close-up options for G12

[Greg Jensen]

I have a G12 in a Canon housing, and am wondering what options (if any) I have for a wet diopter to get higher magnification. I saw one DIY using velcro to attach a wet lens, but no photos showing how well it worked.

[mpenders]

Dyron makes one: http://www.bluewaterphotostore.com/dyro ... 10-g11-g12

So does Fantasea: http://www.amazon.com/Fantasea-EyeDapte ... B002RGNTNK

And so does Reefnet - a bit more spendy, but looks convenient to switch back-and-forth from macro to wide-angle. I understand their Subsee Diopters are very highly regarded: http://www.amazon.com/Fantasea-EyeDapte ... B002RGNTNK

[Dusty2]

Dyron makes one: http://www.bluewaterphotostore.com/dyro ... 10-g11-g12

So does Fantasea: http://www.amazon.com/Fantasea-EyeDapte ... B002RGNTNK

And so does Reefnet - a bit more spendy, but looks convenient to switch back-and-forth from macro to wide-angle. I understand their Subsee Diopters are very highly regarded: http://www.amazon.com/Fantasea-EyeDapte ... B002RGNTNK

Duplicate URL on the last one S/B https://reefnet.ca/products/subsee/

For me the jury is still out on diopters. I have played with them but more often than not I end up not using them. Unless you can get a hinged adapter they are a hassle to use. Changing back and forth underwater with gloves is problematic at best and the risk of losing an expensive setup is always there. Add the price factor and the limits to what it accomplishes and it becomes a questionable idea. The only real advantage I have found is that they allow you to be farther away from the subject thus reducing the shadow factor from the housing. At 2 to 4 hundred dollars is it worth it? I would recommend going down to Optical Ocean sales with your camera and housing and trying them out before buying

[H20doctor]

Pm greatfull diver , he had these flip down lenses that worked really well for macro

[mpenders]

Dusty - thanks for providing the correct link.

Pm greatfull diver , he had these flip down lenses that worked really well for macro

I now use the same system GDiver used with his G10, but the lens mount only fits the FIX G10 housing (now made by Recsea for the G11/G12) and won't work with the Canon WP-DC28 housing.

I had to do some searching to find this again - I ran across it awhile back when I was considering how to add a wet macro lens/diopter to my Canon G10 WP-DC28 housing: http://www.divervision.com/catalog/m67- ... -1300.html

It's pretty much the same idea as the Recsea system, with 1 diopter instead of 2. It is really convenient to use, and allows you to go from wide angle to macro to super macro very quickly.

[Greg Jensen]

Many thanks for the responses- you guys are great!

[Jan K]

Greg, I use one of the Flip Diopters on my G-10. The second from the pair got too many scratches :(

[Dusty2]

I had to do some searching to find this again - I ran across it awhile back when I was considering how to add a wet macro lens/diopter to my Canon G10 WP-DC28 housing: http://www.divervision.com/catalog/m67- ... -1300.html

Deeproof M67 Mount Base.jpg

It's pretty much the same idea as the Recsea system, with 1 diopter instead of 2. It is really convenient to use, and allows you to go from wide angle to macro to super macro very quickly.

Thanks for listing this one. Just what I have been looking for. simple, always available, and metal not plastic. I ordered one last night. I hate these kind of outfits though.They don't list where they are and no direct contacts for questions. Hope it gets here ok and before xmas.

[UnderwaterEncounters]

I am a big believer in the Subsee +10. I used the Inon for a while before, but after using the Subsee I won't go back. The optics of the Subsee are outstanding and it is easier to auto focus through than the Inon and other cheap options. The adapters also make it very easy to flip it on and off. Without the adapter I would just end up not using it. I use mine with a Nikon d300 and 105mm lens, but my wife also has one that she uses with her Canon G10 and Olympus XZ-1. She was ready to give up on macro when she was using the Inon and the Subsee brought new life to her photography. They are available directly from reefnet.ca or from lots of retailers. Are the dimensions of the Canon G12 housing the same as the Canon G10? If so, I have a used adapter and Subsee +5 available to try, trade, or buy--I hope that doesn't count as highjacking this thread. Not trying to sell or solicit just be helpful.

[UnderwaterEncounters]

The only real advantage I have found is that they allow you to be farther away from the subject thus reducing the shadow factor from the housing. At 2 to 4 hundred dollars is it worth it? I would recommend going down to Optical Ocean sales with your camera and housing and trying them out before buying

What it should let you do is get closer to the subject while zoomed all the way in. The way I usually explain it is this, normally your camera can either get really close to the subject or zoom in but not both. If you try to get really close while zoomed in, your camera won't focus. With a powerful diopter you will be able to zoom in all the way and still get very close--thus increasing the total magnification. Camera's with limited zoom will not get any benefit from a powerful diopter. Most cheap diopters are not powerful enough to notice a substantial difference and will distort image quality.

[ktb]

I have the one pictured at the top and would be willing to sell it if someone is interested. PM me.