I currently have a nikon coolpix L11 P&S, but I an wanting to upgrade. One of my dive buddies came me a list of things to consider in a new camera and I was wanting to know if any of you had recommendations of camera that fit these criteria.
Full manual controls (shutter speed and f-stop)
flash control in all modes
housing available that will accept an external WA and macro lenses.
histogram
raw is not a must, but a decent add on if I choose to use it
camera specific batteries are a minus, good ole fashion AA's (rechargeable)are preferred.
I currently have an AF35 autoflash strobe, so housing that is compatible would be a nice plus.
I do not have a specific budget in mind, but do not want to go crazy expensive.
Cameras that I have seen/been recommended are the Canon G9/10 - a little on the pricey side, but if the canon housings can accept the wet lenses and strobe, it is a possiblity.
Sony DSC-W300 - looks like good camera for a good price, but how easy is to adjust the manual controls? It does not appear to have a dial, I am new to manual photo, but it looks like you have to use the camera on screen menu? (which I would think would take a lot longer than simply turning a dial.
thanks for any advice
