Under water

[Ronco]

Howdy all - my first post.

I am planning a move to Maui and really looking forward to some underwater snaps - which I have never done. I shoot with a Sony A700 and am looking at getting the Ikelite housing. Anybody have any experience with the product? Will it house any size lens? Also is there any particular filters I should look into for shooting underwater?

Scared out of my mind to dunk the camera under water - any advice on insurance would be appreciated as well.

CAN'T WAIT!!

 

[Garbz]

Put the camera as a rider on your home insurance policy. Most insurers will give you something to cover theft, fire, and accidental damage.

No idea on the case though sorry.

 

[skiwez]

I am not even an authority on ikelite housings or underwater photography in general but do have an ikelite housing with 2 strobes for about 3 years now. I think it's a wonderful product so long as you know its limitations. The houseings are a bit bulky and not always the easiest to use but for the price you'd be hard pressed to find anything better. I probably have taken my housing underwater close to 200 times and have not had it leak. Strict attention to your o-rings is key. Lens selection will depend on whether you get the dome on front or not. You will have to check with them for specific combinations

 

[Ronco]

Thanks for the advice guys - I've been reading alot and heard alot of opinions about strobes - now I do not own scuba gear and I'm broke so I don't plan on purchasing any time soon - my main focus would be shooting in shallow waters and surf shots. My question - do you think its neccessary to invest in a strobe just yet if I'll only be in a few feet of crystal clear hawaiin waters?


As for the insurance I've been living out of my 82 VW camper for almost a year now - home insurance isn't quite in the cards - but still appreciate the reply!!