Canon A85: Anyone Use This For UW Pics?

[sloyota]

I have the opportunity to score this from my wife...amyone try this model out?

Any feedback appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[TracyKent]

I use the A80. Basically, the same camera. Good all round camera above and below. My sister has the A85 and I haven't heard any complaints. If you decide to use it underwater, I do recommend getting a good strobe.
Good luck.

 

[sloyota]

Thanks for the info...

Aloha and Happy New Year from the 808 State.

 

[Vtdiver2]

I have the opportunity to score this from my wife...amyone try this model out?

Any feedback appreciated.

Thanks.

All the pics I have posted here on Scubaboard were taken with my A-85. Great little camera. I've even taken some underwater video with it.
Not to hijack your thread, but for those of you using the A-series, what are you using for strobes? That's my next purchase.
C-Dawg

 

[aquakiwi]

I use both the A80 and A95 (both fit the same housing). I've a few pics in my gallery. Both are excellent cameras and seeing as the A85 is similar specs to the A80 should work just as well. I'm using Inon Strobes and found them great especially the models with the aiming light.

 

[donovano]

I run an older A40 as well as an A520, both in Canon housings. My strobe is a Sea&Sea YS-25 with the optical trigger cable. Mine is the older model with a bunch of power settings and works well for me. I like the optical cable as I can move the strobe from camera to camera and does not require an special connectors on the case. The only problem I had was the translucent case allowed light in in brighter conditions so I had to wrap the body in electrical tape. Problem solved.