View Single Post
Old 04-07-2008, 12:13   #1 (permalink)
robindotadams

Member
 
robindotadams's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Kingston Upon Thames
Posts: 47
Thanks: 4
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts



Send a message via Skype™ to robindotadams
Getting to know my Ikelite... through stupid questions!

OK guys, I've been looking longingly at me new Ikelite housing (it'll get wet for the first time this weekend)... and I've realised there are a few "general" questions that I haven't really answered yet... thought I'd post them and get people's views on the best solutions... Help is always appreciated!!!

1) Lens Ports - Only got the Macro lens port at the moment (want to get used to it before I get onto Wide Angle stuff), but the clips on the front to hold the port in place appear rather flimsey? Do I need to tighten the screws as well as using the clips (no mention in the Ikelite manual).

2) Permanent Attachment to me (aka best clips/lanyards) - using my Oly 7070 I had a nice extendable lanyard which had a bolt snap at the end I clipped to the BC and it was able to Dangle. Due to the weight of the Ikelite housing (I know it'll be close to neutral underwater, but still...) any suggestions on the best way to attach it to the BC?... Also, I've seen people with hand straps attached to the handle of the housing... pointers anyone?

3) Viewfinder - ok so I come from the "point and click" school of liveview on the LCD, but is the viewfinder really that small? Is there something I can get to make it bigger? or is it something I'll just get used to after time?

Thanks!

Robin
__________________
Kit: Formerly Olympus c7070 but finally made the jump to DSLR - Canon 450D, 60mm Macro Lens, Ikelite Housing, DS125 - and now a nice new sparkly 10-17 Fisheye (plus a dome port and another DS125 - thank god for tax rebates!)
robindotadams is offline   Reply With Quote