boomer68
Contributor
Hi all,
I have been out of the water for almost 4 years due to a shoulder that had to be rebuilt. I have a Sealife DC800 with the strobe and have a few questions. I was only able to use this camera once before my injury so if some of my questions seem elementary, keep in mind I am a newbie photographer.
Is the DC800 a decent camera? reviews on SB seem to be very mixed leaning toward it is not a very good camera.
Am I correct in thinking that a strobe in most cases is needed to get deep popping colors? Or has some point and shoots with technology improved this where a strobe is not necessary.
Should I send my camera and strobe to Sealife to be looked at - replace o rings, etc. I know I can do myself, but since it has not been used in several years, would it be best for professionals to have a look to avoid a flood?
Lastly, opinions on the GoPro 3 video/camera? Is the video quality good without a light source (not sure is that is what is called) and does it take good pictures?
Thanks so much for your thoughts.
I have been out of the water for almost 4 years due to a shoulder that had to be rebuilt. I have a Sealife DC800 with the strobe and have a few questions. I was only able to use this camera once before my injury so if some of my questions seem elementary, keep in mind I am a newbie photographer.
Is the DC800 a decent camera? reviews on SB seem to be very mixed leaning toward it is not a very good camera.
Am I correct in thinking that a strobe in most cases is needed to get deep popping colors? Or has some point and shoots with technology improved this where a strobe is not necessary.
Should I send my camera and strobe to Sealife to be looked at - replace o rings, etc. I know I can do myself, but since it has not been used in several years, would it be best for professionals to have a look to avoid a flood?
Lastly, opinions on the GoPro 3 video/camera? Is the video quality good without a light source (not sure is that is what is called) and does it take good pictures?
Thanks so much for your thoughts.