Hello / Is this a good underwater camera?

[ScubaDiverGreg]

Hi guys! The last time I visited I was quite the beginner diver. Since then, I've become certified and have done a few dives locally. I've even been in 48F water with 2-3ft. viz; that was quite the challenge! During last two weeks this August, my father and I are heading down to Jewel Cay (off Utila) for two weeks of diving, and snorkeling. We hope to log in about 15 dives each, I'm excited already

Now, we are planning on getting an underwater camera that won't break the bank. I'd like to get something that takes both good quality photos, and video. I found this: Sea & Sea DX-1200 HD 12 Megapixel High Definition Still/Video Camera SS-06606 with reviews at scuba.com
Extra specs: http://www.absolutecamera.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=SS06606

Would this camera be a good choice?

Please let me know, THANKS! :scatter:

 

[emoreira]

There is a specific sub-forum related to UW photography. Post there so every diver with UWP experience can see it.

 

[Damselfish]

or better yet get this thread moved to UW Photo so there aren't 2 of the same thread

 

[300bar]

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2 threads merged
No double posting please

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[FrankPro1]

I found this: Sea & Sea DX-1200 HD 12 Megapixel High Definition Still/Video Camera SS-06606 with reviews at scuba.com

I was also considering the DX1200HD. The High Def. Video was a big plus in my book, but I eventually went with Canon G10 because I had already had some basic P/S underwater photography experience and wanted something with manual controls with the ability to shoot RAW. For someone with little to no experience with underwater photography the DX1200Hd is a good choice to start with. Here's a post I started comparing the DX1200HD and the Sealife Dc1000. They are both good choices for starter systems. http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/underwater-photography/274149-sealife-dc1000-sea-sea-1200hd.html