
Review Summary
2007-10-16T21:00:00
Housing is easy to use, does not leak, strong, easy to clean, the plastic caps that sit over the ends of the controls melted a tiny bit when left resting against the side of the housing. The Sponge mounted controls are a little difficult to use sometimes it takes a couple of goes to get the camera to the right setting and the Zoom in and Out control is a bit all or nothing hard to control to start with. Can't really fault the housing though and it enabled me to take some great shots with the Canon G7 Underwater but I would recommend to definately purchase the red filter for blue water it is brilliant- what a difference!
Dive B.
2007-09-24T20:00:01
Ikelite has a well-deserved excellent reputation. After several floods with manufacturers' housings, I stepped up to the Ikelite. Though the Ikelite housing was considerably more expensive, I enjoy the peace of mind that it affords. It looks cool, gives access to all but one or two controls, and has been very dependable. Downsides are its bulk, weight, and lens cover design. The bulk precludes it from going into crevices and other tight spots the way that slimmer manufacturers' housings can. The lens cover doesn't attach to the housing, and fell off on one of my first dives. That wouldn't be such an issue except that the lens apparently scratches very easily (and scratched deely enough that I couldn't shoot macro or video because the camera kept focusing on the scratches). Though not as rugged as it might appear, this is an excellent housing overall.
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For the most discerning of underwater photographers. This durable housing is molded of crystal clear polycarbonate for corrosion free operation up to a depth of 200ft (60m).
Complete housing and camera weighs less than 6 pounds. Housing measures 7" wide (10" wide with the removable handle bar attached), 6" high, and 6" deep.
Every camera function except the self timer and continuous button is accessible in this very sophisticated housing installation.
The included tray and release handle offers balance and exceptional handling while providing a convenient attachment point for optional Substrobe mounting arms. Strobe arms can be released easily at the touch of a button whether above or below water.
An external diffuser improves lighting quality when the camera's built-in flash is used to illuminate subjects underwater.
Special conversion circuitry built in to the housing provides true Canon eTTL exposure connected to any current model Ikelite DS Substrobe. The camera controls the Substrobe's output resulting in effortlessly perfect exposure. See strobe circuitry requirements by serial number.
Optional Accessories Available:
Ikelite DS-series Substrobes are industry favorites for their warm, even coverage and lightning fast recycle time. Available in convenient and affordable strobe packages that provide everything you need to take advantage of "automatic" TTL exposure.
The #4100.6 EV Manual Controller provides precise control of any Ikelite DS Substrobe in 10 power settings. It can be attached with sync cord or triggered by the camera's built-in flash. Use of the EV Controller precludes use of the housing's TTL conversion circuitry.
Special sync cords are available to connect non-Ikelite strobes from Nikonos, Inon, and Sea & Sea. Non-Ikelite strobes can be used in manual modes only.
The #9571.3 1" (2.5cm) ball at release handle allows for the attachment of Ultralight, TLC, and other non-Ikelite arm systems.
Dual Handle and Tray assembly #9523.32 provides greater stability and allows for the addition of a second Substrobe.
The #9305.92 Flat Port ( $100 ) replaces the standard housing port for effective use of 67mm threaded external wide-angle lenses. This shorter port only slightly limits the camera's normal zoom range (limited to approx. 120mm). Port removal tool is included
The Ikelite W-20 Wide-Angle Conversion Lens #6420 lets you get closer to your subject for improved clarity and color. Requires optional #9305.92 Flat Port for effective use.
Removable external color filters #6441.41 for tropical blue water and #6441.81 for green water settings provide color correction in sunny conditions up to approximately 80ft (24m). For use without a flash.
The Ikelite Photocase is fitted with special die-cut foam that accommodates and protects housing, accessories, and two strobes.