Cozumel divers - what camera are you using these days?

[MMM]

For the past couple of years now, I have been shooting with an Olympus OMD MKII in a Nauticam housing. It is a mirrorless camera that is a step up from a point and shoot. It's got a large rear monitor so easy for old eyes to see. I am using the 12-50 lens which allows you to shoot wide angle/telephoto and macro if you buy the appropriate port. So that cuts down on much of what you need to haul along and it's not that big a rig. I am using one YS-01 strobe (which I leave in Cozumel; only the camera and housing return to Canada). I also have a flip diopter but don't use it much. I can EASILY fit everything into a decent-sized camera bag which occupies less than 1/4 of my carry-on bag. This is the first Nauticam housing I have ever used (always used the Olympus housings with previous cameras) and I really, really like the housing. The housing cost more than the camera and lens as I recall....

 

[outofofficebrb]

For the past couple of years now, I have been shooting with an Olympus OMD MKII in a Nauticam housing. It is a mirrorless camera that is a step up from a point and shoot. It's got a large rear monitor so easy for old eyes to see. I am using the 12-50 lens which allows you to shoot wide angle/telephoto and macro if you buy the appropriate port. So that cuts down on much of what you need to haul along and it's not that big a rig. I am using one YS-01 strobe (which I leave in Cozumel; only the camera and housing return to Canada). I also have a flip diopter but don't use it much. I can EASILY fit everything into a decent-sized camera bag which occupies less than 1/4 of my carry-on bag. This is the first Nauticam housing I have ever used (always used the Olympus housings with previous cameras) and I really, really like the housing. The housing cost more than the camera and lens as I recall....

Nauticam housings are amazing. Their water sensor alarm and vacuum system really helps give more peace of mind. I still of course diligently manage o rings, etc. No loss of function on camera all controls accessible.

 

[cicopo]

The Canon G7X mark 2 doesn't look like a good choice. Limited housing availability & no flash option on the Ikelite making this the only one available at B & H. Fantasea Line FG7X II Underwater Housing for Canon G7 X 1396 B&H

 

[outofofficebrb]

The Canon G7X mark 2 doesn't look like a good choice. Limited housing availability & no flash option on the Ikelite making this the only one available at B & H. Fantasea Line FG7X II Underwater Housing for Canon G7 X 1396 B&H

There’s always Nauticam. I would also recommend purchasing from Backscatter. They are very well known in the underwater photo/video housing industry and can also help you out and offer suggestions, alternatives, and solutions.

 

[kmarks]

The Canon G7X mark 2 doesn't look like a good choice. Limited housing availability & no flash option on the Ikelite making this the only one available at B & H. Fantasea Line FG7X II Underwater Housing for Canon G7 X 1396 B&H

Why does that make it not a good choice? That looks like a pretty solid housing. You can get the set at B&H for $1,057.50. That doesn't include off camera flash, but you can go the diffuser/pop up flash route that has worked well for me.

Edit to add:
Flash Connection and Use

• Dual fiber-optic cable ports in a removable plate enable connection of optional external strobes, which provide enhanced illumination and color correction for better image quality
• Camera's built-in flash fires to trigger external strobes as slave units
• If using camera's flash without external strobe, put included diffuser over it to soften it and ensure that it will not create backscatter, glare, or hard shadows

 

[cicopo]

From the look of that housing the flash only comes through the 2 small holes for fiber optic cables. No output for a diffusser.

 

[kmarks]

From the look of that housing the flash only comes through the 2 small holes for fiber optic cables. No output for a diffusser.

It says in the description that you can remove the plate for the fiber optic cable and attach a diffuser.

 

[outofofficebrb]

From the look of that housing the flash only comes through the 2 small holes for fiber optic cables. No output for a diffusser.

One could run fiberoptic cables to a strobe with diffusers on it. It's actually a well made housing (Fantasea) and it's a good price for what it is and offers.

 

[cicopo]

Looking at Nauticam's web site their housing is $1100. I don't think it includes the camera & the site isn't working when I select "build a system" Canon Compact Camera Housings

Missed reading you could open up the area for the flash on the other housing.

 

[outofofficebrb]

Looking at Nauticam's web site their housing is $1100. I don't think it includes the camera & the site isn't working when I select "build a system" Canon Compact Camera Housings

@kmarks was referring to Fantasea housing with the G7X as a package, not the Nauticam housing packaged with the G7X. Fantasea Line FG7X II Underwater Housing and Canon PowerShot G7