Underwater Housings

greatshot · 26th of November 2007 (Mon)

Anybody know a good Inexpensive underwater housing for a canon XTi? Not going deep but just something to keep my camera dry underwater.

Thanks,

Greatshot

drsimnal · 26th of November 2007 (Mon)

Disposable underwater P&S. I've read many a horror story about "airtight, guaranteed" housings that did not deliver. I guess the question you have to make sure about is: if it fails and the camera is damaged, how many tears will you cry

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JakPot · 26th of November 2007 (Mon)

yeah, i don't think i'd go inexpensive with something like an underwater housing....

louwphotography · 26th of November 2007 (Mon)

I've heard of some success from products from ewa-marine (http://www.ewamarine.com/index.php?id=49). You should check scubaboard.com or wetpixel.com to get some opinions though.

It sounds like you aren't diving so it should be fine as long as you are thorough with checking for leaks. On our recent trip to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the divemaster suggested dunking it in a tub of water for an initial 3-second check, and a subsequent 30-second check.

We used an Ikelite housing for the first time which was effective, but definitely not inexpensive.

Edit: Hmm... just did a quick search. Madweasel (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=385564) doesn't like the ewa product, but another poster on scubaboard (http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/arc...p/t-84945.html) likes it very much. Good luck!

BurBunny · 27th of November 2007 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatshot

Anybody know a good Inexpensive underwater housing for a canon XTi? Not going deep but just something to keep my camera dry underwater.

What exactly are you planning to do? If you're just looking for snorkeling shots, I'd seriously recommend looking at a P&S in OEM housing, like the Canon A series. They do a good job in shallow depths and are reliable.

I *strongly* discourage anyone from taking a DSLR underwater in a baggie. I don't care if the EWAs are "designed" for this - there are too many failures and flooded cameras. If you do opt to go this route, be sure you're insured for water damage.

For a full diving rig, the least expensive decent quality would be the Ikelite housings.

etaV8R · 27th of November 2007 (Tue)

Canon P&S with Canon housing
I have used two and they both worked fine for what I wanted to do.

Southswede · 27th of November 2007 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by etaV8R

Canon P&S with Canon housing
I have used two and they both worked fine for what I wanted to do.

I use the Canon A540, with the Canon housing and have had great results....

cicopo · 27th of November 2007 (Tue)

There are 2 ways to do it, one is cheap and may lead you to end up shopping for another camera, the other is expensive and may also lead you to shop for another camera, but not because the first method caused your camera to drown. Unless you want to spend well over $1000 then buy a P & S and the inexpensive housing for it.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=409089

greatshot · 27th of November 2007 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurBunny

What exactly are you planning to do? If you're just looking for snorkeling shots, I'd seriously recommend looking at a P&S in OEM housing, like the Canon A series. They do a good job in shallow depths and are reliable.

I *strongly* discourage anyone from taking a DSLR underwater in a baggie. I don't care if the EWAs are "designed" for this - there are too many failures and flooded cameras. If you do opt to go this route, be sure you're insured for water damage.

For a full diving rig, the least expensive decent quality would be the Ikelite housings.

I am planning on going out and shooting surfing pics with it and stuff like that.

26th of November 2007 (Mon)	#1
greatshot Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 294	Underwater Housings Anybody know a good Inexpensive underwater housing for a canon XTi? Not going deep but just something to keep my camera dry underwater. Thanks, Greatshot

26th of November 2007 (Mon)	#2
drsimnal Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 118 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Underwater Housings Disposable underwater P&S. I've read many a horror story about "airtight, guaranteed" housings that did not deliver. I guess the question you have to make sure about is: if it fails and the camera is damaged, how many tears will you cry?

26th of November 2007 (Mon)	#3
JakPot Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 80203 Posts: 826 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Underwater Housings yeah, i don't think i'd go inexpensive with something like an underwater housing....

26th of November 2007 (Mon)	#4
louwphotography Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 254	Re: Underwater Housings I've heard of some success from products from ewa-marine (http://www.ewamarine.com/index.php?id=49). You should check scubaboard.com or wetpixel.com to get some opinions though. It sounds like you aren't diving so it should be fine as long as you are thorough with checking for leaks. On our recent trip to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the divemaster suggested dunking it in a tub of water for an initial 3-second check, and a subsequent 30-second check. We used an Ikelite housing for the first time which was effective, but definitely not inexpensive. Edit: Hmm... just did a quick search. Madweasel (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=385564) doesn't like the ewa product, but another poster on scubaboard (http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/arc...p/t-84945.html) likes it very much. Good luck! __________________ Our Japan photos: www.LouwPhotography.com/Asia/Japan Our travel photos: www.LouwPhotography.com Last edited by louwphotography : 26th of November 2007 (Mon) at 23:10.

27th of November 2007 (Tue)	#6
etaV8R Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CA, USA Posts: 343	Re: Underwater Housings Canon P&S with Canon housing I have used two and they both worked fine for what I wanted to do. __________________ 5D & G15 EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS, EF 24-70 f/2.8L, EF 35-135 USM f/4 & EF 50 f/1.8, Sigma 150-500 580EX, Kenko 2X Pro DG TC Retired: G9, SD800IS, S45, Elan, AE1-Program

27th of November 2007 (Tue)	#8
cicopo Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ont, Canada Posts: 2,353	Re: Underwater Housings There are 2 ways to do it, one is cheap and may lead you to end up shopping for another camera, the other is expensive and may also lead you to shop for another camera, but not because the first method caused your camera to drown. Unless you want to spend well over $1000 then buy a P & S and the inexpensive housing for it. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=409089 __________________ A skill is developed through constant practice with a passion to improve, not bought. Cozumel travel & dive photos www.picasaweb.google.com/CozumelTimeCapsules Radio Control Event albums www.picasaweb.google.com/tcprcphotos

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