What Now

[mdmbike to scuba]

Steve Ive seen two placed that still sell the A1u Ebay and B&H. Im thinking of getting one more. Both places are selling them new in the box if anyone looking. Mark

 

[DiscoverTheBlue]

I do recommend you check out Sealux housings. German manufacturer. Their housings are great to use and are nearly indestructible - we've had them drop (ugh..) and tanks fall on them in rough seas (aahh!). Electronic with LANC control for Sony as well as other brands. We've been using them for more than 10 years now. Have used others like Amphibico, Gates etc etc, but none convinced us as much.

 

[Video rookie]

B&H shows a $300 rebate also. Still not a cheap camera since even with rebate it is right at $2000, but I really like mine, despite the fact that it is not great in low light conditions (never really been a problem for me yet... and now I'm going to start using video lights to make it even better).

Vic

 

[paulpost]

Steve Ive seen two placed that still sell the A1u Ebay and B&H. Im thinking of getting one more. Both places are selling them new in the box if anyone looking. Mark

Try this link BroadwayPhoto.com - Sony HVR-A1, 1/3-Inch Professional HDV Camcorder
I've bought my HC1 from them 1 year ago .

 

[liquidvisions]

I did look at the Sony hc 96 a while back, as I quite like the Ocean Images housings.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

There have been many threads on this subject of equipment stolen. Rule is if you can't replace it at your destination for a couple bucks carry it on. For me masks, regs, cameras, comps get carried on. Clothes can be replaced cheap. On a dive trip a few tshirts and a couple pair of shorts is all I need.

 

[Video rookie]

When buying equipment on line it always good to check resellerratings.com for reviews. I'm glad paulpost had a good experience with Broadwayphoto.com, but from their reviews I'll personally stick with B&H Photo even if I have to pay a bit more...

Vic