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Just one warning about the Canon D10: when they say it is waterproof until 30 feet, it is not a joke. I brought mine down to 60 feet (stupid me!) and it stopped working.
Really? I have some shots from 81 fsw with my D10. Did the camera work fine after you brought it back topside? I know the buttons can be disabled by the pressure, but they pop back out when ascending.
I've seen some really good underwater pics from the D10 - maybe using a different light source than the internal strobe(?) - look at the D10 threads here, for more info. Using some of the software available, I was able to get most of the close shots cleaned up fairly well even with the internal strobe. It would be nice to be able to adjust the aperture more easily.
Since the OP lives in WA like I do, let me just say: I am thrilled to finally have a small, sturdy, outdoor camera that doesn't mind getting wet. The many wet activities here make it a great investment even if you only use it in every-day Washington stuff.
Hi, there.Canon PowerShot D10 12.1-Megapixel Waterproof Digital Camera Kinda love this cacon camera. Is it the right one?
Actually no, it isn't. That is a nice little camera for carry on a boat, around water and beach or kayak but not for scuba diving. You will need a housed camera like those suggested.
I would get an advanced compact like the Canon G11 or similar and I would start off with the OEM housing for it, simply because its going to be a lot cheaper than a 3rd-party housing.
It also wont cost you more than what you can afford replacing or getting rid of if you figure out that UW photography isnt "your kinda thing".
If it turns out to BE your kinda thing you can always get the more expensive housings, strobes and stuff later anyways.
I wonder if periodic short term exposure to risk can decrease your longterm risk of accidents. I hope it does..
"We have orders to not fire on anyone but Greenpeace" - Homer J. Simpson, Navy reserve.
To be honest after having done all the still photos and burning all that darned film etc, if I was to start over again I would definitely go with a digital video set up. The big advantage to me would be you could have the ability to share a dive with someone that wasn't a diver and for me still photos seem to live in a book on a shelf that most folks don't or seldom get out to enjoy. Just my 2 cents
I load my stills in slide shows at www.photoworks.com and send the invitation to friends. That's been popular, no better than my pics are.
Originally Posted by AndyMtl
Just one warning about the Canon D10: when they say it is waterproof until 30 feet, it is not a joke. I brought mine down to 60 feet (stupid me!) and it stopped working.
Oh wow, I was kinda impressed at first glace, but that's not a scuba camera. It's a swimmer's camera. Pass...!
Great news for vacation divers who cannot talk themselves into buying a personal CO tank tester!
>> Rent one for a week or longer here <<
Now let's see more CO readings in your trip reports, ok...??
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