What camera do you guys recommend I should get? I bought a Sony a while back and planned to get the underwater housing. Well, one month later they stopped making the housing and now it's virtually impossible to buy it unless you are willing to spend $250 on a used housing on e-bay. I figured I might as well buy a new camera (along with the housing this time). Which one do you recommend?
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I dunno which "new" one. I got an oly c series camera with the housing (you gotta get it from oly japan, they don't market 'em in the US) and basically any oly c series camera will work. A bit clunky, but does the trick.10x3x2 FOWLR (for now)
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I use Canon whenever I can but I have been extremely pleased with my new Nikon.
Here's a link to the housing for the canon A95. It's a good camera, 5mp, with a close focus/macro distance of 2"
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_g...er%2520housing
Here's a link to a page with several nikon housings for sale. They are more expensive. Generally the Nikons let you get a little closer (maybe 1") than the canons.
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search.p...r/topcat_id=11
What I don't like about the canons (most canons) is the battery. The one I linked first takes 4 double A's or 4 of the rechargeable double A's. I don't like those as much as the lithium batteries that Nikon uses. some canon cameras do have similar batteries but i'm not sure about the underwater housing's for those body's.
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I think I have a c4000 and a PT10 housing. It's old. You can't even find the stuff on the website anymore. I guess they are bringing the newer housings over now for like the c5050 and stuff. I can't even remember where I got the housing. I got it a long time ago...10x3x2 FOWLR (for now)
BK400ext
RD12 return, 2 RD12 closed loop, wavebox with extension
MRC kalkmixer
IKS
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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...x=6&Submit.y=5
I'd go with Ikelite housings for quality. The camera depends on your photography style. Nikon is reputable for Macro shots. Canon and Olympus are also good. A digital SLR is top of the line but the whole set up could be around $3,000.00+ once you hook up the strobes and stuff.
I just have an old Nikon Coolpix 4300 and an Ikelite housing. Cost me $850.00 total.My 180 Gallon SPS pictures-copy/paste
http://photobucket.com/albums/b373/t0mmy108/Reef%20Aquarium%20Pictures/
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Originally posted by moonpodI think I have a c4000 and a PT10 housing. It's old. You can't even find the stuff on the website anymore. I guess they are bringing the newer housings over now for like the c5050 and stuff. I can't even remember where I got the housing. I got it a long time ago...
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This is just a follow up to the original thread.... I ended up getting a Canon G6 with the Ikelite housing and the Ikelite Strobe. The eTTL conversion is not available, yet, but I will upgrade as soon as it comes out. The built in flash is actually good enough for most pictures unless you get into wide angle... Let me know if you have any questions.Fish eat poop....tastes just like chicken.
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Well i think we need some sample pics Gary, haha.
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