Ikelite Underwater Camera Housing for Canon EOS Rebel XSi (450-D) Digital SLR Camera

SKU: IK687145

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2009-03-05T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent housing system

Purchased this housing when I upgraded from a compact digital to the Rebel XSi for underwater photography. The system is necessarily more complex in order to accommodate the many features of the DSLR system, such as interchangeable lenses and eTTL strobe control. But it is not difficult to learn both the loading and assembly steps as well as the actual operation of the camera underwater. I do recommend spending plenty of time on dry land learning the placement and function of all the controls, even though you will only use two or three of them (shutter, focus/zoom and maybe aperture control) while underwater. The attachment of the port to the housing does not seem like it would be waterproof, but it works fine. I've had the camera to 126 feet with no issues at all. I highly recommend if you're ready to take your XSi for a dunk.

GEORGE C.

About Ikelite Underwater Camera Housing for Canon EOS Rebel XSi (450-D) Digital SLR Camera

The clear molded dSLR is a compact housing system at a very realistic price. It features full capabilities, operates safely to 200 feet, and leaves little to be desired in a housing.

The Auto Exposure Lock and Focus Lock are placed where they can be activated with your thumb while taking a picture. Special "stay depressed when desired" control allows dial to provide constant manual aperture rather than shutter speed when desired.

All ports from our SLR systems can be utilized, allowing use of most macro, wide angle, and zoom lenses. This system allows you to see that the port is sealed.

The housing "O" ring seal is a masterpiece in fail-safe simplicity compared to designs that require stuffing the "O" ring into a groove. You can see that the "O" ring is sealed.

The heavy duty thick wall housing is molded of corrosion free clear polycarbonate. The Release Handle system allows easy attachment and removal of SubStrobe mounting arms at the touch of a button. Two screws remove the handle and tray assembly for traveling.

The housing size and weight provides neutral buoyancy and superb handling underwater. Camera installation is quick and simple. The dependable controls are conveniently placed at your fingertips, and kept water tight with Ikelite pioneered Quad-Ring seal glands proven to be the most reliable method for sealing controls.

The Ikelite Super-Eye magnifier provided with the housing offers enhanced viewing while wearing a diving mask.

The #6871.40 housing includes conversion circuitry that provides eTTL2 compatibility for all DS model digital SubStrobes. The circuitry includes two f/stop over and under exposure compensation in half-stop increments, and eight manual power settings in half-stop increments by simply pushing a button.

The Manual Controller can be used, mounting on top of the handles. It provides the choice of 10 power settings with all DS model digital SubStrobes, but no access to eTTL2 circuitry. Other strobe models can be used, but not with the Manual Controller, and otherstrobes can only provide manual opration. Mount and sync cords for Nikonos and sync cords for Inon or Sea & Sea strobes are available.