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hey folks
im on the lookout for a Ikelite underwater housing for my sony pc1000 camera, theve stopped making them and i dont wanna spent 2 grand on a gates housing.
any1 got any ideas where i might get one?
ive tryed all the usual places like ebay and cameras underwater ect.
cheers
kyle.
dive granny
19-11-08, 23:13
Could you not contact the ikelite people. Maybe they would know where you might get one.:)
birchley make a universal range of lightweight injection moulded housings.
i have one which is rated to 40m, took it to about 46m a few times and still ok.
the newer housings have electronic reed switches that you just stick on your operational buttons of the camera.
think they come in at around £300+
if 40m is deep enough, then they are much cheaper than gates housings, a lot lighter and easier for traveling.
I'm assuming its the Sony DCR PC1000 video camera? Use this link:
www.divervision.com/catalog/index.php?manufacturers_id=3&sort=3a&page=4
They are in Taiwan but I have used them before and the service is second to none, my gear arrived within 3 days. Totally recommend them.
If its not the video then they may be able to help anyway, e mail them they are very helpful.
thanks guys and gal for the advice. i think ill wait a week or so till the pound gets a little better then go for it dave.
cheers
kyle