disposable cameras

[DivingGal]

Originally posted by AliKat
...We were in Ishigake, and they had trouble with a locally purchased disposable that did not fit just right. They also said that they had to decide on the surface which lense to use as they could not be changed under water, and it seems like the macro could not be used with the strobe....

That's a good thing about the Sea&Sea MX10 - you can add or remove a lens u/w.

 

[AliKat]

You can change lenses U/W with the Reefmaster as well.

Chuckrt, Can you tell me more about the MX5/2? The main reason I chose the Reefmaster over the MX10 is that the MX10 only took one strobe, (and it isn't really a strobe) which can't be adjusted at all. I'm considering upgrading to the motormarine package, but that gets pretty expensive.

 

[chuckrt]

The MX5'a strobe is attached with a large shoe type clamp. However the new MX10 has a removable strobe with a fiberoptic cable to position the srobe by hand in any position. Both of these cameras are in the new issue of Rodales as an add near the front of the mag. My level is still at the point and shoot stage as I still forget not to exhale while shooting.

chuckrt

 

[earlj]

go to www.Ikelight.com They have the information you're looking for. The housing is rated for 150 feet. They come in three versions I, II, and III. Other cameras that fit them are Kodak Fun Saver 35, Fuji, etc. All the info you need is on the web site. I have one myself and it works great.

 

[Nitrox Junkie]

I have used disposable cameras in Gilboa Quarry. The pics turned out pretty well. And I took the camera down to about 45 feet with no implosions. I know it was risky but I had to test the limits.

Jeff Great lakes diver

 

[scubabunny]

Our shop has disposible cameras that are rated to 75ft and come with a flash. They actually take pretty decent pics..not National Geographic quality or anything..but good enough to brag to friends and family. They are made by SnapSights.

I agree that investing in a Reefmaster camera or something similar is a good idea if you dive alot, but if this is just a one time thing for memories, you may want to consider the disposible. If you can't find it nearby, let me know.

 

[TruckDiver]

I just wanted to point out that one can convert a Aquashot from the disposable, one use type cameras to a reuseable camera quite cheaply and easily. Ikelite makes a conversion kit that makes a Aquashot 3 into a 3e. Cost around 10$, got mine from Leisurepro. And the Fuji Endeavor 10 aps cameras are fairly cheap as well. Econozone.com has them for $12.95 refurbished. While they're not a 35mm, they do take decent photos and if the housing should flood you've only lost a $13 camera.
Just my 2 cents worthut: