New Underwater Camera

[MikeyB]

Hey,

I just saw something from the Consumer Electronics Show about a new underwater camera by Panasonic, the SW20, (http://www.expotv.com/CES-Show-Panas...era-Du/3Q-17Ts) It seems like a good camera, supposedly is good in fresh and saltwater and has a 3" screen, I was curious if anyone had heard of this, had experience with this, any advice on this? Is it an ok camera for scuba diving or better for snorkeling, etc. Thanks for the info!

[suggsy71]

Wouldn't think it would be much use for Scuba diving as it is only waterproof to 5ft. Snorkelling would be ok, as long as you don't dive down deeper than the 5ft (which is fook all). Also it's primarily a camcorder, so won't give great stills.
Depends what you would want to use it for really.
Cheers,

Paul

[apllrd]

i have a 35mm sea and sea motor marine 2, bit chunky but takes excellent pics, you need to use an external flash down past 7 or 8 meters.