Okay, this may sound a bit strange but bare with me. My wife and I picked up an Olympus 770 SW which is a fun camera that I don't have to worry about (water, drop, etc). After much research I bought a Nikon D80 with 18-200VR lens, which initially I will use for shooting topside as I learn the camera. I will pick up other lenses as my budget permits for underwater shooting and I figure out more about my preferences.
Eventually I would like to take one or both diving with me. From past (dismal) experiences taking pictures under water I realize that flash is pretty much a necessity for most pictures. Since the housing for the Olympus is very inexpensive and if it floods, no big deal rinse the camera off, is very appealing. The question is can I get flash units that will work with the Olympus housing and a housing for the Nikon. That way I can build into the gradually as I gain experience and technique. I assume the Olympus will trigger off a flash pulse, where the Nikon I will want to use the iTTL connections.
Yes I know I can take the Olympus under without the housing, I've read the very interesting posts on it. I may eventually carry it to take shots where a D80 in macro mode wouldn't be practical, particularly those where flash isn't necessary. Having the housing gives me something a bit easier to hang on to. Besides, having two big strobes arms and everything with the little tiny camera in the middle would look a bit funny.
My end goal is to get to using the Nikon with a housing and strobes, but it will take some time.
Eventually I would like to take one or both diving with me. From past (dismal) experiences taking pictures under water I realize that flash is pretty much a necessity for most pictures. Since the housing for the Olympus is very inexpensive and if it floods, no big deal rinse the camera off, is very appealing. The question is can I get flash units that will work with the Olympus housing and a housing for the Nikon. That way I can build into the gradually as I gain experience and technique. I assume the Olympus will trigger off a flash pulse, where the Nikon I will want to use the iTTL connections.
Yes I know I can take the Olympus under without the housing, I've read the very interesting posts on it. I may eventually carry it to take shots where a D80 in macro mode wouldn't be practical, particularly those where flash isn't necessary. Having the housing gives me something a bit easier to hang on to. Besides, having two big strobes arms and everything with the little tiny camera in the middle would look a bit funny.
My end goal is to get to using the Nikon with a housing and strobes, but it will take some time.