G'day, I agree with Marcus, the Nikon Coolpix are a great little camera to use for U/W & general shell photography. Great close up macro options, easy to use & carry. U/W housing is small & compact and generally easy to assemble/ use. I've had good success in using this camera in feild collecting work for Notocypraea (small endemic cowrie species 15-35mm). Great for taking insitu photo's in crevices, under gutters etc. Image quality is more than acceptable! regards, Simon Melbourne, Australia ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] - a forum for informal discussions on molluscs To leave this list, click on the following web link: http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=conch-l&A=1 Type your email address and name in the appropriate box and click leave the list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------