Housing for pool photography(ikelite vs Patima?)

Hello, I am looking at doing swim school photography(pool photography)and was wondering if anyone would have advice on a decent camera set up. There are 2 setups I am currently looking at. An Ikelite housing on a Canon 400D with a DS-125 strobe and a 8 " Dome (acylic). This set up uses a TTL system. The other setup I am considering is a Patima housing with the Canon 400D, either the DS-125 strobe or the Inon Z 240 with the Patima 6" (glass)dome port. All of my photography is going to be either in pools or in the surf. Does anyone have any recommendation of what would work best for me? From what I can tell from photos of other people doing this type of work the lighting is very important. There seems to be a huge difference in the quality of these type of photographers. Any info on housings , strobes, Ports (acrylic vs glass) would be greatly appreciated..

Thanks,

Matt Schultz

Hi Matt,

Welcome to Wetpixel,

I too have done some pool photography, but never surf.

Have you considered getting a dedicated surf/pool housing? They are made for a totally different set of design parameters - instead of withstanding high pressure they are made for shock (wave) loads and are easier to handle.

Have a look at the Aquatech housings.

Cheers

James

Thanks for the reply James, I will look into the Aquatech. That sounds more like what I am looking for.

Thanks

Matt

Hi Matt,

Welcome to Wetpixel,

I too have done some pool photography, but never surf.

Have you considered getting a dedicated surf/pool housing? They are made for a totally different set of design parameters - instead of withstanding high pressure they are made for shock (wave) loads and are easier to handle.

Have a look at the Aquatech housings.

Cheers

James

Thanks for the reply James, I will look into the Aquatech. That sounds more like what I am looking for.

 

Thanks

 

Matt

Hi Matt,

 

Welcome to Wetpixel,

 

I too have done some pool photography, but never surf.

 

Have you considered getting a dedicated surf/pool housing? They are made for a totally different set of design parameters - instead of withstanding high pressure they are made for shock (wave) loads and are easier to handle.

 

Have a look at the Aquatech housings.

 

Cheers

James

Here is another company to look at. http://www.delmarcamerahousings.com/