Aquatica AD700

[exposure]

Thanks to all of you for these great information. I've got some more question to ask:
What is the weight out of the water and underwater?
I am using a G9 at the moment and wonder if it is really really different, I mean difficult to manage at the beginning That question is because I have just about 100 dives.

Y.

 

[Warren_L]

I don't own a D700, so I wouldn't be able to say. My D3/Aquatica setup with dial Ikelite D160s configured with lens and port weigh about 11 kg out of the water. In water, I think it's around 2 kg. So depending on how it is configured (with what strobes, arms, etc) my guess is that it might come in around 7-9 kg, maybe 1-1.5 kg underwater.

If you're coming from a G9 you're going to be looking at a fairly substantial increase in weight our of the water as well as size of the rig. In water, if the G9 is configured close to neutral, then the D700 would come in negative compared to the G9 for sure.

 

[danvolker]

Thanks to all of you for these great information. I've got some more question to ask:
What is the weight out of the water and underwater?
I am using a G9 at the moment and wonder if it is really really different, I mean difficult to manage at the beginning That question is because I have just about 100 dives.

Y.

My Aquatica with canon 5d inside and no strobes, with wide angle 16 to 35 mm lens plus port and dome...ends up being significantly positive--to the point that I have to wear about 2 pounds more lead to compensate for it. I am actually considering adding a lead weight to the housing bottom, as a dead neutral or 1/4 pound heavy would be much more desirable in case you need both hands for something during a dive. If I let go for a second now, it would be on its way to the surface, quickly! It is however, easy to shoot and balance.

As you are new, check this video out for some shooting skills that you may find very cool... YouTube - gue-reversekick1
... relating to trim and bouyancy when taking photos or video, and how to NOT silt up the bottom when your subject matter forces you to be near the bottom.

 

[baileykenneths]

Y,

Love the Ad700 for my Nikon D700. I like the feel of a sturdy housing. All functions, knobs, dials work like a charm U/W. Only minor complaint I have so far is the window for checking the position of the Release Mode Dial is dark and cannot be viewed well. No biggy really as you can press the info button and that information is displayed on the screen.