Published Apr 24. 2006 - 18 years ago
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Camera and UW Housing Which One?

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Im looking to buy a digital camera with an underwater housing. Any suggestions as Im lost in the choices. The camera will be used for fishing photos only. Would like a macro. And a reasonable amount of zoom Thanks in advance

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Submitted by Martin Joergensen on Tue, 2006-04-25 01:49
Re: Camera and UW Housing Which One?...

[quote:5f22c3d652="Havtafish"]Im looking to buy a digital camera with an underwater housing.[/quote:5f22c3d652]

Havtafish,

If you're not gonna dive, consider a waterproof camera such as the Pentax or Olympus models. They are a lot smaller and more convenient than a camera with a UW-housing.

Martin

Submitted by Havtafish on Tue, 2006-04-25 03:35
I would like to go with an UW...

I would like to go with an UW housing so I can take UW shots or partial UW shots Martin. I just dropped my camera in the drink and its done. It just heats up now when I turn it on. That Grayling photo I posted is the cameras last :cry: If I go with an UW housing Im safe all the way around. Is there a digital camera that you would reccomend for an overall good camera. I have found a website for UW housings here in the UK. Just punch in the make and model of camera and if theres a housing for it, it comes up. Ill be looking for one with a low depth rating ie 30 metres or so. I think Ill stay away from the full blown UW housings from the likes of ikelite. Any camera suggestions would be great. Throw a few at me and Ill do some research. Thanks

Submitted by Havtafish on Tue, 2006-04-25 03:56
I was looking at the Canon...

I was looking at the Canon A95. What do you think? I agree with you(as in your article) that the flip out screen is good for taking high and low shots. I have also found a housing for it for a reasonable price

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Submitted by Martin Joergensen on Tue, 2006-04-25 15:14
I was looking at the Canon...

[quote:87f4efefed="Havtafish"]I was looking at the Canon A95. What do you think?[/quote:87f4efefed]

Havtafish,

The A95 is a great camera. I have always love the A series from Canon. But the most recent is called A650 and A670 as far as I know. The A670 is a sweet little camera with the flip-out display, 7 Mpixels and some really nice features. A better choice than the discontinued 5 Mpixel A95 in my eyes. And the housing ought to be about the same size (and price?).

Martin

Submitted by Havtafish on Wed, 2006-04-26 00:16
Thanks for that Martin. Ill...

Thanks for that Martin. Ill have a good look around and will be purchasing this week.

Submitted by Tweedcast on Wed, 2006-06-07 14:39
Thanks for that Martin. Ill...

[quote:04686130bc="Havtafish"]Thanks for that Martin. Ill have a good look around and will be purchasing this week.[/quote:04686130bc]

What did you buy Havatafish ?

I have a Nikon Coolpix 5000 and Coolpix 3100 - thought about buying an underwater housing at about £160.00 on ebay but decided to wait a while.

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Submitted by Guttormsen on Thu, 2006-06-08 01:44
hat Martin. Ill have a good...

[quote:b8451665ea="Tweedcast"][quote:b8451665ea="Havtafish"]Thanks for that Martin. Ill have a good look around and will be purchasing this week.[/quote:b8451665ea]

What did you buy Havatafish ?[/quote:b8451665ea]

Hi, I’m the new “kid” on the block….

I recently went for the Canon IXUS 55 with corresponding underwater housing. The housing allows you to take pictures up to 3 m. under the water surface. Both camera and the housing are great quality.

Submitted by Havtafish on Mon, 2006-06-12 15:09
I bought the A 620 with the...

I bought the A 620 with the WP-DC 90 housing. Its working great. Check out some of the UW photos in my gallery on this site.

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