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Hmnmm.. From a Canon G11 to Nikon D7000/Aquatica? Comparing apples to watermelons. This is a value judgement you're going to have to make yourself. It sounds like you can afford the Nikon, and it is no doubt an excellent camera. The key benefit you will gain, in my opinion, is shutter...

Watch out for Chinese New Year travelers at that time of year. Accommodations should be booked early in popular areas. I suggest Coron for wrecks. Subic has several, but the viz is terrible. I have gone down to the New York and had to abort because the viz was 1-3 meters. For a relaxed...

I have the highest regard for Peter Rowlands as a photographer using Nikon DSLRs underwater. And the FP7000 appears to be a fine housing. However, there are certainly other other "rigid housings" on the market at this price or lower, and other P&S cameras that outperform the Nikon P7000. A...

The diffuser plate could go behind the adapter. I would suggest not using it for the fiber optic cord for two reasons: You need to block the internal strobe, and it's not rugged enough. A velcro or 3M Dual Lock strip is fine for mounting over the flash on the housing, and will block the...

The video on the Panasonic zs3, zs7 and LX5 is superb. I don't know why the DSLRs have a tough time with video, but Panasonic is really a Videocam company who makes cameras, so they really get it right. Maybe something like a Nikon D7000 would do better but for what you pay for a Panasonic...

Over the years I have bought by phone or online from many dealers. After a few disasters with deals that really were too good to be true, I only recommend buying new cameras from the major photo dealers like B&H, Adorama, or for underwater specialties from Reef, Optical Ocean, or Helix. I may...

This is supply and demand. Olympus is out of production, so there are only a few new units in the hands of distributors and dealers. They all raised their prices $50. All production and distribution from Japan is impacted by the aftereffects of the tsunami, still. So I don't think this will...

This issue has been discussed in the Ikelite manufacturer's forum. The original problem seems to have been a quality issue with one or two units early on. One dealer posted that he tested all his 5 units in inventory and found them to work OK. This housing has a back held on by clamps, no...

It sounds like you have trouble with O-rings, not strobes. OK, don't beat yourself up any more. Switch to an optically coupled system using a fiber optic cable to the strobe. You'll need a new strobe probably (I'm not sure what model of Sea&Sea, some allow optical cords). The benefit of...

Do you mean a G12 in Ike housing with the Dyron short port and Dyron m67 air dome lens? It sounds like it, just checking to be sure. Also, it sounds like the vent holes are blocked when the lens is fully screwed on, is that right? Nuisance! We'd appreciate it if you would post some pics with...

If you are cost sensitive, I suggest a used Canon S90. It is virtually identical to the S95 but costs $100-200 less. You do not need the 14x zoom of the SX220 underwater -- instead a very wide lens with just a 3x zoom is sufficient. And the lack of RAW capability is something you would...

Yes, the LX5 will focus to 1 cm -- at full wide angle. But at maximum tele, it only focuses to 30cm (12 inches)! About like the others, and the opposite of what we need. Apparently it's tough to design the close focus at the tele end in a compact lens. The LX5 does not have a "supermacro"...

Ikelite should answer this, but since they are busy.... With the locking bracket installed the dome port cannot fall off. I believe a small amount of rotation is normal and should not happen in normal use underwater anyway. Even if it does, the O-ring blocks the pressure.

I think you are fighting a losing battle. The problems is battery technology. Two AA batteries just don't have enough energy storage, and also they put out only 2.5V total instead of the 4.7V of typical lithium ion dedicated batteries. Because of this, the A1100 flash recharges slowly, about...

Nikon SB105 strobe, Brand new unused in box. Price $250 including USA shipping. Payment by Paypal.

The strobe recommended by Nikon for the Nikonos V is the Nikon SB105. It operates well with that camera and is available new for about $250. If you want a good strobe for the Nikonos, that would be the safe bet. I'll go ahead and list one in the classifieds...

You don't say which Sea &Sea arms. Many have a decorative orange strip that removes if you want to use a caddy.

I have a new in the box Olympus PT-030 for the SP-350. $239.99 by Paypal, including USA shipping (takes 2-7 working days to USA) international shipping more. These are not common, so if you need a replacement for yours, better think about this one. Complete with housing, instructions, silicone...

You might also look at the 50-200 F2.8. It is optically much better and focuses very fast. I know you want the longer zoom but this lens is so good and so fast that you may find you get a better image with a moving subject. I'd use the original Panasonic adapter on it, the current Oly adapter...

If you only shoot macro with a strobe, you don't need RAW, just shoot JPEG. The strobe gives balanced light, and your subject should be accurately exposed as if it were near the surface. In a sense, if you have a RAW image and you enhance the red channel, you are enhancing the light that is...