Craig66
Contributor
Need a housing for my Canon Vixia M40 and am eyeing the Canon WP-V3 vs the Ikelite
Benefits of the canon WP-V3 are cost (almost half the price of the Ikelite) and the fact that with less bulk it is a little more travel friendly and with less dead space bouyancy is also a little less of an issue. On the flip side however it is only rated to 130 feet and whilst I generally don't go below 110 feet with a camera I do worry that there could be failure close to the 130 mark. There is also no warrantee against a flooded camera even if due to failure of the housing. The ikelite makes accessories easier to attach and is, I believe is better quality, rated to a deeper depth but is much bulkier and also much more expensive.
Does anyone have any guidance or ideas on helping me make the decision as to which to go with. Thanks
Caig
Benefits of the canon WP-V3 are cost (almost half the price of the Ikelite) and the fact that with less bulk it is a little more travel friendly and with less dead space bouyancy is also a little less of an issue. On the flip side however it is only rated to 130 feet and whilst I generally don't go below 110 feet with a camera I do worry that there could be failure close to the 130 mark. There is also no warrantee against a flooded camera even if due to failure of the housing. The ikelite makes accessories easier to attach and is, I believe is better quality, rated to a deeper depth but is much bulkier and also much more expensive.
Does anyone have any guidance or ideas on helping me make the decision as to which to go with. Thanks
Caig
