Need advice for underwater camera..
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There's no real difference in your example, if both the camera is using Underwater Casing/Housing... a 'waterproof' camera is only good for 3-5 metres... at the most 10 metre. Being waterproof doesn't mean it could survive any better at depth should your casing failed. Personally... it would be better to get a camera with good Image Quality and who's casing/housing is easily found or affordable... Panasonic's LX5 is a great camera both on land and underwater... but the casing/housing cost slightly above $1k (more $$$ then the camera). :sweat:
northernlightskies
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I just got the S95+WP-DC38 UW casing for $800..
What's your budget range?
What's your budget range?
Agree about the Budget part.. its easier for recommendation if we know your budget :think:
Since Canon had announced Powershot S100... 2nd hand S95 would be easily available.
If very less than $1k... 2nd hand Canon S95 + OEM casing
If around $1k... 2nd hand Canon S95 + Ikelite casing (a much better casing)
Other choice would by Canon G12 (but the OEM casing had a bad reputation for misting and flooding) or Olympus XZ-1 with its own OEM casing.
So, what's your budget... :think:
northernlightskies
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your budget is a bit difficult to work with if your are looking for a camera and underwater casing to go scuba diving with.. $600 and up for a decent set, goes up to 40m deep usually..
The price range for waterproof camera like olymps mju tough series is also like $400-$600 and u..so far the deepest I,ve seen is 15m.. not for scuba diving, only snorkeling max..more common is 10m..
If u are looking for a camera that does shots for say water sports, maybe even in the pool or light snorkeling, <5m, I would recommend getting a good point and shoot at $400, leaving $50 for soft cases like dicapac..
Hope it helps.. if u can raise ur budget slightly, I think I saw someone selling 2nd hand s95 with underwater casing.. can check it out..
Edit: oops, I read as $450 was ur budget.. haha.. since u have a budget of 900, I would suggest s95 combi for scuba diving.. if u're just starting diving, don't left the frustration with dslr underwater take the fun out of diving.. not yet anyway..
The price range for waterproof camera like olymps mju tough series is also like $400-$600 and u..so far the deepest I,ve seen is 15m.. not for scuba diving, only snorkeling max..more common is 10m..
If u are looking for a camera that does shots for say water sports, maybe even in the pool or light snorkeling, <5m, I would recommend getting a good point and shoot at $400, leaving $50 for soft cases like dicapac..
Hope it helps.. if u can raise ur budget slightly, I think I saw someone selling 2nd hand s95 with underwater casing.. can check it out..
Edit: oops, I read as $450 was ur budget.. haha.. since u have a budget of 900, I would suggest s95 combi for scuba diving.. if u're just starting diving, don't left the frustration with dslr underwater take the fun out of diving.. not yet anyway..
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