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spider · 12-23-2004, 08:55 PM

I don't know much about digital cameras and I need some advise.I was thinking about geting a Sony DCS-P93 with an underwater housing.Is this a good camera for the price?Or what camera with around the $300(not including housing) price range would be good to get?

spider · 12-23-2004, 08:57 PM

this is what the housing looks like.

fishkillapro · 12-23-2004, 08:59 PM

how much is the housing?

spider · 12-23-2004, 09:00 PM

$199 but I found some on ebay for $135

Bergo · 12-23-2004, 09:01 PM

I own that camera and it works great. Takes amazing photos. All digital cameras have flaws such as slow relfex time and poor zoom.

Although once you learn how to use it properly it is perfect for everyday phototaking.

*Charlestondivin* · 12-23-2004, 09:56 PM

Great camera review site.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/stats.asp

t-rocks69 · 12-25-2004, 02:20 PM

try a canon s1 is i have one its great have yet to use under water but is geting great reviews above and below. easy to use even for a hard head like me..

keezdiver · 01-05-2005, 08:52 AM

i just got the p73 for christmas and have been learning how to use it.

i'm anxious for the housing so i can start getting some underwater stuff.

as for the $135 housing on ebay...was that an auction that ended about a week ago? cause i was watching that same one. i was pissed i forgot about it and missed the end...i was gonna make a bid.

spider · 01-05-2005, 10:23 PM

There ara 4 different auctions going on right now for that housing (SONY MPK-PEA).I have been watching some for a while and usually when the auction is over,the seller will put up another one up for auction the next day or so.

Stealthdiver · 01-06-2005, 01:42 PM

Try pricegrabber.com, they will find it for you, narrow down your choices starting with the cheapest... I tried it for a few things and its better than waiting on ebay most of the time, just type in description of item and go... frank

LASeaCat · 01-06-2005, 03:49 PM

I have a P93 and it's a great camera. The video is very impressive for a digital camera when you use the 1 GB stick. I have the housing as well. You should be able to get it for 130 -135 with shipping via Ebay (be patient). I haven't really tried the camera underwater yet other than some pool play.

deepdown · 01-06-2005, 06:36 PM

I have the P-73 with housing, and it work like a charm. Check out some of the pics I took over the holidays...

Enjoy,

Gerald

deepdown · 01-06-2005, 06:37 PM

mone more

deepdown · 01-06-2005, 06:38 PM

and still more

deepdown · 01-06-2005, 06:38 PM

still more


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12-23-2004, 08:55 PM	#1
spider Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Barbara Age: 32 Posts: 151	Sony DCS-P93 I don't know much about digital cameras and I need some advise.I was thinking about geting a Sony DCS-P93 with an underwater housing.Is this a good camera for the price?Or what camera with around the $300(not including housing) price range would be good to get? Attached Thumbnails

12-23-2004, 08:57 PM	#2
spider Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Barbara Age: 32 Posts: 151	Housing this is what the housing looks like. Attached Thumbnails

12-23-2004, 08:59 PM	#3
fishkillapro Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Santa Maria, CA Age: 24 Posts: 1,016	how much is the housing? __________________ Typical Day, Wake up, Eat, Spearfish,Eat, Sleep...And Repeat!

12-23-2004, 09:56 PM	#6
Charlestondivin Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mt Pleasant SC Age: 40 Posts: 2,412	Great camera review site. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/stats.asp __________________ Rob Harding Charleston Diving Online Furniture Outlet Fish not Biting? Try a fast presentation of spring steel

12-23-2004, 09:00 PM	#4
spider Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Barbara Age: 32 Posts: 151	$199 but I found some on ebay for $135

12-23-2004, 09:01 PM	#5
Bergo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington DC Posts: 126	I own that camera and it works great. Takes amazing photos. All digital cameras have flaws such as slow relfex time and poor zoom. Although once you learn how to use it properly it is perfect for everyday phototaking.

12-25-2004, 02:20 PM	#7
t-rocks69 what the hell!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: houston,tx Age: 45 Posts: 354	try a canon s1 is i have one its great have yet to use under water but is geting great reviews above and below. easy to use even for a hard head like me.. __________________ gave up on the boat. selling all my stuff and moving to Borneo. going to drink rum and cokes and kill my brain cells on a beach somewhere over there. Last edited by t-rocks69; 12-27-2004 at 10:16 AM.

01-05-2005, 08:52 AM	#8
keezdiver Resident Fish Biologist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: marathon florida Age: 35 Posts: 4,346	i just got the p73 for christmas and have been learning how to use it. i'm anxious for the housing so i can start getting some underwater stuff. as for the $135 housing on ebay...was that an auction that ended about a week ago? cause i was watching that same one. i was pissed i forgot about it and missed the end...i was gonna make a bid. __________________ The Keys Best Anchor Bitch and Galley Slut! ...and favorite Devil's Advocate Got a boat...but i'm too broke to pay attention!! Accepting donations of beer, food, gas or numbers...for a ride I'm a car fanatic...my web page with pics

01-05-2005, 10:23 PM	#9
spider Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Barbara Age: 32 Posts: 151	Ebay There ara 4 different auctions going on right now for that housing (SONY MPK-PEA).I have been watching some for a while and usually when the auction is over,the seller will put up another one up for auction the next day or so.

01-06-2005, 01:42 PM	#10
Stealthdiver Big Bend Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Big Bend Age: 48 Posts: 1,228	Try pricegrabber.com, they will find it for you, narrow down your choices starting with the cheapest... I tried it for a few things and its better than waiting on ebay most of the time, just type in description of item and go... frank

01-06-2005, 03:49 PM	#11
LASeaCat Helldivers Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 346	I have a P93 and it's a great camera. The video is very impressive for a digital camera when you use the 1 GB stick. I have the housing as well. You should be able to get it for 130 -135 with shipping via Ebay (be patient). I haven't really tried the camera underwater yet other than some pool play. __________________ www.StolenFromDauzat.com www.Helldivers.org

01-06-2005, 06:36 PM	#12
deepdown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Miami – Curaçao Posts: 1,784	I have the P-73 with housing, and it work like a charm. Check out some of the pics I took over the holidays... Enjoy, Gerald Attached Thumbnails __________________ Gerald, Miami FL Extreme Divers Club

01-06-2005, 06:37 PM	#13
deepdown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Miami – Curaçao Posts: 1,784	more pics mone more Attached Thumbnails __________________ Gerald, Miami FL Extreme Divers Club

01-06-2005, 06:38 PM	#14
deepdown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Miami – Curaçao Posts: 1,784	and still more Attached Thumbnails __________________ Gerald, Miami FL Extreme Divers Club

01-06-2005, 06:38 PM	#15
deepdown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Miami – Curaçao Posts: 1,784	still more Attached Thumbnails __________________ Gerald, Miami FL Extreme Divers Club

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