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Sheldon Steere · November 7th, 2008, 01:28 AM

603901 Ikelite Underwater Video Housing for Sony HDR HC-1 (HDV 1080i) Digital Video & HDR-A1-E ( HDV 1080i) Without the top microphone block and camera lens shade

Has anyone used this or seen it used? I was thinking about picking one up for future underwater shoots and wanted someone's opinion.

Ray Bell · November 7th, 2008, 07:57 AM

goto the forums at wetpixel.com and there are guys there that use that setup...

Alan Gibbins · November 14th, 2008, 08:34 AM

Sheldon,

I have been using the Ikelite housing for a few years with my A1U. Overall, it has been a good, inexpensive, functional option for taking the camera underwater. The only problems I have experienced are with some of the buttons depressing by themselves under pressure at depth (+100 ft). Also, I had no luck finding WA lens options that didn't have very soft edges.

I spend more time now with my L&M Bluefin housed Z1U but it's still much nicer going through airports with the Ikelite and A1U!

If you have any specific questions, let me know. I'd be happy to help you out.

Alan

Roger Shealy · November 15th, 2008, 08:39 AM

I just bought the Sony spk-hcd underwater housing for my HC3. I haven't used it yet underwater, but it fits great and was about $150. Very simple device, not as sophisticated as the one you are looking at.

Gary Brun · November 15th, 2008, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheldon Steere

603901 Ikelite Underwater Video Housing for Sony HDR HC-1 (HDV 1080i) Digital Video & HDR-A1-E ( HDV 1080i) Without the top microphone block and camera lens shade

Has anyone used this or seen it used? I was thinking about picking one up for future underwater shoots and wanted someone's opinion.

I have the exact housing with lighting system and we havnt had any problems with it at all.
Footage is good too.

November 7th, 2008, 01:28 AM	#1
Sheldon Steere New Boot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 18	Ikelite Underwater Housing 603901 Ikelite Underwater Video Housing for Sony HDR HC-1 (HDV 1080i) Digital Video & HDR-A1-E ( HDV 1080i) Without the top microphone block and camera lens shade Has anyone used this or seen it used? I was thinking about picking one up for future underwater shoots and wanted someone's opinion.

November 7th, 2008, 07:57 AM	#2
Ray Bell Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,414	goto the forums at wetpixel.com and there are guys there that use that setup...

November 14th, 2008, 08:34 AM	#3
Alan Gibbins New Boot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12	Sheldon, I have been using the Ikelite housing for a few years with my A1U. Overall, it has been a good, inexpensive, functional option for taking the camera underwater. The only problems I have experienced are with some of the buttons depressing by themselves under pressure at depth (+100 ft). Also, I had no luck finding WA lens options that didn't have very soft edges. I spend more time now with my L&M Bluefin housed Z1U but it's still much nicer going through airports with the Ikelite and A1U! If you have any specific questions, let me know. I'd be happy to help you out. Alan

November 15th, 2008, 08:39 AM	#4
Roger Shealy Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fayetteville, GA Posts: 772	I just bought the Sony spk-hcd underwater housing for my HC3. I haven't used it yet underwater, but it fits great and was about $150. Very simple device, not as sophisticated as the one you are looking at.