I'm on a somewhat limited budget and I'm considering what to do as I venture into underwater photography / videography this summer.
I have a Nikon SLR that I won't take into the water... too important to me. I also have a great Panasonic DMC-LX5. So, I'm between the following setups:
1. Use the Panasomic DMC-LX5 with a Ikelite housing. I would add the Ikelite .56x wide angle lens, Light & Motion 500 lumen video light, Sea & Sea YS-01 strobe & cable, Nauticam flexitray with dual handles and 2 segments for an 8" arm, and a soft Ikelite case. $2100 delivered.
2. SeaLife DC1400 Maxx Duo. Comes with the housing fisheye wide angle lens, flash with sync cable, tray with 5" flex arms, 500 lumen video light, hard travel case. $1650 delivered (with a possible 5% discount on top of that).
I'm confused! I've read very mixed reviews of both. I'd definitely appreciate the flexibility of having a light/video/tray setup that can move cameras as skills/needs expand. On the other hand, $500 savings is significant.
I would love opinions, especially from anyone who uses these cameras.
Thanks!
Jason
I have a Nikon SLR that I won't take into the water... too important to me. I also have a great Panasonic DMC-LX5. So, I'm between the following setups:
1. Use the Panasomic DMC-LX5 with a Ikelite housing. I would add the Ikelite .56x wide angle lens, Light & Motion 500 lumen video light, Sea & Sea YS-01 strobe & cable, Nauticam flexitray with dual handles and 2 segments for an 8" arm, and a soft Ikelite case. $2100 delivered.
2. SeaLife DC1400 Maxx Duo. Comes with the housing fisheye wide angle lens, flash with sync cable, tray with 5" flex arms, 500 lumen video light, hard travel case. $1650 delivered (with a possible 5% discount on top of that).
I'm confused! I've read very mixed reviews of both. I'd definitely appreciate the flexibility of having a light/video/tray setup that can move cameras as skills/needs expand. On the other hand, $500 savings is significant.
I would love opinions, especially from anyone who uses these cameras.
Thanks!
Jason