AQUATICA & IKELITE PRODUCTS
DSLR housings by Aquatica are machined from aluminum, and are manufactured to the absolute finest specs. I have been using Aquatica since 2001, and have personally owned 6 of their housings for my personal work spanning over 30 countries. Truly the industry’s professional workhorse, they are built to last and offer many options for customization, such as a remote shutter release, compatibility with the a huge range of lenses, and hands-down the best viewfinder on the market.
In addition to their like of DSLR housings, they also produce Technical Lighting Control (TLC) arms, brackets, and accessories.
Housings are available for most current and past model DSLR cameras by Nikon & Canon, including the following models:
Nikon
D90
D700
D300
D3 & D3x
D40 & D40x
D2x
D200
D80
D70 (discontinued)
D100 (discontinued)
Canon
5D MK II
1DS MARK III
40D
5D (discontinued)
30D (discontinued)
20D (discontinued)
Known worldwide for having the best customer service in the industry, Ikelite manufactures a line of clear polycarbonate housings for DSLRs and compact cameras, many of which offer sophisticated TTL circuitry. Their strobes are second to none, and I have personally owned & used each model in their lineup for my personal work. Ikelite is also a top manufacturer of video housings & flashlights.
Ikelite makes housings for a long list of current models - a list that’s so long, I only mention a few:
I am not a mass-retailer. I sell to my workshop students, colleagues, personal acquaintances, and others I have personally met, at very fair prices. If we have not yet met, please call me first, so we can discuss your personal photography needs. With every housing purchase, I pledge personal service & assistance through the life of the product. Please call me for assistance in finding the package that is right for you - I know that buying a housing is a tricky process and a significant investment, and you should always ask lots of questions. And please keep in mind that while I can usually get any single part for you in 5-7 business days, a complete custom DSLR package often requires 3-4 weeks for assembly and delivery. Don’t wait until the last minute before your dive trip!!!
ULTRA-Compact Nikon
Coolpix S610, S710, S520, S210, S550, S600, L18...and many more
ULTRA-Compact Canon
SD990IS, IXUS980IS, IXY3000IS, SD880IS, IXUS870IS, IXY920IS...and many more
ULTRA-Compact Olympus
Stylus 1030, and others
ULTRA-Compact Sony
DSC-W120, W130, W150, W170, W300...and many more
ULTRA-Compact Wide-angle port and AF-35 Strobe available for most models
DSLR Nikon
D40 & D40x
D50
D60
D70
D80
D90
D200
D300
D700
DSLR Canon
5D
5D MARK III
20D
30D
Rebel XT
Rebel XTi
Rebel XSi
Rebel XS
40D
50D
DSLR Olympus
E-3
E-330
E-400, 410, 420
E-510, 520
Compact Nikon
Coolpix 5900, 7900, L11, L15, P6000, and too many more to list
Compact Canon
Powershot G10, G9, G7, and too many more to list
Compact Sony, Olympus, & Fuji housings also available
Almost any Compact housing can be coupled with a wide-angle port, and a choice of strobes including the AF-35, DS-51, DS-160 and more
All new-model Aquatica housings are available with the amazing AquaView viewfinder.
My recent recommendations for my customers - Call me for a price quote and please do call rather than email - I need to ask you 10 questions before I answer your question! Setting you up with the right system can be a complicated process, and I want to get you the system that meets your needs.
< $1000 - Point & Shoot Simple
Olympus 1030 in the Ikelite ULTRA-Compact housing with the Ikelite AF-35 Flash
Nikon Coolpix L18 in the ULTRA-Compact housing with the Ikelite AF-35 Flash
< $2000 - Advanced Point & Shoot or Manual
Canon Powershot G10 in the Ikelite Compact Housing with an Ikelite DS-51 Flash (with Ikelite arm & Sync cord) and WD-4 wide-angle dome
> $6500 - Advanced amateur or professional - DSLR
Nikon D300 in the Aquatica housing with the AquaView viewfinder, 8” dome port (w/shield & cover), flat port (and cover), and dual Ikelite bulkheads. 2 arm sets by TLC/Aquatica. 2 dovetail brackets. 2 Ikelite DS-160 strobes. 2 Ikelite Ike-Ike sync cords. Nikon 60mm lens. Aquatica MF gear for the 60mm lens. Nikon 12-24 mm lens. Aquatica extension ring for Nikon 12-24 lens. Aquatica zoom gear for Nikon 12-24 lens. Complete o-ring rebuild kit for the housing. Port cover for housing body. Moisture alarm.