Sea & Sea Ys40A Camera Strobe

Advantages: Cheaper than throwaways - and it goes deeper
Disadvantages: Rangefinding! Needs a strobe

...with a small aperture to give myself the best chance of getting things in focus. Worked surprisingly well. The strobe (YS60) that I bought with the camera is, as far as I'm concerned, essential. Whilst our eyes adapt to the light levels underwater, film is less forgiving. The strobe puts a lot of the colour back so everything is as colourful as I remember it. Without it, things are somewhat drab - even whilst snorkelling, which came as a surprise to me. It isn't a housed SLR, nor is it a Nikonos 5, but it is a viable intro to underwater still photography for me - and capable of delivering some impressive shots if I do my bit.... Read review

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Advantages: Amazing pictures
Disadvantages: Heavy when above water

...and had no idea what all the extra parts were for! The camera of course does not only have to be used under water but can be used on land. It has an internal flash so you don't have to have the strobe connected all the time. There is also a focus knob so you will have no trouble capturing the ideal picture whether it is a metre away or .... well I really have no idea how far it will go! I found the camera very easy to use even though I had a mask on. The viewfinder is quite large so you have no problems finding what you are looking for. The quality of the pictures were fabulous. I really wish I had them to show to you and you will wish you had been there as well. The colours were so bright on the fish and the clear blue sea waters made taking a picture much easier. I did catch a glimpse of a dolphin or two but I didn't have the camera... Read review

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Advantages: A great camera for someone to just jump in the water and have a go with
Disadvantages: You will outgrow the camera especially if you move beyong the novice level

.... The strobe which comes with the camera is good enough for the novice photographer and comes with manual or automatic settings. I have never had a lesson on underwater photography, but enough info comes with the camera so there you can jump in and have a go. Finally it is easy to load/unload film, you can use above the surface if you want, the settings are easy to adjust underwater and some of the photos I have had with the MX10 are so good I have had them framed and put on the wall.... Read review

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