I'm doing some initial research into a new camera. I currently use an Olympus C4000 with the PT Housing. I have a few problems with my current camera that I'm hoping a Digital SLR might fix. Maybe you can tell me if an SLR is the solution.
Problem #1. The time it takes between when I push the button and when it actually takes the picture. This is about 1/2 a second but in UW photography this is light years. Is an SLR faster?
Problem #2. The depth of field. I'd like more range here. I know there's a big difference between film and digital but my girlfriends camera (film) has way better DOF. Will an slr help me out here?
Problem #3. Options for lenses. My current camera has limited options. I want something that I can grow with. Not that I'm an expert with my olympus but I'd like more room to expand and learn.
I've looked around a bit on the internet but it's so overwhelming. I don't know where to start. Maybe someone could suggest a camera that has some of these features that I want. That way I could analyze it and use it as a means of comparison for other cameras. As for a price range, I'm not really sure what I want to spend yet. I'm willing to invest more money but I'd still like to be able to aford to dive. Also, does anyone know any good websites for more information?
Problem #1. The time it takes between when I push the button and when it actually takes the picture. This is about 1/2 a second but in UW photography this is light years. Is an SLR faster?
Problem #2. The depth of field. I'd like more range here. I know there's a big difference between film and digital but my girlfriends camera (film) has way better DOF. Will an slr help me out here?
Problem #3. Options for lenses. My current camera has limited options. I want something that I can grow with. Not that I'm an expert with my olympus but I'd like more room to expand and learn.
I've looked around a bit on the internet but it's so overwhelming. I don't know where to start. Maybe someone could suggest a camera that has some of these features that I want. That way I could analyze it and use it as a means of comparison for other cameras. As for a price range, I'm not really sure what I want to spend yet. I'm willing to invest more money but I'd still like to be able to aford to dive. Also, does anyone know any good websites for more information?