Canon's G11 Powershot camera looks set to become the new standard for underwater photographers wanting a top notch camera in a small, point-and-shoot underwater housing that won't cost a fortune
It's been eagerly anticipated for months, and the Canon G11 Powershot has now been released in early October 2009, complete with its own affordable underwater housing, the WP-DC34, also from Canon. The G11's predecessors, the G9 and G10, have both won rave reviews from underwater photographers about the quality of their imaging, the ability to take much higher quality RAW photos, and the joy of being able to get great shots with such a small camera. There's also the bonus of being able to shoot video too.
Canon Powershot G11
Canon Powershot G11
The current prices stated on Amazon.com are just under $500 for the Canon G11 and $200 for the WP-DC34 underwater housing. You can order the Canon G11 and order the WP-DC34 underwater housing too. You can also check Ebay for Canon G11 and WP-DC34 housing bargains, both used and brand new. See the Ebay Canon G11 listings below.
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Canon Underwater Housing WP-DC34 for the Canon G11
I've been very happy with my trusty Canon IXUS 800 (or Powershot SD700 as it's known in the USA) which I bought over 3 years ago and have used constantly since. (See photos I've taken with the Canon IXUS 800 on my Sulawesi liveaboard and harlequin shrimp encounter). I've resisted the temptation to upgrade to the G series, but the G11 might be what makes me make the change. The wide-angle 28mm lens and the bigger 2.8" LCD screen on the back, as well as the ability to shoot RAW, are the main things I'm interested in. DivePhotoGuide.com notes that Fantasea already have a wet lens Big Eye wide angle lens adapter available for the G11, which makes maximum use of its wide-angle capability.
I can't wait to run into someone on a dive boat who has a G11 so I can have a play with it - it might well wind up being a Christmas present to myself!
You can browse the latest Ebay auctions for the Canon Powershot G11
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 Magic Lantern Guides: Canon Powershot G11 by Michael Guncheon (2010, Paperback) $1.49 End Date: Thursday May-23-2013 8:14:36 PDT |
 Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Camera Really Right Stuff L Bracket 5 Batteries 2 Cr $375.00 End Date: Thursday May-23-2013 8:47:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: $375.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon Digital Camera PowerShot G11 User Guide (EN) 7119006 manual instruction $12.79 End Date: Thursday May-23-2013 10:30:22 PDT Buy It Now for only: $12.79 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon WP-DC34 Waterproof Housing for PowerShot G11 #4042B001 $189.00 End Date: Thursday May-23-2013 13:25:19 PDT Buy It Now for only: $189.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon BKT-DC1 Speedlight Bracket for PowerShot G10, G11and G12 Cameras #3412B001 $34.95 End Date: Thursday May-23-2013 13:52:32 PDT Buy It Now for only: $34.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Magic Lantern Guide for Canon Powershot G11, Michael Guncheon #1600596872 $9.49 End Date: Thursday May-23-2013 15:19:43 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.49 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Radio Frequency Wireless Shutter for Canon Rebel T3 T2 T1i Ti PowerShot G11 G12 $22.99 End Date: Thursday May-23-2013 19:15:13 PDT |
 New Charger pack for CANON NB-7L PowerShot G10 PowerShot G11 $18.44 End Date: Thursday May-23-2013 20:05:11 PDT Buy It Now for only: $18.44 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon G11 Powershot Digital Camera Instruction Manual Book English USED AC $9.95 End Date: Friday May-24-2013 0:13:34 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon G11 Powershot Digital Camera Instruction Manual Book English USED GD $12.95 End Date: Friday May-24-2013 0:15:16 PDT Buy It Now for only: $12.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 3PC Filter Kit for Canon PowerShot G12 G11 G10 $34.99 End Date: Friday May-24-2013 16:23:21 PDT Buy It Now for only: $34.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Pro Steel Mini Tripod for Canon PowerShot G12 G11 G10 $12.98 End Date: Friday May-24-2013 21:59:59 PDT Buy It Now for only: $12.98 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 NEW 67" PRO TRIPOD for CANON POWERSHOT G9 G10 G11 G12 $22.95 End Date: Friday May-24-2013 23:08:14 PDT Buy It Now for only: $22.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 72" HEAVY DUTY TRIPOD CANON POWERSHOT G9 G10 G11 G12 $24.95 End Date: Friday May-24-2013 23:12:53 PDT Buy It Now for only: $24.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon PowerShot G11 10.0 MP Digital Camera - Black $275.00 End Date: Friday May-24-2013 23:16:54 PDT Buy It Now for only: $275.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 72" HEAVY DUTY MONOPOD CANON POWERSHOT G9 G10 G11 G2 $13.99 End Date: Friday May-24-2013 23:17:10 PDT Buy It Now for only: $13.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Magic Lantern Guides: Canon Powershot G11, Guncheon, Michael, New Book $3.89 End Date: Saturday May-25-2013 2:42:55 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.89 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Video Stabilizer for Canon EOS 650D T3i SX1IS PowerShot SX50 G15 G12 G10 G11 XS $198.95 End Date: Saturday May-25-2013 8:12:24 PDT Buy It Now for only: $198.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Video Stabilizer for Canon EOS 650D T4i SX1IS PowerShot SX50 G15 G12 G10 G11 XS $165.95 End Date: Saturday May-25-2013 8:12:28 PDT Buy It Now for only: $165.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Charger for NB7L NB-7L CANON PowerShot G10 G11 G12 SX30 IS Digital Camera SX30I $9.84 End Date: Saturday May-25-2013 10:29:58 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.84 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon PowerShot G11 10.0 MP Digital Camera - Black $299.99 End Date: Saturday May-25-2013 14:34:52 PDT Buy It Now for only: $299.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon PowerShot G11 10.0 MP Digital Camera - Black $100.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-25-2013 18:13:45 PDT |
 Canon Powershot G11 Digital Field Guide NEW $18.35 End Date: Saturday May-25-2013 22:46:43 PDT Buy It Now for only: $18.35 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 E-TTL Flash +Bracket and 3ft Ext for CANON Powershot G11, G12 $119.95 End Date: Sunday May-26-2013 1:20:15 PDT Buy It Now for only: $119.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon PowerShot G11 10.0 MP Digital Camera - Black $100.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-26-2013 12:59:36 PDT |
 Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Field Guide by Brian Mclernon (2010, Paperback) $14.95 End Date: Sunday May-26-2013 15:32:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: $14.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon PowerShot G11 10 MP Digital Camera $75.00 (11 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-26-2013 19:55:43 PDT |
 Canon PowerShot G11 10.0 MP Digital Camera - Black $200.00 End Date: Sunday May-26-2013 20:23:40 PDT |
 Canon PowerShot G11 10.0 MP Digital Camera - Black $1.04 (3 Bids) End Date: Monday May-27-2013 8:56:00 PDT |
 For Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS/G11/G10/S90/E1: Leather Hand Strap $6.99 End Date: Monday May-27-2013 11:13:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: $6.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
Latest Ebay auctions for Canon G11 Underwater Housing WP-DC34
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Canon WP-DC34 Waterproof Housing for PowerShot G11 #4042B001 $189.00 End Date: Thursday May-23-2013 13:25:19 PDT Buy It Now for only: $189.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon WP-DC34 Waterproof Underwater Housing Case for PowerShot G11 & G12 Camera $199.95 End Date: Saturday May-25-2013 14:28:33 PDT Buy It Now for only: $199.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Genuine Canon Waterproof Case WP-DC34 for G11/G12 $99.00 End Date: Saturday May-25-2013 16:54:27 PDT Buy It Now for only: $169.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Canon WP-DC34 Underwater Housing and YS-01 Strobes for Canon PowerShot G12 $1,495.00 End Date: Sunday May-26-2013 12:31:23 PDT Buy It Now for only: $1,495.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon WP-DC34 Underwater Housing Case for G11 G12 $271.69 End Date: Sunday May-26-2013 14:43:29 PDT Buy It Now for only: $271.69 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon WP-DC34 Case for Canon PowerShot G11 & G12 NEW $199.97 End Date: Tuesday May-28-2013 13:03:37 PDT Buy It Now for only: $199.97 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Underwater Close Up Macro Lens for Canon WP-DC28 WP-DC34 Housing $259.00 End Date: Thursday May-30-2013 10:13:33 PDT Buy It Now for only: $259.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 @@ NEW+Canon WP-DC34 Waterproof underwater Housing for PowerShot G11 G12 + 4GB $209.00 End Date: Saturday Jun-1-2013 15:11:45 PDT Buy It Now for only: $209.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon 4042B001 Water Proof Case for WP-DC34 $299.00 End Date: Sunday Jun-2-2013 7:45:09 PDT Buy It Now for only: $299.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon WP-DC34 Waterproof Housing for PowerShot G11 Digital Camera $189.00 End Date: Monday Jun-3-2013 7:22:32 PDT Buy It Now for only: $189.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon WP-DC34 Case for Canon PowerShot G11 & G12 $217.95 End Date: Wednesday Jun-5-2013 11:43:58 PDT Buy It Now for only: $217.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon WP-DC34 Case for Canon PowerShot G11 & G12 $217.95 End Date: Wednesday Jun-5-2013 12:06:07 PDT Buy It Now for only: $217.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon WP-DC34 Underwater Housing Case for Canon G11 G12 $199.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-6-2013 10:05:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $199.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon WP-DC34 Underwater Housing kit for PowerShot G11 $239.95 End Date: Friday Jun-7-2013 11:53:11 PDT Buy It Now for only: $239.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon replacement buckle case WP-DC21 / WP-DC28 / WP-DC34 underwater housing $34.99 End Date: Saturday Jun-8-2013 19:32:55 PDT Buy It Now for only: $34.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon WW-DC1 Weight for WP-DC28 DC310L DC320L DC34 DC39 DC41 Housing Case $24.95 End Date: Sunday Jun-9-2013 10:40:37 PDT Buy It Now for only: $24.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Underwater Flash Strobe for Canon WP-DC32 WP-DC34 WP-DC35 WP-DC41 WP-DC44 $285.95 End Date: Wednesday Jun-12-2013 4:54:37 PDT Buy It Now for only: $285.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon WP-DC34 Waterproof Underwater Housing Case for PowerShot G11 & G12 Camera $209.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-13-2013 7:23:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: $209.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon WP-DC34 Waterproof Underwater Housing Case for PowerShot G11 & G12 Camera $224.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-13-2013 7:23:22 PDT Buy It Now for only: $224.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon WP-DC34 Waterproof Underwater Housing Case for PowerShot G11 & G12 Camera $199.95 End Date: Thursday Jun-13-2013 7:23:30 PDT Buy It Now for only: $199.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Fantasea 5135 Wide Angle Lens for Canon WP-DC28 WP-DC34 $249.95 End Date: Friday Jun-14-2013 11:13:24 PDT Buy It Now for only: $249.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon WP-DC34 G12 / G11 LED Photo/Video Light M700i Pkg by Nocturnal Lights $269.99 End Date: Friday Jun-14-2013 16:05:48 PDT Buy It Now for only: $269.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon WP-DC34 Underwater Housing for Canon PowerShot G11/G12 Digital Camera $229.99 End Date: Sunday Jun-16-2013 8:19:59 PDT Buy It Now for only: $229.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canon WP-DC21 DC28 DC34 buckle retaining pin underwater housing 42.2 MM NEW $17.99 End Date: Tuesday Jun-18-2013 19:03:38 PDT Buy It Now for only: $17.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
