Rick Hughes

Rick Hughes

Lives in United Kingdom Neath, United Kingdom
Works as a Programme Director
Joined on Jul 31, 2006

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  • Created discussions G16 as a Dive Camera
    For those interested, the standard Canon housing WD-DC52 is somewhat limited in that the buttons have no lettering or identification, and are very close together ...(difficult in gloves) and...
  • Would agree with "JustmeMN" >Minor updates mean continued sales, with minimal R&D expenses.<
    Evolution can be beneficial, small but impressive tweaks, rather than throw it away each time.
    Saving...

  • Replied in Canon G16
    Agree that lens is unchanged, it is still a good lens, even though lagging competition on the long end ... but less of an issue for me.The 41% increase in AF is certainly worth me waiting for.
  • Replied in Canon G16 n/t
    Thanks for that .. seems a lot f enhancements in this version.
  • Replied in Canon G16
    Actually to me it does seem I am getting more for what I will use camera for (Scuba) .... faster AF & significantly improved low light capability. I appreciate though that this may not be same for...
  • Replied in Canon G16
    "DIGIC processor now takes a step up to Digic 6,..." -That's just more JPEG noise removal.Canon say it's what gives the 41% faster AF and increased lowlight performance.
  • Created discussions Canon G16
    Just when I was about to buy the Canon G15 and it's housing ... find out there is a new G16Does all G15 can do (same lens & features)Additions:The G15 had good AF capability.... G16 increases this...
  • I have usede 2 x Fuji   own brand housing, 1 x Canon and 1 x Olympus   Never had a flood, never had a problem ........... I'll admit I only dive to 40m, but Polycarbonate housings seems absolutrly...
  • Disagree ... while using strobe(s)   will get you better shots I have taken hundreds of pics at depths down to 40m without strobes. OK you get the dreaded CYAN cast ... but Photoshop can help a lot...
  • Thnaks I'll go read .... if there are any other points commenst happy to have a PM Thnaks guys ... seems I may have a way forward
  • What was it like in practical use, controls OK ? Does it seem well made? I cdon't need aluminiunm 100m case so this could be the answer.
  • This looks really interesting, and in the price range expected. If you are buying the case .... could you come back (or PM me)would very much like to know how you get on with it.   Does it alllow...
  • Created discussions Underwater case for RX100 ?
    Looking for a replacement Underwater Camera ... and RX100 ticks many of the boxes ... The only thing holding me back is the enormous cost of the 3rd party underwater housings. RECSEA -...
  • Created discussions XZ-2 (or maybe not)
    Earlier in the year - I posted that I had sold my Fuji F31, and was looking for a new camera. Several pointed me to Olympus XZ-1, there were a few things I wanted it missed ... in particular lack...
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