Any experience with Reefnet SubSee macro adapters?

[WOODMAN]

I am upgrading to a Canon G10 with the Ikelite housing, and of course you know that Ikelite does not make any Macro adapters for this, nor do they contemplate doing so.:depressed: I did, however, come across the Reefnet SubSee macro adapters, which purport to simply clamp on the outside of the housing lens and either swing away for normal photography, or swing in front of the lens for enhanced macro work. Looks intriquing... Anybody have any experience or wisdom to share on this idea? All comments gratefully accepted. Woody

 

[FrankPro1]

SubSee will make a swing arm for any wet lens of your choosing, as well as their diopter. I too have an Ikelite/G10 combo and am currently looking at which lens to buy first. Here are some posts on the subject:

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/underwater-photography/281043-reefnet-inc-subsee-adapter.html

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http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/underwater-photography/283549-reefnet-subsee-pics.html

 

[scottfiji]

I have one and I enjoy using it alot. I just used it this past weekend out at the channel islands.

Here's a Subsee diopter review

Scott

 

[Warmwater Wank]

I'm using a SubSee on a G-10 w/ a Canon housing. Keri Wilk at Reefnet offered to borrow a housing (this was several months ago) so they could cobble up an adapter on their mojo machine and get it out to me pronto--I'd have to imagine they are making (or would make) an adapter for Ikelite. Dove w/ the SubSee for 2 wks on Bonaire a couple weeks ago ("Waaahhh, I'm not there...") and enjoyed it mucho.

On the G-10 you do have to zoom out (it vignettes at wide angle) and it is strong magnification but overall I had a great time. Very handy, swings in place and is held with a magnet. Sharp, no noticeable image quality loss. Left the camera on auto-focus, moved the camera back and forth a bit (obviously w/ this sort of magnification depth of focus is shallow). No problem moving through the water with it, simple to work with etc.

Keri has mentioned in a previous SB post that the company is working on a larger diameter lens set of varying diopter strengths. (I think they are doing this because they know I'll buy those too!) That would certainly add a lot of versatilty to a neat product.

The attchs are full frame, uncropped. I sharpened the Flamingo Tongue a little but otherwise no post-processing. Simply put, I'm glad I bought one! (And no, I don't work for ReefNet--but then again, Keri hardly works for them either! ) // ww