TimG

Hi Kristin Over the last 25 years I've bought and sold more housing/cameras than is sane. As Chris says, it's not a happy process even when, as in each case for me, the camera and housing were in perfect condition and even when only one generation old. If you get 40% of the original value, by my experience, you have done incredibly well. 25%-30% seemed the norm. But then maybe I'm a lousy salesman. I think there comes a point where no matter how good the technology, it is way better than an individual's ability to use it. I'm a very happy owner of a Nikon D500/Subal housing which I have been using since 2017. Old technology for sure but, I have to ask myself, is there anything that this system stops me from doing or frustrates me? Ideally, yes, I'd love to have in-viewfinder review which mirrorless provides (I shoot a lot of macro/snoot so not moving my eye from the viewfinder would be great). But the cost of that one small upgrade would be crazy: new body, new housing - I suspect new lenses: $10k. Really? I'm amongst the worst when it comes to a love of new, shiny toys. But there comes a point where my better angel screams, "you are kidding, right?"

Hi Jordan! A warm welcome to Waterpixels. Great to have you with us. I’m using the same system as you: Subal and a D500 since 2017. It’s a brilliant combination. You won’t be disappointed with it underwater.

“Better”? Define better. I’d suggest if you’re happy with the image quality of what you’re now doing , why chase nirvana? That can prove frustrating, expensive and often of nugatory gain.

Hmmmmm…….. any chance you could post a pic of you holding the camera in the housing in your usual vertical framing position? Doesn’t need to be underwater. I’m trying to figure out why the angles are a problem.

I’m intrigued by this. It’s an issue I’ve never noticed- although, I do occasionally find I have to tilt my head slightly to avoid blowing bubbles where they can be unhelpful. Annoying indeed. Assuming you're right handed, Jeanie, is your reg coming over your right shoulder? Kristin’s idea of adding a swivel is a neat one. And by my experience, there is no such thing as a dumb question. I’ve heard some dumb answers though…..

It'a bit like that classic dive saying: "I'd rather be up here wishing I was down there - than being down there wishing I was up here...... Yeah, really annoying if you don't have it when you need it. On the other hand, I find it depends on what lens you're using and the camera's low-light capability. I find with a Nikon D500 and a 60mm lens I very rarely need a light. However, switch to a 105mm and the usage gets a bit more.....

A warm welcome, sharknado4. Good to have you with us.

A quick translation: Hello, it would be interesting to return to this topic, unfortunately we can no longer access wetpixel to read those articles, my experience with the 160 pro (opto kit) at the moment is not being good, the person in charge of Subtronic is friendly and correct, shipments to Germany are expensive and repairs take a long time, it is a shame because the quality of construction is exceptional, small companies in the EU tend to disappear, the Chinese market absorbs everything, if you have any problem they send you directly a new flash, without protesting, while it is under warranty, then if it breaks you can throw it away directly since here in Spain it is almost impossible to find a General technician who repairs underwater flashes... very unfortunate but that's how the market is today.. the more electronics and components the more probability of failures,, I started with nikonos, that if they were good flashes that did not give problems,, the 105 was the star, and then the ys250 pro and the ys 300 of sea sea were wonderful,, tempus fujit as the king of the Bible said... this will never be the same anymore.....use and throw away, there is the business.... I'm sorry to be so fatalistic but it's been more than 40 years in the fotosub world and I've been through almost everything... greetings.

Yeah, really good. Such a clear explanation. At the end of the day, it's about compromises......

Hi HJL Great to have you with us. A warm welcome to Waterpixels. We hope you really enjoy the forum. Best wishes

Hey Richard! Great to have you with his. A warm welcome to Waterpixels. I love the idea of two homes, two sets of gear! Best wishes

Hey Robin! Great to have you with us. As an ol’ Wetpixel hand you’ll see lots of familiar names. Welcome!

Hey Kolin A warm welcome to Waterpixels - warmer than diving in BC! Very good to have you with us and we hope you really enjoy the forum. Best wishes

Excellent. I hope you have fun with it. One small note of caution: the lens zoom ring on them has a tendency to detach! The ring seems to be held in place by sticky tape. So I’d suggest care is needed when fitting the port/housing zoom ring - and once in place, leave it on. If the lens zoom ring does detach, don’t panic! (Yes, easier said than done!). It’s not hard to reattach. I’ve had two copies of the lens and both have had the same issue. But with a little care, they were/are perfectly useable.