Sony dsc-v1 for 1st u.w. camera

[base569]

Can anyone tell me what they think about a sony dsc-v1 for underwater photography? I've been thinking about getting a housing for mine, but before I do I wanted to hear what you guys have to say about them. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Greg

 

[Cecil]

Greg, Sony does not make an UW housing for that camera and the other brands that do (eg. Ikelite) will be very expensive (> $500). So my point is you may be better off getting a new camera and UW housing vs. a housing for that camera. For instance a Canon A95 and Canon housing will be around $500 total and you get a new camera.

I has been using a Sony for a few years underwater they do work but there are limitations the most notable is the tendendacy to shift colors towards green UW.

Your choice.

 

[Jetwrench]

Greg, I'd agree with Cecil. I too have a Sony and it works well, but has limited manual functions and does seem to go toward the green side. I have since been considering retiring it to land shots and selecting another like the A95 for u/w. M2C.

 

[base569]

Greg, I'd agree with Cecil. I too have a Sony and it works well, but has limited manual functions and does seem to go toward the green side. I have since been considering retiring it to land shots and selecting another like the A95 for u/w. M2C.

Thanks Cecil and Jetwrench. I've been doing some research and it looks like most people feel the same way. Looks like I might have to shop around for a new camera/housing setup instead of giving all that money to Ikelite.

Thanks again,
Greg