How many megapixels?

[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.

[sphelps]

With any housing it would be wise to test it prior to diving with it.

[Ross]

Originally Posted by sphelps

With any housing it would be wise to test it prior to diving with it.

Always watch for stray hairs and fibers on the seal.

I have a canon case for my A650IS, and its only been down to 20 feet or so snorkeling, but i highly recomend them over as others have said a zip lock bag.

[sphelps]

My canon case has been down 100ft on some occasions but typically 60-80ft max on numerous dives. I also often lend it to friends and family who use it diving as well. Never had an issue, but I grease the o-ring every trip.

[scubadawg]

If you have the money

http://www.red.com/store/red-one/pro...35-mysterium-x

http://www.divephotoguide.com/underw...iew___round_1/

[phyto4life]

Originally Posted by scubadawg

If you have the money

http://www.red.com/store/red-one/pro...35-mysterium-x

http://www.divephotoguide.com/underw...iew___round_1/

any example photo's? I'm trying to compare image quality.

[scubadawg]

http://www.red.com/experience/photography

[Myka]

I just dug out my old G7 camera that I should have taken to a camera shop to get looked at. One day it just quit turning on. Push the power button and nothing happens. Nothing happened to it. Anyone know if by chance there is an easy fix to this problem???

Originally Posted by saltcreep

Be careful of Canon waterproof housings. I had one that flooded on my last trip and it was found to be defective.

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.

Hmm, I didn't know Canon housings had any issues. I'm not aware of DicaPac having any issues either though. Hehe

I'm a cheap @$$, I've never bought a camera new. I always buy them off Kijiji because I'm also very good at killing them. I will look for the software.

[DiverDude]

Originally Posted by Myka

I just dug out my old G7 camera that I should have taken to a camera shop to get looked at. One day it just quit turning on. Push the power button and nothing happens. Nothing happened to it. Anyone know if by chance there is an easy fix to this problem???

I'm heading on a dive trip soon so I pulled out my A75 with Canon enclosure and lo and behold....the sensor had died while in storage (apparently, this is quite common). I've had my Canon enclosure down to over 100' with no problems. Always be sure to meticulously clean and lube the o-ring as well as inspect the seating surfaces in the enclosure. Even a spec of grit or a small hair can cause a flood under pressure.

For the casual user, the Canon enclosures are pretty good and work well for the price. I've got a refurb'd A85 I bought off eBay on the way to replace the A75 because I don't want to invest in a new enclosure yet. When I do though, it will most likely be an Ikelite (the next step up in quality and cost) and the camera will have to have a full manual mode, TTL capability and RAW. I may not make use of all those right off but given the cost to upgrade, you want as current as you can get !

Now....you never said anything about diving though so if you only want to use it in your tank and snorkeling (as far as aquatic uses), I'd suggest something like a Nikon Coolpix AW100 (https://www.thecamerastore.com/produ...pix-aw100-blue). You could use this in your tank, and snorkeling without worry and it has built-in GPS which is kinda neat. At about $300 it's a tad more than just a cheap UW enclosure so it's gonna save you $$

[Myka]

Thanks for the in put Mark! I'm definitely going to buy another Canon though because I have owned many of them and been very happy. Also, I have a converter fitting for the G9 so I can put 85mm(?) lenses on it (I have a few lenses and filters), so a point and shoot is out of the question. Although that does look like a great little camera!