Need opinions on camera for my daughter.

First, I want to let you know how much I know about photography.

O.K. that didn't take too long.

Now,I am planning on getting a camera for my daughter soon & was looking at the Sealife Reefmaster DC310 Digital MAXX. If any of you have opinions or suggestions, please post them.


Thanks

James

Whitelightnin:

First, I want to let you know how much I know about photography.

O.K. that didn't take too long.

Now,I am planning on getting a camera for my daughter soon & was looking at the Sealife Reefmaster DC310 Digital MAXX. If any of you have opinions or suggestions, please post them.


Thanks

James

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Can you give more details on what that camera is going to be used for. What kind of diving? Land use? price range? etc?
There are many camera's I think are far superior to the DC310, but with a better idea of what your daughter wants to use it for we can give a more narrowed down version of the better options.

lukeROB:

Can you give more details on what that camera is going to be used for. What kind of diving? Land use? price range? etc?
There are many camera's I think are far superior to the DC310, but with a better idea of what your daughter wants to use it for we can give a more narrowed down version of the better options.

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We are planning a trip to Cozumel in January & she wants a camera to take with us. She won't be doing anything to difficult & probally just taking pictures of the "pretty fish". She might take a few pics on land but I'm not sure just how much. I would like to get a digital. Price needs to be under 700.
Our local diving doesn't have much in the way of photo opportunities. Vis is usually around 8-10 feet.

Thanks

James

Whitelightnin:

We are planning a trip to Cozumel in January & she wants a camera to take with us. She won't be doing anything to difficult & probally just taking pictures of the "pretty fish". She might take a few pics on land but I'm not sure just how much. I would like to get a digital. Price needs to be under 700.
Our local diving doesn't have much in the way of photo opportunities. Vis is usually around 8-10 feet.

Thanks

James

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You can get very good pics in low vis - just get close. Take a look at some of chippy's photos. I have still managed some pretty good pic in less than 4 ft vis.

For under 700 you can get some good packages. For around US $500 you should be able to pick up the Canon A85 plus underwater housing. This is a very combination and just the new version of the camera I am using. This camera is far far superior to the Sealife range and is an excellent land camera as well. It will allow your daughter to grow if she starts taking a greater interest in photography, but is simple enough to just point and shoot. I believe the canon's in this price range are the best buys.

I agree with Rob....the Canon's are excellent cameras at great prices. It's a far better choice than the DC310 and will give your daughter a real feel for digital photography. As Rob said, she can use it as a simple point and shoot but if she developes the interest (some say addiction) we all have, it will let her expand her knowledge base.