Winsor Crosby wrote:
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> At least a couple of you have indicated you use your camera with an
> underwater housing. How do you use it? Are you divers? What kind of housing
> do you use?
>
> Winsor
>
> Winsor Crosby
> Long Beach, California
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I have acheived some very good results using my OM system in an under
water housing. I have an Ikelite housing that was factory setup for an
OM 2 and Winder 1. I generally used my 50mm f1.8.
If you do shallow water dives, less than 10 feet and if the water is
clear then a flash is not necessary. If you go deeper then use a flash
to bring out the colour. Salt water fish are definitly more colourful
than fres water.
For my underwater flash I have a case for the Soligor Auto Zoom 2000
which I purchased many years ago and it is like new as it has spent most
of its time in the housing.
The advantage of a housing is that the camera systen can be used for
other applications unlike a Nikonos.
The disadvantage is the size of the cases. Add in your dive equipment
and there is a lot to package if you travel even if you rent the tank
and weight belt. I have suffereed through being loaded down and have
some great photos ( my opinion ;-) from Bermuda, Hawaii, Bahamas. The
colourful sealife are the key. I have some from wrecks in the Great
Lakes as well but the visibiltiy and the lack of coluor reduce their
appeal.
I have been thinking of purchasing a special purpose camera for under
water us. So if anyone is interested in an OM compatable housing
perhaps we can discuss off line. My e-mail recruit1@xxxxxxxxxxx.
John P Johnston
Renaissance Man
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