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mattsea

Member Since 25 May 2006
Offline Last Active Sep 16 2009 08:13 AM

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5D MkII Housings

10 August 2009 - 09:26 AM

I am looking for some advice from knowledgeable forum members.

In particular if you are familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of various housings (Aquatech, Aquatica, Sea&Sea) for the 5Dmkii.

As I understand the major brands and RRP are:
Ikelite $1,519.95
Aquatech $1,895
Aquatica $2,900
Sea&Sea $3,500
Subal $4,500
SeaCam $5,909

I am looking for something compact for travel, but also pretty tough and reliable but at a moderate price with no compromises, at a mid price range and easy to use (ergonmically sound).

Ikelite though good value is a little large, Seacam and Subal are a bit out of my range.

So Aquatech and Aquatica are looking good.  If Sea&Sea had some major advantage over the Aquatech or Aquatica it might also be feasible.

Can anyone help me understand the differences (advantages, disadvantages) of Aquatech $1,895 vs Aquatica $2,900 vs Sea&Sea $3,500?

Does one system have better prices or more options etc than the other.

Is one system nicer to use than the other?

Is there a big difference in leaks between these three systems?

Anything you can tell me to compare and contrast Aquatech, Aquatica & Sea&Sea would be hugely appreciated.