TheChase
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Okay - so I am not a n00b to photography, or diving, but I definitely dont do them together much.
My question is what experience do you all have in what I should not do.
I have been shooting manual and priority modes for the past 4 years so I have mastered what I want on land, but I understand there is some difference under water - especially since there is a need for flash, slower shutters and a variety of F settings.
My rig is geared to the AFFORDABLE but DECENT quality. I could have gone with the SeaLife DC 1400, but the sensor size was too small - not a fan of the CCD - and its features are comparable to a basic $75 canon camera. Instead, I went with the G16, just a step below the beloved G7x (but that was 2x the money). The G16 offers a decent sensor size, with great control, macro, and all the features we have come to love about the higher end Powershot line.
My question is: does anyone have any experience putting together a rig like this? Canon G16 w/ WP-DC52 housing + Dual SeaLife SL961 Strobes
I didnt go with the Sea & Sea strobes because they were about 3x-4x more in prices and a little harder to find a gread deal on, but the trade off is shorter arms and a little less power. I would say that I am happy that the dual SeaLife strobes double as a nice tray also. But, I am a little concerned about the SeaLife strobes as they call for NO SILICONE GREASE. Wouldnt this be an issue also? I know the Canon Housing requires grease, but why not the strobes?
Total cost: $150 for both SeaLife Strobes on ebay + $350 for the G16 and DC-52 housing on ebay = $500 total rig set up plus the cost of buying a few extra batteries for the camera and strobes.
My question is what experience do you all have in what I should not do.
I have been shooting manual and priority modes for the past 4 years so I have mastered what I want on land, but I understand there is some difference under water - especially since there is a need for flash, slower shutters and a variety of F settings.
My rig is geared to the AFFORDABLE but DECENT quality. I could have gone with the SeaLife DC 1400, but the sensor size was too small - not a fan of the CCD - and its features are comparable to a basic $75 canon camera. Instead, I went with the G16, just a step below the beloved G7x (but that was 2x the money). The G16 offers a decent sensor size, with great control, macro, and all the features we have come to love about the higher end Powershot line.
My question is: does anyone have any experience putting together a rig like this? Canon G16 w/ WP-DC52 housing + Dual SeaLife SL961 Strobes
I didnt go with the Sea & Sea strobes because they were about 3x-4x more in prices and a little harder to find a gread deal on, but the trade off is shorter arms and a little less power. I would say that I am happy that the dual SeaLife strobes double as a nice tray also. But, I am a little concerned about the SeaLife strobes as they call for NO SILICONE GREASE. Wouldnt this be an issue also? I know the Canon Housing requires grease, but why not the strobes?
Total cost: $150 for both SeaLife Strobes on ebay + $350 for the G16 and DC-52 housing on ebay = $500 total rig set up plus the cost of buying a few extra batteries for the camera and strobes.
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