Underwater Camera Housings

I want a good SLR like digital camera that has underwater housing?

The Olympus SP 550 UZ is 545 GBP (both camera and housing) but gets mixed reviews. !!! Does this come with a wide angle lens as standard?? The Canon S3 - IS looks great but the housing is the very professional 60 meter version and very expensive 500 GBP Does anyone know if Canon is planning a 40 meter housing? like with the S1 - IS? I love the Fuji Fine pixs 9500 looks hot but can't find a housing for it :o( Will they be planning one? I'm willing to spend 600 on it all All SLR cameras are too expensive and too professional (me being a amatuer) I want good zoom, wide angle and macro (lens?) I have a great compact for compact occasions but the housings have been discontinued and besides i want to treat myself to a really good camera for my diving and arty pics. Is their a good place to talk to divers who might have these cameras so i can talk to people like me? Any advice greatly appreciated people cheers?

Public Comments

1. Konica Minolta do a good range of digital cameras (especially the Dimage range) and underwater housing is easily available for most models. I have a Dimage myself and although it is not strictly a SLR it is almost as good and it takes a fine picture. You can buy different attachment lenses for it. I find it better than most of the other cameras I have used.
2. Try Wolfes Camera they are a camera store located in Topeka Kansas. Give them a call and they can give you some idea as to what your looking for. They are good at what they do. I purchased my digital slr from them. http://www.wolfs.com/
3. I used to use a housing with my 35mm on photo dives. Most housings are pricy. Additionally most of your better pictures are obtained from shallower depths. I.E. lighting and color is not degraded. Although I'm a Nikon fan, Olympus makes a VERY interesting compact 7.1MP camera that takes video as well as stills. this camera is waterproof down to 33' and cost less than $ 400.00. Heres the link http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1287
4. Take a look at the Olympus 770SW or 720SW. They are not SLR but they great for sports. Check out these links: http://www.sport-gadgets.com/olympus-stylus-770sw-the-all-sports-camera/ http://www.sport-gadgets.com/olympus-stylus-720sw-a-water-sports-camera/