Waterproof housing for GL1? at DVinfo.net

K. Forman · July 10th, 2003, 01:19 PM

Hello all-
I may be shooting an Indy film soon, and would likely need a waterproof/submersible housing for my GL1. Is there anyone in Fla (Preferably Central) that might loan me one for a short scene? I would be more than happy to give you credit. Thanks.

Jeff Farris · July 10th, 2003, 01:53 PM

Here's an option Keith:

http://www.gateshousings.com/rentals.html

Gates is very well respected in the UW world, and one of the few companies that offers rental gear.

K. Forman · July 10th, 2003, 02:31 PM

Thanks Jeff, but they don't cover the Gls, only XLs. Otherwise, a one day rental would work.

Jeff Farris · July 10th, 2003, 02:37 PM

Oops. Read too fast.

Want to borrow my XL-1?

K. Forman · July 10th, 2003, 02:45 PM

I would love to use an XL1 again. I dearly miss mine, but the GL is almost as good.

Adrian Douglas · July 10th, 2003, 08:28 PM

Try contacting Ikelite and asking them.

K. Forman · July 10th, 2003, 08:37 PM

Adrian- Thanks for the link. They had housings for the GL2 that might work, but $1300 is out of my budget. This is why I was asking to borrow a housing, as I would only need it for one shot.

Joshua Robinson · July 12th, 2003, 10:10 PM

What sort of depth are you looking at going to?

If it's just above the water, or not very deep www.epiccam.com has a good, cheap option. I'm ordering one for tube shots in my wakeboarding movies.

Adrian Douglas · July 12th, 2003, 11:11 PM

Keith,

If you contact Ikelite and tell them what you are planning to do they might lend you a test model. Their housing is for the GL2 so maybe you can offer to test it to see if it works with your GL1. THe worst that could happen is they say no, but you don't know if you don't ask.

K. Forman · July 13th, 2003, 03:50 AM

Joshua- I actually won't be going under, just skimming along the surface. I'll check out your link.

Adrian- I guess I hadn't really considered them loaning me a $1300 housing an option. I guess I could try calling and see what happens.

Thanks again

July 10th, 2003, 01:19 PM	#1
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Waterproof housing for GL1? Hello all- I may be shooting an Indy film soon, and would likely need a waterproof/submersible housing for my GL1. Is there anyone in Fla (Preferably Central) that might loan me one for a short scene? I would be more than happy to give you credit. Thanks.

July 10th, 2003, 01:53 PM	#2
Jeff Farris Regular Crew Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 102	Here's an option Keith: http://www.gateshousings.com/rentals.html Gates is very well respected in the UW world, and one of the few companies that offers rental gear. __________________ Jeff Farris

July 10th, 2003, 02:37 PM	#4
Jeff Farris Regular Crew Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 102	Oops. Read too fast. Want to borrow my XL-1? __________________ Jeff Farris

July 10th, 2003, 08:28 PM	#6
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	Try contacting Ikelite and asking them. __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors

July 12th, 2003, 10:10 PM	#8
Joshua Robinson New Boot Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 5	What sort of depth are you looking at going to? If it's just above the water, or not very deep www.epiccam.com has a good, cheap option. I'm ordering one for tube shots in my wakeboarding movies. __________________ __________________________________ -[SideSwipe Productions]- www.sideswipeproductions.com

July 10th, 2003, 02:31 PM	#3
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Thanks Jeff, but they don't cover the Gls, only XLs. Otherwise, a one day rental would work.

July 10th, 2003, 02:45 PM	#5
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	I would love to use an XL1 again. I dearly miss mine, but the GL is almost as good.

July 10th, 2003, 08:37 PM	#7
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Adrian- Thanks for the link. They had housings for the GL2 that might work, but $1300 is out of my budget. This is why I was asking to borrow a housing, as I would only need it for one shot.

July 12th, 2003, 11:11 PM	#9
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	Keith, If you contact Ikelite and tell them what you are planning to do they might lend you a test model. Their housing is for the GL2 so maybe you can offer to test it to see if it works with your GL1. THe worst that could happen is they say no, but you don't know if you don't ask. __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors

July 13th, 2003, 03:50 AM	#10
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Joshua- I actually won't be going under, just skimming along the surface. I'll check out your link. Adrian- I guess I hadn't really considered them loaning me a $1300 housing an option. I guess I could try calling and see what happens. Thanks again