What is the best reasonably priced digital camera for underwater use?
I have seen information on the Pentax W30 and an Olympus. I would like this to be a useful camera for general use as well as for snorkeling.
are good general use cameras and acceptable for shallow (read: beginner/average snorkeling depths) but are not suitable for scuba diving.
If you plan on taking the camera deeper than about 10-15′, I would suggest getting a camera with housing that is rated for proper depth to at least 120′.
Canon makes some great ones that fit that bill, with the housing being reasonably priced and the camera & housing being made to match. A specific recommendation is difficult, as there is such a wide selection in Canon’s range — consider price, megapixels and form-factor (size) when you look at them.
Since you also want this to be a decent above-water camera, I would recommend AGAINST the Sea & Sea cameras. They’re tuned for underwater and have some nice features, but certainly lag behind the major manufacturers for staying up-to-date with features, etc.
-kb
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Kris Benson
PADI MSDT-232295
Digital Underwater Photography Instructor
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