AboutJames Expertise I have about 2000 logged dives. I am an instructor with a couple of agencies. I live in the carribean where I dive the sea and inland caves. I also have a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am quite good at teaching proper techniques and mind control for diving success. I can handle all equipment questions regarding recreational diving.
Experience Certified Instructor in teaching status. Cave diving, cavern diving and tours, breath and mind control. Currently living in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Question Hello, I am a fairly new diver who is interested in dabbling into some underwater photography. I have purchased a Canon power shot 10 MP digital cam w/waterproof case. I am now... because obviously a beginner, am concerned that the flash wont be enough at any significant depth I live in Hawaii so visiblity is great but I am thinking once I get down to 80 or 90 feet I could really benefit from a strobe. Do you know of any strobe that is either universal or even better made for the Canon waterproof case WP-DC29? Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated."
Answer My apologies for a late (and probably mostly useless) response. I've been moving houses.
You are correct about a strobe coming in handy, especially at depth. I don't have any specific advice for you about which strobe to use with that housing but my general recommendation is to first get totally wired on your weight requirements ( at depth you shouldn't need much air in your BCD or you are overweighted ) so that you can most effortlessly dive AND shoot. It can be a bit of task loading for beginning divers.
