Nikon D70s Camera Housing???Expierence with yours?

BlueH2oDiver · Nov 8, 2006

Recently purchased this camera--not for underwater use but am considering buying a housing.
I don't completely trust housings.

What brand is yours and what experiences have you.
Would you recommend it?

Thanking you in advance.

Darnold9999 · Nov 8, 2006

50 dives or so on my ikelite for D200 and no problems at all.

Very careful with it re cleaning orings and assembly however.

Time will tell.

OceanObsessed · Nov 8, 2006

Ikelite makes a very popular one (#6807.1) that is also one of the most cost effective housings for the D70s. Alot of people on scubaboard use this one including mysleft. I would recommend this one. Most housing floods are caused by user error. You can also insure your D70s and housing against flooding.

http://www.ikelite.com/web_pages/2dslr_dttl70.html

Next, you will want an external uw strobe if you want good color in your photographs below 10 feet or so.

Warning: You are about to embark on a very expensive hobby

JackConnick · Nov 8, 2006

Fantasea has a newly redesigned housing for the D70s that now features an optical viewfinder, new port system, better controls and more. It has great strobe connectivity through standard Nikonos bulkheads. There are several packages available and along with the strobe housing for the SB800 Nikon strobe it is very cost-effective at only $845, small and easy to swim through the water. It comes with a standard port, 2 year warranty and 1 year of flood insurance included.

See: Fantasea FD70N Housing and SB800 Strobe

More info: Spec sheet and Photos

Jack

dbh · Nov 8, 2006

I have owned both a Nexus & Subal for my D70. I changed to the Subal because I wanted the magnified viewfinder. Both have excellent fit, finish and are very compact (just a little larger than the camera). The camera goes in and out of the Subal way easier than the Nexus because the camera mounts on a tray and there are guiderails in the housing.

I am now shooting a D200 in a Subal with the magnified view finder.

HTH,
Dave

AUTiger · Nov 8, 2006

You can probably find D-70 housings in a variety of brands on the used market now that the D-80 is out. I've seen several lately. They will all keep your camera from flooding - its mostly a choice of price level, features, and ease of use. I like the Ikelites because they are in the lower price range and allow the use of every control. They're mostly bullet proof and allow you to visualize the seal.

As the other guys said, almost all floodings are due to user error.

David

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