Minidomes

[Sully3]

Has anyone here used mini domes (particularly zen mini domes) and if so what are your opinions on them. im thinking of getting one for my canon 7d and tokina 10-17mm in an ikelite housing
thanks
Matt

 

[Diver Dave1]

I have the Nexus 1017 mini dome, made for the Tokina 10-17. I love it. Add a 1.4x extender and a 20mm extension on the port and you can do close focus wide angle as well. That is my favorite setup overall. The lens focuses close enough to have something sitting on the dome be in focus. Thus the need for complete dust removal from the dome prior to diving.

Every shot at Cozumel a few yrs ago was shot with that setup.Cozumel 2010 - shiningseastudio's Photos

The Manta shots at Hawaii and Cenote shots were with the mindome and 10-17 with no 1.4x. You can find them at shiningseastudio.com as well.

I would encourage you to do a search at Wetpixel.com on the Zen mini dome. I believe there are quite a few threads on it there and I htkn most people like it with the 10-17.

Its easy to travel with as well. I pack my housing, strobes, ports, mini dome, lenses all in a backpack and carry it on the plane with no problem.