New camera: Canon s410 / DC800

[ethanb]

I've been using a Canon s410 (4MP Digital Elph) since last spring. I bought it as a topside camera, with no intention of using it underwater, but the prices on those cheap Canon housings just got too tempting and I gave in last week and ordered one. It's only been out to Devil's Lake, Mendota, and Pearl Lake so far - the best viz it's seen is about 10 feet - but I'm going to the Willie on Friday.

I'd be interested in hearing any tips and tricks from people who have experience with this setup or earlier versions. I've been drooling over some of Inon's wide-angle lense and strobe setups, but I doubt I'll be able to afford one anytime soon. So far I've just been shooting shallow close-up with no flash - I'm guessing it'll suck when I try to use the built-in flash in Lake Michigan.

Here's a picture of a bluegill from Pearl Lake last weekend - it's the first shot I've liked so far. For some reason the fish were trying to eat the housing. They kept nibbling at the top right corner - I'm not sure if it's the blue zoom lever or the yellow shutter release button or their reflection in the clear glass, but it was making them crazy. If I ever wanted to catch bluegills, I'd put hooks all over the housing and put it on a fishing rod.

Ethan