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ScubaLab: Underwater Camera Systems - Fisheye Fix for the Canon S90

By Scuba Diving Partner | Published On August 12, 2010
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ScubaLab: Underwater Camera Systems - Fisheye Fix for the Canon S90


Specifications

Sensor 10 MP, 7.6x5.7 mm CCD, 23 MP pixel density/cm 2
Image Size Large: 3,648x2736 to 320x240 at lowest resolution
Sensitivity ISO 80-3,200
Image File Formats JPEG: Fine or Normal; RAW
Auto Focus 9-point AiAF, TTL
Exposure Modes Auto, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Custom
White Balance 7 presets, manual override
Weight 6.9 ounces
Monitor 3-inch, 460,000 pixel LCD
Zoom 28-105 mm
Video Mode 640x480 or 320x240 (30 fps)
Special Features Image stabilization, red-eye reductions and slow-sync flash modes, lens-control ring for exposure compensation
System as Tested Fisheye FIX S90 housing, Canon S90 camera, Fisheye FIX 165 degree wide-angle lens
Price as Tested $1,417
http://usa.canon.com
www.backscatter.com

The Pros Say

Fisheye FIX offers great accessories such as the Wide Air Lens that will allow you to take your point-and-shoot photography to the next level. The Fisheye FIX housing feels good in your hands, the shutter is large and accessible and, combined with the wide angle accessory lens, this is a solid system perfect for the intermediate photographer looking for high-quality results at a reasonable price.

The Test Diver Says

The S90 is similar to my personal point-and-shoot, so I was able to pick it up and use it right away. I liked the weight and balance — how it felt in my hands with the large port on. With the standard port on it wasn’t as well balanced but still handled well and was comfortable to carry and use. After locating the shoot trigger — built very low-profile onto the side of the housing — I liked it even better; it required only very light pressure to function and was in a great spot ergonomically, in that I didn’t have to move my finger from carrying and aiming position to fire for the shot. The camera was intuitive, with menu functions that were simple to navigate through. It was very easy to review and delete pictures while underwater, and it took good pictures on land. This camera did not have an external flash on an arm (just the flash on the camera in the housing), so it did not give off enough light in darker conditions. However, the size of the system and its ease of use make it perfect for getting in close and using off the beach or the boat. — Sheri Bauer


August 2010 Issue Scuba Lab Review Quick Links
Optical Cameras
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Canon Powershot D10| Fisheye Fix for the Canon G11
Fisheye Fix for the Canon S90| Sea&Sea; DX-2G
Bonica for the Sony T90|
Micro Four-Thirds Camera
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Olympus PT-EP01 for the E-PL1
Digital SLR Cameras
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Ikelite for the Nikon D90| Nauticam for the Canon 7D

Specifications

Sensor 10 MP, 7.6x5.7 mm CCD, 23 MP pixel density/cm 2
Image Size Large: 3,648x2736 to 320x240 at lowest resolution
Sensitivity ISO 80-3,200
Image File Formats JPEG: Fine or Normal; RAW
Auto Focus 9-point AiAF, TTL
Exposure Modes Auto, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Custom
White Balance 7 presets, manual override
Weight 6.9 ounces
Monitor 3-inch, 460,000 pixel LCD
Zoom 28-105 mm
Video Mode 640x480 or 320x240 (30 fps)
Special Features Image stabilization, red-eye reductions and slow-sync flash modes, lens-control ring for exposure compensation
System as Tested Fisheye FIX S90 housing, Canon S90 camera, Fisheye FIX 165 degree wide-angle lens
Price as Tested $1,417
http://usa.canon.com
www.backscatter.com

The Pros Say

Fisheye FIX offers great accessories such as the Wide Air Lens that will allow you to take your point-and-shoot photography to the next level. The Fisheye FIX housing feels good in your hands, the shutter is large and accessible and, combined with the wide angle accessory lens, this is a solid system perfect for the intermediate photographer looking for high-quality results at a reasonable price.

The Test Diver Says

The S90 is similar to my personal point-and-shoot, so I was able to pick it up and use it right away. I liked the weight and balance — how it felt in my hands with the large port on. With the standard port on it wasn’t as well balanced but still handled well and was comfortable to carry and use. After locating the shoot trigger — built very low-profile onto the side of the housing — I liked it even better; it required only very light pressure to function and was in a great spot ergonomically, in that I didn’t have to move my finger from carrying and aiming position to fire for the shot. The camera was intuitive, with menu functions that were simple to navigate through. It was very easy to review and delete pictures while underwater, and it took good pictures on land. This camera did not have an external flash on an arm (just the flash on the camera in the housing), so it did not give off enough light in darker conditions. However, the size of the system and its ease of use make it perfect for getting in close and using off the beach or the boat. — Sheri Bauer


August 2010 Issue Scuba Lab Review Quick Links
Optical Cameras
---
Canon Powershot D10| Fisheye Fix for the Canon G11
Fisheye Fix for the Canon S90| Sea&Sea; DX-2G
Bonica for the Sony T90|
Micro Four-Thirds Camera
---
Olympus PT-EP01 for the E-PL1|
Digital SLR Cameras
---
Ikelite for the Nikon D90| Nauticam for the Canon 7D