Housing for Canon S70

[JulieannevZ]

Hi Everyone,

Which housing is being used for the Canon S70?

For those who are using the Canon S70, so you like it?

I saw the other post about what Strobe to buy, and I couldn't find anything about housing, that's why I've made a new post.

 

[JulieannevZ]

Which housing is being used for the Canon S70?

For those who are using the Canon S70, so you like it? .

After posting this, I've been searching on the Internet and found lots of reviews on the S70. I've yet to find a review written by a scuba diver.

On this site here.. Digital Camera Headquarters

there's a section talking about the Underwater Possibilities, using Canon's optional housing.


This is what it says:

"For year-round vacations, Canon's new PowerShot S70 digital camera is compatible with a new optional underwater housing, the WP-DC40. Designed for capturing fabulous underwater photos while snorkeling, in the pool, or just to protect the camera while boating or on the beach, the housing is available for an estimated street price of $240*. For the underwater enthusiast, Canon will offer a new waterproof case weight set (WW-DC1) that is compatible with all of its underwater housings. Available in packs of four, these weights allow the camera to "stay put" for steady underwater photography. "

What I've highlighted in bold concerns me - it sounds like the housing is just a waterproof case? Yet, in other places it says the underwater housing is good for depths upto 40 metres.

Has anyone used the Canon Underwater Housing with the S70?

Thanks in advance,

I'm editing this because I did some research and found out for sure..
I'd still like some opinions too, if anyone has used the Canon.

Here's what I found on:
Canon Australia website
"Sydney, 10 November 2004 - Canon Australia today announced an expanded range of waterproof and all-weather housings to complement the latest additions to its digital still camera range.

Canon's waterproof housings are engineered to provide the ultimate protection for digital cameras. This means users can be confident that the housings will protect their cameras - from the spray on the boat ride out to the reef, down to as deep as 40 metres."

Thanks again.

 

[pakman]

Julieanne,

I currently have the S70 and DC40 housing along with an inon d2000 strobe. The housing is good to 40m (i've only taken mine to 35m). The buttons are bit clustered in the back but should not be a problem unless you are using really thick gloves. I have not had any issues with leaks or any failures so far. The housing is actually pretty compact so makes a great little package to take along for those quick snap shots. This is pretty much your only option. I do not know of any other housing for the S70. And of course the S70 takes great pics and has full manual features and RAW. Do a quick search for "S70" in this forum and you should see a number threads on it.

 

[DrDave]

I've got an S60 (older version of the S70) which also uses the WP-DC40 housing, and use an Inon D2000 strobe with it. I've been diving with the housing for almost a year now, and haven't experienced any problems. I've taken it down as far as 100 fsw. Lots of buttons (as you mentioned above), but they're easy to use, assuming you remember which ones do what! I've been very pleased with it so far. The only possible drawback I see is that you must use an optical connection for an external strobe, which may limit your choice of external strobes.

Dave

 

[HowardE]

The DC40 is inexpensive, and has buttons for ALL of the camera functions.

Yes, there are a lot of buttons on the back, but how else could you have access to all of the camera functions.

I believe we paid $150 for ours.

Definitely the way to go.

 

[RiotNrrd]

I'll echo everyone else - it's been great so far. of course, I've only had it a few weeks...

Seriously, though, its seems to be well made. Nice features, and you can pretty much do anything you want on the camera. The only inaccessable button is the "send to printer" button, and I'm guessing not many people have underwater printers.

It is somewhat buoyant, so you probably want some weights to make it neutral (unless you're getting a strobe too). Canon sells a set of weights for the camera that attach to the tripod mount.

RiotNrrd

 

[HowardE]

I'll echo everyone else - it's been great so far. of course, I've only had it a few weeks...

Seriously, though, its seems to be well made. Nice features, and you can pretty much do anything you want on the camera. The only inaccessable button is the "send to printer" button, and I'm guessing not many people have underwater printers.

It is somewhat buoyant, so you probably want some weights to make it neutral (unless you're getting a strobe too). Canon sells a set of weights for the camera that attach to the tripod mount.

RiotNrrd

The weight is a good idea... if you don't get a strobe...

I'll second that.

 

[JulieannevZ]

Thanks for all the good feedback. I really appreciate it.

I may buy this one, although I'm going to look around a bit more first.

 

[RonFrank]

Hi Everyone,

Which housing is being used for the Canon S70?

For those who are using the Canon S70, so you like it?

I saw the other post about what Strobe to buy, and I couldn't find anything about housing, that's why I've made a new post.

I have been doing photography for a long time both professionally, and for enjoyment.

I love my S70 for UW photography with the Canon housing which I'm betting is made by Fantasea. It has some short commings vs. the DSLR, but for an UW option for those not wanting to dump 3K into an UW system, it works very well. You can see my results in my Gallary.

 

[JulieannevZ]

I have been doing photography for a long time both professionally, and for enjoyment.

I love my S70 for UW photography with the Canon housing which I'm betting is made by Fantasea. It has some short commings vs. the DSLR, but for an UW option for those not wanting to dump 3K into an UW system, it works very well. You can see my results in my Gallary.

Your photos are great Ron. Thank you.