I'll try wrapping up the discussion of the DC1200. We'll take a look at some of the features that make this camera nicer than its predecessors.

To the left, you can see the buttons that the DC1000 had, while to the right, you can see the newly redesigned (they call them piano style) buttons on the DC1200.

The biggest improvement is that the new design uses a rocker switch for the zoom function. In the far right image, you'll see the red and black striped zoom toggle switch; as opposed to the top two buttons on the left which controlled the zoom in the old design. Having used that old style housing, I can attest to how horrible those tiny zoom buttons where, making me so much less likely to use the zoom feature. Half the time, I had to look down at the camera to find the buttons, and once I would, my subject would move, or currents would drift me out of position.

Hopefully with a few nicer features, and learning how to better use the flash, I'll be able to come home with some nicer photos than previous trips.

Now I want to go diving... more than I already did.

- Bill