Compact Canon SL3 Enthralls Underwater Photography Enthusiasts as Tiniest DSLR for Aquatic Exploration
The Canon EOS Rebel SL3, also known as the EOS 250D, paired with Ikelite's SL3 Housing offers a compelling choice for underwater photographers seeking a budget-friendly, versatile, and capable DSLR system tailored for underwater use.
Compact and Lightweight DSLR Design
The SL3 is Canon’s smallest DSLR, making it easier to handle underwater and fit into compact underwater housings like Ikelite’s SL3 Housing. This improvement in mobility reduces fatigue during dives, enhancing the overall diving experience.
Articulating Touchscreen
The fully articulating LCD screen allows easier framing and shooting at various angles underwater, where using an optical viewfinder can be challenging due to buoyancy and positioning constraints.
4K Video Capability
The SL3 supports 4K video recording, enabling high-resolution underwater videography. This is a notable step up from some older models and useful for capturing vivid underwater scenes.
Reliable Dual Pixel Autofocus (AF)
Canon’s Dual Pixel AF provides fast, smooth autofocus which is important underwater where subjects like fish can move quickly. This enhances sharpness and focus reliability in the Ikelite housing setup.
Compatibility with Canon EF and EF-S Lenses
Using the Ikelite SL3 Housing allows you to take advantage of Canon’s extensive lens lineup, including specialized underwater lenses or macro options for detailed close-ups.
Durability and Pressure Resistance
The Ikelite SL3 Housing is designed specifically for the Canon SL3, rated to withstand depth pressures typical for recreational diving (usually up to 60m or more), protecting the camera’s controls and electronics while allowing access to essential functions underwater.
Accessory Port and Strobe Compatibility
The housing’s accessory port can be used with Ikelite’s 1⁄2" hole vacuum kit, and strobes can only be fired via electronic sync cord in the Ikelite Canon SL3 housing. The recommended macro set-up includes the Canon 60mm EF-S f/2.8 Macro USM lens and Ikelite DS-160 strobes, while the wide-angle set-up consists of the Tokina 10-17 mm f/3.5 - 4.5 DX fisheye lens and Ikelite DS-160 strobes.
Price and Availability
The retail price for the Ikelite SL3 housing is $1294.95, and the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 is priced at $749.99. Ikelite has created a special housing for the Canon SL3 that preserves its small size and includes built-in TTL capability for use with Ikelite DS strobes. The housing is depth rated to 200ft (60m) and is made with Ikelite's lightweight and corrosion-proof ABS-PC, acrylic, and acetyl construction.
Market
The market for the Canon SL3 and Ikelite housing combo is for anyone looking for an excellent quality, budget-friendly, and compact DSLR system. This combination balances image quality, ease of use, and respectable video performance within a compact form factor optimized by the underwater housing.
- With Ikelite's SL3 Housing, the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 offers a budget-friendly option for underwater photographers seeking a versatile DSLR system that's compact and lightweight, ideal for easier handling underwater and fitting into compact underwater housings.
- The SL3's fully articulating LCD screen facilitates easier framing and shooting at various angles underwater, where using an optical viewfinder can be challenging due to buoyancy and positioning constraints.
- The SL3 supports 4K video recording, enabling high-resolution underwater videography, a notable step up from some older models, useful for capturing vivid underwater scenes.
- Canon's Dual Pixel AF provides fast, smooth autofocus, important underwater where subjects like fish can move quickly, enhancing sharpness and focus reliability in the Ikelite housing setup.
- Using the Ikelite SL3 Housing allows you to take advantage of Canon’s extensive lens lineup, including specialized underwater lenses or macro options for detailed close-ups or wide-angle setups for capturing expansive views.
- The Ikelite SL3 Housing, designed specifically for the Canon SL3, is rated to withstand depth pressures typical for recreational diving, protecting the camera’s controls and electronics while allowing access to essential functions underwater.
- The housing's accessory port can be used with Ikelite’s 1⁄2" hole vacuum kit, and strobes can only be fired via electronic sync cord in the Ikelite Canon SL3 housing, with recommended accessories such as Ikelite DS-160 strobes for macro and wide-angle setups.
- The retail price for the Ikelite SL3 housing is $1294.95, and the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 is priced at $749.99, making the combination a budget-friendly option in the market for quality DSLR systems with respectable video performance and compact form factor optimized by the underwater housing.
- The market for the Canon SL3 and Ikelite housing combo caters to anyone looking for an excellent quality, budget-friendly, and compact DSLR system, offering a balance of image quality, ease of use, and video performance within a compact form factor, optimized by the underwater housing and suitable for a variety of photography interests.
