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Just some feedback from my end. I made a homemade stick mount for mine, using PVC. Its hard to get the camera level if you don't have more then 1 reference point when shooting. If you have an actual camera tray that has 2 handles in the same plane, you'll be able to easily see if the camera...

Thanks everyone for your responses! I was thinking a 19cu ft pony.

I like the look of the Pony Tamer system, because you can move it quite easily between tanks during the post dive swap over. I know its pricey, but hey, so is everything in regards to SCUBA. Have you used it, and if so, what do you like about it / hate about it??

Yes - Ikelite is definitely a bargain in comparison to others. That's what I had for my last housing (Olympus C4040), and it shot great photos with the DS-125 that I had. Now I have a Nikon D7000, and only dream of some day being able to afford the rest of the gear that goes with it. Its...

I've obviously touched a nerve, as expected. in regards to those insulting me about not knowing anything, I'm an electrical engineer, based in an industry that designs, prototypes, and builds heavy machinery. In my position, I've worked with some world class machine shops that had some of the...

Medical? Similar to this market, I imagine - huge markups. This is something that blows my mind about the scuba industry - the markups are insanely huge, and when you call people on it, they don't like it, and take it as an insult. This isn't that much of a "niche" market - especially for...

I can't fathom how anyone that isn't a professional can actually afford a decent underwater DSLR setup nowadays. The prices of the cameras themselves aren't too bad, but the prices of the strobes and housings are astronomical. How can manufactures justify charging 3 - 4 times the cost of the...

That is with the filter ON?? Sure doesn't look like it is adding a lot back into the color profile.

Certainly does! There were a few times in the vid where it came off, and you can see how much better it works. Of course, you need a lot of light! It was fairly overcast that day...

Thanks - I'm not sure why, but the embedded videos won't work. I've attached the links!

Here are some videos I shot during a 3-tank Jupiter dive 2 weeks ago. Heavily edited to remove all time that didn't matter: Video 1: http://youtu.be/dcHwZ-LlVPE Video 2: http://youtu.be/SyLQB4Cce6w I used the gorpo dive housing, and a URPRO CY filter for most of the video (interestingly...

I just love the fact that they aren't raping and gouging their customers like some dive manufactures do....This baby is CHEAP and rated to 160! That's amazing!

I LOVE this price!!! I just bought it! Can't wait!!!

Still using my C4040 here! Just tried cleaning the housing last night. Too much money tied up in the housing and strobe to dump it, yet not enough money to buy a new setup (prices are outrageously high).

Anyone know if I can order this directly from Oceanic? Its P/N 6416.07. Mine's finally given out (cracked). The reg has been regularly serviced, so that's not a problem - I just need a replacement cover.

Its just frustrating. A good example is the Canon EOS Ti1. You can get the body for $600 now (without lens o course). The damn housing and strobe are 3 - 4 TIMES that amount? I'm really wondering of there is some sort of price fixing to keep amateurs out of the DSLR underwater market??

What gives? Last time I bought a housing (Ikelite) it was around $500-600. How can manufactures justify charging $1500 - 2000 for a damn housing?? Seriously!

Well, that doesn't help - thanks for posting. :bonk:

I've found a few good deals from Dolphin Scuba in CA, but well, that's the problem - they are in CA, I'm in FL. Ever wondered if DD would price match? Dolphin is an authorized dealer of the product that they sell.

Agreed - exactly my plan. I have to disagree with this whole statement. No one expects to be in an emergency - it just happens. Planning for the unexpected is exactly what I am aiming for. A wise person once said "most people don't plan to fail, they just fail to plan." You never know...