Ikelite vintage SLR Case

[liquidforce]

Was looking for an underwater casing for my FM2N and came across the following:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Ikelite-...QQcmdZViewItem

Looks like it can fit a few types of film cameras..

Anyone got any idea what camera fits into this? Have anyone ever seen something like that??

[eudon]

Wow!

Never seen anything like that. But the following quotes should make you very worried
"... and looks to be in good working condition." and "I don't know much about it..."

I am not sure if there is such a thing as a generic SLR U/W housing, but i am pretty sure that the housing will need new o-rings and maybe new control glands. Parts that may not be in production anymore.

However, i am tempted to bid for it just as a collectors item.

[liquidforce]

If you got a vintage camera like me, then you'll need a vintage casing

Looking to replace my C5050 (less than 2 year but my FM2 outlasted it) that concussed a few weeks back.. some options I'd like to consider
1) repair the d*mn thing for something like $300
2) buy another C5050
3) buy this vintage casing and pray that it fits..
4) buy toto and pray so that I can buy a D70 with casing

[lovells19]

Originally Posted by liquidforce If you got a vintage camera like me, then you'll need a vintage casing Looking to replace my C5050 (less than 2 year but my FM2 outlasted it) that concussed a few weeks back.. some options I'd like to consider 1) repair the d*mn thing for something like $300 2) buy another C5050 3) buy this vintage casing and pray that it fits.. 4) buy toto and pray so that I can buy a D70 with casing

sell ur pt-15 and upgrade.. FM2 is too precious to be flooded

strike toto hor.. u should get a D2X with seacam housing hehe

[kthan]

Maybe i can share my experience with u....

i sold my C-5050 setup and gotten the Fuji F810 setup. another CSer is doing the same...

If u can wait, look out for the Fuji E900. doesn;t have the battery problem that F810 faces, and using AA batteries as well. only thing is we don't know if there will be a housing for it. Another CSer is waiting on the sidelines for that.

Eric

[liquidforce]

D2x too greedy, at least 5 1/2 numbers then can get D70 can pray for 5 numbers

Agreed, FM2 is precious but soaking it in water won't neccesarily spoil it (does it ever spoil??) + able to get a few old bodies over ebay much cheaper and easily than C5050s

The Fujifilm E900 idea is not too bad.. Luv their wonderful saturated colours! But will miss the bright lens of the C5050. One of the few cameras that can adequately take indoor event shots..

[kthan]

Originally Posted by liquidforce But will miss the bright lens of the C5050. One of the few cameras that can adequately take indoor event shots..

one impt question you will have to answer first: are you looking for a land digital camera with the thought of taking it underwater?

For me, I base the selection of F810 strictly on u/w usuage. The shutter lag is almost instantaneous.

Eric

[liquidforce]

Originally Posted by kthan one impt question you will have to answer first: are you looking for a land digital camera with the thought of taking it underwater? For me, I base the selection of F810 strictly on u/w usuage. The shutter lag is almost instantaneous. Eric

I take more uw photos than land, but I'd like to have a do-it-all camera. The C5050 fits the bill cept for it's size and slightly less warm color (which I can PS) but it's SPOILT

Eric, you've got photos from the F810 to share??

[kthan]

yet to...ask me in 3 weeks

if u can't wait. there are plenty at www.digitaldiver.net
That forum is almost like a F810 club. Else, u can go to www.ikelite.com and there are some samples from Dr. Bob.

or go directly to his website: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bob_whorton/

Eric

[lovells19]

Originally Posted by liquidforce I take more uw photos than land, but I'd like to have a do-it-all camera. The C5050 fits the bill cept for it's size and slightly less warm color (which I can PS) but it's SPOILT Eric, you've got photos from the F810 to share??

eh i find setting the white balance to cloudy helps making the photos warmer