AengusM
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The attached is what a Canon S40 with the WP-DC300 can do. Depth was 12m (Freshwater Beach, Sydney). I have also taken it to 30 without any issues.
Backscatter is however a BIG issue as the flash is so close and parallel to the lens (as it would be a big issue for most Dig Camera's). I've got a Sea and Sea YS-25DX coming this week and that will hopefully help.
For this Moray shot, to reduce the backscatter I had to Zoom fully and move myself.
This shot is also obviously reduced to meet the posting size limit for pics.
Colour balance has also been slightly adjusted.
There is an option to change the focus to macro, I'm pretty sure I used that with this shot?
I'm very comfortable about the Canon Uw Case, its sturdy and easy to keep clean. When I get the strobe I'll finish off a Velcro/Neoprene case which will hold it tight on my BC. Thats easy to make and I'll be getting it sewn together by the local shoe repairer. As this case is positively bouyant, you need to either hold the case or think carefully about how you wish to attach it
I have used it only on one night dive and the results were very average. Out of the water, at night, it is, in my opinion, exceptional, especially for timed exposure.
I have yet to really play with it in manual mode but I would expect the night dive shots to improve then.
98% of my dives are above 30m so this case suits me, but I'm doing the Coolridge in Santo next month, so it wouldn't be doing several dives with me. If I start going deeper more often, I'll go for a non plastic case.
In summary, I think this case is value for money, if you are a Rec Diver its should be good for you.
I also like the clear plastic, if it ever starts to flood hopefully I will see it and quickly deposit it with some air into a bag I keep with me.
Regard's,
Aengus
Backscatter is however a BIG issue as the flash is so close and parallel to the lens (as it would be a big issue for most Dig Camera's). I've got a Sea and Sea YS-25DX coming this week and that will hopefully help.
For this Moray shot, to reduce the backscatter I had to Zoom fully and move myself.
This shot is also obviously reduced to meet the posting size limit for pics.
Colour balance has also been slightly adjusted.
There is an option to change the focus to macro, I'm pretty sure I used that with this shot?
I'm very comfortable about the Canon Uw Case, its sturdy and easy to keep clean. When I get the strobe I'll finish off a Velcro/Neoprene case which will hold it tight on my BC. Thats easy to make and I'll be getting it sewn together by the local shoe repairer. As this case is positively bouyant, you need to either hold the case or think carefully about how you wish to attach it
I have used it only on one night dive and the results were very average. Out of the water, at night, it is, in my opinion, exceptional, especially for timed exposure.
I have yet to really play with it in manual mode but I would expect the night dive shots to improve then.
98% of my dives are above 30m so this case suits me, but I'm doing the Coolridge in Santo next month, so it wouldn't be doing several dives with me. If I start going deeper more often, I'll go for a non plastic case.
In summary, I think this case is value for money, if you are a Rec Diver its should be good for you.
I also like the clear plastic, if it ever starts to flood hopefully I will see it and quickly deposit it with some air into a bag I keep with me.
Regard's,
Aengus