Re: [Paddlewise] Telephoto Lens for WP cameras

All of the lenses in the Nikonos line except the 15 mm wide angle are
constructed to work equally well above or below water. (The design of their
15mm lens actually incorporates some of the water's defraction of help
correct the final image on the film plane.)
Depending on how much you're willing to carry, Ikelite makes several
excellent clear poly housings for Nikon and Canon cameras. The basic rig,
without flashes, is very reasonable and isn't much larger than one of the
smaller Pelican waterproof box. By going that direction you get (a)
waterproof (b) use of a much wider selection of lenses and (c) protection
for the camera and lens. You can get port extensions to accommodate
telephoto lenses up to about 200mm (and you may have to buy more than one
port depending on your lens choice.)
BTW, there was a recent thread on rec.boats.paddle about waterproof PhD
(Push here Dummy) cameras. Quite a number of people in the thread had very
good things to say about the Pentax 90 WR (which I believe is very water
resistant, not waterproof). I really like the size and convenience of that
type of camera, but I miss being able to use filters (especially the
polarizer) which can turn an OK shot into a prize winner.
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