Urgent help before I make a big mistake

Hi this is my first post so please be gentle. I have had my canon sd500/ixus 700 with a wp-dc70 case for 12 months now which is as long as I have been taking photos and have decided to buy some add ons:

Z240 Strobe

UWL-105AD Wide Conversion

Inon AD Mount for DC70

Inon Arm Package (base mount, 2x clamps 1x 8" ball section 1x Z strobe adapter)

Inon DIII Grip base grip

Inon Fibre Optic kit for DC70 housing

But before I buy iI need to know if this is a good idea or should I but an Olympus sp-350 and pt 030 and then buy the equivalent of the add ons for the sp-350.

I eventually plan to go down the dslr route, but probably not for a year or two.

Plaese help as the more I look into my options the more I get confused. Mark

Hi Mark,

Personally I like the Ixus cameras and think that they work well underwater. I see no reason to swap to a Olympus.

The 240 strobe is a good buy as you will be able to use it on a DSLR with an electronic cable, rather than fibre optic.

The Inon wide conversion lens is also well worth it and will really transform your camera. You might want to look for a second hand one of these - as they are often about. Try the Wetpixel classifieds.

And the other accessories you will need to get all this working.

I don't see too many mistakes!

Alex

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, it has helped to ease my mind a little. I have a friend who is in japan at the moment and is meeting Yuzo. He has said he will bring the bits I need back with him. I will keep an eye on the classifieds because I wouldn't mind trying a different lens (fish eye?).

I have been trawling through lots of posts trying to pick up some tips, but it can get a littlebit confusing. Thanks again for your reply. Mark

I have just looked at the pictures on you site. WOW!