Digital Home Thoughts: Nikon Underwater DSLR: In 1998?

"This is an interesting story because when I tried to research this underwater digital camera (Nikon DCS 425) I could hardly find any info online. It seems that this model was produced for the US military/intelligence organizations and initially even its existence was denied...."

If you enjoy reading about rumors, even if they deal with equipment that is over a decade old, this article from Nikonrumors.com should be worth a look. I thought the branding and orange colored bits on the camera betrayed any "stealth" usage, but if it was still under development and being used only in training, perhaps they are not as strange as they seem at first glance. Be certain to follow the links provided in the article, especially the one to NikonWeb.com, for additional information and photographs.