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vx 1000 housing

X-thomas_M
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Feb 4, 2001, 9:04 AM

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Hi.
l have a Sony vx1000 and I looking for a uv-housing.
Can someone please tell me if ikelite is a good choice.
quality, problems whith leaking etc?
Ikelite is not so expensive compares to other housings.
is it better whith manual controlls or electronics?
And what about Aqua marine or Equinox housings?
This is what ikelite says about their own housing.
-"These housings avoid the complications and possibility of problems associated with electronic controls, their delicate wiring, and contact corrosion. The "Quad-Seal" Ikelite camera controls are famous for their dependability. When was the last time you heard of them leaking even one drop of water"?
True or?
Please if someone could help me.
Thomas M

X-jackie
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Apr 19, 2001, 12:31 PM

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Skip ikelite and go with Amphibico (www.amphibico.com)
they make the best housing on the market, as I have one for a
hi-8. Ikelite is positive bouyant, and needs to have ballist
added to make it neutral, plus it is mechanical control. Seeing
an Ikelite housing underwater is like looking at a camera in tubberware. Amphibico is sleek, easy to handle, lots of control,
and very very reliable. Last time I check, price new was under
$2000.00