Advice Canon G16 or G1z Mark II

[wayne007]

Hi:
I'm looking to buy a new UW camera. I'm thinking of the G16 yet is the G1x Mark II better UW? Is macro on the G1x still an issue? Appreciate any help.

Wayne

 

[DENLASCUBA]

Canon G16 has a wider aperture 1.8 vs 2.0,
macro for g16 is 1cm vs 5cm
faster shooting 10 frames vs 5
Cost is less as is the cost of the housings from what I have seen.
G16 is lighter and slightly more compact


Without any closeup lenses I can get closer for macro to get finer shots.

The only things I like about the mkii is has a slightly larger wide angle at 24mm vs 28 and that the mkii has a larger sensor


You can see photos of my set up here on pages 2 an 3
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/un...ar-housings-what-would-real-difference-2.html

 

[Ran Mozaik]

I agree with ScubaLawrence.
The G16 is a winner in this case in terms of usability for underwater.
You could wait around for the Canon G7X: Canon G7X - Future star of Underwater Compacts?
The bundle for the G16 with the Fantasea housing is still the best value-for-money.

 

[wayne007]

Thanks for the info. Do you know if Canon has plans to offer a different diffuser like they provide on there sx280? I've had the clip on diffuser and they're a pain, breaking and snagging on other cameras in the dive tank.

 

[AlMitch]

Thanks for the info. Do you know if Canon has plans to offer a different diffuser like they provide on there sx280? I've had the clip on diffuser and they're a pain, breaking and snagging on other cameras in the dive tank.

You really shouldn't be leaving your camera in the dive tank! #1 way to damage/ flood your housing/ gear. Rinse and go!

 

[BluewaterPhoto]

Wayne personally I would go with the G16. Good luck with your choice!

Scott Gietler

Hi:
I'm looking to buy a new UW camera. I'm thinking of the G16 yet is the G1x Mark II better UW? Is macro on the G1x still an issue? Appreciate any help.

Wayne