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Underwater Housing and a new Diver

Started Sep 29, 2019 | Discussions thread
James809 Senior Member • Posts: 1,386
Re: Underwater Housing and a new Diver

theEntreriCode wrote:

Hello,

I've been getting into diving and am considering getting a camera rig together before I invest in my own scuba gear. Is this a mistake?

I shoot a Nikon D810, 750 and a Fuji XT30. Most rigs I see for the D810 would require me to be in the 3000-4000 dollar range with Dome and Strobes. If I'm doing that, I may as well upgrade to the D850 for future proofing. Unfortunately that is not a financial possibility until much later next year. Is there anyway to do it cheap? I'll probably be at around 20 dives a year for the next year or two, but, I live in India, so given the funds and time, I'm sure that number can go up pretty quickly. I'd like to be able to print my images, so not too keen on investing in another system like the m4/3rds which would require a net investment on par with getting my FF dive ready anyways.

If only I could get a full Meikon rig for a grand or lower and some second hand Strobes.....

I have this rig for my D750. At $600 it's in-between the cheap Dicapac plastic bags and the $2000 model investment:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Meikon-60m-Waterproof-Diving-Underwater-Housing-Hard-Case-For-Nikon-D810-Camera/401900732144

If you're not comfortable risking your D750 or D810 at this price point, I believe they also make hardshell housing for your Fuji to reduce your loss in case of a leak.

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