Hi, I am new to the whole underwater digital camera scene and am trying to decide between a SeaLife DC250 2.1mp digital camera for $300 or getting a housing for my Canon Powershot 110 for $150. I am leaning towards the Sealife because it has a "marine setting" and can take a strobe. I don't think my Powershot can take a strobe.
Has anyone use this camera and can tell me if it is worth getting? If not, are there any digital camera recommendations for the sub-$300 level (without the strobe)? I am not a professional photograher; I just need a good solid underwater digicam for the few scuba trips I take a year.
Thanks,
Josh
The Canon will fire the strobe in exactly the same way as the Sealife will - via optical slave sensor on the strobe. So I wouldn't make that a factor in your decision.
Have a look at the two cameras and you will see that the Canon is a much better machine - giving you more control over how it takes photos. It may be slightly harder to use the first few dives, but I think you will grow into it fast. My friends use the housed Canons and have gotten some great shots, even with only the internal flash.
