For all who are following this thread, I think Sony cameras offer the best functionality for underwater cameras because these use the LANC jack for controlling all the functions. This jack allows a person to electronically control the camera and use universal housings that are inexpensive and easy to get. Best of all, people can buy and upgrade to new Sony cameras every year and still use the same universal housing.
Here are photos of my housing, and I have used three different Sony cameras in it without a problem.
PHOTO #1: The LANC jack and the blue LANC port.
PHOTO #2: Overall view of the camera and housing.
PHOTO #3: The Camera mounted on the tray and the LANC jack plugged in.
PHOTO #4: The camera and tray being slid into the housing.
PHOTO #5: Rear view of the Sony camera and the universal housing.
Jim
