Originally Posted by Non-NonRev
I purchased a Sony DSC-P1 in 2001 and still love it. Unlike the newer Sony models, it has a metal (not plastic) body, and it uses a lithium battery. A well-cared-for used P1 might be a good buy.
This one i think you can get an underwater case for - colleague of mine took it on a diving trip back then. some very nice underwater photos...