two phones?

My budget is sub £200 and the camera lens should close flush with the body when off.

Keep the sugestions coming...

[Parklife]

When I am lucky enough to be pointing in the right direction the pics come out pretty well

[hornydragon]

Hmmm i have seen soem cases for my camera on ebay for £5.50 starting bid + postage from hong kong £8 ish.....worth a punt? compared to £40 on amazo market place and £89 at some retailers seems perhaps too cheap? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Canon-AW-DC10-...QQcmdZViewItem

[Parklife]

Originally Posted by hornydragon

Hmmm i have seen soem cases for my camera on ebay for £5.50 starting bid + postage from hong kong £8 ish.....worth a punt? compared to £40 on amazo market place and £89 at some retailers seems perhaps too cheap? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Canon-AW-DC10-...QQcmdZViewItem

I'd take a punt at that one! Just make sure you test it without the camera in!!

[hornydragon]

Originally Posted by Parklife

I'd take a punt at that one! Just make sure you test it without the camera in!!

Good point.........I cant get in time for my hols which is a shame, and have been thinking of buying the missus a new camera my old Ixus i is starting to look quite poor compared to the TZ3..... However if i can make it beach/pool/boat/snorkling safe for £15 there could be some life left in it yet. I think i'll see if i have any euros left when i get back and maybe put them towrads one.....

[skull-eater]

hi im looking for one two just seen this on fleabay:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OLYMPUS-STYLUS...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OLYMPUS-STYLUS...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/7-1MP-OLYMPUS-...QQcmdZViewItem