im new and dont know .

i was hoping some one can help me as im looking to buy a camera for snorkeling and a bit of reef diving.

1, it needs to be easy to use .

2, robust.

3 , you can get accessorize ie wide angle lens, flashes ect ( a camera that you wont grow out of to quickly )

4 , and SMALL .

i was looking at the sea & sea dx-860g , fuji f31 .

i hope this is not a too much of a brain teaser as its fried my one cell all ready .

i look forward to you post THANK YOU david

The Sea & Sea 860G can be developed into a full kit ( wide lense , macro lens , single or dual strobes.

Theya re a great unit for startimng out.

Right. Also look at the Canon "A" series cameras with Canon housings. Cheap and they can use the Inon add-on equipment I think (check this though).

Cheers

James

Right. Also look at the Canon "A" series cameras with Canon housings. Cheap and they can use the Inon add-on equipment I think (check this though).

 

Cheers

James

thanks i found this shop which is near me hope fully i can get sorted here is the link for any one who wants it if did not know about it

http://www.camerasunderwater.co.uk/index.html

thank you for your help and hopefully i will be posting me pictures soon

david ( cougerman)

http://www.camerasunderwater.co.uk/index.html

David,

Not sure if you have already pulled the trigger, and sorry if this info is late for you. That store certainly has some nice options - they clearly understand how to put packages together for compact systems, with an eye toward upgrades via Inon.

Canon is certainly nice for an inexpensive compact system. Their A series cameras are very reasonable and good. Make sure you pick one that can do custom/manual white balance. My preference is the Fuji F30/F31 (I have the former. Here's my page w/ some tips/tricks to get you started: www.patmedia.net/jkling17.

Olympus should also be considered - as their housings have a threaded ring, which allows for certain Inon add-on lenses that you could not get later on if you go w/ Canon or Fuji. I have seen what these can do and was very impressed. I'm sure that I'll be able to do the same on my next trip, with my future Inon lens.

I'm not familiar with all the different combo's of what lens will work with which housing but that store probably is. And of course, Inon's site is pretty specific but you'll have some reading to do.

Good luck!

Jeff