I like to have backup cameras.
in my last set up i had a d70 and d70s for my d70 ikelite rig.
i now have a d90 and ikelite d90 housing.
i have heard that the d90 fits in the d80 housing with most functions.
however my question is can i buy a used d80 camera for a backup and use it in my d90 housing?
minor and major floods happen, and if im out in the world and flood my d90, id like to have a back up, without having to purchase another d90.
d80 for backup in d90 ikelite housing
Started by tirzo13, Dec 24 2011 07:57 PM
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Posted 24 December 2011 - 07:57 PM
Nikon D90, Ikelite housing, Ikelite DS-200, DS 50 strobes, Nikkor 60mm, Nikkor 105mm.
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Posted 24 December 2011 - 11:50 PM
You might like to post a question on the Ikelite Q and A forum on Scubaboard. Here is Iklite's answer to the opposite question, i.e. a D90 in the D80 housing: http://www.scubaboar...80-housing.html
Nikon D300 with Ikelite housing, dual Ikelite DS51 strobes, Ikelite arms.
Lenses: Nikkor 18-55mm, MicroNikkor 60mm D, MicroNikkor 105mm D and Sigma 10-20mm zoom.
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Lenses: Nikkor 18-55mm, MicroNikkor 60mm D, MicroNikkor 105mm D and Sigma 10-20mm zoom.
Web album: http://www.johngulliver.smugmug.com/
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Posted 27 December 2011 - 01:21 PM
Yes it works well enough to be a viable back up. Photos and info here http://apnewton.blog...80-housing.html
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Posted 28 December 2011 - 01:20 AM
Yes it works well enough to be a viable back up. Photos and info here http://apnewton.blog...80-housing.html
The question was whether he can use a D80 in his D90 housing. Your blog is about the opposite, i.e. using a D90 in a D80 housing, which we already know works fairly well.
Nikon D300 with Ikelite housing, dual Ikelite DS51 strobes, Ikelite arms.
Lenses: Nikkor 18-55mm, MicroNikkor 60mm D, MicroNikkor 105mm D and Sigma 10-20mm zoom.
Web album: http://www.johngulliver.smugmug.com/
Lenses: Nikkor 18-55mm, MicroNikkor 60mm D, MicroNikkor 105mm D and Sigma 10-20mm zoom.
Web album: http://www.johngulliver.smugmug.com/
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Posted 28 December 2011 - 12:31 PM
Oh yeah. Apologies
anewton.net - UW blog - KAP blog
Victoria Australia. Nikon D7000, Lumix LX3. Ikelite. Inon. GoPro 2
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Posted 07 January 2012 - 01:57 AM
so nobody has tried a D80 as a backup in a D90 housing?
Nikon D90, Ikelite housing, Ikelite DS-200, DS 50 strobes, Nikkor 60mm, Nikkor 105mm.
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Posted 03 June 2012 - 04:20 PM
I suppose the price has dropped enough on the D90 that its now close to the used price of a D80.
I can find used d90's for $650 and used D80's for $450, so I suppose i should just get another D90.
I can find used d90's for $650 and used D80's for $450, so I suppose i should just get another D90.
Nikon D90, Ikelite housing, Ikelite DS-200, DS 50 strobes, Nikkor 60mm, Nikkor 105mm.
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Posted 03 June 2012 - 10:58 PM
I suppose the price has dropped enough on the D90 that its now close to the used price of a D80.
I can find used d90's for $650 and used D80's for $450, so I suppose i should just get another D90.
You're probably right but I just bought an almost unused (1000 shutter actuations) D80 as a back-up, complete with a Nikon 18-55mm lens, for $375.
Nikon D300 with Ikelite housing, dual Ikelite DS51 strobes, Ikelite arms.
Lenses: Nikkor 18-55mm, MicroNikkor 60mm D, MicroNikkor 105mm D and Sigma 10-20mm zoom.
Web album: http://www.johngulliver.smugmug.com/
Lenses: Nikkor 18-55mm, MicroNikkor 60mm D, MicroNikkor 105mm D and Sigma 10-20mm zoom.
Web album: http://www.johngulliver.smugmug.com/
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Posted 04 June 2012 - 12:12 PM
You're probably right but I just bought an almost unused (1000 shutter actuations) D80 as a back-up, complete with a Nikon 18-55mm lens, for $375.
Good deal!
so are you saying a D80 will work in a D90 housing?
Nikon D90, Ikelite housing, Ikelite DS-200, DS 50 strobes, Nikkor 60mm, Nikkor 105mm.
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Posted 05 June 2012 - 05:34 AM
Good deal!
so are you saying a D80 will work in a D90 housing?
I've no idea! We only know for sure that a D90 will work passably (main functions only, see above) in a D80 housing, according to Ikelite's statement in their Q & A forum on Scubaboard.
Nikon D300 with Ikelite housing, dual Ikelite DS51 strobes, Ikelite arms.
Lenses: Nikkor 18-55mm, MicroNikkor 60mm D, MicroNikkor 105mm D and Sigma 10-20mm zoom.
Web album: http://www.johngulliver.smugmug.com/
Lenses: Nikkor 18-55mm, MicroNikkor 60mm D, MicroNikkor 105mm D and Sigma 10-20mm zoom.
Web album: http://www.johngulliver.smugmug.com/
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Posted 11 June 2012 - 10:55 PM
Good deal!
so are you saying a D80 will work in a D90 housing?
The answer is no. http://www.scubaboar...90-housing.html
Nikon D300 with Ikelite housing, dual Ikelite DS51 strobes, Ikelite arms.
Lenses: Nikkor 18-55mm, MicroNikkor 60mm D, MicroNikkor 105mm D and Sigma 10-20mm zoom.
Web album: http://www.johngulliver.smugmug.com/
Lenses: Nikkor 18-55mm, MicroNikkor 60mm D, MicroNikkor 105mm D and Sigma 10-20mm zoom.
Web album: http://www.johngulliver.smugmug.com/
