Canon G9 questions

[Strima77]

Ive been using a G9 with the Canon uw housing. Just using the camera flash with the little diffuser that comes with the housing. Some pics come out very nice, but I know my system has limitations. I have 2 questions:
Is there a simple external flash arm attachment for this housing? I'm looking for a single arm and flash.
Is there an attachment to add a wide angle lens and/or filter?
Thanks for your help.

 

[Interceptor121]

There is another thread I. Wide angle lens here
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/ca...gle-wet-lens-canon-g11-g12-canon-housing.html
For the strobes there is a good summary on underwaterphotograhyguide.com

 

[SFLDiver3445]

Ive been using a G9 with the Canon uw housing. Just using the camera flash with the little diffuser that comes with the housing. Some pics come out very nice, but I know my system has limitations. I have 2 questions:
Is there a simple external flash arm attachment for this housing? I'm looking for a single arm and flash.
Is there an attachment to add a wide angle lens and/or filter?
Thanks for your help.

The G9 is a bit outdated compared to the cameras available today. However, it's a very good camera and is capable of taking excellent pictures with the right setup.

I used a G9 for years, before I upgraded to an SLR, and I was very happy with the results. You can probably find everything you need to create a setup that works for you using the G9; however, at some point, in light of the cameras available today, you need to evaluate whether you want to keep putting $ into that system.

Here's a few shots I got with the G9:

 

[acooper]

I used to use a G9, now shooting a G11, with a single strobe setup. I like the rig, small, not a real issue to carry, particularly on a 'fun' shore entry, great photos.

You will discover a vast improvement in your photos adding even a single external strobe. Reliable light, better reach, reduction or elimination of the backscatter from debris in the water. The strobe I shoot is a Sea&Sea YS110 on an ultralight tray and arm. I get to use the gear regularly, deciding not to scrimp and get decent stuff, a decision I have not regretted.

Many of the available strobes will work nicely with the camera. No electrical connections in the Canon case, so you need fiber triggering. Investing in a decent strobe is no problem, it can be connected to the next camera when/if you upgrade.

 

[SFLDiver3445]

Many of the available strobes will work nicely with the camera. No electrical connections in the Canon case, so you need fiber triggering. Investing in a decent strobe is no problem, it can be connected to the next camera when/if you upgrade.

Good advice Andrew! Early on, I too purchased good strobes (Inon Z-240's), even when I was shooting a small Sony point-n-shoot camera in a factory housing. I've since bee through a couple of additional camera changes and am now shooting a Canon 60D SLR in a Nauticam housing, and still use the same strobes.

However, for Strima77 lenses are another variable that must also be thrown into the equation. The G Series cameras are great, but if you strive to take good underwater pictures, add-on lenses are a must, and that should also be taken into consideration, especially if future camera upgrades are a consideration.

 

[acooper]

Strobes and lenses are both pricey add-ons. If budget is limited I would start with the strobe, this will allow the biggest improvements in photo quality.

 

[Strima77]

Thanks for the advice all, and great pics by Adrian.

 

[cbrich]

I would agree strobes are a must have.

Adrian, those photos you took with your G9 are awesome. I have a G12, and can not wait to get in it in the water in 1 1/2 weeks in Cozumel.

 

[matt_yates]

I too have a conon g9, I also have an Ikelite DS51 strobe. my pics can be found pn flickr Flickr: MatYts' Photostream

 

[Cumbo]

Which housing and WA lens do you shoot with? Amazing work!

The G9 is a bit outdated compared to the cameras available today. However, it's a very good camera and is capable of taking excellent pictures with the right setup.

I used a G9 for years, before I upgraded to an SLR, and I was very happy with the results. You can probably find everything you need to create a setup that works for you using the G9; however, at some point, in light of the cameras available today, you need to evaluate whether you want to keep putting $ into that system.

Here's a few shots I got with the G9: