Need Help For U/w Camera!

[moleland14]

hi i know lots has been said about which brand/model of camera is best for u/w photography, but many of the models mentioned in this forum are way above my budget! I've whittled it down to these 2:

1) Sony Cybershot W5
2) Fujifilm F10

Both are at least 5 megapixel and above (a pre-requisite that I want) and, just to check, are there any recommendations for camera + housings going for 1k and below?

I.e. camera + housing < $1k in total?

Thanks, lots of help would be appreciated

[kthan]

there is a thread asking similar questions....perhaps u can check out that thread? In fact, the models suggested in many discussions here do fit into your budget if u are just talking about cam + housing, abeit second hand.

Cheers
Eric

[yanyewkay]

F10! F10!
ISO 800 and noise level is comparable to DSLRs (I'll rate the noise levels better than my D70 even)

[kthan]

from MS color

visit www.mscolor.com.sg
promotion for FUJI F-10 bundle with 1 G or 2 X512mb card,OEM battery plus....
entilte to buy the under housing WP-FXF10 at $249(inc.gst) 40 meter

[Wai]

Originally Posted by kthan from MS color visit www.mscolor.com.sg promotion for FUJI F-10 bundle with 1 G or 2 X512mb card,OEM battery plus.... entilte to buy the under housing WP-FXF10 at $249(inc.gst) 40 meter

u mean the same promotion as comex still on?

[yanyewkay]

how much is the housing if bought seperately?

[lanxx]

F10 have my too!

The promo is still on, from what I know.
Housing is at $250 if bought seperately,
that what's my friend was quoted

[yanyewkay]

haaha ok.. that's only $1 different from the package.. i can wait a while..

[div3r]

Originally Posted by moleland14 hi i know lots has been said about which brand/model of camera is best for u/w photography, but many of the models mentioned in this forum are way above my budget! I've whittled it down to these 2: 1) Sony Cybershot W5 2) Fujifilm F10 Both are at least 5 megapixel and above (a pre-requisite that I want) and, just to check, are there any recommendations for camera + housings going for 1k and below? I.e. camera + housing < $1k in total? Thanks, lots of help would be appreciated

I bought a Nikon Coolpix 5900 for $629 with a 1gig SD card at COMEX and i managed to buy the casing (WP-CP4) for $310 (although other shops quoted me $270, just tt they did not have stock at that time and i desperately needed a casing). An original batt cost $31.50. I felt that the camera is pretty decent and idiotproof so I would recommend it to you if you are not looking for much control in the shots - just the normal force flash, white balance, ISO.

[ahSing]

sorry to be off topic a bit but does 350D have under water casing?

[kthan]

Originally Posted by ahSing sorry to be off topic a bit but does 350D have under water casing?

yes...http://www.ikelite.com/web_pages/2dslr_350d.html

[James_SGP]

Hi I am using a Sony W1 (predicessor to the W5, but same spec), the camera cost me $590 bout a year ago, and the underwater housing was $340. Making the total within your budget!

James