I recently got myself an underwater casing for my 5D. It’s not like the aluminum frames that professionals use which cost an arm and a leg but the cheaper plastic version that works wonders if you know the ins and outs. Unless you’re going scuba diving, this plastic underwater cover will withstand depths of up to 30m good enough for shallow sightseeing, snorkeling, and heavy rains.
PROS:
1. HIGH QUALITY UNDERWATER PHOTOS! Finally, you can take sharp and stunning high quality underwater photos with your DSLR.
2. LENS GALORE! You can use various lenses underwater. (provided that it fits the expandable lens cover)
3. WATER TIGHT! A “must-have” protection if you’re going anywhere near or on water bodies e.g. Lakes, Beaches, Fountains, Pools (at Rapids Swim Club training sample photos) and you can even use it even if it’s raining.
CONS:
1. IT FLOATS! The challenge is keeping it underwater… I’d prefer it submerged in a stable position with my hands (not tying to float like a ballon on water).
Suggestion: Add weights (Attach it to the strap).
2. ZOOMING IS LIMITED. I had troubles of zooming in and out especially with my huge 24-70mm L lens.
3. BLURRY VIEWFINDER! The difficulty is getting a good look at the subject you are shooting… with a small viewfinder that is almost a constant in any DSLR, you’ll have a hard time looking through the viewfinder with another layer of plastic and still get what you wanted.
