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Please no questions about the type of underwater camera!!! I made the mistake of asking about a month ago, and it almost created a cyber-fistfight between some posters! But they are really nice pictures.... shhh be very quiet - what type of camera did you use!!

yup - they be nice for sure and I see ALOT!

Awesome photos, hope mine turn out that good... 10 days to start snapping...

I used a Sony DSC P5 digital camera in a Sony MPK P5 underwater housing with a Sea & Sea YS90 flash. It is an OK set up, but by no means a great one. The flash was new on this trip and it really made a difference. Glad everyone enjoyed the photos. Can't wait for the day someone makes a housing for the Sony IP-55 video camera.

The Sony DSC-p5 costs approx $150 on Ebay

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The underwater housing was also purchased on Ebay for approx $140

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The most expensive item was the flash, which cost approx $600, however made the photos this trip. To compare the difference in quality, look at the Grand Cayman trip photos at the web site
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from last year, when we used the built-in flash.

Even with the built-in flash, the photos were good. For approx $300 (excuding the new flash), you can get set up with great digital camera and underwater housing good to 135 feet. Ebay was the best place to find the goods!!!! With the digital, you can see how the photos turn out while your underwater and take another if they do not!!!

Please do not side track this post with a discussion on the merits of the different types of digital cameras....We did alot of research and found for the "price", this combination suited our needs.....and we thought the photos would be enjoyed by our friends on this site!!!!!!!Enjoy and as Capt Jeff says...live the dream!

One more piece of advice, buy an extra 128 mg memory stick. ($50)

Brad, have you forgotten, I used a 256mb card this trip. Found on Ebay for $56.