pmooney 6 Posted January 22, 2010 Do a recon for me on the pier at Plunge/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussie 0 Posted January 22, 2010 Damo, just fly up to Cairns, pick up the housing and do some decent divig while you here (ok, decent may not be the correct word given the current conditions and cyclones sitting off the coast). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dixter 0 Posted January 26, 2010 Did'nt they have an assessory camera housing strap on the web site... I thought I saw it the other day, its gone now.. Just wanted to see what it looked like and how it works... I'm suprised more houseing manufacturers don't have these straps.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest echeng Posted January 26, 2010 Hey, guys. Sterling Zumbrunn had a prototype Aquatica 7D housing on the sailfish trip, and I spent a little time with it. It is really slick -- as always, Aquatica is constantly improving its housings, and the new machining process has made it possible for them to shave off a lot of material. The housing feels small and sleek. I think I would miss having clear windows for the mode dial and LCD on top of the camera, but I'd probably get used to not having them after awhile. Great job, Aquatica! I'm told a production run has made it to retailers already. Has anyone taken delivery of their Aquatica 7D housing yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betti154 5 Posted January 27, 2010 Has anyone taken delivery of their Aquatica 7D housing yet? Not yet, but my trigger finger is starting to twitch with anticipation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart L. Sy 12 Posted January 27, 2010 Has anyone taken delivery of their Aquatica 7D housing yet? Technically NO, my new Aquatica system is waiting for me to pick up at Backscatter. Stu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Williams 0 Posted January 27, 2010 Technically NO, my new Aquatica system is waiting for me to pick up at Backscatter. Stu Hey Stu, Want me to slide over there and pick it up for you? I could even test it out if you want. Have fun, Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart L. Sy 12 Posted January 27, 2010 Hi Steve Thanks for the generous offer! Will be picking it up shortly and trying it out in BC waters. Stu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussie 0 Posted January 28, 2010 I'm told a production run has made it to retailers already. Has anyone taken delivery of their Aquatica 7D housing yet? I'm hoping mine will be waiting for me when I get back from holidays next week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmooney 6 Posted January 28, 2010 The 7D housings are without doubt the best yet from Aquatica. I shipped the first batch out to their new homes today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealDrew 0 Posted January 28, 2010 Want me to slide over there and pick it up for you? I could even test it out if you want. Mr. Williams, your sacrifice of time and efforts for others is heart warming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Williams 0 Posted January 28, 2010 The 7D housings are without doubt the best yet from Aquatica. I'm curious about this Mr Mooney. Why do you think so? What are the major improvements that you see? Anything for the cause Drew Cheers, Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betti154 5 Posted January 28, 2010 Pete, I'll be working from the mail room in my Office today! I shall report my impression in real time when the box hits my hands. Damien Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betti154 5 Posted January 31, 2010 I took the 7D out for a swim today and have posted my first impressions at my blog. The conditions could have been better but they let me get the housing in the water which was great. I'll aim to get a few more dives in this week and report the findings. It's an awesome piece of kit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmooney 6 Posted January 31, 2010 (edited) Hey Damo, I could see the smile on your face up here. Ryan and the others get their's tomorrow. P Edited January 31, 2010 by pmooney Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussie 0 Posted February 1, 2010 Just picked mine up. Currently reading up on using fibre optics and ttl (all new to me). Will be out at sea the next few days giving it a good run through, will post when I return. Ryan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betti154 5 Posted February 1, 2010 (edited) Good stuff Ryan. I can't say I'm happy, my first dives are in the butt end of the harbour whereas you'll be on the GBR with a rainbow of colours and gin clear water. Grrr! I'm heading out tonight to try out some video. have fun, Damien Edited February 1, 2010 by betti154 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gudge 59 Posted February 5, 2010 This may come as surprise to a lot of people who know I have the Nauticam 7D housing on order but I'll actually be shooting with the Aquatica 7D housing for the next couple of weeks or more. Peter Mooney from Scubapix kindly offered me a trial of the Aquatica 7D housing while I'm waiting for my Nauticam to arrive. I don't know whether this was taking pity on me to put me out of my misery of not being able to use my 7D underwater or to shut me up and stop the many "Is it here yet?" queries for the Nauticam (Scubapix is the Australian distributor for both Aquatica and Nauticam). So if anyone is interested in a comparison of the two housings from someone who has used both I should be able to provide it a few weeks time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedSeaDiver 0 Posted February 5, 2010 So if anyone is interested in a comparison of the two housings from someone who has used both I should be able to provide it a few weeks time. Sounds great - Peter knows that I am going to be getting one or the other, so you might save me having to do a trip to Cairns to compare them. At the moment I'm waiting to see if Nauticam make a 45 degree viewfinder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
srsbmk 0 Posted March 31, 2010 Sounds great - Peter knows that I am going to be getting one or the other, so you might save me having to do a trip to Cairns to compare them. At the moment I'm waiting to see if Nauticam make a 45 degree viewfinder. Gudge, Have you been able to post your Aquatica v. Nauticam review yet? I've decided to jump back into the world of stills after doing video for the last 5-6 years. I've chosen the 7D but haven't decided on the housing yet. I look forward to your insight. Thanks, Steven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gudge 59 Posted March 31, 2010 Gudge, Have you been able to post your Aquatica v. Nauticam review yet? The Nauticam turned up late last week and I managed to do two dives with it last weekend. I'm really impressed with the Nauticam from these two dives and I'm happy that I chose the right housing for me. I'll be doing the review next week after I've had a chance to use it with a number of different lens/port combinations over the Easter break. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkkchriss4 0 Posted April 1, 2010 Ill be looking forward to that review. I just traded in my Nauticam D90 housing for the 7D housing... so waiting calmly for the new housing to show up so I can get the 7D wet. The Nauticam turned up late last week and I managed to do two dives with it last weekend. I'm really impressed with the Nauticam from these two dives and I'm happy that I chose the right housing for me. I'll be doing the review next week after I've had a chance to use it with a number of different lens/port combinations over the Easter break. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
