Deep Nikonos II

SwimJim · Jun 27, 2005

I am looking at photographing a wreck that lies in 167 fow. Thats the outer limits for my old Nikonos II. The dive plan is to spend the precious bottom time cruising the deck of an old schooner at 150 fow and snap pictures as I go. Any special precautions camerawise? I've had her down 125 previously with normal prep and no problems.

Tanks

Jim

Curt Bowen · Jun 27, 2005

SwimJim:
I am looking at photographing a wreck that lies in 167 fow. Thats the outer limits for my old Nikonos II. The dive plan is to spend the precious bottom time cruising the deck of an old schooner at 150 fow and snap pictures as I go. Any special precautions camerawise? I've had her down 125 previously with normal prep and no problems.

Tanks

Jim

Jim the old N2 should be able to withstand at least 250. I would worry about the camera, I think it will do just fine.

Tom Smedley · Jun 28, 2005

The Nik II was built like a tank. Although the depth rating is 150 ft I have had my Nik V at 200 feet on the Maria Bahn in Bonaire with no ill effects. It's funny that especially on the ikelite housing that I use now you can hear the camera case popping on the way down.

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