Fantasea Canon G16 Underwater Housing

Product Overview:

Fantasea has announced their new FG16 underwater housing fro the Canon G16.  The G16 is the newest "G" series camera from Canon.  These are a favorite amongst compact camera shooters because of their excellent control and macro capabilities.  The new processor is said to have increased the focus speed by 45% .  Other improvements include better color depth, dynamic range, image quality, and less noise at high ISO

The FG16 Underwater Housing:

• Full access to all camera controls & functions with clearly marked controls
• Increased depth ratio of 60m/200ft
• Shock resistant system
• Ergonomic design
• Double O-ring seal for a perfect watertight seal
• Built-in moisture detector for increased confidence
• Manufacturer's warranty included
• Best value-for-money deal
• Complete dedicated accessory system available, including optic accessories, flash and video lighting sets and more

Fantasea G16 recommended wet lenses:

• Bluewater +7 macro lens (gives awesome macro results!)
• Fantsea BigEye lens for F Series Housing

 (Any 67mm threaded lens requires the Fantasea EyeDaptor)

Fantasea G16 strobe choices:

• The Sea & Sea Ys-03 flex arm package is a killer deal at $299, although it has no manual power setting
• The Sea & Sea YS-01 strobe is a less expensive strobe with both TTL and manual power settings
• The Sea & Sea YS-D2 strobe is a killer strobe that will carry over to a future higher end setup

Fantasea G16 Housing Review:

Canon G16 Sample Underwater Photos:

Fantasea G16 housing, Bluewater +7 macro lens, dual YS-D1 strobes, photo by Joshua Musselwhite

Canon G16 with the Bluewater +7 macro lens, F8, 1/1000th, ISO 100

Fantasea G16, Bluewater +7 macro lens, dual YS-D1 strobe, photo by Joshua Musselwhite
 

Canon G16 underwater photo, with Bluewater G-series wide-angle lens. F6.3, 1/100th, ISO 100

Fantasea FG15/FG16 Housings compared to Canon WP-DC52 & WP-DC48

Fantasea FG15 & FG16 Housings were developed and designed by underwater photo professionals in order to create the best possible housings for the Canon Powershot G16 & G15. Accordingly, they offer many features not found in Canon's WP-DC52 & WP-DC48 Housings. The impressive design, endurance and function of the FG16 & FG15, together with their affordable cost, make them the best products for value in the market today.