dot73 Posted December 8, 2008 #1 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I am also posting this on the photo forum, but I thought I'd try my question here also. I own an Olympus 1030 camera which I have used for snorkelling (good for up to 33 feet). Now that I am learning how to dive, I am thinking of buying the housing, which goes for about $200 U.S. Has anyone had experience with this housing? Is it easy to use, etc. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unavox Posted December 8, 2008 #2 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I have an Olympus housing for a different Olympus digital camera. It is wonderful! It is built just like the camera, knobs & dials are just as they are on your camera but bulkier. Few suggestions: #1-Make sure you test the housing BEFORE you put your camera in #2-Use it before you get in the water.....SAFETY comes first BEFORE your taking pictures #3-Get a clip for your camera so you do not have to worry about losing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dot73 Posted December 9, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Thank you for your reply. When I first bought my Olympus, I took it into a pool a couple of times to make sure it didn't leak. I also threw it around a bit just to make sure it lived up to its claims. That thing is indestructible. The fist time I used it on a Discover Scuba course, I was accidentally pushed by another diver into a rock and hit it with the camera. A nice scratch and a little dent, but the camera keeps on working. I bought one of those floatable attachments so that if I drop the camera, it will float back up. That thing is priceless. I won't be taking the camera for the first couple of open water dives so that I concentrate on getting comfortable with diving. It has been great for snorkelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unavox Posted December 10, 2008 #4 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I'm going to suggest the following clip instead of the floatable attachment. It is a little annoying when you are diving to have something on you that is buoyant and always circling your head :) This way if you drop it, it won't float away, but stays attached. http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=CRLO3 Also, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make sure that you understand how to clean and prepare the o-ring on the housing. If that is incorrect, you can destroy your camera due to leakage & pressure. Enjoy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dot73 Posted December 10, 2008 Author #5 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Thanks again for the suggestions. As a newbie to scuba, I appreciate learning things before I do something dumb and cost myself a lot of $$. I love the shopping website. If you think of any other knowledge you can impart on me, I'm always open to suggestions. My 2-week cruise starts on January 30 and if I can get myself certified in Florida before the cruise, I plan to dive at least three times. Even though there are apparently some fantastic places to dive in Ontario, I think I will stick to warm water for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unavox Posted December 10, 2008 #6 Share Posted December 10, 2008 to take a short movie while you are diving....just turn your camera on, let it go & don't worry about filming. It's a great way to give others who do not dive your perspective. Also, my Olympus captures sound, & that is so cool for people to hear!!! Shoot me any questions you want at my e-mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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