Underwater Cameras

[no1rookie]

I am looking at getting a new underwater camera and I am not sure which one I should get. I have been looking at the Sealife dc1200 or the Sea and Sea dx1200. Does anyone have some insight as to which I should buy? I have been looking at the specs for both and I am just asking for some opinions.

Thanks for any help.

 

[LivBlue]

I was looking at this one also. So I'd be interested if anyone can link us to pictures taken with this camera. Neg/Positives of it. Also if there is a similar camera which has more positives I'd be happy to hear those too.

 

[jhayes75]

I don't know too much about those two models but have you looked at the new Cannon S95?

 

[NYchris]

I was also looking at this camera and the salesman pushed me in the direction of getting the mini II or going for a different camera. I wanted something I can shoot underwater and out of the water and he said the dc1200 has a problem with shock damage. Water hitting it hard or dropping it and the camera is done according to him. I just thought I would share with what I heard but I don't know if its true.

 

[blurryfix]

Have you look at the Go Pro?

 

[hammerhead man]

I have used the Sea&Sea DX-1g for several years and just bought the 2G. I like the 1G and 2G cameras because they can be used as a point and shoot camera or in full manual mode. I have been really happy with the pics I've gotten both as a land camera and underwater camera. These cameras will grow with you as your skills improve and allow you switch to the full manual mode. There are also several additional lenses that you can attach (wide angle, macro, fisheye, etc).

You can check out my photos link in the box to the left on this post for expamples of pitures I have taken with the 1G.

Regards,

Bill