CapsFan22
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On a recent trip to Hawaii, I was able to rent a camera and learn that I enjoyed shooting pictures. I began researching affordable options to get into UW Photography, and then realized that I had a Canon Powershot G9 in the back of my closet from years ago.
Fortunately, I was able to find a used Ikelite housing for it on eBay for $55, so at this point I really haven't spent a whole lot of money to get started.
I've been trying to read as much as I can about the topic of UWP and photography in general, but being new to it, a lot of this stuff can get confusing.
I've decided that I would like to get a strobe.
I guess my question is, if you were me, where would you go from here?
Canon G9
Ikelite Housing
Wants a strobe
What kind of strobe would you be looking at? Perhaps, what specific strobe would you choose, and why? What support system will I need for said strobe? Are there additional pieces I will need? Would there be something else you would be looking to buy to make using this camera more enjoyable?
Also, how do camera's plus housing and strobes affect weighting needs? I've read that the Ikelite housing is fairly heavy, so will I be adjusting my weighting needs, or is it not that significant?
Regarding budget, all included I'd like to keep the cost below $500. I realize this is an expensive hobby, but I'm not willing to throw thousands of dollars at it right off the bat.
Thanks for any help!
Fortunately, I was able to find a used Ikelite housing for it on eBay for $55, so at this point I really haven't spent a whole lot of money to get started.
I've been trying to read as much as I can about the topic of UWP and photography in general, but being new to it, a lot of this stuff can get confusing.
I've decided that I would like to get a strobe.
I guess my question is, if you were me, where would you go from here?
Canon G9
Ikelite Housing
Wants a strobe
What kind of strobe would you be looking at? Perhaps, what specific strobe would you choose, and why? What support system will I need for said strobe? Are there additional pieces I will need? Would there be something else you would be looking to buy to make using this camera more enjoyable?
Also, how do camera's plus housing and strobes affect weighting needs? I've read that the Ikelite housing is fairly heavy, so will I be adjusting my weighting needs, or is it not that significant?
Regarding budget, all included I'd like to keep the cost below $500. I realize this is an expensive hobby, but I'm not willing to throw thousands of dollars at it right off the bat.
Thanks for any help!