Big zoom, small size

Hello, I was wondering if anybody has real life experience (and photos to back it up) with a superzoom compact camera. I was looking at the latest announcements by Sony at dpreview and could help wonder if a 24.5 - 1550mm equivalent lens that is smaller (and cheaper) than a full frame 50mm could possibly produce anything decent.

Put another way, if I were to go on a trip to Alaska, or Yellowstone tomorrow and couldn't afford a canon 600mm or bigger (let alone the trash-can size and weight) would it be worth it to grab a superzoom that has a reach of 1000+ equivalent? (not necessarily the Sony ones mentioned).

Please don't start a discussion on image stabilization, or the small sensor size and its effects on IQ. I'm well aware of all that. I'm asking about the lens, so assume we are taking a picture of a grizzly bear, or a bird, who's standing still, on a very bright day, with the camera on a tripod.

Filming newbie

I don't film much with my 5D, but am doing so more and more, interviews mostly.

Anyway, the other day at a party, some friends broke into spontaneous song. I already had my camera out and chose to film it. Fine the settings were far from perfect, but i shot it anyway as a memento. During filming, i took a photo, accidentally (alcohol induced snap-happy fingers). I thought nothing of it until i checked out my footage the next day, and felt both stupid and annoyed (ontop of a throbbing head). In the footage at the moment i took the still, there is a pause in the filming and an audible 'fake' (?) shutter click, before continuing normally. Fortunately, it was just friends and I think they will find it funny considering it was me, but also shoot b-roll and interviews on the side for a small documentary producer. Thankfully, nothing like this has happened in any of these jobs...

I knew it was possible to take stills while filming, but if it screws up the shoot, what's the point? Is there anyway of repairing this, or at the least disabling this feature so i don't do it again? What did i do wrong, and how can i avoid it in the future.

Thanks,

John

Canon MR-14EX II Macro Ring Lite Flash

Looks nice, just received this update from Adorama
http://www.adorama.com/CAMR14EX2.html
The all-new Canon Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II is ideal for EOS quality close-up photography when used in conjunction with one of Canon's EF Macro lenses. Redesigned as a perfect complement to contemporary digital SLR setups, it is the most advanced macro flash Canon has ever produced. It has a maximum Guide No. of 34.4 ft./10.5m at ISO 100 and a twin-tube design where both flash tubes can be directed to fire independently or together. Sophisticated white LED focusing lamps and two forms of modeling lights make for easy and accurate previewing of lighting effects. Infinitely adjustable in any lighting condition with its illuminated dot-matrix LCD, the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II has 12 custom functions and supports E-TTL wireless autoflash when linked with one or more Speedlite 600EX-RT flashes. All this in a refined, compact design with shorter recycling times than its predecessor makes the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II a reliable, customizable choice.

Canon lens registration

Is there a "deadline" for registering Canon lenses? Does registration always require POP? I'm asking because I misplaced the receipt for one of my lenses! (Yes, I know, embarrassing!) I could contact the store and ask for a new one but I don't know how happy they are to print me a new receipt. It's not their responsibility if I lose it. Registration is also necessary for CPS "points" so I'm not only asking for the warranty.

Canon PowerShot G1 X II Final Specifications

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<p>Below are the final specifications for the Canon PowerShot G1 X II compact camera. This camera is replacing the Canon PowerShot G1 X that is a few years old.</p>
<p><strong>Specifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>13.1 mp in 4:3 format</li>
<li>12.8 mp in 3:2 format</li>
<li>1.5″ CMOS Sensor</li>
<li>3fps with AF, 5fps with focus locked</li>
<li>24-120mm f/2-3.9</li>
<li>DIGIC 6</li>
<li>3″ tilting touch LCD</li>
<li>Two Control Rings</li>
<li>Wifi</li>
<li>NFC</li>
<li>Creative shot</li>
<li>Multi-scene IS</li>
<li>Optional Grip</li>
<li>Optional EVF</li>
<li>Price: $799 USD</li>
</ul>
<p>More specs and features after the break.</p>
<p><!--more--></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th scope="col">Specs:</th>
<th scope="col">Details:</th>
<th scope="col">Description:</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Warranty Terms – Parts</th>
<td>1 year limited</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Warranty Terms – Labor</th>
<td>1 year limited</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Height</th>
<td>2.9 inches</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Width</th>
<td>4.6 inches</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Depth</th>
<td>2.6 inches</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Weight</th>
<td>1.2 pounds</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Megapixels (Effective)</th>
<td>12.8 (3:2 aspect ratio), 13.1 (4:3 aspect ratio)</td>
<td>A camera’s image sensor resolution measured in millions of tiny dots (pixels). <i>Effective</i> megapixels — the number of megapixels actually used to capture the image — is typically slightly lower than the number of <i>total</i> available megapixels.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Megapixels (Total)</th>
<td>15.0</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Image Resolution</th>
<td>Up to 4160 x 3120</td>
<td>The clarity of a digital image, determined by multiplying the number of pixels wide by the number of pixels high (e.g., 640 x 480).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Optical Zoom</th>
<td>5x</td>
<td>This is your lens’ true zoom capability. The lens does the work by reducing or enlarging the field of view. The greater the optical zoom, the closer you can get to the subject you are shooting.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Digital Zoom</th>
<td>4x</td>
<td>This is not true zoom, it is merely simulating zoom by enlarging the existing image’s pixels by cropping. The actual length of the lens does not change. Digital zooming results in reduced image quality, and should generally be avoided or turned off on your camera altogether. Optical zoom is recommended to ensure crisp, detailed photos.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Lens Features</th>
<td>Wide-angle lens with dual control rings and 9-blade aperture</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Lens Focal Length(s)</th>
<td>35mm equivalent 24 – 120mm</td>
<td>The distance (in millimeters) from a camera’s image sensor to its lens, usually given in terms of the 35mm (film camera) equivalent. Cameras with optical zoom have a range of focal lengths, while cameras without optical zoom have a fixed focal length.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">LCD Screen Size</th>
<td>3″</td>
<td>Size of the LCD screen, in inches, measured diagonally from corner to corner.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">LCD Screen Features</th>
<td>Capacitive touch-panel LCD with tilting design</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Viewfinder</th>
<td>LCD only</td>
<td>Provides the photographer with an approximation of what the lens is seeing. In addition to a conventional optical viewfinder, most digital cameras also provide a color LCD panel.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Image Stabilization</th>
<td>Yes, optical</td>
<td>Digitally compensates for camcorder shake so videos appear steady.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Face Detection</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Burst Mode</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td>Also referred to as continuous shooting, burst mode captures multiple shots in rapid succession with a single click of the shutter. This is a useful feature when shooting subjects in motion.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Panorama Mode</th>
<td>No</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Image Stitching</th>
<td>No</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Internal Memory</th>
<td>None</td>
<td>Memory that is built into a digital camera for storing images.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Compatible Memory Formats</th>
<td>Secure Digital (SD)|Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)|Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)</td>
<td>Number of images that can be stored on a digital camera’s built-in memory and/or included removable memory cards. This number varies depending on the resolution of each image. The higher the resolution of the image, the more storage space it takes up.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Shutter Speeds</th>
<td>1 – 1/4000 sec.; 15 – 1/4000 sec. (in Tv mode); 60 – 1/4000 sec. (in M mode)</td>
<td>The rate (typically measured in fractions of a second) at which a camera shutter opens and closes to capture an image. Slow shutter speeds are used for low-light conditions, while faster speeds are best for action shots.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Aperture Range</th>
<td>f/2 – f/3.9</td>
<td>The range, expressed in f-stop numbers, from a camera’s largest lens opening setting to its smallest. The greater this range, the more manual control and creative license available to the photographer in regard to light and focus.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">White Balance</th>
<td>Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H, flash, underwater, custom</td>
<td>Settings that assess and compensate for color conditions in any given lighting to ensure true-to-life color. Most digital cameras feature automatic white balance settings as well as the option to manually override such settings.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Flash Range</th>
<td>1.6′ – 22′ (wide); 4.6′ – 11′ (telephoto)</td>
<td>Distance over which a flash will adequately light a subject.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Flash Modes</th>
<td>Auto, on, slow synchro, off</td>
<td>Flash settings. Common modes include <i>Auto</i> (camera decides when the flash is needed), <i>Red-Eye Reduction</i> (minimizes eye reflections) and <i>Fill</i> (reduces deep shadows in bright sunlight).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Focus Range</th>
<td>2″ – infinity (wide), 1.3′ – infinity (telephoto); Macro: 2″ – 1.6′ (wide)</td>
<td>Distance over which the camera is capable of focusing on the subject.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Movie Mode</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td>Captures short, low-resolution video clips, sometimes with sound.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">ISO Equivalent</th>
<td>Auto, 100 – 12,800</td>
<td>Measurement of a digital camera’s light sensitivity, which is equivalent to a conventional camera’s film speed. The higher the ISO, the clearer the image in low-light conditions.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Camera Dock</th>
<td>Not included</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">File Formats</th>
<td>JPEG, RAW, MP4, DPOF</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Image Storage Capacity</th>
<td>Varies</td>
<td>Number of images that can be stored on a digital camera’s built-in memory and/or included removable memory cards. This number varies depending on the resolution of each image. The higher the resolution of the image, the more storage space it takes up.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Imaging Sensor Type</th>
<td>CMOS</td>
<td>Type of element used to convert light into a digital image. The most common types are CCD (charge-coupled device) and CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Imaging Sensor Size</th>
<td>1.5″</td>
<td>Size of the CCD or CMOS image sensor, usually measured in fractions of an inch (e.g., 1/1.8″ or 2/3″). In general, the larger the sensor, the better the picture quality.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Touchscreen</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Color Category</th>
<td>Black</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">HD Movie Mode</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Smile Mode</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Shockproof</th>
<td>No</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Waterproof</th>
<td>No</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Coldproof</th>
<td>No</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Low-Light/High Sensitivity</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">WiFi enabled</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">UPC</th>
<td>013803240047</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>Product Features</strong></p>
<p><strong>12.8-megapixel, 1.5″ CMOS sensor

</strong>Captures high-resolution images up to 4160 x 3120 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio (13.1 effective megapixels at 4:3 aspect ratio).</p>
<p><strong>5x optical/4x digital/20x total zoom

</strong>Through a wide-angle lens for precise zooming and accuracy. The lens features dual control rings for customized functions similar to SLR lenses and a 9-blade aperture for beautiful, blurred backgrounds.</p>
<p><strong>3″ capacitive touch-panel LCD

</strong>Makes it easy to navigate features and displays images in crisp, bright detail. The tilting design lets you achieve an ideal view of the screen from multiple angles.</p>
<p><strong>High-definition movie mode

</strong>Enables one-touch recording of stunning videos in 1080p resolution via the dedicated movie button.</p>
<p><strong>DIGIC 6 image processor

</strong>Combines with the CMOS sensor to create the Canon HS SYSTEM, which optimizes low-light performance.</p>
<p><strong>Optical image stabilizer

</strong>Reduces image blur caused by camera shake and vibration. ISO up to 12,800 ensures images are clearly captured, even in dimly lit environments.</p>
<p><strong>Scene modes

</strong>Include creative shot, portrait, star, handheld night scene, snow, fireworks, nostalgic, fish-eye effect, background defocus, super vivid and more, so you can add a variety of artistic, complementary effects to your shots.</p>
<p><strong>Burst mode

</strong>Allows you to capture dynamic, fast-motion events at up to 5.2 fps. Face detection isolates subjects in-frame and optimizes conditions, letting you take high-quality pictures of friends and family members.</p>
<p><strong>White balance modes

</strong>Include auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H, flash, underwater and custom, helping you achieve natural tones in a wide range of lighting conditions.</p>
<p><strong>Built-in flash

</strong>With auto, on, slow synchro and off modes provides efficient illumination, so you can capture clear, properly lit images.</p>
<p><strong>High-speed autofocus

</strong>Improves focusing speed, letting you quickly hone in on subjects from as close as 2″.</p>
<p><strong>Built-in Wi-Fi

</strong>Enables the wireless transfer of photos and videos to compatible mobile devices, select social networking sites and Wi-Fi-enabled computers and lets you remotely operate the camera using an enabled cell phone or tablet.</p>
<p><strong>Built-in NFC (near-field communication)

</strong>Allows you to pair the camera and your compatible Android device with just 1 touch.</p>
<p><strong>Multicard slot

</strong>Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity and SDXC memory cards (not included), so you can store plenty of photos and videos.</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://digicame-info.com/2014/02/eos-kiss-x70-powershot-g1-x-ma.html" target="_blank">DCI</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

PowerShot SX700 HS, PowerShot D30 & Rebel Images

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<p>Below are some images of known cameras being announced tomorrow. The new Rebel will sit at the bottom of Canon’s DSLR line.</p>
<p>The PowerShot D30 continues the waterproof/shockproof line from Canon and the SX700 HS is a small large zoom compact.</p>
<div id="attachment_15795" style="width: 510px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/140211_canon_ru_03.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-15795" alt="The New Rebel" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/140211_canon_ru_03.jpg" width="500" height="375" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The New Rebel</p></div>
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<p>Source: [<a href="http://digicame-info.com/2014/02/powershot-d30sx700hs.html" target="_blank">DCI</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

More Images of the PowerShot G1 X Mark II

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<p>More images have appeared for the upcoming Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II. As we can see, the body is a lot slimmer than the previous version of the G1 X.</p>
<p>This camera is set to be announced tomorrow for the CP+ show in Tokyo, Japan.</p>
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<p>Source: [<a href="http://digicame-info.com/2014/02/powershot-g1-x-mark-ii.html" target="_blank">DCI</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
<p> </p>

Sony A7/R "Bundle Deal" up to $650 Off

Sony A7/R and lens sales must not be great, as Sony started a "Bundle Sale," with $200 off body+one lens and $650 off body+one lens+F60M flash. Be aware, the F60M flash is riddled with overheating problems which Sony will not own up to, but $99 for a $600 flash may be worth it for those not needing rapid firing or willing to repair it on their own (supposedly $100 for repair at http://www.sp-ts.com/).

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Shallow Review: Tamron 150-600 f/5-6.3 VC vs 300mm/2.8 II +2xTC III

Unpacked my Tamron this morning. Basically, it handled just as predicted by the lensrental data and the other good data published. It focussed fast at 400mm and below, and a bit sluggish at 600 on both a 5DIII and 70D. The IQ performance at 400mm and below was at about the same as the 100-400L, which I have sold.

Now for the test that I have wanted to see: how does it compare at 600mm vs the 300mm f/2.8 II plus 2xTCIII. I AFMAd it on a 5DIII and took a couple of shots of an iso 12233 chart. The chart was illuminated by only a halogen lamp. Images from both lenses were treated the same way for processing from raw. The Tamron was set for f/6.3 at 1/400s iso 2500, and the 300x2 at f/5.6 at 1/500. For the pair in the next post, both were at f/8 and 1/250. These are 100% crops, which need downloading for comparison.

Here are the Tammy at/f6.3 (Top) and the Canon at f/5.6 (Bottom)

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Updated PowerShot G1 X II Specs

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<p>Below is a list of additional specs for the PowerShot G1 X. It looks like Canon is really trying to create a market for this camera based on the spec sheet.</p>
<p>The new flagship of the PowerShot line is expected this week.</p>
<p><strong>Specifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Lens: 24-150 f/2.8-3.9</li>
<li>DIGIC 6</li>
<li>30 AF Points</li>
<li>3fps with AF, 5fps with focus locked</li>
<li>Macro Mode: 5cm</li>
<li>Wifi</li>
<li>NFC</li>
<li>Tilt Screen</li>
<li>Touch Screen</li>
<li>EVF is optional</li>
</ul>
<p>More to come.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Interesting blog post regarding lighting and the influence on autofocus

Hi all

I found a very interesting blog post regarding autofocus (AFMA) and lightning conditions:
http://www.reikan.co.uk/focalweb/index.php/2014/01/colour-affect-autofocus/
Here one picture which shows the autofocus result with a Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L
8512_daylight.png


Also, it's just a few results and not yet a full range of many tests. But still, it shows a big variance depending on the used lightning when using autofocus, or doing AFMA.

What do you think of this?

pato

More Product Confirmations for CP+

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<p><strong>UPDATED

</strong>We’ve added a few more products and specs to the list below.</p>
<p>Below are a list of products that will arrive for CP+, an addition to the previous list of gear. I will note the omission of the mentioned entry level DSLR, which may come shortly after CP+.</p>
<ul>
<li>PowerShot G1 X II</li>
<li>EVF-DC1 (External Viewfinder)</li>
<li>WP-DC53 (Water Proof Housing)</li>
<li>PowerShot S200 f/2-3</li>
<li>PowerShot D30</li>
<li>PowerShot SX300 HS 24-300 f/3.5-6.5</li>
<li>PowerShot SX700 HS 24-650 f/3.5-6.5</li>
<li>PowerShot SX800 HS 24-800 f/3.6-6.5</li>
</ul>
<p>We might also see an announcement for the PowerShot SX70 IS. It’ll come with a crazy zoom lens whenever it does arrive.</p>
<ul>
<li>24-2000 f/3.7-8.0</li>
</ul>
<p>More to come.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

50mm F1.8

Just a quick thing, I've been using a 550D, or a Rebel T2I before this and had recently changed to a 6D. I used my 50mm F1.8 with my 550D before, it was a great moment, giving me bokeh which I've never seen before and amount of light which is so desirable in an APS-C, but after a while I realized that it was not really sharp overall and... it just doesn't click. It doesn't give the amount of details one would command in order to produce a good image overall. However, after leaving it aside for some time, I picked it up again and put it on my 6D, and it feels like a whole new lens again (Doesn't refer to the brand new idea, more of a change, something drastically different)! It's sharp throughout the subject that I wanted, gives me great bokeh and it looks a lot sharper than before. It just feels different. Has anyone felt this, something like breathing in new life into an old lens by using a new camera body?

Patent: Canon EF 24-85 f/3.5-5.6 IS

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<p>A patent for an EF 24-85 f/3.5-5.6 IS has appeared. Along with this lens is a patent for the EF 24-70 f/4L IS. I do think Canon does need a new full frame non-L zoom lens to go into less expensive kits, or for an even less expensive full frame camera down the road.</p>
<p><strong>Description and self-interpretation of the patent literature</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Patent Publication No. 2014-16464,2014-16465
<ul>
<li>Publication date 2014.1.30</li>
<li>Filing date 2012.7.9</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Example 3
<ul>
<li>Macro when in parentheses</li>
<li>Zoom ratio 2.84 (2.87)</li>
<li>Focal length f = 24.30-35.10-69.00mm (67.23-60.62)</li>
<li>Fno. 4.10 (5.28-5.56)</li>
<li>Half angle ω = 41.68-31.65-17.41 ° (17.84-19.64)</li>
<li>Image height Y = 21.64mm</li>
<li>134.65-141.04-164.94mm overall length of the lens (162.09-152.75)</li>
<li>BF 39.15-46.02-59.68mm (64.95-67.73)</li>
<li>β = -0.17 (-0.7)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Example 4
<ul>
<li>Macro when in parentheses</li>
<li>Zoom ratio 3.42 (2.84)</li>
<li>Focal length f = 24.30-35.10-82.99mm (68.22-64.03)</li>
<li>Fno. 3.58-4.42-5.89 (5.92-5.87)</li>
<li>Half angle ω = 41.68-31.65-14.61 ° (17.60-18.67)</li>
<li>Image height Y = 21.64mm</li>
<li>126.64-128.32-155.92mm overall length of the lens (149.57-148.58)</li>
<li>BF 39.39-49.31-64.14mm (65.59-65.96)</li>
<li>β = -0.17 (-0.6)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Canon patents
<ul>
<li>(4, etc. as in Example 3) seven-group zoom of positive and negative positive and negative positive positive and negative</li>
<li>(4, etc. the second group, as in Example 3) inner focus</li>
<li>implement the macro function by the first group fed out to the object side</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://egami.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2014-02-10" target="_blank">EG</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Better to use waterproof P&S camera or waterproof case for s100?

I will be going to Honolulu, Hawaii in August and may want to do some limited amount of snorkeling.

I currently have a Canon s100.

The waterproof cases are not inexpensive so my question is would I get better pictures using a case with my s100 or spending the money on a P&S camera that is waterproof to 10 meters? Another question is how difficult/easy are the cases to use underwater? I'm a very strong swimmer, but my snorkeling experience is quite limited so much of my focus may be on snorkeling properly.

I also have a 6D and an older T1i, but I think the cases for those would be even more expensive and I may only go snorkeling for a day or two on this trip. For what it is worth, I am not in love with my s100. Waterproof P&S camera recommendations, if any, may be for any brand.

Any advice will be appreciated.

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