Camera suggestions?

[amajamar]

Any suggestions for decent camera setups for around $500?

I have an Olympus 720SW and was considering the housing for it, but maybe an entirely dedicated camera is a better idea.

Any suggestions for me?


Thanks in advance!



amajamar

 

[Zeeman]

You can probably get yourself a Canon A630 or a640 with Canon housing for that.

One cool thing is the ability to shoot RAW with a software hack - on the downside, the port is an oval shape, and a housing with a round port (Ikelite) will push it to about $550 - $600.

Seeing as the Canon G9 was just announced, I'm sure a bunch of run out G7's will appear also, and will probably manage to pop in at about that price with a housing.

I have also heard of a new Fuji 12mp model soon to be released for $400 with housing. Not sure of the dates or details - I read it in the MOF XXX thread somewhere... It actually sounds like a real nice camera...

 

[amajamar]

Any thoughts on a Sea and Sea dx-750g or SeaLife DC-600?





amajamar

 

[alcina]

My thoughts on those two models are go with something else

I'd vote one of the Canons, too.

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