Hi all - a friend highly recommends the canon g12 but I see a lot of newer ones out, (g16, g7x ?) looking for something good but fairly simple, and I will be purchasing the underwater housing (canon or Fantasea). thanks in advance.
Canon reco wanted, upgrading fr Powershot SD750 w/ housing (yes old)
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I also have the G7X Mk2, but with the Canon housing (at a fraction of the cost). I've only used it on one trip so far and it was great. Obviously I cant comment of the Fantasea housing but the Canon worked fine for me (don't forget the weights though).
The auto white balance worked well in good ambient conditions, but I believe there's no 1-touch manual WB on the Mk2, which there was on the Mk1. IMO for the upgrades the Mk2 is worth getting over the Mk1 though.
Underwater photography is very new to me so have a lot to learn but totally loved the new dimension to my diving.
I bought a Fantasea Radiant 1000X video & dive light for my next trip in May, which arrived this morning...cant wait to try it out now!
The auto white balance worked well in good ambient conditions, but I believe there's no 1-touch manual WB on the Mk2, which there was on the Mk1. IMO for the upgrades the Mk2 is worth getting over the Mk1 though.
Underwater photography is very new to me so have a lot to learn but totally loved the new dimension to my diving.
I bought a Fantasea Radiant 1000X video & dive light for my next trip in May, which arrived this morning...cant wait to try it out now!
Jersey
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Love my G16 in Fantasea housing w/ Sea and Sea ys27 strobe. Good, simple to use, travel size. Able to add lenses on. I didn't want anything bigger. IMO SLR too big, bulky and costly. Upgraded from G9 in Canon housing. Never had issues with the Canon housing, I am really careful with travel and maintaining O-rings.
I have the G15 and love the pics it can take in macro. I also have the Canon housing while cheaper, I am now looking at getting an adaptor so I can add a fisheye and macro wet lens. So if you are looking for adding wet lenses maybe the more expensive housings would suit.
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