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Jenni Whiteley
Capture the Adventure with the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
Image taken with the PowerShot G1 X Mark II
A scalloped hammerhead , Sphyrna lewini , cruises overhead Settings : f / 2.8 , 1 / 125s , ISO 250
By Jenni Whiteley
Before a recent trip to the Galápagos Islands , I wanted to purchase an advanced compact camera . I needed a combination of great image and video quality , a travelfriendly size that meant I could easily fit both camera and housing into my modest hand luggage , and equipment that was also robust and capable of withstanding dives to 40 metres .
I trawled the Internet for a model that suited my needs and style of photography . Reviews for the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II were consistently great , and the simplicity of the underwater housing controls also appealed to me . The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II has full manual mode and RAW image capabilities , which for me is essential when shooting wildlife . The three-inch LCD screen makes it easy to quickly review images and ensure the correct settings are selected .
I love the DSLR-like image quality , and made full use of the HD video capabilities when filming schooling hammerhead sharks in the deep . The ISO capabilities are surprisingly good and the lens is super sharp for capturing details .
With a powerhouse of a sensor with a CMOS chip that packs in 12.8 megapixels , and the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II ’ s great handling , for shooting on both land and underwater , I cannot recommend it highly enough !
Underwater housing WP-DC53
• 12.8 megapixel 1.5 " -type CMOS sensor
• DIGIC 6 image processor
• 24-120mm equivalent F2.0-3.9 lens with optical IS
• Tilting 3 ", 1.04M dot touchscreen LCD
• 5.2 fps continuous shooting
• Full HD 30p video recording
• Wi-fi and NFC enabled
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