Housing for Nikon 70DS?

bubnotbub · 3rd April 2006, 09:41

I would like to buy a housing for my Nikon D70 S.
I would like something waterproof at least up to the 100 meters.
Do you known something valid?

Thanks
Aldo

petterfs · 3rd April 2006, 10:24

Search www.digideep.com for housings.

Only one rated to 100meters:
Hugyfoot HFN-D70

Petter

John Rawlings · 3rd April 2006, 12:18

Check out the Aquatica D-70 housing. It's rated to 90 meters and is what I use. I love it!

http://www.aquatica.ca/

Sutty · 3rd April 2006, 17:10

UK Germany here do a housing for the Nikon D70 - is that the same?
Rated to 80m, but might be worth talking to Uwe who runs it, could be ok deeper, they make well engineered stuff.

Neil

CHRISB · 4th April 2006, 20:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by John Rawlings)

Check out the Aquatica D-70 housing. It's rated to 90 meters and is what I use. I love it!

http://www.aquatica.ca/

I've been using the aquatica d70 housing for the last two years and have routinely had it past 100m, its a wonderful housing. Do a comparison of prices of Subal/Seacam/Light and Motion and you will be pleasantly surprised. There are some give and takes with what housing is right for you; if you are accounting for ergonomically sound engineering, robustness, depth capabilities and price the only one that shines through that I'm aware of is aquatica.

adcohen91 · 4th April 2006, 21:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by CHRISB)

I've been using the aquatica d70 housing for the last two years and have routinely had it past 100m, its a wonderful housing. Do a comparison of prices of Subal/Seacam/Light and Motion and you will be pleasantly surprised. There are some give and takes with what housing is right for you; if you are accounting for ergonomically sound engineering, robustness, depth capabilities and price the only one that shines through that I'm aware of is aquatica.

I've had my aquatica d70 housing for almost 2 years. The first one started chipping paint under the dome port. Called aqautica and they assured me it wasn't an issue, but could cause a flood if a paint chip should work it's way under the dome port o-ring. Since I was about ready to go on a trip Aquatica instructed me on how to safely remove the paint under the dome port as a temporary solution. When I returned back from my trip, they replaced the housing, no charge. Apparently they changed the process of painting the housings so the paint wouldn't chip. Now that's customer service. I've used my housing in a variety of conditions and depths to 300 feet. I would buy it again.

jmark18 · 4th April 2006, 21:27

I am using the Nexus D70s housing. With the solid back it is rated to 100M. I am happy with the ergonomics and they offer an attachment for the viewfinder to magnify it a bit so you can see a wide angle field of view better.

h2ophotopro · 8th April 2006, 04:16

Aldo I would seriously consider the Aquatica or the Hugyfot Housings. I personally am using the Aquatica for my D70 and have set a number of people up with them...but I am also a big fan of the Hugyfot and have a D200 housing coming from them shortly.

Let me know if you have any specific questions or if I can help in anyway.

Johnny Christensen · 27th April 2006, 10:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by bubnotbub)

I would like to buy a housing for my Nikon D70 S.
I would like something waterproof at least up to the 100 meters.
Do you known something valid?

Thanks
Aldo

Hi Aldo

You should consider looking at Sealux housings, they have some great features too. www.sealux.de
I have an order for the D200 housing and even though that the viewfinder on the D200 camera is considrebly larger than that on D70 series, I still went for the big GD viewfinder on the housing.
Being able to see in detail everything in the viewfinder is the best possible feature that a housing may posess, IMHO.
That, and some good optical ports.

Pressure ratings are good, but I can say that my old Sea & Sea housing for F100 was only rated for 75meters, I would not hesitate to take it to about 100-120m.

regards
Johnny

----
www.johnnychristensen.com
www.havgus.dk

Andy M · 27th April 2006, 12:35

Hi. I am interested in a second hand D70s housing, does anyone have one going at a reasonable price. Perhaps you are upgrading to a D200 and have no need for your D70s housing?

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petterfs New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Moss, Norway Posts: 20	Re: Housing for Nikon 70DS? Search www.digideep.com for housings. Only one rated to 100meters: Hugyfoot HFN-D70 Petter
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John Rawlings New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 92	Re: Housing for Nikon 70DS? Check out the Aquatica D-70 housing. It's rated to 90 meters and is what I use. I love it! http://www.aquatica.ca/
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Sutty Classic Kiss diver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Glossop, Derbyshire, UK Posts: 801	Re: Housing for Nikon 70DS? UK Germany here do a housing for the Nikon D70 - is that the same? Rated to 80m, but might be worth talking to Uwe who runs it, could be ok deeper, they make well engineered stuff. Neil __________________ Never forget that life is a finite resource.
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CHRISB CHRISB Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: GRAND CAYMAN Posts: 30	Re: Housing for Nikon 70DS? Quote: (Originally Posted by John Rawlings) Check out the Aquatica D-70 housing. It's rated to 90 meters and is what I use. I love it! http://www.aquatica.ca/ I've been using the aquatica d70 housing for the last two years and have routinely had it past 100m, its a wonderful housing. Do a comparison of prices of Subal/Seacam/Light and Motion and you will be pleasantly surprised. There are some give and takes with what housing is right for you; if you are accounting for ergonomically sound engineering, robustness, depth capabilities and price the only one that shines through that I'm aware of is aquatica.
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4th April 2006, 21:16	#6 (permalink)
adcohen91 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA, NJ Posts: 8	Re: Housing for Nikon 70DS? Quote: (Originally Posted by CHRISB) I've been using the aquatica d70 housing for the last two years and have routinely had it past 100m, its a wonderful housing. Do a comparison of prices of Subal/Seacam/Light and Motion and you will be pleasantly surprised. There are some give and takes with what housing is right for you; if you are accounting for ergonomically sound engineering, robustness, depth capabilities and price the only one that shines through that I'm aware of is aquatica. I've had my aquatica d70 housing for almost 2 years. The first one started chipping paint under the dome port. Called aqautica and they assured me it wasn't an issue, but could cause a flood if a paint chip should work it's way under the dome port o-ring. Since I was about ready to go on a trip Aquatica instructed me on how to safely remove the paint under the dome port as a temporary solution. When I returned back from my trip, they replaced the housing, no charge. Apparently they changed the process of painting the housings so the paint wouldn't chip. Now that's customer service. I've used my housing in a variety of conditions and depths to 300 feet. I would buy it again.
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4th April 2006, 21:27	#7 (permalink)
jmark18 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DundasOntario,Canada Posts: 30	Re: Housing for Nikon 70DS? I am using the Nexus D70s housing. With the solid back it is rated to 100M. I am happy with the ergonomics and they offer an attachment for the viewfinder to magnify it a bit so you can see a wide angle field of view better.
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h2ophotopro Photo Pro Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 161	Re: Housing for Nikon 70DS? Aldo I would seriously consider the Aquatica or the Hugyfot Housings. I personally am using the Aquatica for my D70 and have set a number of people up with them...but I am also a big fan of the Hugyfot and have a D200 housing coming from them shortly. Let me know if you have any specific questions or if I can help in anyway. __________________ Mike Luzansky H2O Photo Pros Underwater Photo & Video Visit our New Showroom 2429 W. Coast Hwy, #101 Newport Beach, CA 92663
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27th April 2006, 10:16	#9 (permalink)
Johnny Christensen Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 304	Re: Housing for Nikon 70DS? Quote: (Originally Posted by bubnotbub) I would like to buy a housing for my Nikon D70 S. I would like something waterproof at least up to the 100 meters. Do you known something valid? Thanks Aldo Hi Aldo You should consider looking at Sealux housings, they have some great features too. www.sealux.de I have an order for the D200 housing and even though that the viewfinder on the D200 camera is considrebly larger than that on D70 series, I still went for the big GD viewfinder on the housing. Being able to see in detail everything in the viewfinder is the best possible feature that a housing may posess, IMHO. That, and some good optical ports. Pressure ratings are good, but I can say that my old Sea & Sea housing for F100 was only rated for 75meters, I would not hesitate to take it to about 100-120m. regards Johnny ---- www.johnnychristensen.com www.havgus.dk
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Andy M Dude Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 424	Re: Housing for Nikon 70DS? Hi. I am interested in a second hand D70s housing, does anyone have one going at a reasonable price. Perhaps you are upgrading to a D200 and have no need for your D70s housing? __________________ Know your PO2 at all times
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