YAHOO!! Our own sub-forum. Now lets see those Underwater Rigs!

[justin-branam]

First, THANKS ABEL!

Now, lets see your underwater gear or atleast a list of it. Ill start. all ike gear.

-Rebel XT e-TTL Housing
-macro flat port
-canon 100 flat port
-8" dome
-6" dome for canon 17-40
-2 DS-125's
-Storm case for everything to go in.

Here is a pic of my setup when i was ready to go dive a missle silo (it gets a little dark in there!)

[TimIng]

This is great - Nice one Abel

OK, My Rig:

Nexus D70 Housing
60mm Macro Port (40mm extension ring for 105mm macro)
FP170 port for the W/A lenses: 12-24, 10.5 and 18-70
Dual Inon Strobes (240 and 220)
ULCS arms
Magic Filters - Standard and Green.

[Daylon]

I'm not sure I'm in the same league as you guys....

Borrowed:

Sea and Sea Motormarine II
YS-90 Flash
Wide angle lens
Film
Batteries..lots and lots of batteries.

[TimIng]

You know, it isn't the kit, it's what you do with it.

In photography more than many other areas, this is absolutely true.

[gwndwn]

Let's see...still pretty basic

Nikon D70s
Nikon 18-70mm (usually add +4 diopter for smaller stuff)
Aquatica A70 housing
Aquatica 8in Dome port
INON Z240 Strobe
Ultralight bouyancy arms

[Detonate]

Well, I sold off all my stuff, but I'll show you my previous rigs....

[Torrey]

Olympus SP-350
Olympus PT-030
Sealife Sportdiver 35mm

No strobes yet...maybe next Christmas, hehe

[ScoobyRoo20]

Let me start off by saying....
I'm Jealous!!!!

More power to those of you that have the nerve to go underwater with a flippin' shark!!! You all have some great things posted here. I love Nemo!!!

PS where can I get me a set up like that and where is the money tree at so I can pay for it?

[photobykim]

I have to second what erin said. I have to say that this is a great addition to the forum!

[Al Buckner]

Don't want to brag.... but I've got the gear that everyone should have...

It's light weight, easily transportable, and at an affordable price. ($19.95)

[ScoobyRoo20]

Originally Posted by Al Buckner

Don't want to brag.... but I've got the gear that everyone should have...

It's light weight, easily transportable, and at an affordable price. ($19.95)

My camera won't fit in there

[Al Buckner]

But that's a feature... The camera comes with the housing, you don't need a seperate $2k camera.

Just look at that beautiful viewfinder, exterior controls, and -at no extra cost- you get a handy carrying strap/cord.

[jazzdiver]

I've not been here in a while, but a co-worker told me of this new U/W photo section of the TPF, so here's my contribution with my Nikon D200/Sea & Sea DX-D200 rig, leaving the photo of the packed gear to outline what I've got:




I moved to this from a nice, compact (by comparison) Nikonos V with the sweet UW-Nikkor 15mm lens. Originally thinking I'd sell it, I had 2nd thoughts later, but I'm again reconsidering that since I really doubt I'll be shooting much film and am already pushing the weight limits on carry-ons just with the digital housing and gear.

And if anyone is wondering why the detailed photo of the loaded backpack, that was for my own future reference and a Wetpixel forum discussion, as well as an exercise in trying to see what all I could organize into a carry-on. At the time, I was concerned about a 22-lb. limit for carry-ons with TACA airlines before a Sept. trip to Honduras. I was still over that limit at 32 pounds in the final bag configuration but, as with prior trips there where I'd never had my carry-on weighed, the same was true this time around. Thank goodness!

Daryl

[Daylon]

Jazzdiver - okay, you suck. That's pretty much my dream rig - okay, except maybe add a Subal housing...

Very very nice setup.

D.

[jazzdiver]

Daylon,

I was lusting for a Subal housing, including strobe cases for two SB800 flashes, but common sense prevailed over how dedicated u/w strobes would be better overall and less expensive. I thought it would be nice if my strobes could do double-duty above and below water but once I decided against that approach, I started looking at more affordable housing options and Sea & Sea won out. I like this housing a lot...just wish I could dive enough to justify the total cost of the system.

Daryl