Canon A640 w/ Underwater Housing

David_A · Post by **David_A** » Fri May 25, 2007 7:39 am

Are the weights recommended for snorkeling? My intuition says no, that they're really designed for diving, but I thought I would ask.

Thanks

Nine days!

MrB · Post by **MrB** » Fri May 25, 2007 8:08 am

While I do not have the Cannon, but a Sony Cybershot, I think the weights would have been handy. Not that the camera adds to your overall personal bouyancy, but it is a pain to have the camera constantly trying to get back to the surface. ALWAYS use a wrist strap that is snug to the wrist...not just a loop your hand goes thru.

HAPPY PIC HUNTING!!!!

Tracy in WI · Post by **Tracy in WI** » Fri May 25, 2007 9:35 am

I have the Canon A630 and snorkeled without weights this past January. I had no problem and was even a bit comforted by the fact that the camera would float if I dropped it. I too, used the wrist strap tightly around my wrist. No problems - enjoy!

PappaJim · Post by **PappaJim** » Fri May 25, 2007 10:24 am

We, SuefromMa) and I used the Canon A630 with the Canon underwater housing in April. It is a great combination! The A640 boasts 2MP more resolution, but we are happy with ours. The shots can be cropped to gain a "closer" looking shot, but the outfit is not so bouyand as to make a difference. What I did find, however, was that it is difficult to get down for better angles. Check out Sue's trip report April 21 - 29th for some examples. Next trip, I may rent a weight belt to see if I can attain neutral bouyancy so that I don't bob up like a cork after diving for a shot.

Jim

parafins · Post by **parafins** » Fri May 25, 2007 11:57 am

I have a Canon Powershot a540.I bought a $30.00 underwater flexible case off of Ebay.I tested it and it doesn't leak.I will be trying it in July on S.T.J.I will let you all know how well the pictures come out.Parafins

CariBert · Post by **CariBert** » Fri May 25, 2007 12:25 pm

In the past, I have taken my Canon D400 with the underwater housing and no weights. I liked the fact that it floated up behind me whilst snorkeling. Although I had a wrist strap tightly around my wrist, I was glad to know it would float to the top should I accidently drop it.

Now, I am taking the new Olympus 770, and it sinks like a rock. I am a little worried about that, but I do plan to use the wrist strap when I am in the water.

Bottom line, the weights are for SCUBA mainly. There are multiple weights you can put on the housing for bouyancy at different depths. I don't think I would use the weights for just snorkeling.

-Bert

PappaJim · Post by **PappaJim** » Fri May 25, 2007 2:04 pm

Ahhh, Ohhhh, camera weights! Duh for me!

MrB · Post by **MrB** » Fri May 25, 2007 3:02 pm

PappaJim wrote:Ahhh, Ohhhh, camera weights! Duh for me!

Not such a duh, papa....I plan on investing in a belt this year too. All the better to chase the sharkses!!!

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