I found this and wondered what others think of the deal. It looks like a good deal to me.
Fantasea FP7000 Housing for Nikon Coolpix P7000
Fantasea FP7000 Housing for Nikon Coolpix P7000
Nikon Coolpix 7000 and Fantasea FP7000 housing
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sandiego_frank
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A good deal, but the camera in this deal is a refurbished (by Nikon) camera, although it does carry a 'new' camera warranty from Nikon.
For $100 more you can get the Coolpix P7100 new, not refurbed and the Fantasea FP7100 housing.
Something to keep in mind - the P7000 was replaced by the P7100, which has been replaced by the P7700. So the P7000 is a couple of generations old.
For $100 more you can get the Coolpix P7100 new, not refurbed and the Fantasea FP7100 housing.
Something to keep in mind - the P7000 was replaced by the P7100, which has been replaced by the P7700. So the P7000 is a couple of generations old.
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Thanks, I just thought for $500 it looked like a good buy. It would be an upgrade to my sealife DC-800.
sandiego_frank
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It would definitely be an upgrade to your DC800. However beware that while the P7000 (which was introduced in 2010) is a very good camera with excellant image quality, it had some problems. The main complaints were slow operational speed and glitchy on-screen menus. These issues were fixed in the P7100. If you can afford it, the $100 extra for the P7100 is more than worth the extra $$. The P7100 would be an upgrade over the DC1400.
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I would probably spend the extra 100. I still have my sealife strobe, could I use it with that camera and housing?
sandiego_frank
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If your sealife strobe has a slave sensor that triggers it to fire in sync with the on-camera flash it should work.
One other thing, the $600 price is not through Fantasea. Their 'deal' is $750 for a refurbed P7100 and the FP7100 housing. Check the major New York camera stores, such as B&H Photo (www.bhphotovideo.com). Their current price is $300 for a new P7100 and $300 for the FP7100 housing. I have been buying photo gear from them for more than 20 years. They are an excellant source for photo equipment.
One other thing, the $600 price is not through Fantasea. Their 'deal' is $750 for a refurbed P7100 and the FP7100 housing. Check the major New York camera stores, such as B&H Photo (www.bhphotovideo.com). Their current price is $300 for a new P7100 and $300 for the FP7100 housing. I have been buying photo gear from them for more than 20 years. They are an excellant source for photo equipment.
OP
My sealife strobe has a optic cord.
I did notice the pricing and the difference between Fantasea and BH. Thanks.
I did notice the pricing and the difference between Fantasea and BH. Thanks.
sandiego_frank
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No problem.
And yes. I do use this camera/housing and I bought it through BH
And yes. I do use this camera/housing and I bought it through BH
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