underwater housing?

[twistedclocks]

was just wondering if anyone has had any personal experience with a DSLR underwater housing case?

and are these ones (not the $1000+ ones) worth considering?
http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sel.../P41904703.jpg

come to think of it, i spend quite abit of time on sites like 'digital photography school' and have never come across a 'how to shoot underwater' articles etc..i guess its a scary thought dunking your baby underwater haha.

[scubajen]

I haven't seen that housing before. I think I am going to go with an ikelite--I know it is expensive, but I would rather a reliable housing. I have had an unreliable housing before--not fun!!!

I am currently shooting with the sealife dc600 and I love it---but I can't wait to get my dslr underwater.

Here is the link to my latest dive trip shot with the dc600 Picasa Web Albums - 10970560635643311... - best of bon 10

Let me know what you decide as far as the housing goes.

[srottas]

I to wish there was more of an underwater photographers presense here. I shoot a DX-1G for my diving shots. The "case shown here would scare me, really looks like a "splash proof" or "rain proof" cover, not an underwater housing.
Just my two cents,
Steve

[twistedclocks]

your photos are awesome scubajen

i agree, and the 'real' underwater cases cost quite a bit so unless your main interest is ocean photography i can see how not many people are willing to buy one unless they would be getting extensive use out of it.

[vazagothic]

The housing does look like it may work up to 20-30 feet - after that, the pressure would apply force to camera's buttons, which could cause accidental shutter releases, etc

Few years ago I splurged and got Ikelite housing + two DS125 strobes for my D80. I took it on a trip to Australia in '07 and spent a week diving and taking photos.

Some photos here: vazagothic's Gallery


Advantages: amazing photo possibilities, good lighting, safe way to take your camera underwater, can use TTL underwater.

Disadvantages: it drags a lot underwater, heavy on the surface and requires Pelikan hard shell case. Expensive as hell :-)