Need a help to decide to purchase new Underwater Videography Equipments

[burckokalan]

I am writing from Turkey and intresting in as a pro. photography and videography on unfoutunately on the land.

I did not have an experience to test neighter underwater photography nor videography that is why I am a new scuba diving begginer. Also I have a chance to get the equipments from the States.

Anyway I'm looking to buy a housing, lights for the Canon 5D MarkII or that you would advise other systems can I would get.

1- Can anyone explain how does the Canon 5D MarkII zooms and focus in the case. Also is Canon 5D MarkII a good choice both underwater photography and videography ?

2- What housing do you reccomend for a 5D MarkII ?

3- What brand combo lights should I have both videography and photography ? Also the lights must work without a problem and competible with the 5D MarkII and with the housing you will advise ?

4- What lenses ( wide, general purpose and macro )
do you recommend fit for the housing as well as the other equipment parts.

I would spend almost twice the price in Turkey so I am not tinking the budget.

I'd appreciate if anyone has an explaination and or advice.

 

[EmeraldSeaDiving]

Hey Burke,
I could be wrong but I believe the videographers of the TV Show "Into the Drink" use the 5D for some of their Season Two Video and Stills.