Nikon D3200 and Ikelite Housing

[johnnya1966]

I have a Nikon D3200. I'm not much of a photographer, but I would like to get into the underwater photography. As a newer diver I am in no hurry. I should be a totally mastered diver before getting into photography.

Does anyone use the combination I am thinking of using? It seems that Ikelite has the only housing to fit my camera.

Just looking for feedback.

John

 

[the_dragon_no1]

Using the d3200 with Ikelite housing myself. Works good!
Sigma 10mm fisheye for wide, and nikon 105mm for macro. Don't think there are any other housings for this camera.

 

[AggieDiver]

My wife has a D3200 that we took underwater for the first time back in August using the Ikelite housing. I was very happy with the way the camera worked and the shots we got. We used a Tokina 12-28 behind a dome and I was very happy with the results for most shots. But as you would expect with a WA lens behind a dome, it lacked the sharpness I would really like for more closeup shots. We recently bought a Nikon 60mm f2.8 lens and I will be buying a flat port for it to give my wife for Christmas. After shooting the 60mm on some nature macro shots on land, I am excited to see what she can do with it underwater.

 

[the_dragon_no1]

My wife has a D3200 that we took underwater for the first time back in August using the Ikelite housing. I was very happy with the way the camera worked and the shots we got. We used a Tokina 12-28 behind a dome and I was very happy with the results for most shots. But as you would expect with a WA lens behind a dome, it lacked the sharpness I would really like for more closeup shots. We recently bought a Nikon 60mm f2.8 lens and I will be buying a flat port for it to give my wife for Christmas. After shooting the 60mm on some nature macro shots on land, I am excited to see what she can do with it underwater.

You might want to consider a diopter then for cfwa and more corner sharpness. if using a 6"dome you should get an 8". I think they give more sharp photos.

 

[AggieDiver]

Using a +2 diopter and 8" dome already. I really think it is just a limitation of a WA zoom lens behind a dome. Down beyond a certain level you just aren't going to get tack sharp resolution and focus on small objects. It can happen, but it isn't really what the combo excels at.