PowerShot SX210IS for SCUBA diving? CAN ANYONE LET ME KNOW IF CANON WILL BRING OUT HOUSING FOR THIS CAMERA?
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I was interested in this myself and was in the process of research. The Ikelite shouing you wrote of is at the attache address if anyone else is interested. http://www.ikelite.com/web_two/can_sx210.html Here are the potential problems I see for using the SX210is in an underwater application. The housing is expensive, more expensive than the camera. There are other accessories that you would want to include in the underwater kit. A domed port for wide-angle lens shooting is available for additional cost. The flash is blocked by the flare of the underwater lens housing. The manufacturer has a reflection system for the flash but recommends the use of additional strobes which are expensive. Everyone I know who professionally shoots underwater shots supplements lighting. Unless you are shooting in clear water, on a sunny day, very close to the surface it is necessary for a good exposure. Without lighting you end up shooting at a high ASA and long exposure which does not give very good results. I doubt that Canon will make their own housing.
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Hello and yes. all the features were available, including the zoom. i tried other housings, and this was by far the best, as it was made especially for the camera. We went to Sea World in Florida and it worked great underwater. Hope that helps you out. Bernie
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I used the camera on a recent dive trip. I had the LCD back so used the GoPro Hero 3 housing (not +) because it could accommodate the LCD back.So yes the camera is good in deep water in the housing. The Hero 3+ housing also works in water (you need to put the correct back on the case in either situation ..3 or 3+)
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Anyone with any new information on when it's going to be available? Canon site removed the "Available in August 2009" and inserted a new link of "find a retail store". but no online store has it yet.Also on the sx20IS canon page, there's already a review, so, someone already have-it.
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I don't remmember, but you can look at canon site, there has a sction that list all compatible cameras and cases. I found that as a list for product compatibility for Waterproof Case WP-DC42: PowerShot SX230 HS, PowerShot SX230 HS Blue, PowerShot SX230 HS Red, RFDSX230HSBK, RFDSX230HSBL, RFDSX230HSRE. As I bought PowerShot SX230 HS, it works! As SX260 has 20X optical zoom and SX230 only 14X optical zoom, I don't believe that it willl gonna work properly.
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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!
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Not that I am aware of. We just ended up renting an underwater camera ($50 for the week) you can upload the pics strait to your computer or they burned them to cd for us. What's funny is the camera in the underwater camera casing was a Sony cybershot. We got great pics with the underwater camera too.
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You know, I think that this is my only gripe w/ordering online-I can never determine whether or not newer accessories are compatible with well lobed, well used products. I have been trying to buy memory cards (and a reader, should one be compatible?)for my beloved Canon Power shot A95. This camera took awesome photos-80+feet underwater in Cozumel. I don't want to buy another camera- just because I don't know what is compatible.
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There is one that I know of fire this camera, you can find it searching Amazon or eBay. It is crazy expensive and it costs more than the camera. I'd suggest one of the bag style universal cases for underwater.... They work well enough for a casual weekend scuba diving anyways.
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Hello Amy. I see that you've not gotten a reply yet for a few days. I own the Canon SX130is camera that is nearly identical to that of the next version, the SX150is. I even owned the previous model of mine now, SX120is. THe only reason for the upgrade was to get HD video and stereo sound. Other than that, I loved that camera too. I've not studied the others you are deciding on but just looked them over. THere's not a "night & day" major difference between them. Differences of 2x zoom power is not major IMHO. Frames per second in burst mode shooting is. Size may be a factor too. But I can tell you why I like my camera. A manual flip up flash allows unmistakeable control over the flash and keeps the camera from waisting power charging for a flash that you didn't need for that shot. The option of complete manual settings is a must. And the advantage of using AA batteries gives you limitless flexibility of power. Don't let the negative reviews tell you that you cannot take lots of photos with this camera. If you get some high capacity rechargable batteries and enough for an extra set, you'll be good. Several here have recommended Sanyo Eneloop brand cells. That they come precharged and hold that charge for extended periods of storage time. A friend of mine used them and swears by them. I use Ansmann 2850 mAh batteries (which are higher capacity) and they give me nearly 200 more shots in my Canon SX20is than what is rated in the camera manual.
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I've used it for snorkeling and diving and it is hard to see the screen, adjust the dials/settings on a DSC-HX5. Sometimes the lens cover gets in the way zooming in helps with that if you can manage the controls to actually zoom. You really just have to figure that your camera is set the way you want it and the point/shoot. The pictures are ok - about what you'd expect in terms of colors when you're 5-10 ft under water which has nothing to do really with the case. So it's not perfect, but I don't know that there is a better option given the price and the number of times I'll use it. I'll use it next time I go, now that I know how the pictures will turn out and can handle it better... I've used it for snorkeling and diving and it is hard to see the screen, adjust the dials/settings on a DSC-HX5. Sometimes the lens cover gets in the way zooming in helps with that if you can manage the controls to actually zoom. You really just have to figure that your camera is set the way you want it and the point/shoot. The pictures are ok - about what you'd expect in terms of colors when you're 5-10 ft under water which has nothing to do really with the case. So it's not perfect, but I don't know that there is a better option given the price and the number of times I'll use it. I'll... » Read More I've used it for snorkeling and diving and it is hard to see the screen, adjust the dials/settings on a DSC-HX5. Sometimes the lens cover gets in the way zooming in helps with that if you can manage the controls to actually zoom. You really just have to figure that your camera is set the way you want it and the point/shoot. The pictures are ok - about what you'd expect in terms of colors when you're 5-10 ft under water which has nothing to do really with the case. So it's not perfect, but I don't know that there is a better option given the price and the number of times I'll use it. I'll use it next time I go, now that I know how the pictures will turn out and can handle it better... « Show Less
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Thank you Stephen,I just tried to buy the SX210is from amazon but was told they won't ship it to Brunei where I am at the moment - wierd, they sent me a dive computer a few months back.Does any one know a camera whole saler with similar prices that ship overseas?Anyway, I think I will buy the SX210is somehow anyway, I think it sounds like a great little camera to take on holidays and snap family pics/movies.For diving I am thinking I might use and old canon A520 that I have - I'll just have to chase up the housing for it, until I get decent at it then I'll sink more money into a good dive camera. Thank you Stephen,I just tried to buy the SX210is from amazon but was told they won't ship it to Brunei where I am at the moment - wierd, they sent me a dive computer a few months back.Does any one know a camera whole saler with similar prices that ship overseas?Anyway, I think I will buy the SX210is somehow anyway, I think it sounds like a great little camera to take on holidays and snap family pics/movies.For diving I am thinking I might use and old canon A520 that I have - I'll just have to chase up the housing for it, until I get decent at... » Read More Thank you Stephen,I just tried to buy the SX210is from amazon but was told they won't ship it to Brunei where I am at the moment - wierd, they sent me a dive computer a few months back.Does any one know a camera whole saler with similar prices that ship overseas?Anyway, I think I will buy the SX210is somehow anyway, I think it sounds like a great little camera to take on holidays and snap family pics/movies.For diving I am thinking I might use and old canon A520 that I have - I'll just have to chase up the housing for it, until I get decent at it then I'll sink more money into a good dive camera. « Show Less
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That was my problem with the camera. We took it on a snorkeling trip to Hawaii and didn't exceed the 15 feet limit that Sony said it was waterproof to, and it seeped water into the inside of the camera. Ruined it and when I tried to get Sony to honor it's warranty, they reneged on their warranty. Their service center is a joke. I barely took the camera any deeper than 5 feet.
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Yes, I just used it in Hawaii. Please see review: http://www.dpreview.com/articles/7362232450/meikon-underwater-housing-for-sony-dsc-rx100-review
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I would call Canon and bitch them out. Sadly, it seems like all the manufacturer are doing the same thing and I think it's a crock. Who wants to sit at the PC and read what I heard is a 96 page manual with COPY stamped on it. I was going to buy the 20is and found out there was no manual. I don't have to have a Canon for a P&S;, I would rather find one with a manual, which I haven't yet.
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I used this camera for both SCUBA and snorkling in seawater without any problems. I did rinse the outside with fresh water when I finished, just as I would with my dive gear. I believe this is one of the best price/feature cameras for its price range.
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