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Hi, the question is more Ikelite vs something more expensive for a Canon 7d. I've practiced photography for many years, but this is my first foray into UW (besides action cams). I'm primarily looking at the used market and want to know what benefits I'd really get from spending a bit more on an aluminium housing vs the cheaper Ikelite polycarbonate option. Price is definitely an important factor, but if there are significant issues with using a plastic housing (i.e. fogging, less reliable) I would be willing to spend more. As a second part of the question, what are people's opinions regarding the different Al housings? I've seen several reviews of the Aquatica and the Nauticam, which seems to put the Nauticam on top. I am also located in Colombia (South America), meaning buying from the US is relatively easy, but from Europe expensive (where Hugyfot seems to be more available) Thanks for any advice.

I am selling my underwater kit and hope you will find this a great deal. I will try to provide specifics as much as possible for the components. Camera a. Canon 7D Mark II camera body $775 i. Camera strap (non OEM), 3 batteries and 2 chargers included b. Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 EF-S USM zoom $275 i. Clean glass, minimal wear ii. Caps and lens hood included c. Canon 60mm f/2.8 EF-S USM macro $330 i. Clean glass, minimal wear ii. Caps included d. Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS $195 i. Clean glass, minimal wear ii. Not newer HSM model iii. Focuses to 0.2 m iv. Caps and lens hood included Strobes a. Ikelite DS-160 Strobes (2) with chargers and dual TTL sync cable, incl diffusers $550 ea i. Batteries dated 2007 BUT have been rebuilt in November 2021 with higher capacity Tenergy 3800 mAh NiMH batteries. I used these in December in Cozumel. Recycle time at full power <1 sec. Full charge in under 4 h. They both function fully. ii. Both show signs of wear around front lens, one has zip tie holding ball mount (screw missing) (see pics) iii. Includes dual sync cable, flat and dome light diffusers & 2 kits to rebuild toggle on batteries if needed. (Work fine now. Just had in case.) b. ULCS 6“ and 8“ arms (2ea – 8” have floats) $35 ea c. Clamps for arms – 4 ULCS and 2 KitDive brand. $17.50 ea (ULCS) $12.50 ea (KitDive) Housing a. Aquatica U/W housing with Ikelite TTL circuitry and vacuum system $1500 i. Shows some signs of use – NEVER FLOODED ii. Full service by Backscatter Jan 2022 including full pressure testing and testing of Ikelite TTL circuitry, replacement of all o-rings and springs ($700 value). New O rings for ports included iii. Handles have connectors for carrying strap (not included) and 1” balls (included) iv. Port removal tool, handle removal tool, vacuum pump, cap included b. Aquatica glass flat port (for 60 mm macro) $175 i. Glass clear, cover and rear cap included c. Aquatica acrylic 6” dome port (wide angle and Sigma 17-70 fit this) $250 i. Has scratches at outermost edges under shade edges. 2 very small scratches in dome (see pix). None visible in images (using lenses posted here) ii. Includes shade, hood (hood is worn) d. Aquatica focus/zoom rings for zoom lenses (#18706 & 18719 ) $50 ea e. Aquatica extension rings for ports (#18453 & 18462 ) $125 ea Full kit as listed $5135 shipping INCLUDED. If components sold separately shipping will NOT be included Images recently taken with this kit can be seen here: https://www.bluewaterprism.com/images/ I would like to sell as a complete package but if not desired I will entertain offers for components. Please take a look and DM with any questions that you may have. I have more pics as wellMacro60.CR2 Thanks Jay

For Sale: Sea and Sea MDX-7DMkII housing with 180 Optical Viewfinder, YS-TTL Converter, spare o-ring, 1" ball mounts, 5-Pin sync port installed, fiber optic cable ports. The housing is an 7.5 out of 10. It is in great shape, but well used and well maintained. All controls are fully functioning. I am the original owner and will include ground shipping to USA 48 states. Ports are also available. Contact me to let me know what lenses you will be using if you want ports too. Paypal prefered. $1995.00

For sale Ikelite housing for Canon 7D. The housing is in good working order. Selling for $1,000