D5000

[Artin]

Hi all, I'm new to this board, I just started diving and I just got a point and shoot underwater. As I tried to post on the Ca Kelp divers subsection I was reminded that I need a min. of 5 posts to be able to post pics. So that got me thinking and I thought of a question!
I have a Nikon D5000, I am nervous about submerging it, any thoughts, am I being over reactive? I know some of you take dslr's down, what housing do you trust and what are the limitations.

thoughts?

Thanks Artin,

[ABQdiver]

Been happy with my Ikelite on the D200

[Peter_C]

Think insurance! It is not a matter of "if" it will flood, but "when" it will flood.

There are a few insurance companies you can choose from but I have not researched who is the best recently. D.A.N. is one of them that insures cameras. Read the fine print carefully.

There are lots of housings available. Set a budget and then start looking. If you already have strobes and such that may play into the decision. Have you checked out wetpixel?

[scottfiji]

like Peter said, just insure it and don't worry about it.

Get a housing, start off looking at an Ikelite, and learn how to prevent flooding your camera (http://www.uwphotographyguide.com/underwater-housing-maintenance).

good luck,
Scott

[Artin]

ABQDiver,
I saw the site, pretty cool stuff but I don't think they have one yet for a D5000.:depressed:

Peter,
"Think insurance! It is not a matter of "if" it will flood, but "when" it will flood."
Thanks for the tip, I will for sure look into that. I didn't read the fine print obviously!

scottfiji,
That's a great link thank you. I read most of it, I like the cooler Idea!

By the way guys, you mention Ikelite. It's the first time I've heard of the brand, more people mention Sea & Sea, I went to their website and they are very good, any thoughts why? I'm thinking marketing!