Canon S95 Ikelite Housing Auto Magic Filter Ambient Light only.

[mbchiro]

All shots taken on recent trip to Bonaire.

 

[kevl]

Cool shots! How did you install the Auto Magic Filter, on the lens of the camera itself? or the inside of the housing? Also, what
settings did you use?

I'm headed to Cozumel in October and will be using an s95+ikelite housing w/Auto Magic filter for the first time.

 

[mbchiro]

the Ikelite housing has 67mm threads that the filter screws on to. Several tips: when you get under water make sure there are no bubbles on the filter. I ruined several potential good shots because I had air bubbles on the filter. You may want to take the filter off in the water and swish it around then put it back on. Make sure you hold on to it or it will sink. I shot with AWB, RAW mode and TV mode. I set the ring dial around the lens to control the shutter speed. I used 1/60 for still shots and up to 1/250 for fast moving fish. I varied he shutter speed with the speed of the object. I got some decent shots. I bought a 32GB memory card and shot 6 days of photos and movies and still had room left. I used 200 to 400 ISO the darker the higher I used. You will get the best shots in 50ft or shallower water. We had a lot of cloudy days that affected ambient light. My best shots and most true to color were 0-30ft. Make sure the sun is behind you, althought you can still get some decent shots without it. Have fun.

 

[mbchiro]

get some moister munchers to put in the housing to absorb any moisture. Leisure Pro has them. I like them because they turn pink when used up. I cleaned my housing O-Ring and relubed it 2x over 17 dives in 5 days. FYI. Make sure you keep the lens cap on when not using it or if its in a bucket on the boat. Keep it out of direct sunlight. It will fog. Never had that happen to me though. I kept it in the truck when travelling from one sight to another. When outside, I kept a wet towel over it.

 

[mbchiro]

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sre...98785&authkey=Gv1sRgCNuipvGJw9reJg&feat=email

Check this link out for my best shots from the Bonaire Trip. First time using a camera underwater. I am pleased with the results so far.

 

[kevl]

Wow awesome, thanks for all the information and tips!