I have a Nikon D50 DSLR that i have used for about 3 years. I really enjoy taking pictures and have thought about doing it while diving. My question would be then, is this a decent camera to use for u/w pics? What kind of housing and strobes would i need?
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Both Ikelite and Sea & Sea made housings for it, but they have been discontinued. You could look to see if someone is selling a used housing for it.
To me the biggest drawback of this camera is that it does not shoot in RAW. To me this is a must.
To me the biggest drawback of this camera is that it does not shoot in RAW. To me this is a must.
RAW capability is a really big advantage when it comes to underwater photography as it allows you to set the white balance using software. Without it, you may have to periodically reset your white balance when shooting .jpg as conditions change. Plus the flexibility in RAW for greater adjustments is good too if your camera settings are not quite right.
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There are several good point & shoot cameras (and housings) now that may end up being cheaper (and smaller, simpler to use etc.) than buying a DSLR housing and associated accessories. You might rummage through the various camera forums (Canon Corner, Olympus, Nikon etc.) for ideas and opinions (plenty of those!). Kinda depends--on budget of course but also on how much you want the photography to take over your diving. The better p&s cameras can do a credible job and still keep the diving fun. (Not that DLSR shooters don't have fun! 
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FYI, All of the reviews of the Nikon D50 that I have seen says that it shoots "RAW"
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It should be fine. It is not top of the line, but then neither is mine. 
The most important thing is to be a good diver, and then get out there and shoot.
The most important thing is to be a good diver, and then get out there and shoot.
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By all means, if you can get a housing for a camera you are already used to, go that route. Maybe a "Want to buy" post on SB classifieds? // ww
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