I am trying to decide between buying this or a housing for my Canon G16 for Scuba, recommendations?
1981740
I purchased this camera along with a zoom lens and returned them both. The camera wouldn't work with the zoom lens attached, even thought hey were "compatible". I had taken some pictures with the camera in the 24 hours before I attempted using the zoom lens and was not satisfied with the pictures that it took. I promptly purchased a Canon that has performed as I expected. Canon makes underwater cameras for around $300. I would look into all options from Canon before buying the Nikon. The Nikon also got extremely hot while in use.
1981741
How much is the housing? If that camera is pretty decent and the housing costs equal or less than this camera, I would say go for the housing.
1981742
This camera is great and I have never used a camera in a housing before. The downside to this camera is that after you get out of the water there are spots on the lens that need to be cleaned carefully. I assume a housing would keep the lens clean and you wouldn't risk scratching it while cleaning it. Other than that, this camera is awesome under water.
1981743
I had to send the camera back; because, the camera got moisture inside and stopped working. The lens also had issues fogging up in humid conditions. My camera never went below a few feet. So I do not know if this is a build quality issue or a design problem with the camera. When working it took great pictures and we had fun using the camera for some surfing photos. The video record feature is also very nice and easy to use. It is a good action camera that can get wet. As to waterproof, I am not so sure. Hope this helps, Phil
1271036
The G16, like the G12 has no lens cover. They rely on the leaf cover. It would be a big help if Canon made a plastic cover that would snap over the lens assembly and provide good protection for the lens instead of depending on the delicate leaf.
1820147
The best one over all is the black addition for the best over all specs/features. I also bought a red filter for underwater use, it will help with the clarity of your under water excursions. For mounts I see a lot of people use either mono pods or arm bands. Hope this help :).
1123344
No the dive housing is for GoPro 1-2, the 3 doesn't need a dive housing just the filter.
799474
I just got my housing and took it on about 10 dives...the deepest being 110 ft. I had no problems at all and the picture quality was pretty good!
1330992
Sorry, Amazon forwarded your question to me since I recently bought this case for a G15 (which it fits perfectly). Still, according to Snapsort (http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-PowerShot-G15-vs-Canon-PowerShot-G16) the G16 seems to be a few mm's larger than a G15 so I am not sure it will fit.
1800090
I can't answer regarding the fit to your particular camera but I know from experience you need extra room to have enough "slack" in the plastic to operate the controls. I have had "bags" before so I knew that a bag is a make shift idea requiring patience and attention. If you are serious about "wet" photography, spend the money for a water proof camera or housing. I just wanted something to last on a one week trip and was willing to deal with hard to operate controls. If you pay careful attention to sealing the bag and get prepared before needing to take a picture, it will work OK. I was happy with it but it was a chore to use.
1772919
The camera is only waterproof to 10 feet with the housing I can take pictures while scuba diving at 100 ft! Also, if housing were to leak ( not that it ever has) the camera will not be ruined because it is waterproof!
1928094
For a good review of what this camera can and can't do at diving depths, see: http://www.digicamera.com/reviews/olympus_stylus_770sw/ My 2cts: Except in clear tropical waters you need an external strobe, not to avoid white-out, but to avoid backscatter from particulates in water. (I've got some great images from tropics just using the built in strobe from a housed point-and-shoot digital, but an external strobe is a necessity in northern/central CA.) I could see taking this on a trip, if I'm going to be only shallow (unlikely in tropical waters) and wanted to avoid the hassle of taking my whole housing/strobe set-up. However, if you're planning to get a strobe and genuine scuba-depth housing (as mentioned, Olympus does make one for this model), you have to ask what's the point of paying extra for what this camera comes with already, as well as its limits (compared with higher quality cameras/lens not designed to skinny-dip). If you snorkel, kayak, surf, play in the water a lot, etc., it may still make sense. If you want that versatility, but still will use a housing/strobe for diving, consider the 720, which allows you to go 10ft and would save you some money. Another thought (now wearing my PADI instructor hat): There's a lot of task loading in learning scuba (esp. if you're doing it in cold Alaska water!), and I would advise against adding underwater photography too soon. Although I have a hard time diving without a camera, I think new divers should wait until they're quite comfortable in the water (for their own safety), and have very good buoyancy skills (for the safety of the marine environment).
2234369
I have scuba dived with it. It is not particularly useful. The wrist mount does not point naturally in a direction that you want to shoot.I would recommend something that points in the direction that you want to shoot. A head or chest mount, or a head mount with a pole that points back towards you would be better. It is not particularly stable either as the strap will only tighten so far. The strap holding the mount to the wrist strap is not tight and can come loose; you won't lose the camera, but it will dangle from the other strap mount and footage will be 'shaky' to say the least.
1678498
Add me to the list... I've got a DMC-ZS3 and I like the price of this housing but want to make sure it fits and works well.
910748
My friend has taken the G12 diving and I have to say the pics were amazing for a camera of this size. I was very impressed. He is also a great photographer which helps! I am definitely looking at purchasing this for diving. I have used the Powershot with housing before and was very happy with the set up and overall quality so am excited to try this camera on my next dive adventure.
1560460
I use the HV10 and the Ikelite housing. Have shot some 30+ tapes on 60 some dives with it so far with no problems. Deepest dive has been to 175ft. With ok light and visibility the video comes out like HD programming on TV. I wish the white balance control was a little easier to operate but that is a unique control so I understand that it in a "land" camcorder it is where it is. The BP315 battery lasts for 2 one hour dives and recording of a full one hour tape. I.e. the camera is on for 2 hours and records for one of those hours. So that is a enough to keep the camera in the housing for my whole dive trip and no risk for water damage by having to open the housing in a wet environment. For anyone who gets the Ikelite/HV10 combo also get the wide angel adapter and the dome port so you get a resonable wide angel to shot with underwater. --Anders
1976730
The camera comes with a waterproof housing, but the curved housing that it comes with is not good for underwater video. If you want to shoot underwater footage, buy this door combo and use the flat lens.
1342745
the two bodies are very very similar. they are functionally the same size, but it's a risk, as I'm not 100% sure the buttons and dials are all in the same spot. I'm trying to remember (it's been a while) but I think the jump from T1i to T2i is basically a better screen, but the same size, and a slightly faster FPS. If your willing to spend this much on a dive housing, it might make more sense to sell the t1i, and buy a t2i, to be 100% sure it works well.
980861
Have above camera .. also Marine case for same... Fits perfectly and easily used.. takes great underwater shots.. bit of a pain to get replacement seals and gel packs which I later got via Panasonic.. Don't open at beach to see your shots... wait till you get home and clean in water to avoid sand/dirt getting in case... AWESOME PRODUCT... ALSO make sure you use underwater setting in camera as your shots will be better...
1976734
You might want to buy the MPKAS3 which includes both the casing and the depth door. It's what I dive with and goes to 200ft (60m) or somesuch. I've personally traken it down to 100 feet (30m).