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Aluminium Under Water Housings

Started Sep 30, 2021 | Questions thread
kelpdiver Veteran Member • Posts: 5,564
Re: Aluminium Under Water Housings

I sat on the fence between the Aquatica and the Nauticam before picking the latter.  I already had ports for a 20D that I could have repurposed with the Aquatica, and the price was good in the spring (2700, then 28xx).  And now that Nauticam jacked their prices 15%, putting their housing at 4700, I wouldn't have gone to it.

Backscatter and Bluewater both felt the Nauticam was better designed, particularly with the port options.  Aquatica was also 'coming soon' for quite a while.   It does seem a bit awkward that you need a port extension for the EF adapter as well as a second one to match to the lens, rather than using one.   In theory there is better resale for the Nauticam parts, though in practice I wonder how true that is for anything used anymore.

However, should you decide to go with Aquatica, I could offer you a great deal on the 8-15 zoom gear, the 21.5 port extension, and a 6" acrylic dome, all never used.

I have no personal experience with the Isotta.  Love the red finish.  It will stand out in a crowded camera table.

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