I'm a new diver and semi-knowledgeable about photography, which is to say I know what an f stop is and shutter speed. I'm considering the Sony P100 vs. Olympus C-5050 as a new purchase for underwater photography but don't really know - does anyone have experience with these and can comment?
Olympus C5050 or Sony P100 Anyone comment?
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BarryTO:
I bought the Oly C5050 because it's so popular here on the board. Loads of support
I got the cam for $400.00 and the case for $160.00 so it was within my budget at the time. It's got loads of features and control. Takes pretty good pics from 0 - 3 feet with built in flash. So far I'm very happy with it. PM me with any specific questions. Don't know anything about the Sony.
Im with RiverRat...after doing research on here....went with the 5050 with a PT015 housing.
Cecil
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What an interesting question. I own a Sony and love it but in all honesty can not recommend it over a Olympus. The Olympus will give you better UW pictures out of the box. Two reasons, the Olympus has manual controls (which work better UW) and the Sonys shift the colors UW towards the green. Now having said that, if the camera size is critical to you and you are willing to spend some time learning Photoshop the Sony's may be better.
Not saying my next camera will be an Olympus (no cults for me). I still want to be a diver that takes pictures not a photographer that dives.
Not saying my next camera will be an Olympus (no cults for me). I still want to be a diver that takes pictures not a photographer that dives.
Cecil
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In my gallery are a bunch from Bonaire.
Here's a link to some cold water shots.
Cold Water Shots
All taken with a Sony DSC-P5, internal flash and corrected in Photoshop.
Here's a link to some cold water shots.
Cold Water Shots
All taken with a Sony DSC-P5, internal flash and corrected in Photoshop.
DrDuktayp
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My wife and I are thinking about purchasing a camera. Until I read the post from Cecil I had no idea that you might have to correct the pictures.
We are also thinking of the C5050 or C5060. My main concern is that it will flood and get ruined.
The cameras and housings are all pretty reasonable. It is the darn strobes that are spendy.
DrDuktayp
We are also thinking of the C5050 or C5060. My main concern is that it will flood and get ruined.
The cameras and housings are all pretty reasonable. It is the darn strobes that are spendy.
DrDuktayp
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