C-4040 WAL & Accessorie Recommendations

[triggertravel]

Do you have any reccomendation for filters, housing lens protectors, and wide angle lens (WAL) for an Olympus housing for an Olympus C-4040?

My wife and I have used this setup with lots of great pictures. Now...we are hoping to invest in a WAL, filters, and the time to learn how to make manual adjustments.

Thank you for any help you can provide!

 

[Gilligan]

I am using an Inon WAL an Inon Close-up lens with my C4000.
There is a Type 1 and Type 2 Inon WAL for the Oly housings. Be sure and get the correct one. The Type 1 is what I use for the C4000 and I am fairly certain your C4040 uses the Type 2. Check Inon's website for the correct type for your camera. The Type 1 requires the lens ring on the housing to be changed because the lens sits too close to the housing glass.

I ordered both my lenses from Yuzo in Japan. He is very reliable and prompt. His website is here

If you get a WAL you will need a lens dock for it and the Close-up lens as well. The WAL should also have a leash on it to prevent you from dropping it and losing it. It is a heavy lens and sinks instantly. You can purchase a lens dock kit here.

I made my own tray so as to accomodate two lens docks. You can view it here

As far as filters go I think you can get good results without one by using manual white balance on your camera then adjusting the photos in Photoshop or similar program. I have some examples here.

 

[triggertravel]

I am using an Inon WAL an Inon Close-up lens with my C4000.
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Thank you for all the tips. I checked out your website and it is very informative. I could spend hours researching this stuff!

Thanks again.