looking for a used camera system

scubagrunt · 22nd November 2009, 13:58

Hi All,
I am in the market for an upgrade to my current camera system. From all the fortune my pictures have brought me

(seriously sarcastic!) I can only justify a used system. I currently have a Nikon D70s in an aquatica housing. What I would prefer is to stay with Nikon, and I need a housing that is at least rated to 300 fsw as it will go much deeper than this. So if any of you are looking to unload a good used system and move up let me know. Send me an email as I check this more often than PM’s. scubagrunt@hotmail.com
Thanks
mel

edasque · 22nd November 2009, 14:26

How about a used video system? I have one to sell!

JonnyB · 22nd November 2009, 15:12

Hey Mel, i have a system for you, should be able to take ti 600+ft
I am using it with Nikon F100, (Unfortunatelly not digital) it is made in aluminum and if you take it to someone with a machineshop you should be able to fit it with some other camera. It has about ½inch of thickness. Lots of spear parts and huge strobe to come with it.
Will send you the lenses, fisheye and macro and the adapters for them to the housing as well.

scubagrunt · 23rd November 2009, 13:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by edasque)

How about a used video system? I have one to sell!

nope sorry still is my passion.

Totto · 23rd November 2009, 15:36

Just curios, why would you upgrade? From what I’ve seen your pictures looks outstanding.
Tor

Explorer · 23rd November 2009, 15:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by scubagrunt)

I need a housing that is at least rated to 300 fsw as it will go much deeper than this

Remind Curt that CHRISTMAS is around the corner........hint hint

Skipbreather · 24th November 2009, 05:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by scubagrunt)

still is my passion.

As Master Yoda would say, "Not temped by low hanging fruit must I be"

scubagrunt · 24th November 2009, 14:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by Totto)

Just curios, why would you upgrade? From what I’ve seen your pictures looks outstanding.
Tor

i have reached the best i can do with the equipment i have. like most things i am seeking to do better and i know i need new gear to do that.

why yes jeff what a great idea!!!! CURT!!!!! christmas!!

dear "santa CURT" i have been very good

this year and as such am looking forward to a shiny new nikon D300 and housing under the tree

in return i will leave some milk and cookies

Totto · 24th November 2009, 14:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by scubagrunt)

..as such am looking forward to a shiny new nikon D300 and housing under the tree

...

no,no you want D700...

Walt Stearns · 24th November 2009, 23:38

No A D700 would not be a right choice. Wide angle optics with full frame (FX) format cameras are real bitch underwater. You have greater issues in getting/achieving corner sharpness, spending larger sum of money on very expensive optics and larger size dome ports - 9 to 10-inch is where you need to be with anything wider than 20mm.

DX format like your current D70 or a new D300s is still the best way to go. Lenses like the Tokina 10-17mm fisheye zoom work very well be hind small 6-dome ports, and supposedly a new design 4-inch dome port. Other optics to consider for wide angle - 12-24mm zoom (Nikon and Tokina are pretty much equal) or Nikon's new 10-24 and Tokina's new 11-16mm f.28.

22nd November 2009, 13:58	#1 (permalink)
scubagrunt CCR Diva Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 789	looking for a used camera system Hi All, I am in the market for an upgrade to my current camera system. From all the fortune my pictures have brought me (seriously sarcastic!) I can only justify a used system. I currently have a Nikon D70s in an aquatica housing. What I would prefer is to stay with Nikon, and I need a housing that is at least rated to 300 fsw as it will go much deeper than this. So if any of you are looking to unload a good used system and move up let me know. Send me an email as I check this more often than PM’s. scubagrunt@hotmail.com Thanks mel __________________ "No good deed goes unpunished!" www.silentscuba.com
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22nd November 2009, 14:26	#2 (permalink)
edasque RBW Member rEvo III mini Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 856	Re: looking for a used camera system How about a used video system? I have one to sell!
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JonnyB Johnny The Hatch CCR2000, Megalodon, Homebuilt Norge, FGT, mk15, KISS, Inspo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden (Stockholm)/USA (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)/Cyprus(Ayia Napa) Posts: 1,151	Re: looking for a used camera system Hey Mel, i have a system for you, should be able to take ti 600+ft I am using it with Nikon F100, (Unfortunatelly not digital) it is made in aluminum and if you take it to someone with a machineshop you should be able to fit it with some other camera. It has about ½inch of thickness. Lots of spear parts and huge strobe to come with it. Will send you the lenses, fisheye and macro and the adapters for them to the housing as well.
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23rd November 2009, 13:50	#4 (permalink)
scubagrunt CCR Diva Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 789	Re: looking for a used camera system Quote: (Originally Posted by edasque) How about a used video system? I have one to sell! nope sorry still is my passion. __________________ "No good deed goes unpunished!" www.silentscuba.com
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23rd November 2009, 15:36	#5 (permalink)
Totto RBW Member Copis Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midgardr Posts: 73	Re: looking for a used camera system Just curios, why would you upgrade? From what I’ve seen your pictures looks outstanding. Tor
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23rd November 2009, 15:59	#6 (permalink)
Explorer Go DEEP!!!! MEGALODON Evolution Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 939	Re: looking for a used camera system Quote: (Originally Posted by scubagrunt) I need a housing that is at least rated to 300 fsw as it will go much deeper than this Remind Curt that CHRISTMAS is around the corner........hint hint
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24th November 2009, 05:50	#7 (permalink)
Skipbreather Reads fine print (mostly) MEGALODON Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 828	Re: looking for a used camera system Quote: (Originally Posted by scubagrunt) still is my passion. As Master Yoda would say, "Not temped by low hanging fruit must I be"
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24th November 2009, 14:07	#8 (permalink)
scubagrunt CCR Diva Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 789	Re: looking for a used camera system Quote: (Originally Posted by Totto) Just curios, why would you upgrade? From what I’ve seen your pictures looks outstanding. Tor i have reached the best i can do with the equipment i have. like most things i am seeking to do better and i know i need new gear to do that. why yes jeff what a great idea!!!! CURT!!!!! christmas!! dear "santa CURT" i have been very good this year and as such am looking forward to a shiny new nikon D300 and housing under the tree in return i will leave some milk and cookies __________________ "No good deed goes unpunished!" www.silentscuba.com
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24th November 2009, 14:39	#9 (permalink)
Totto RBW Member Copis Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midgardr Posts: 73	Re: looking for a used camera system Quote: (Originally Posted by scubagrunt) ..as such am looking forward to a shiny new nikon D300 and housing under the tree... no,no you want D700...
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24th November 2009, 23:38	#10 (permalink)
Walt Stearns Underwater Journal Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 369	Re: looking for a used camera system No A D700 would not be a right choice. Wide angle optics with full frame (FX) format cameras are real bitch underwater. You have greater issues in getting/achieving corner sharpness, spending larger sum of money on very expensive optics and larger size dome ports - 9 to 10-inch is where you need to be with anything wider than 20mm. DX format like your current D70 or a new D300s is still the best way to go. Lenses like the Tokina 10-17mm fisheye zoom work very well be hind small 6-dome ports, and supposedly a new design 4-inch dome port. Other optics to consider for wide angle - 12-24mm zoom (Nikon and Tokina are pretty much equal) or Nikon's new 10-24 and Tokina's new 11-16mm f.28. __________________ Walt Stearns Editor-in-Chief Underwaterjournal
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