DIY video housing though and question...

[H2O 70]

I've seen a lot of threads where folks make video camera housings using PVC and other assorted plastics.

Has anyone taken an old tank that maybe hasn't passed hydro and cut the ends off and use that as the body of the housing?

If you did it with steel would it be negative? How about with AL?

More or less just curious.

[haibeis]

As a matter of fact someone has!!!

Seacam Australia (http://www.seacam.com.au/SEACAM/index.htm)

i used to have one of these - rated to 70m - heavy but good

i have another that was used for an slr - but is too heavy nowadays

[H2O 70]

I like the handle they did!

I'm going to call around the shops and see if I can't find an old AL tank. I'm guessing if it didn't pass hydro, that it may be fine for this purpose.

I can weld steel, but not AL. That is a bummer.