looking for a housing

I am just getting into photography, I plan on do mainly underwater photo's. I just bought an Olympus 5050 and I am looking for a housing. Can someone suggest one that will be good for warm as well as cold water. (gloves)? Also did I make a good choice with the 5050?

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-Eric

The 5050 is a great choice. Ask MCD to thow in the PT-015 housing for US$295 when they send you out that lens. Then there is strobes .... :-) Have fun with your new toys.

-Dave

I would not recomend the PT-015 for cold water gloves. The buttons on the back are a CF, even with no gloves on. I can't imaging putting 5mm of rubber on your hands and being able to negotiate them, much less the jog dial.

Check out the Ikelite housing for your needs.

Ikelite C-5050 Page

UWCP.com Ikelite C-5050z Page

The stay depressed controls are a cool feature, and the jog dial is MUCH easier to use. You can actually feel the physical clicks as you change settings. It also comes with a tray and handle, which is an essential accessory for the PT-015.

Light & Motion also does well with cold water divers, and uses a similar jog dial system. I haven't used it yet, so I can't comment on how the housing will come together, but it has some impressive features (ttl ROC).

Ryan

www.underwatercamerapros.com

rc@ryancanon.com

What kind of gloves?

I use the Olympus PT-007 (for 3040 camera) with dry gloves and have some problems pushing the small buttons.

I would second the recommendation for the Ikelite housing with its bigger controls, or take a look at the L&M.