Camera Housings

I am looking at purchasing an Ikelite Underwater Camera Housing for Sony DSC-W290 Digital before I go to Belize in December. Is it completely necessary to get the strobe and wide lens? I am new to UW photography so I am just trying to get my feet wet so to say. Will the camera still produce good photos without the strobe and lens? Any tips on getting started will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

bobthediver

Hi Bob,

Checkout http://www.uwphotographyguide.com/ for some great info if your just starting out underwater. The easiest way to get good color in your shots is to hang a strobe on the side. The alternative is to stay very shallow or use a filter. If you want to show your friends how great it is under the surface a strobe is an important option. To answer your question directly; the camera will produce good photos without a stobe, they will just be different shades of blue and not represent what you remember.

Good luck,

Steve

That is exactly what I needed. Cant thank you enough!

Forever grateful - bob