Housing advice for Sony SR11

[jaynea]

Hubby wants a housing for his Sony SR11 and I would like to surprise him for Christmas. I've been looking around but there seem to be so many options what with the Ikelite, Blue Fin, Equinox etc so I am unsure what to go for.

Basically a plea for any recommendations! We are fairly new divers (about 50 dives each) and tend to only do tropical dives to a max depth of 30m so this is purely for hobby videography and something to impress our friends at home!

 

[TMan2]

Jaynea,

Let me know if I can answer anymore of your questions. (See Inbox)

Most manufacturers do a great job, I would say for that model your best bet would be:

Ikelite
Light & Motion
Amphibico

 

[Equinox Housings]

Hello Jaynea,

Let me know if I can be of any assistance with your housing purchase.

Take Care,

 

[mobula]

Sealux universal housing, avialable in the US under CC Shop US

 

[diversteve]

Most manufacturers do a great job, I would say for that model your best bet would be:

Ikelite
Gates
Light & Motion
Amphibico

Gates doesn't make an SR11 housing...

Sealux universal housing, avialable in the US under CC Shop US

They live in the U.K. so service might be an issue.

 

[mobula]

As far as I know the organisation like this is quite new and they offer service as well. Personally, I own 2 Sealux housings after I had Nimar, Gates and Bruder/ Mediasub. I am very satisfied with them, especially with the EX1 housing (Fathom optics included). It is the same kind of housing as L&M, Amphibico or Gates. Every device has its pros and cons. Last year I wrote a review for wetpixel for the FX7 housing, it is still on the site. Maybe it is a good idea to ask Jon at hgvt for service.

 

[Highliner]

Just pulled the trigger on the Light & Motion Stingray Plus. Great machine. Check it out!


Light and Motion - Stingray Plus Features

 

[TMan2]

Steve,

Good catch, it was a little early in the morning for me yesterday.

 

[TMan2]

Highliner,

Nice! Awesome unit. What if any accessories did you go with? :cool2:

 

[jaynea]

Okay now I am more confused than ever! There seem to be more options out there. Thanks for the help so far though!

I am in the UK and would like to spend up to $1500 dollars max on one seeing as we don't dive that often. Don't know if that narrows things down.......