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Hi All,
First, apologies for bringing up a subject that I assume is talked about far too much...but I need a short path from A to B. A little about me...
I've been a fan of photography for some time...been taking dry pictures for about 25 years. Big Canon freak. Learned on an F-1, migrated to an EOS-1, and now have a 30D recently gifted by my wife. I love my camera. I love it so much that I'm far too nervous to put it in a housing and take with me to depth. This may be something that I get past, someday, but at this time I don't believe I'm ready. Further, I don't want to be encumbered by diving with a large housing, nor do I want to deal with the travel restrictions of one...so, all that said - I guess what I need for diving is *gasp* a PnS. :11:
I've read through alcina's post. Very informative. But I'm still a bit clueless. I understand a few things thus far - when it comes to SeaLife vs. a land camera in a housing, the land camera seems to win in terms of pic quality and functionality. My wife and I currently use a Canon SD400 for parties and such, and it certainly can use an upgrade (well, not really, but all you gearheads know what's up)...so I'm totally down to go buy a new land PnS with corresponding housing - and suppose I can get past the flood risk on a smaller ticket item. I am also aware that the strobe helps enormously...but again, very cumbersome - I'm feeling like I won't go there yet.
So...now you know where my head is at. Can you answer the following questions for me?
1. Is a SeaLife worth exploring, knowing that I will not be using a strobe, nor will I consider (at this time) submersing my 30D?
2. Is there any value in using my SD400? Are there quality housings for it? Are there limitations for UW use with that model (I keep reading about the A)?
3. Can I still take "good" casual photos with a camera that fits nicely in a BC pocket?
4. If I can, knowing what you know know about me...what is your recommendation???
Mahalo!
First, apologies for bringing up a subject that I assume is talked about far too much...but I need a short path from A to B. A little about me...
I've been a fan of photography for some time...been taking dry pictures for about 25 years. Big Canon freak. Learned on an F-1, migrated to an EOS-1, and now have a 30D recently gifted by my wife. I love my camera. I love it so much that I'm far too nervous to put it in a housing and take with me to depth. This may be something that I get past, someday, but at this time I don't believe I'm ready. Further, I don't want to be encumbered by diving with a large housing, nor do I want to deal with the travel restrictions of one...so, all that said - I guess what I need for diving is *gasp* a PnS. :11:
I've read through alcina's post. Very informative. But I'm still a bit clueless. I understand a few things thus far - when it comes to SeaLife vs. a land camera in a housing, the land camera seems to win in terms of pic quality and functionality. My wife and I currently use a Canon SD400 for parties and such, and it certainly can use an upgrade (well, not really, but all you gearheads know what's up)...so I'm totally down to go buy a new land PnS with corresponding housing - and suppose I can get past the flood risk on a smaller ticket item. I am also aware that the strobe helps enormously...but again, very cumbersome - I'm feeling like I won't go there yet.
So...now you know where my head is at. Can you answer the following questions for me?
1. Is a SeaLife worth exploring, knowing that I will not be using a strobe, nor will I consider (at this time) submersing my 30D?
2. Is there any value in using my SD400? Are there quality housings for it? Are there limitations for UW use with that model (I keep reading about the A)?
3. Can I still take "good" casual photos with a camera that fits nicely in a BC pocket?
4. If I can, knowing what you know know about me...what is your recommendation???
Mahalo!