Emperor Divers' Red Sea Forum

I have just bought a Canon Ixus 800 & underwater casing. I note that on the Canon website it mentions weights for the casing, are these needed?

Hi there,

Congratulations on your purchase of a Canon Ixus - I've just recently returning from trying out one of these in the Red Sea and got some lovely results.

With regards to weights, they do help a little to keep the housing still underwater. What happens is that the housing is a little buoyant which means it can wobble a little and a little weight will help it keep it steadier underwater - a little similar to ourselves really!

I didn't use any weights with my Canon Ixus and got some nice shots, so the choice is really yours, they do help a bit, but aren't completely necessary.

Happy shooting and don't forget our special photo trips for cameras like yours!

Best Fishes,

Maria

I completed the PADI digital photography course whilst staying at the Hilton Nuweiba, with the help of Stephie. She helped me get some very good results, and the house reef is superb for practising camera skills. I just hope it hasn't been damaged too much by AB ferries that pass by too close, and too fast. If anyone wants to learn more about photography, I personally would recommend, paying a visit.