8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC Part 13

[Verandah Man]

That would be the one where you booked the one way ticket from MCO to PHL?

Yep, that would be the one................

 

[brack]

Found this online ....

Sea & Sea adds pro underwater housing for Rebel XTi

Underwater housing experts Sea & Sea today expanded their range of protective cases with the DX-400D, a hard shell that surrounds the entirety of Canon's Digital Rebel XTi (also known as the EOS-400D). Purposefully built for divers and other professionals who need perfect waterproofing, the DX-400D gives full access to the camera's controls but has a powered leak sensor that will warn a diver should water seep into the enclosure. The durability exceeds that of normal plastic cases and is rated for depths as great as 200 feet. Sea & Sea notes that the housing will be ready for American and Japanese buyers shortly at a price of $2,000.

 

[tom31b]

My camera is an Olympus C-7000 7.1mp point and shoot that I have had for about 3-4 years now. Has all of the manual controls of an SLR but fits in my pocket. Much better cameras on the market now. Since we are going on the Dolphin Encounter in Nassau and Castaway Cay I was quite concerned about cameras, water and sand. So I looked for an underwater housing for my camera but they stopped making them. Plan B, I found a line of waterproof bags that are for cameras with a clear front lense that you can shoot through. The camera is in the bag and you have to push buttons and make adjustment through the plastic but it works. I was willing to give it a try since it was only $34. The bag has a very easy 3 snap closure that is very easy to work and did a great job keeping the water out. I was so impressed that I ordered the one for my video camera. Water, sand and rain just don't mix with cameras. I go the first one at REI but later found a wide variety of them at Amazon. They make them for cameras, phones, IPODs and just general use waterproof bags. here is a picture except the one I got does not have the blue material but is entirely made of clear plastic. Forgot to mention that once something is in the bag it floats. No fear of camera sinking to the bottom.

This is going to be a must on excursions next year and may also help keeping the humidity out when we are down south.

Anyone else have experience with these? What camera/housing/bag?

 

[tom31b]

Found this online ....

Sea & Sea adds pro underwater housing for Rebel XTi

Underwater housing experts Sea & Sea today expanded their range of protective cases with the DX-400D, a hard shell that surrounds the entirety of Canon's Digital Rebel XTi (also known as the EOS-400D). Purposefully built for divers and other professionals who need perfect waterproofing, the DX-400D gives full access to the camera's controls but has a powered leak sensor that will warn a diver should water seep into the enclosure. The durability exceeds that of normal plastic cases and is rated for depths as great as 200 feet. Sea & Sea notes that the housing will be ready for American and Japanese buyers shortly at a price of $2,000.

Kinda my problem, I have the 30D and cheapest I found was about $1200. So not looking for bag or housing for my Sony Cybershot

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Found this online ....

Sea & Sea adds pro underwater housing for Rebel XTi

Underwater housing experts Sea & Sea today expanded their range of protective cases with the DX-400D, a hard shell that surrounds the entirety of Canon's Digital Rebel XTi (also known as the EOS-400D). Purposefully built for divers and other professionals who need perfect waterproofing, the DX-400D gives full access to the camera's controls but has a powered leak sensor that will warn a diver should water seep into the enclosure. The durability exceeds that of normal plastic cases and is rated for depths as great as 200 feet. Sea & Sea notes that the housing will be ready for American and Japanese buyers shortly at a price of $2,000.

And I thought that the $250 was a lot when I was looking at a housing for the Olympus.

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Anyone else have experience with these? What camera/housing/bag?

Tom, just to clearify I don't think that I have the nerve to put the new video camera in this and take it underwater. It will be more for keeping it dry on rides, ran and a safe place at the beach. The camera is not worth that much any more so I am willing to try underwater shots.

 

[Grandma x3]

Hi Everyone,
I'm looking for new luggage - is anyone familiar w/Heys ultra-lightweight? The hard case style.
And - for those of you who were touting "Crocs" - DD & I went on a shopping spree yesterday & bought them. They are soooo comfortable. You all were Right!
And, at Target we got DGS a POTC outfit for the TOAL - the merchandising was impressive - lots of stuff for kids.
We overdid it on our shopping - but siince I hate to shop I now have almost everything I'll need for both the Transatlantic & the TOAL!!
Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday - MR glad you had a great time at Atlantic City.

 

[tom31b]

Anyone up for a run?

 

[tom31b]

This is the one for the Canon 30D

which I found here

 

[tom31b]

One of the bag style for Canon digital SLRs

Ewa-Marine Underwater Housing for Canon Digital SLR Cameras, Fits EOS-10D, 1D, 1DS, 1DS Mark II, EOS 20D, Digital Rebel, Digital Rebel XT, D30, D60 (150' Depth)

 

[eeyorelvr10]

This is the one for the Canon 30D

which I found here

WTG Tom - I finally check in here just to see what's happening and what do I see: Just what I've been asking for since I got my own Canon 30D!!! SO I get all . Decide to click on the link and did this: when I saw the price tag - I may have to wait a while on this. I just don't go underwater that much to justify it even for frivilous me.

 

[Stepht5]

Just talked to our DS who lives in Mesquite. They are west of Ft Worth at a lake for the weekend. He says it is raining very hard now.

We did have some type of Thunderstorm/ hard rain just a bit ago... Which is weird since the rest of the weekend it was just regular constant, steady rain. I hate to complain since we could really use the rain after years of drought! Luckily we have a large back proch so, we can still grill & eat outside if we want.

 

[tom31b]

Now this is for my Sony Cybershot

and checks in much cheaper at less than $100.

Ewa-marine UW Housing For Sony PD Digital Cameras - Fits DSC-P1, P5, P7, P9, P10, P31, P32, P50, P51, P52, P71, P100, Canon Powershot A310, A400, Minolta Dimage F-100, F-200, F-300, Leica D-Lux, Ricoh GR Digital

 

[tom31b]

WTG Tom - I finally check in here just to see what's happening and what do I see: Just what I've been asking for since I got my own Canon 30D!!! SO I get all . Decide to click on the link and did this: when I saw the price tag - I may have to wait a while on this. I just don't go underwater that much to justify it even for frivilous me.

Sorry, should have posted a PRICE TAG WARNING

 

[tom31b]

Of course the Sony version is nicer

but is no longer in production

 

[Stepht5]

Found this online ....

Sea & Sea adds pro underwater housing for Rebel XTi

Underwater housing experts Sea & Sea today expanded their range of protective cases with the DX-400D, a hard shell that surrounds the entirety of Canon's Digital Rebel XTi (also known as the EOS-400D). Purposefully built for divers and other professionals who need perfect waterproofing, the DX-400D gives full access to the camera's controls but has a powered leak sensor that will warn a diver should water seep into the enclosure. The durability exceeds that of normal plastic cases and is rated for depths as great as 200 feet. Sea & Sea notes that the housing will be ready for American and Japanese buyers shortly at a price of $2,000.

I have a Rebel and this is why I bought dh an underwater digital camera! Last year I bought him a housing for his digital and when he practiced at home it worked great.... the first time he went snorkelling on our cruise it wouldn't work! UGH! So, this year for his b-day I got one that is for underwater up to 15ft.
He hasn't been suba diving in years so, I figured he only needed one for snorkelling.

 

[tom31b]

WTG Tom - I finally check in here just to see what's happening and what do I see: Just what I've been asking for since I got my own Canon 30D!!! SO I get all . Decide to click on the link and did this: when I saw the price tag - I may have to wait a while on this. I just don't go underwater that much to justify it even for frivilous me.

Just to really make you want it more....

 

[tom31b]

PRICE TAG WARNING

A whole bunch for the Canon 30D

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

PRICE TAG WARNING

A whole bunch for the Canon 30D

Lets see I could buy a new DSLR and underwater housing or go on TOAL, I will stick to $34 bag for now.

 

[tom31b]

My camera is an Olympus C-7000 7.1mp point and shoot that I have had for about 3-4 years now. Has all of the manual controls of an SLR but fits in my pocket. Much better cameras on the market now. Since we are going on the Dolphin Encounter in Nassau and Castaway Cay I was quite concerned about cameras, water and sand. So I looked for an underwater housing for my camera but they stopped making them. Plan B, I found a line of waterproof bags that are for cameras with a clear front lense that you can shoot through. The camera is in the bag and you have to push buttons and make adjustment through the plastic but it works. I was willing to give it a try since it was only $34. The bag has a very easy 3 snap closure that is very easy to work and did a great job keeping the water out. I was so impressed that I ordered the one for my video camera. Water, sand and rain just don't mix with cameras. I go the first one at REI but later found a wide variety of them at Amazon. They make them for cameras, phones, IPODs and just general use waterproof bags. here is a picture except the one I got does not have the blue material but is entirely made of clear plastic. Forgot to mention that once something is in the bag it floats. No fear of camera sinking to the bottom.

This is going to be a must on excursions next year and may also help keeping the humidity out when we are down south.

Where did you get this? What brand is it?