Underwater Casing for 5060WZ

snapperBB · 26th April 2007

Hi all,

I have with me a 5060WZ for the past few years. Thinking of getting an underwater casing for the camera. Is there one in the market at this moment? I wouldn't mind a second hand if it is in good condition.

Cheers!

Nik-enduser · 26th April 2007

The Olympus underwater housing for C5060 is PT020. It is most probably out of production, you get what is ex-stock or second hand. If you are getting second hand, check the exterior for any wear and tear, any cracks, any mis-alignment of body and door, o-ring condition, lens port intactness, lens port o-ring, button responsiveness...

The underwater housing for C7070 is also useable.

sunfish · 26th April 2007

Originally Posted by snapperBB

Hi all,

I have with me a 5060WZ for the past few years. Thinking of getting an underwater casing for the camera. Is there one in the market at this moment? I wouldn't mind a second hand if it is in good condition.

Cheers!

Try calling Scubacam http://www.scubacam.com.sg/

djed · 27th April 2007

I saw the Pt-20 casing at Sim LIm Square
#01-56 Genernation Electronics Pte Ltd 63390550
On window display..brand new.

snapperBB · 30th April 2007

THanks all for the info. How much would a new one cost if anyone has the information?

Regards.

Dylan · 4th May 2007

Might as well get it from Oceanic Focus
http://www.oceanicfocus.com

Get an Ikelite housing which is more durable and less o-rings to change.

Nik-enduser · 4th May 2007

new PT020 costs around $400. It should contain a full set of o-rings, weight, lanyard, silicone, manual, lens cap and a dinky o-ring remover. go get a better o-ring remover from sea&sea.

also good to get spare o-rings, but olympus showroom is out of o-rings for PT020, can try sea&sea.

Dylan · 4th May 2007

I have 1 set of original spare Olympus PT-020 O-rings.

But I'm still waiting for updates on the constant problem of their underwater housing hotshoes cracking.

tunghk · 4th May 2007

agreedwith dylan to get an ikelite housing if you plan to use an external strobe. I bought the Pt-027 housing for my c-7070 and it cracked at the accessory shoe area just after 2 dive trips and oly singapore just ignore the problem stating that its not under warranty. Also had the flash housing for FL-20 but the cable bulkhead for connecting the sync cable got flooded during my last mamado trip.

Jakop · 21st May 2007

I just received mine from ebay brand new. It cost US$150 + shipping to Indonesia US$40s so total is US$190s. This item is rare now and not many spotted on ebay. Haven't use it till now. But seeing/feeling the item rather bulky, anyone thinking of getting this should really consider many times over. Unless you dive very often and at semi to pro level diver otherwise best to get the smaller Olys underwater gears such as the SP320 + UW casing or just the simple 770SW (10m). Anyway divers know that the best view of the sea creatures are at the level not deeper than 10m. But then again the choice is all up to your convenience.

26th April 2007	#1
snapperBB Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Changi Posts: 80	Underwater Casing for 5060WZ Hi all, I have with me a 5060WZ for the past few years. Thinking of getting an underwater casing for the camera. Is there one in the market at this moment? I wouldn't mind a second hand if it is in good condition. Cheers!

26th April 2007	#2
Nik-enduser Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CCK Posts: 333	Re: Underwater Casing for 5060WZ The Olympus underwater housing for C5060 is PT020. It is most probably out of production, you get what is ex-stock or second hand. If you are getting second hand, check the exterior for any wear and tear, any cracks, any mis-alignment of body and door, o-ring condition, lens port intactness, lens port o-ring, button responsiveness... The underwater housing for C7070 is also useable.

27th April 2007	#4
djed Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Punggol Posts: 86	Re: Underwater Casing for 5060WZ I saw the Pt-20 casing at Sim LIm Square #01-56 Genernation Electronics Pte Ltd 63390550 On window display..brand new.

30th April 2007	#5
snapperBB Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Changi Posts: 80	Re: Underwater Casing for 5060WZ THanks all for the info. How much would a new one cost if anyone has the information? Regards.

4th May 2007	#6
Dylan Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 641	Re: Underwater Casing for 5060WZ Might as well get it from Oceanic Focus http://www.oceanicfocus.com Get an Ikelite housing which is more durable and less o-rings to change. __________________ http://www.divebooks.net Olympus E-3, E-1, E-500

4th May 2007	#7
Nik-enduser Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CCK Posts: 333	Re: Underwater Casing for 5060WZ new PT020 costs around $400. It should contain a full set of o-rings, weight, lanyard, silicone, manual, lens cap and a dinky o-ring remover. go get a better o-ring remover from sea&sea. also good to get spare o-rings, but olympus showroom is out of o-rings for PT020, can try sea&sea.

4th May 2007	#9
tunghk Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upp Bukit Timah Posts: 178	Re: Underwater Casing for 5060WZ agreedwith dylan to get an ikelite housing if you plan to use an external strobe. I bought the Pt-027 housing for my c-7070 and it cracked at the accessory shoe area just after 2 dive trips and oly singapore just ignore the problem stating that its not under warranty. Also had the flash housing for FL-20 but the cable bulkhead for connecting the sync cable got flooded during my last mamado trip.

21st May 2007	#10
Jakop New Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indonesia Posts: 21	Re: Underwater Casing for 5060WZ I just received mine from ebay brand new. It cost US$150 + shipping to Indonesia US$40s so total is US$190s. This item is rare now and not many spotted on ebay. Haven't use it till now. But seeing/feeling the item rather bulky, anyone thinking of getting this should really consider many times over. Unless you dive very often and at semi to pro level diver otherwise best to get the smaller Olys underwater gears such as the SP320 + UW casing or just the simple 770SW (10m). Anyway divers know that the best view of the sea creatures are at the level not deeper than 10m. But then again the choice is all up to your convenience.