DSLR Replacement
Sep 15, 2018 11:07:46 #
I am presently diving with a housed Canon DSLR systems. When I travel I carry two cameras, Ikelite housing, 2 lenses (17-85mm and 10-22mm), 2 ports, twin DS125, along with arms, cables, base plate and CF cards, etc. While it is a great setup and has given me a lot of flexibility I find I am carrying too much gear. Can anyone suggest a simpler setup that would continue to offer the flexibility I seek with less parts and weight?
Sep 16, 2018 10:29:54 #
Depends on what you are willing to trade off. If you want to stay with full frame DLSR bout all you could do is to go with 1 strobe or go to smaller with a brand switch. Going to a non-full frame mirrorless like the Olympus line can down size your kit. I shoot a Canon G15 in a Ikelite housing with a single DS50 strobe. I have the flexibility of wide angle to macro on a single dive but don’t have the potential of the same quality you have with a housed DSLR. You pays your money and makes your choice or hauls your kit.
Hugh
PS would be willing to trade systems straight up :
Hugh
PS would be willing to trade systems straight up :
Sep 16, 2018 12:07:45 #
I looked at the Ikelite housing for the newer version of the G15 (G7 powershot). How do you trigger the strobes, electronic or fiber optic? Do you have the wide angle attachment? Take a look on my web page www.h2ofotos.com, you will see I have used a point and shoot with a single strobe about 14 years ago and didn't like the single strobe or the lack of TTL. Does the newer model housing and P&S allow for twin strobes and TTL?
Sep 16, 2018 13:50:30 #
I believe if you stay with your ikelite strobes you can get hardwired TTL. My go to guys are Reef Photo And Video. They have been great about answering questions by phone or email and the website has lots of info as well
Sep 16, 2018 15:09:29 #
Sep 16, 2018 18:34:02 #
idrabefi
Loc: Michigan
what Canon body are you using? i'm investigating moving from Sealife 1000 to DSLR housing.
Sep 16, 2018 19:21:54 #
I’m using a Canon 20D in my Ikelite housing. Ikelite sold this to me 12 years ago and I have every option with the system but with only 12mp Raw files. I would like to get a 60D or old 70D housing with a FL port setup. Ikelite has ports for all desirable lenses. I also have the vacuum system that guarantees a seal before you get in the water with your kit, I think this is only available with Ikelite. Takes the scare out of going down with thousands of dollars of gear into salt water.
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