Casing for Panasonic LX3

[Kc007]

Hello guys...I just picked up diving & would like to get an underwater casing for my Panasonic LX3...any idea if there is any available & where I can buy it from? Thanks!

 

[howeikwok]

The only housings available for the LX3 are pretty high end aluminium ones from 10 Bar and UK-Germany. Think there was another japanese housing but can't remember the name.

http://www.10bar.com/new_hous-panalx3.htm
http://www.digideep.com/english/underwater/photo/housing/UK-GERMANY/UK-LX3/38/3573/

 

[Kc007]

Thanks a lot! Any idea where I can purchase them in spore & how much it will cost? Thanks!

 

[Kc007]

I checked the 10bar cost SGD850 :bheart:

 

[howeikwok]

Cheap for an aluminium housing. it would cost as much for a comparable ikelite one.

 

[Kc007]

hmm i @@..thanks!

 

[2evans]

I checked the 10bar cost SGD850 :bheart:

You should also look at getting a strobe or two... and boy those aren't cheap either. (Factor in all the accessories/attachments... :sweat

 

[Kc007]

hahaha no $$ la somemroe i only plan to dive twice a yr...dont make tat much economical sense to spend so much on equip tat i use twice a yr..any cheaper alternative?

 

[bruno84sg]

I saw this and i think it costs quite cheap but reliable anot... i dunno.
http://www.nereus.com.hk/en-product.php
look at DC-WP500 for LX3

Features:
- Waterproof within 20 meters
- UV protected polycarbonate lens
- Transparent soft cover supporting all kinds of operation of camera
- Strip assuring waterproof effect
- Qualified for waterproof tests
- Suitable for most small digital cameras

Material
Waterproof strip: plastic, stainless steel
Waterproof cover: PVC, TPU
Lens: polycarbonate, colloidal silica

 

[howeikwok]

hahaha no $$ la somemroe i only plan to dive twice a yr...dont make tat much economical sense to spend so much on equip tat i use twice a yr..any cheaper alternative?

well a cheap p&s camera and housing now should be available for $600-$800 easily esp the lower end ones. :dunno:

 

[Kc007]

I saw this and i think it costs quite cheap but reliable anot... i dunno.
http://www.nereus.com.hk/en-product.php
look at DC-WP500 for LX3

Features:
- Waterproof within 20 meters
- UV protected polycarbonate lens
- Transparent soft cover supporting all kinds of operation of camera
- Strip assuring waterproof effect
- Qualified for waterproof tests
- Suitable for most small digital cameras

Material
Waterproof strip: plastic, stainless steel
Waterproof cover: PVC, TPU
Lens: polycarbonate, colloidal silica

tat will kill my LX3 when i dive which will be deeper than 20m leh

 

[vincentKL]

get a 2nd hand one!

 

[zenyze]

Myself also looking to dive with my LX3 though was discouraged to get the 10bar. all about the joystick control. was told to get a Canon S90 instead with Ikelite housing.

But the thing is i LOVE my LX3!~ and i think it will be great underwater...unless someone has it and proves that its underwater performance not good.

awaiting with baited breath if anyone has the 10bar and have brought this baby down with great results!

so many LX3 users but none underwater??

 

[howeikwok]

Myself also looking to dive with my LX3 though was discouraged to get the 10bar. all about the joystick control. was told to get a Canon S90 instead with Ikelite housing.

But the thing is i LOVE my LX3!~ and i think it will be great underwater...unless someone has it and proves that its underwater performance not good.

awaiting with baited breath if anyone has the 10bar and have brought this baby down with great results!

so many LX3 users but none underwater??

I know a Malaysian friend who does. He's very good at using prosumer cameras u/w.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/eddman/sets/72157621944218232/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/eddman/sets/72157621885496725/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/eddman/sets/72157622332027445/