#72062 - 04/15/08 09:41 AM
Re: Canon underwater camera
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DANofNORTH
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Registered: 10/05/06
Posts: 38
Loc: Ontario, Canada
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I'm surprised that it fit at all!
You really lucked out I think, as they are specifically designed for maybe 1 or 2 models which have all the buttons in exactlly the same locations. to my knowledge, they really don't fit anything else. Congratulations .. you reallt were lucky. I am also happy that you liked the pictures, ours truned out great too!
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#72067 - 04/15/08 01:03 PM
Re: Canon underwater camera
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Old Wife
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Registered: 02/21/03
Posts: 2369
Loc: Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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This one is actually designed for both models, but ours was the secondary one. I don't know how often Canon does that (design an underwater housing for 2 cameras). I knew this before I bought it, though (I'd read lots of online reviews). We were okay since we could use the important buttons, but I would have preferred using all of them.
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#72261 - 04/21/08 11:28 AM
Re: Canon underwater camera
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Daydreamin
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Registered: 01/24/08
Posts: 98
Loc: california
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Thank you all for your suggestions. As I have searched for a camera, I realized that the the digital world of cameras is overloaded with technical information, yikes! Isn't it irritating that the "state-of-the art" models are revamped/updated every year (even 6 months)?
Looks like we have decided on the Canon SD790IS with an underwater housing. I learned that in shopping for a digital camera, I do need a 3' LCD screen. I would hate to be fumbling for my reading glasses and miss a shot. In case we chicken out about actually using it underwater, we plan on bringing a disposable underwater camera. Yes, I will be bringing my old (uses 35mm film) Canon(-:
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#72510 - 04/26/08 01:03 PM
Re: Canon underwater camera
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bs13690
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Registered: 02/28/08
Posts: 8
Loc: charlotte, nc
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I have had the canon SD 700 with the underwater housing. I really like it and have gotten some pretty good underwater shots. I've only used it in the Caribbean a couple times so far, so I'm looking forward to using it in French Polynesia next year!
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#73450 - 06/01/08 11:52 PM
Re: Canon underwater camera
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LouwPhotography
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Registered: 06/01/08
Posts: 1
Loc: NY/CT
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We have two cameras for underwater use: Canon 30D (with Ikelite housing) and a Fuji Finepix f31d. If you're snorkeling (and in some instances if you are diving), the latter will do the job wonderfully. A few links to a couple examples of ones taken by the f31d:
[url=http://www.louwphotography.com/gallery/3877862_h5RXt/1/244076491_mrKVi/Large]Clownfish[/url]
[url=http://www.louwphotography.com/gallery/4914385_ByRra/2/294290781_Ce2Gw/Large]Manta Ray[/url]
[url=http://www.louwphotography.com/gallery/4914385_ByRra/2/294291198_wPuYZ/Large]Blue Sea Star[/url]
[url=http://www.louwphotography.com/gallery/4916527_xFkTM/1/294372075_A5T5Q/Large]Sea Lion[/url]
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#78935 - 02/08/09 06:59 PM
Re: Canon underwater camera
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genel
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Registered: 09/09/02
Posts: 169
Loc: Florida, USA
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This is probably way too late, but here's my 2cents. I recently bought the housing for my canon A650 IS. (out of production I think) But I took some fantastic pictures in our pool. I was very impressed with the function -- everything was available except the view finder. The diffuser screen for the flash blocks it.
Well built and only ~$250 USD.
Judging by other comments, Canon makes a good line.
Only downsides - no external flash - no problem in clear water, like most of FP, in daylight. Get setup for us prosumer snorkelers.
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#79631 - 03/20/09 12:38 AM
Re: Canon underwater camera
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lizabrown
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Registered: 03/20/09
Posts: 8
Loc: Spain
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Hi, I am also using canon camera and it is really good. The picture quality is really nice. One must take this one along during the vacations
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