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
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.
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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 A0296 Canon PowerShot G11+Bat NB-7L+6Gifts+2YrsWty G-11  US $536.44
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 62" TRIPOD Canon PowerShot G11 G10 S90 SX20 SX1 D10 G9 US $22.95
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 62" TRIPOD Canon PowerShot G11 G10 S90 SX20 SX1 D10 G9 US $22.95
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 Car Charger for Canon PowerShot G11.................... US $7.17
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 NISSIN DIGITAL Di866 FLASH CANON POWERSHOT G11 G10 G9 US $259.00
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 Canon Powershot G11 IS Camera +12 PIECE PRO KIT +LENSES US $579.95
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 New Canon PowerShot G11 Camera + 2GB/Reader/LCD Pad@ $1 US $417.07
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 CB-2LZE CB-2LZ charger CANON NB-7L PowerShot G10 G11 US $7.40
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 Hand Grip Strap for Canon Powershot SX10 IS SX1 G10 G11 US $6.99
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 62" TRIPOD Canon PowerShot G11 G10 S90 SX20 SX1 D10 G9 US $22.95
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 Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Camera 10Mpix 5x Zoom US $535.88
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 A0296 Canon PowerShot G11+Bat NB-7L+6Gifts+2YrsWty G-11 US $536.44
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 ★Canon PowerShot G10 G11 Neck Strap SC-DC65A SC-DC55A★ US $40.00
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 Canon Powershot G11 IS Camera +12 PIECE PRO KIT +LENSES US $579.95
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 Canon Powershot G11 IS Digital Camera +8GB~8 BONUS NEW US $529.95
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 Canon Powershot G11 IS Digital Camera +4GB~8 BONUS NEW US $519.95
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 Canon Powershot G11 IS Digital Camera ~8 BONUS NEW USA US $499.95
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 Canon Powershot G11 10.0 Megapixel Brand New in Box US $400.00
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 NEW CANON POWERSHOT G11 DIGITAL CAMERA US $598.00
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 REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE CORD for CANON POWERSHOT G11 US $10.99
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 Canon PowerShot G11, 10MP, Many extras. Ex Cond. US $399.00
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 New Canon PowerShot G11 Camera + 2GB/Reader/LCD Pad@ $1 US $480.00
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 CHARGER FOR CANON NB-7L NB7L Camera PowerShot G10 G11 US $3.29
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 3x SCREEN PROTECTORS CANON POWERSHOT G11 DIGITAL CAMERA US $5.99
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 Flash + DIFFUSER FOR CANON Powershot G10 G11 G9 G7 G6 US $49.99
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 NEW Canon PowerShot G11 Jap BLACK @ 3 x Gifts US $532.11
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 NEW Canon Powershot G11 G 11 BLACK @ 3 x Gifts US $556.07
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 12PC of Accessories for Canon PowerShot G11 G10 US $179.99
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 T11 mini Tripod For Canon Powershot G11 G10 G9 G7 G6 G5 US $3.88
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 Hand Grip Strap for Canon Powershot SX10 IS SX1 G10 G11 US $6.99
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Latest Ebay auctions for Canon G11 Underwater Housing WP-DC34
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 CANON WATERPROOF CASE WP-DC34 for PowerShot G11 US $264.00
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 Underwater Flash Strobe for Canon WP-DC33 WP-DC34 US $249.00
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 New Canon waterproof case WP-DC34 for PowerShot G11 US $232.00
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 Canon WP-DC34 Waterproof Case PowerShot G11 Camera NEW US $199.95
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 Canon WP-DC34 Waterproof Housing for PowerShot G11 US $174.95
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 NEW CANON WP-DC34 Underwater Housing for PowerShot G11 US $249.99
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 Canon WP-DC34 PowerShot Waterproof Case Powershot G11 US $179.95
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 Canon WP-DC34 Waterproof Case PowerShot G11 Camera NEW US $214.95
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 CANON WP-DC34 G11 Waterproof Housing WPDC34 WPDC-34 DC US $267.79
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 Japan ORIGINAL Canon WPDC34 case WP-DC34 Powershot G11 US $293.00
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 Canon WP-DC34 Waterproof Case PowerShot G11 Camera NEW US $169.95
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 Canon WP-DC34 Waterproof Case WPDC34 for G11 ~ By FedEx US $299.90
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 Canon WP-DC34 Case for Canon PowerShot G11 US $189.95
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