What housing to by for the Sony A1 and where

Dear forum

After much investigation I have decided to get the Sony HD A1. It took ages to make the choice. I need two of them. I have to sort out underwater housings for them.

Looking on the net there is a bewildering amount of choice, and very little info on cost. I currently use an Ocean images housing, but not happy with the size of their A1 housing.

I would like help to get a short list of the housings and their cost. I am currently thinking of an IkeLITE or a Gates, but don't know much about them.

I am in New Zealand if you mention costs can you use US dollars.

Appreciate your help, I don't want two lemons.

Thanks

Mack

Hi there!

I too have decided on the A1. Mainly due to the hassle I have had trying to get access to manual white balance with the HC1!! I have ordered the Amphibico model, they have two versions, the Pro and the more basic, both of these (as long as its the A1) will have access to Manual white balance. The cost comes in at $1999 (for the basic model), and the housing is a beautiful design (I have had a good play with it at a recent dive show).

The Gates housing is also VERY nice, but a little bit out of my price range, but if im completely honest, I preferred the design and feel of the Amphibio (purely personal preference).

I guess the main advantage of the Ikelite has to be price (doesn't it come it at $1000 or something) plus the fact you get access to most of the controls on the camera, plus you do also get to view the LCD screen of the camera, so you could almost say you get a monitor thrown in as well!!

Still, after all was said and done, I went for the Amphibico. Also, as I understand it, you can upgrade to the PRO model if you later decide you will make use of the additional controls. I have a complete list of specs for both models - if you PM me ill send them through.

Anyway - good luck!

Tristan

Hi Tristan

Thanks for your input. Amphibico does make a slick design and i am sure you will be happy with it.

If you wouldn't mind, could you make a new thread and throw the specs on it for the Amphibico?

THis is/will be a very popular housing and i am sure everyone would be happy if you did.

Thanks

Mike