Name: Bluewater Canon R100 Underwater Starter Package
Brand: Bluewater
SKU: BW-R100STARTER
Price: 2366.79 USD
Availability: InStock

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Bluewater Ikelite Canon R100 Starter Package

Check out our full Canon EOS R100 Review!

With the Bluewater Ikelite Canon R100 Underwater Starter Kit, you can take your Canon R100 underwater (one of Canon's best underwater camera options) and capture stunning photos and videos of marine life, coral reefs, and other underwater wonders.

If you are looking for a package to start capturing stunning photos, this one is for you. The set comes with a single strobe which allows you to capture stunning photos, lightweight housing, camera, lens and dome port. The housing is built from ABS-PC material which provides strength and requires minimal maintenance. It also has excellent ergonomics, button and lever location has been well thought off to make your shooting experience wonderful even when wearing thick gloves.

Here are some of the key features of the Ikelite Canon R100 Underwater Starter Kit:

Watertight to 200 feet (60 meters)
Durable and lightweight construction
Easy to use controls
Wide field of view dome port
Tray and handles for easy carrying and maneuvering
High powered underwater strobe
Spare o-rings for repairs

If you're looking for a high-quality and affordable way to get started with underwater photography with your Canon R100 camera, then the Ikelite Canon R100 Underwater Starter Kit is the perfect choice for you.

What's Included:

Housing Features:

Ergonomics - The Ikelite R100 Housing has excellent ergonomics. Buttons, levers and dials are located at your fingertips. The curved trigger levers for shutter and back button focus can hug the side of the housing if shooting without a grip or be extended for easy reach from an optional handle. AF-ON is accessible with your thumb by a lever control at the side of the housing. When combined with back button focus, this provides a shooting method far easier than attempting to half-press the camera's shutter button. Soft-touch control knobs add comfort and extra grip to the main dial, quick control dial, power switch, and lens release. Stainless steel, direct-drive rotating controls are virtually fail-safe and user serviceable and adjustable in a pinch.
Setup - Installation and removal of the camera is very easy. A small mounting plate attaches to the bottom of the camera and secures in the front of the housing. The camera mounting plate does not need to be removed from the camera for surface use or when changing the battery or memory cards. The mounting plate features a 1/4-20 threaded mount on the bottom so that it can be attached to a tripod on the surface.
Vacuum Testing - The optional Ikelite Vacuum Kit allows you to draw a vacuum on the housing to check for proper assembly prior to entering the water and provides peace of mind.
TTL Strobe Exposure - Ikelite offers a fast and accurate TTL converter - Ikelite DL5 DS Link Canon TTL Converter and CT1 TTL Hotshoe Kit which can be programmed to the camera's specific TTL protocol and supports both first curtain and rear curtain sync up to the camera's maximum flash sync speed. Exposure compensation can be used added or subtracted in the camera. A push button and indicator light on the side of the converter make it simple to switch back and forth between TTL and manual exposure underwater.
Strobe Compatiblity - Strobes can be connected via electronic sync cord, fiber optic strobes are not compatible.

Read this article if you need some guidance on the best underwater settings for your canon R100 while shooting underwater.

The INON S-220 Underwater Strobe

The Inon S-220 S-TTL Underwater Strobe is a compact and powerful strobe that is perfect for underwater photographers of all levels, especially those new to the hobby. It features a guide number of 22, a wide beam angle of 140° horizontal and 100° vertical, and a variety of features that make it easy to use and produce stunning results.

One of the key features of the S-220 is its S-TTL Auto mode. This mode automatically adjusts the flash power based on the ambient light and distance to the subject, resulting in accurate and consistent exposure. For photographers who want more control, the S-220 also offers a manual mode with 12 steps of power adjustment.

The S-220 is also equipped with a variety of other useful features, including:

A large wheel dial for easy operation, even with gloves on
A phosphorescent panel for readability in low-light conditions
Double O-rings for protection against flooding
A bayonet mount for easy attachment of filters and accessories
Compatibility with Inon Quick Holders for one-touch attachment/detachment

The Inon S-220 is a versatile strobe that is well-suited for a variety of underwater photography applications, including wide-angle, macro, and portrait photography. It is also a great choice for photographers who are new to underwater photography, as its S-TTL Auto mode makes it easy to get started.

Recommended Lenses & Ports:

Wide Angle (included)

1. Canon 18-45 mm Canon RF-S f/4.5-6.3 IS STM - Wide zoom for schools of fish, reefscapes, fish portraits
Recommended Port/Gears:
Zoom Gear + Ikelite DLM 6inch Dome Port with Zoom

Optional Macro

1. Canon 85 mm RF Macro lens - For macro, fish close-ups
Recommended Port:
1/2" Lens extension 5516.65 + Flat Port 5516.50

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Watch our Canon R100 underwater video review ...

Need some clarification on the awesome quality underwater images this camera can produce? See below for some image samples taken in the Sea of Cortez and Southern California.