I just picked up the dc 500 as my first underwater camera. I heard good reviews but wanted to get some feedback on some of you who might have the camera and want to give me some free pointers about it. I have a great digital for land and take great artistic shoots but have never taken a picture underwater with a real camera. -

thanks in advance

Get close.Get closer still. Water really robs light. Try and shoot up at your subject. Those will get you started.

I got one for Christmas and it works great. A couple of pointers, Make sure and load it in a cool room or it will fog. Use a moisture muncher. Turn the camera off in between shot, it will get hot and create fog and it will use up the battery. Re-charge the battery every night. I know the camera will go into saver mode or go off on its own but it still gets warm. Last thing get a strobe, makes a huge difference.

Thanks for the tips but what is a moisture muncher? I do have a strobe but not the digital one with the wire. I was told it is not much of a difference. How did you recharge the batteries? I am scared that the plug will burn them out. I know it comes with adapters but I have had bad experiences with them before. I guess some dive shops have the right voltage? Did you use the camera at night?

Moisture munchers are silica gel packs, available at other places as well.

http://www.preservesmart.com/products.htm#SilicaGelDesiccants