I'm finally looking into getting to gear for u/w photography. I've mostly rented or borrowed setups in the past. I've been reading and doing a lot of searches on these boards and I wanted to get a few broad suggestions to help me continue my research.
I currently own a rebel xt. I previously owned the film rebel and I have greatly increased my manual photo skills over the past few months.
I go on pretty much two big scuba trips a year and some smaller getaways.
I'm debating what would be the best equipment for me to buy, taking into consideration cost vs. actual usage.
1. Based on planned usage, is it worth while for me to sink the min $1800 to buy the ikelite and compatible strobe/port to use with my Rebel XT.
2. Would it make more sense to get another all inclusive system like Sea & Sea digital package and spend around a grand plus?
Concerns with buying ikelite system: can only be used with rebel xt, shelf life of rebel xt -- can i really expect it to last as long as my film slr (10 years), did i mention costs?
Concerns with sea & sea or similar system: while it would be great for learning basics of u/w photo, I wouldn't be able to use manual settings like I would on a slr.
I know I really need to weigh the options myself, just looking for input from people in a similar situation.
Thanks!
I currently own a rebel xt. I previously owned the film rebel and I have greatly increased my manual photo skills over the past few months.
I go on pretty much two big scuba trips a year and some smaller getaways.
I'm debating what would be the best equipment for me to buy, taking into consideration cost vs. actual usage.
1. Based on planned usage, is it worth while for me to sink the min $1800 to buy the ikelite and compatible strobe/port to use with my Rebel XT.
2. Would it make more sense to get another all inclusive system like Sea & Sea digital package and spend around a grand plus?
Concerns with buying ikelite system: can only be used with rebel xt, shelf life of rebel xt -- can i really expect it to last as long as my film slr (10 years), did i mention costs?
Concerns with sea & sea or similar system: while it would be great for learning basics of u/w photo, I wouldn't be able to use manual settings like I would on a slr.
I know I really need to weigh the options myself, just looking for input from people in a similar situation.
Thanks!