Topic: Need Underwater Camera Options Advice

[rabhan]

hey all,

i am going on a cruise in late march and will be doing the snorkel and scuba thing for the first time. i would like to be able to take a camera underwater with me. canon makes a waterproof case for my digital, but it is like ~$160
http://www.techonweb.com/products/productdetail.aspx?id=B19093&src=FG and i would hate to have it destroyed if the case leaked. i have seen underwater 35mm ones for less than that.
http://www.waterproofcameras.com/ and i have even seen disposable ones for ~$10.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00004TWM6/002-9908665-8318432?v=glanceI cant see why i would want to really spend a bunch of coin on this bc i cant even conceive when the next time i would do this type of thing again.

does anyone here have experience with underwater photography? and advice?

thanks,

JR

[Lester Flatts]

JR,

I have a Canon Sure Shot A1.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=70553&is=REG

Solid 35mm camera for recreational snorkeling/boating use. I have seen them at KEH used for 100- 120.   I prefer something like this to a housing, because as you said, I'd hate it if it leaked.  The canon is also usable on land- some underwater ones aren't.  I have no personal experience with the Sea-Life's you linked to.  Now, if you want to go all the way, you can't beat a Nikonos with a 20 and a 28mm lens, and offset flash.

I'm happy with mine.

CV

[rabhan]

well, i dont think i want to spend that kind of money when i am not sure if i will do this kind of thing again. i will prolly just get the disposables for now for 7$, but thanks for the info!

[OhTay]

Well, you could always get creative. Just thought that was a cool gadget.