Nikon P-5000 Housing

[Jason McK]

I'm looking for an entry level housing for my point and shoot. I eventually with work my way up to a DSLR but can anyone suggest a housing for the P-5000. The Ikelite is about $200 more than the camera is worth

J

 

[livewire]

Fantasea also makes one that goes for $340 list, and street for around $250:

Fantasea Line Water Sports Photo Products & Accessories- FP-5000 Underwater Housing for Nikon Coolpix P5000, P5100 Cameras

Definitely entry level and they have a 1 year flood insurance policy. Don't know this product line well enough to speak to accessories, but I know they have strobes and such for it as well. Best of luck!

 

[Jason McK]

Thanks Livewire.

I did look at them as well.

I was sure there was someone in the Seattle that was making Housings. Oh well

J

 

[oly5050user]

I'm looking for an entry level housing for my point and shoot. I eventually with work my way up to a DSLR but can anyone suggest a housing for the P-5000. The Ikelite is about $200 more than the camera is worth

J

go with the ikelite..has a hot shoe attachment for the strobe,others do not.This way you can use ttl strobes .It is a feature that the camera has that if you do not use the ike housing you loose out on.

 

[JackConnick]

I have the FP5000 in stock here in Seattle. But I can actually arrange for you to pick it up in Vancouver if you buy through me (no shipping or tax either!). It is an excellent housing, small with 4 metal latches, all metal buttons, 200' depth rating. I've sold lots of them and everyone has a good time. See my website there's some comments from an SB member, as well as a link to the housing manual with more details: FP5000 at OpticalOcean

To get TTL with the Ike housing you have to use an Ike strobe or a housed SB800 with an adapter, btw. It is much larger, more expensive and heavier.

Jack

 

[Jason McK]

OH Great you where the one I was thinking of. I had seen your website in the past and wanted to find it again.

Thanks Jack I'll try to convince my Wife I need one

J