How many megapixels?

[MarkoD]

Don't go over 10. You don't need it and the more megapixels you have, the worse the low light performance is

[Myka]

Thanks globaldesigns! Do you have any specific recommendations on features and "guts"?

Originally Posted by MarkoD

Don't go over 10. You don't need it and the more megapixels you have, the worse the low light performance is

Really? That is good to know! Do you have any comments on "the guts"? Maybe that is what I should look at more...

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

Don't go over 10. You don't need it and the more megapixels you have, the worse the low light performance is

Do they still make cameras with less than ten?

[MarkoD]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Do they still make cameras with less than ten?

i dont think so... but i just shoot everything at 10mp. SRAW on 5d ii

[Myka]

I don't know how to deal with RAW photos...I should learn. I would like to get really good at photographing my tank.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Myka

I don't know how to deal with RAW photos...I should learn. I would like to get really good at photographing my tank.

You had a G9 and didn't use RAW

[Myka]

Haha, no I didn't know how to process RAW afterwards.

I thought the Canon waterproof case was $250? I do plan to use it for snorkeling and in my tank. The DicaPac has good reviews...?

[MarkoD]

Originally Posted by Myka

Haha, no I didn't know how to process RAW afterwards.

I thought the Canon waterproof case was $250? I do plan to use it for snorkeling and in my tank. The DicaPac has good reviews...?

i find light room is best for processing raw, especially if you have a whole bunch at a time.

and 250 for a waterproof case is nothing. some dslr underwater housings are over 5 grand

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Myka

Haha, no I didn't know how to process RAW afterwards.

I thought the Canon waterproof case was $250? I do plan to use it for snorkeling and in my tank. The DicaPac has good reviews...?

I got mine for $200 so probably depends where you buy it. Good reviews or not it's a ziplock bag with a glass lens attached to it.

[saltcreep]

Originally Posted by Myka

I thought the Canon waterproof case was $250? I do plan to use it for snorkeling and in my tank. The DicaPac has good reviews...?

Be careful of Canon waterproof housings. I had one that flooded on my last trip and it was found to be defective. Luckily it was replaced, along with a new camera (S100). After a bit of research, it appears there are issues with the mould lines from production. They don't allow the o-ring to seat properly and allows water to enter. This was my wife's camera and we thought we would go a little cheaper on the housing as it wasn't going to be a secondary camera. Needless to say, we have a new Ikelite housing ($350) arriving any day soon. I've had no problems with my Ikelite for my G11.

As for RAW, if you purchase a new Canon camera, the software that comes with it includes Digital Photo Professional that will handle RAW processing. Easy as pie. I now shoot nothing but RAW when diving. I've got a few pictures in my office that have been enlarged and they look pretty good.