I am confused....

Hi

Photokina is here, new cameras will be shown.... new machines, some very expensives , some with a very reasonable cost....

We are all crushed by a very huge amount of information.... resolution, fps, dynamic range, flash sync... etc....

My head can hardly process and understand everything...

BUT I would like to know about UW use... Perhaps the best camera is not going to be the most useful camera UW...

It's hard to make a choice since there is no information about how any of those new models will work while diving...

After all, maybe a D70 can be enough?

Any opinions?

Matetes

F100, 16,17-35,24-85,60,105mm in a Seacam housing. Two Subtronic Alpha Pro

It all comes down to what the housing manufacturers decide. Which cameras will THEY want to house? They are going to want cameras that have good market penetration and are widely sold so that lots of people will buy housings. Of course, as leaders in the digital underwater photography field, we should also let them know what WE want.

Canon and Nikon bodies are always popular...even if they are not the best...:-)

Also keep in mind that a "pro" body isn't always necessary for underwater use, as the camera is protected from the elements inside the housing.

Some basic things to look for: High resolution, good lens choices, good viewfinder, good flash control, easy menu options, low noise.

HTH

James