Hello everyone! I have been researching my jump into the dslr market for quite some time now but I would love some input from those who know best, you guys! Currently I am using a Canon 50D on land, and a Canon SD960 with Inon WA lens underwater. I feel that I am quite frequently experiencing moments while diving that I just can't capture with my current rig. The question is this. I have been looking at selling my two cameras and investing in a t2i outfit, then Canon comes out with the t3i, and the 60D! I do like the option of shooting video which is the only reason I dont want to buy a housing for the 50D I already own. Of these cameras, t2i, t3i, 60D, 50D, or even a comparable nikon which would you reccomend? It worries me a bit that canon seems to come out with a new rebel every year but from the video and photo I have seen from the t2i it looks great. Also these may be more readily available used and as far as I know there isn't a t3i housing out there yet. I have used a Nikon D200 underwater while working as a DM and here is a link to some of those photos along with some from the SD 960 www.zransom.com. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank for your time.
-Zach
Hello everyone! I have been researching my jump into the dslr market for quite some time now but I would love some input from those who know best, you guys! Currently I am using a Canon 50D on land, and a Canon SD960 with Inon WA lens underwater. I feel that I am quite frequently experiencing moments while diving that I just can't capture with my current rig. The question is this. I have been looking at selling my two cameras and investing in a t2i outfit, then Canon comes out with the t3i, and the 60D! I do like the option of shooting video which is the only reason I dont want to buy a housing for the 50D I already own. Of these cameras, t2i, t3i, 60D, 50D, or even a comparable nikon which would you reccomend? It worries me a bit that canon seems to come out with a new rebel every year but from the video and photo I have seen from the t2i it looks great. Also these may be more readily available used and as far as I know there isn't a t3i housing out there yet. I have used a Nikon D200 underwater while working as a DM and here is a link to some of those photos along with some from the SD 960 www.zransom.com. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank for your time.
-Zach
I highly recommend the T2i, it is a great rig, extremely versatile for the price. I haven't heard whether any manufacturers are going to jump on the T3i yet, but I would doubt it given the very limited improvements that Canon made, especially with regards to features that are relevant underwater. I just don't think the investment would be justified. Same is pretty much true for the 60D. There is an Ikelite housing available, but few other manufacturers jumped on board. I had the opportunity to shoot both the Aquatica and Nauticam housings for the T2i last summer. Let me know if I can answer any further questions you might have.
