Hello I have been using the DC600 for about a year. I did have some problems as well but figured them out. I have taken about 1,000 picts on 2 trips of mine and several hundred in the cold waters at home. I love it for the money. you need extra batteries. extra seals and to be very clean. the company is pretty great for support as well.also the setting in the owners manual for the flash settings is WRONG. On the web sight it tells the right one. Pictures will wash out if not set right. I have seen and herd great things about the Sea and Sea DX 1-G a fantastic camera. The problem is when you add all the options together that you really want the cost is 2500-3000. If I was to spend that kind of money I would rather get the New Nikon 300. that’s the best you can get in my opinion Good luck steve