Confusion over cameras and u/w housing

[lottie]

Okay - I've just looked on B&H - They have the Nikon L11. The uw housing is only $130 - which is alot better than the $300 or so that the ikelite website was asking for.....

[The Publisher]

In that case, I take FULL CREDIT for saving you $170 USD, lol.

Now I just need to do that for you 15 more times and that will pay for your next ScubaMagazine Group Trip......

That's my story and I'm sticking to it....

[lottie]

In that case, I take FULL CREDIT for saving you $170 USD, lol.

Now I just need to do that for you 15 more times and that will pay for your next ScubaMagazine Group Trip......

That's my story and I'm sticking to it....

If you want to take full credit for it, I thank you very much....and if your excellent advice helps me out and will pay for the group trip - i'll make sure I buy you a beer

[acelockco]

Forget the beer, you just have to enjoy the new cammera and of course post your photos.

You know my wife wants to see your dive videos of St. Lucia and St. Marteen.

[lottie]

Thanks Ace - thats one reason why I want to get a new camera...

The pics from St Lucia can be found here:
http://www.lotties-shenanigans.com/A...ks/CALR-74JL4A

And i'll post a note on here once I come back from St Maarten

[aerospot]

Great Pic's lottie, thanks for sharing!
I hope to someday visit yer corner of the globe and view those scenes in person.
Dave

[lottie]

Great Pic's lottie, thanks for sharing!
I hope to someday visit yer corner of the globe and view those scenes in person.
Dave

Thanks Dave. When you decided to visit this area, just let me know

[Papa Bear]

The difference between the factory housing and the Ikelite is the bulkhead! The extra money gives you direct connection with you camera so you don't have to use fiber optics for your external flash! You will want an external flash!

[BamaCaveDiver]

Okay - I've just looked on B&H - They have the Nikon L11. The uw housing is only $130 - which is alot better than the $300 or so that the ikelite website was asking for.....

That sounds like the price for the housing made by Nikon, so you might want to check the depth ratings before deciding if it is a good deal or not. I have known some folks who have used these housing with no problems, while others report leaks around 30 feet. Remember, the housing is the most important part of the equation as it will determine how deep you can take that expensive pile of electronics.

[lottie]

Thanks for that info Bama. I didn't think to check that out.