Help the video Noob!

[Chaseh]

Before my next dive trip (June) I'd like to expand into the world of video.

1. What's a good way to begin? It doesn't have to be a budget outfit, but I don't want to jump in with anything too complicated either.

2. Where are good places to buy video equipment and appropriate housings? Surely I can find the cameras at many of the local electronic chains, but where are good selections of housings?

Thanks for the help.

 

[diversteve]

Here's a recent post answering this exact question.

http://www.scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=2705476&postcount=2

Dealers:

www.bhphotovideo.com
www.reefphotovideo.com
www.H2OPhotopros.com
www.backscatter.com
www.adorama.com

I'm not sure you'll find very many housings displayed anywhere - maybe at H20Photo, Reef or Backscatter.

Housing manufacturers list. Most have links to their dealers also:
http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=96646

If you can define a budget and what you expect to be able to do for it - i.e. camera/housing/lights etc, I can make more targeted suggestions...

 

[redcaretta]

Where are good places to buy video equipment and appropriate housings? Surely I can find the cameras at many of the local electronic chains, but where are good selections of housings?

Hi,

I'd definitelty try H2oPhotoPros, they really know what they are talking about and stock all the latest housings and a few cameras. They also have a great deal on a JVC & Ikelite housing combo, worth checking out for sure.

They also sponsor a great new diving videos website so be sure to post your new videos there when you get back! It's free to watch & upload all your scuba diving videos - www.theaquaplanet.com

You can find them here www.h2ophotopros.com

Cheerio
Redcaretta