Nikon S210 - Housing and Other Recommendations Needed

Hi Everyone,

I have a new Nikon S210 that I enjoy using topside - and would like to use underwater as well. Couple of questions:

Two housings are available, ikelite and fantasea, here are the links to each,

ikelite: http://www.ikelite.com/web_two/nik_s210.html

fantasea: http://www.fantasea.com/Product_Releases/PR_FS210.htm

Which one should I go for? I know they are both reputable companies - but any major advantages or disadvantages of either? Are the ikelite "ULTRAcompact" housings just as good as there regular style? Any other factors I should consider? I already have an auto magic filter to install in it..

Second question is, most all my shooting will be in crystal clear springs or pretty clear tropical waters (im spoiled..) so I figure a good WA lense would make more sense then a strobe as a first upgrade - am I wrong for thinking this? What would be recommended for this setup?

Any other recommendations would be appreciated!

Thanks,

Will

Sorry to tell you your choices are narrowed. The Fantasea FS-210 is no longer being sold. You might find one at a dealer with stock if you look quickly around.

Jack

Sorry to tell you your choices are narrowed. The Fantasea FS-210 is no longer being sold. You might find one at a dealer with stock if you look quickly around.

 

Jack

Thanks for the heads up, but I just checked with several retailers and all have sufficient stock right now - so I still have a choice..

Looking for pros and cons of both, as well as next upgrades..

thanks in advance