any one that have build an underwater house? at DVinfo.net

John S. Cooper · May 18th, 2009, 02:52 PM

I have an HV20 that I'm serious thinking of building a underwater house to. Any one that have don this and can give some tip?
I want the house to handle depths to at least 30 feet. Will it be possible?

Jonathan Shaw · May 18th, 2009, 04:10 PM

Not too put a dampner on you but I would buy one. Ikelite would do something that is pretty cost effective.

Building a housing isn't easy, takes a heap of time (if you want access to most controls) and would you trust your cam at 30m to it?

Luke Tingle · May 18th, 2009, 04:49 PM

Found this the other day, I might get the snorkelbox kit for the GH-1.

http://robbmoffett.googlepages.com/n...o&videogallery

John S. Cooper · May 18th, 2009, 11:30 PM

Maybe your right, I shouldn't build one, but I'm kind of handy, and loves to build stuffs so I see it as a challenge to build it.

John S. Cooper · May 18th, 2009, 11:32 PM

and maybe I should settle whit lower specifications than 30feet, and building a "snorkelbox".

Btw, I don't kneed to reach al the controls, my idea is to put it in the house, then press the record-button on the remote, and then start to film.

Tony Davies-Patrick · May 19th, 2009, 05:45 AM

I use the Scubacam housing for the Canon XL camcorders.

Trevor Troup · July 6th, 2009, 12:42 PM

i have built a housing using pvc pipe and thick tempered glass..all the pieces have to be very well thought out and o rings installed at facory edges.. there are a few sights that offer how to do it but if you really care about your camera its best to buy one

Mike Gorski · July 17th, 2009, 03:29 AM

I've wanted to build a housing for years myself and I'm highly considering going to school to learn to weld aluminum. However, if your looking the best bang for you buck for a water housing that you can dive with then check out Aquatix: Underwater Camcorder Housings, Video Housings, and Accessories for Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking and Watersports

I've used their mechanical housing and it works wonders. Rugged, reliable and just plain awesome. If your diving this is the best route however I've used mine as a splash housing with great results

Best part is that you can customize your housing for 50 bucks more or it might be more since I ordered mine. Definitely check them out and send an e-mail. Do not get an epic water housing. Complete garbage and a cheap-o version of an aquatix water housing. Hope this helps if you decide to skip the DIY route.

John Abbey · July 17th, 2009, 10:06 AM

I have had good results with this housing (mechanical version) using a canon HV30
Aquatix: Underwater Camcorder Housings, Video Housings, and Accessories for Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking and Watersports

Mike Gorski · July 18th, 2009, 02:06 AM

Well there you go, John your the first person I've read that has used an Aquatix as well. Here is a video I shot on christmas eve in 39 degree water of surfing/bodyboarding in New Jersey. In fact, this day I got rocked so hard by a wave that the shock from the lip of the wave ripped the housing out of my hands and i had the rubber grips that slid over the handles in my hands but my housing was pounded down shore. I ran for my life to grab it and there wasn't a thing wrong with it. Just rugged and works.

Enjoy the video, I will advise the choice of music has explicit lyrics here and there but if you choose to watch and scratch the music just turn down the volume!

Bodyboarding Christmas Eve 2006 on Vimeo

John Abbey · July 18th, 2009, 07:09 PM

Hi Mike, yep its a real hidden secret it seems..not the cheapest but not the most expensive by any means and for the price it rocks, very solid unit.

May 18th, 2009, 02:52 PM	#1
John S. Cooper Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London. GB Posts: 29	any one that have build an underwater house? I have an HV20 that I'm serious thinking of building a underwater house to. Any one that have don this and can give some tip? I want the house to handle depths to at least 30 feet. Will it be possible?

May 18th, 2009, 04:10 PM	#2
Jonathan Shaw Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 552	Not too put a dampner on you but I would buy one. Ikelite would do something that is pretty cost effective. Building a housing isn't easy, takes a heap of time (if you want access to most controls) and would you trust your cam at 30m to it? __________________ www.ginclearfilm.com www.facebook.com/ginclearfilm

May 18th, 2009, 04:49 PM	#3
Luke Tingle Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 88	Found this the other day, I might get the snorkelbox kit for the GH-1. http://robbmoffett.googlepages.com/n...o&videogallery Last edited by Luke Tingle; May 18th, 2009 at 04:50 PM. Reason: doh! no link

May 19th, 2009, 05:45 AM	#6
Tony Davies-Patrick Trustee Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Worldwide Posts: 1,589	I use the Scubacam housing for the Canon XL camcorders. __________________ www.WILDCARP.com www.NIKON.me.uk

July 6th, 2009, 12:42 PM	#7
Trevor Troup Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 32	underwater housing i have built a housing using pvc pipe and thick tempered glass..all the pieces have to be very well thought out and o rings installed at facory edges.. there are a few sights that offer how to do it but if you really care about your camera its best to buy one

May 18th, 2009, 11:30 PM	#4
John S. Cooper Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London. GB Posts: 29	Maybe your right, I shouldn't build one, but I'm kind of handy, and loves to build stuffs so I see it as a challenge to build it.

May 18th, 2009, 11:32 PM	#5
John S. Cooper Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London. GB Posts: 29	and maybe I should settle whit lower specifications than 30feet, and building a "snorkelbox". Btw, I don't kneed to reach al the controls, my idea is to put it in the house, then press the record-button on the remote, and then start to film.

July 17th, 2009, 03:29 AM	#8
Mike Gorski Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hermosa Beach, CA Posts: 163	Most Cost Effective I've wanted to build a housing for years myself and I'm highly considering going to school to learn to weld aluminum. However, if your looking the best bang for you buck for a water housing that you can dive with then check out Aquatix: Underwater Camcorder Housings, Video Housings, and Accessories for Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking and Watersports I've used their mechanical housing and it works wonders. Rugged, reliable and just plain awesome. If your diving this is the best route however I've used mine as a splash housing with great results Best part is that you can customize your housing for 50 bucks more or it might be more since I ordered mine. Definitely check them out and send an e-mail. Do not get an epic water housing. Complete garbage and a cheap-o version of an aquatix water housing. Hope this helps if you decide to skip the DIY route.

July 17th, 2009, 10:06 AM	#9
John Abbey Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Great Northwest Posts: 133	I have had good results with this housing (mechanical version) using a canon HV30 Aquatix: Underwater Camcorder Housings, Video Housings, and Accessories for Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking and Watersports

July 18th, 2009, 02:06 AM	#10
Mike Gorski Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hermosa Beach, CA Posts: 163	Nice Well there you go, John your the first person I've read that has used an Aquatix as well. Here is a video I shot on christmas eve in 39 degree water of surfing/bodyboarding in New Jersey. In fact, this day I got rocked so hard by a wave that the shock from the lip of the wave ripped the housing out of my hands and i had the rubber grips that slid over the handles in my hands but my housing was pounded down shore. I ran for my life to grab it and there wasn't a thing wrong with it. Just rugged and works. Enjoy the video, I will advise the choice of music has explicit lyrics here and there but if you choose to watch and scratch the music just turn down the volume! Bodyboarding Christmas Eve 2006 on Vimeo

July 18th, 2009, 07:09 PM	#11
John Abbey Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Great Northwest Posts: 133	Hi Mike, yep its a real hidden secret it seems..not the cheapest but not the most expensive by any means and for the price it rocks, very solid unit.