Novice: which camera and case?

[MissElaine]

Hi all, this is slightly a broad thread, but I am looking to possibly investing in a decent digital "point and shoot" camera with underwater casing.

I'm a complete novice but I am looking to try my hand at underwater photography especially on my forth coming trip to the Philippines.

Are there any cameras with casings that are any good? I've seen that Canons are pretty good, and one of my friends has a Sea & sea set up.

Any recommendations are very welcome.

Thanks,

Elaine

 

[marcaumarc]

My buddy has the Canon Powershot 780 and canon housing and it works great. The HD video it takes is pretty good. Very compact. Previously we also had the SD1000 and that was also a solid compact setup. I think there are probably lots of solid options under $500 for camera + housing.

 

[clofty]

Hi all, this is slightly a broad thread, but I am looking to possibly investing in a decent digital "point and shoot" camera with underwater casing.

I'm a complete novice but I am looking to try my hand at underwater photography especially on my forth coming trip to the Philippines.

Are there any cameras with casings that are any good? I've seen that Canons are pretty good, and one of my friends has a Sea & sea set up.

Any recommendations are very welcome.

Thanks,

Elaine

Don't get the sealife camera it has some mechanical noise inside and outside the housing whilst videoing. AVOID.

 

[Katamuki]

I bought a Panasonic TS1 recently with the FT1 case they make and absolutely love it! I was looking for a good way to shoot HD video and this one shoots either mpeg or mts files. The low light of the camera is outstanding, the adjustments easy and with a 28mm wide lens it covers alot of area while still being close to the subject.

 

[RAWalker]

My suggestion is a Fuji F series camera and housing.

 

[Ben_ca]

Read this article from Backscatter. They're a local shop (in Monterey) that sees a lot of people who walk in with the same questions you have

Underwater Camera Articles: Review: Best Underwater Point & Shoot Cameras for 2009

 

[Sas]

I am looking to upgrade and am looking at Canon S90 or Panasonic FX48...

 

[fredaroony]

I am looking to upgrade and am looking at Canon S90 or Panasonic FX48...

I got my Canon G11 yesterday and the underwater case should be here on Thursday I did quite a few low light tests yesterday with very positive results so should be great for diving.

 

[Sas]

I got my Canon G11 yesterday and the underwater case should be here on Thursday I did quite a few low light tests yesterday with very positive results so should be great for diving.

Cool!! Looking forward to seeing some of your shots

 

[Kevrumbo]

Canon S60 with housing on ebay for $199