Canon R6 V FIRST RESULTS Underwater 7K Footage // 200DL Housing [VIDEO]

Footage by Jean Rydberg

Compact hybrid cinema cameras are amazing for underwater use because they're easier to pack, easier to travel with, and easier to push through the water. Canon has entered this expanding field in a big way with the Canon EOS R6 V mirrorless camera. See the stunning first results shot in Grand Cayman.

 

Canon R6 V Specs, Lenses, and Lighting

The 32.5MP full-frame sensor, 7K RAW video, and up to 7.5 stops of in-body image stabilization help you capture amazingly sharp, colorful, and highly detailed video whether you're shooting wide angle or macro.

Canon has some of our absolute favorite lenses to use underwater right now, including the RF 7-14mm Fisheye and RF 100mm Macro which are showcased in this footage.

Ultra high definition video requires a lot of light so pair this camera with the brightest video lights you can afford.

 

Diving Grand Cayman

Grand Cayman is one of our favorite places to test gear, with its incredible mix of wide angle, macro, wrecks, wall diving, and shallow water split shot opportunities. Special thanks to Pete and the staff of Epic Divers - our favorite dive boat operation on island.

 

Equipment Used

• Canon EOS R6 V Camera Body
• Canon RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5 L Fisheye Lens
• Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro Lens
• Ikelite 200DL Deluxe Underwater Housing # 71774-DLX
• Ikelite DL Compact 8" Dome Port # 75344 (for wide angle)
• Ikelite DL Flat Port # 75301 (for macro)
• Dual RC232 Hybrid Strobes with Video Light # 40123
• Dual Kraken Sports LTD 10,000 Lumen Video Lights

 

Additional Viewing

Quick & Dirty Tips for Shooting Underwater Video

Custom White Balance for Underwater with Canon Mirrorless Cameras [VIDEO]

Best Macro Lens for Canon Mirrorless Shooters: RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM

Canon R7 with RF 7-14mm Fisheye Underwater in the Galápagos // Review & First Results

Faster, Brighter, Fiber Optic // Introducing RC232 Strobe + Video Light Hybrid [VIDEO]

My Journey from Underwater Stills to Video

 

 

Jean Rydberg, daughter of Ike Brigham, became President & CEO of Ikelite in 2006. Prior to that, she wisely pursued a degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics to prepare herself for the challenges of running a technology-driven manufacturing business with global distribution. Jean fully embraces the need to travel outside of her hometown of Indianapolis to experience good diving. She believes that any camera is capable of amazing results in the right hands, and anyone can become a great photographer given the right advice. When she's not working she's spending time with her husband, cats, and two daughters (though not necessarily in that order).