Which housing should I choose for starting underwater photography?

For beginners, an Ikelite polycarbonate housing offers the best value (1200 to 1800 EUR). It is transparent (visual leak detection), robust, and available for most Canon, Sony and Nikon bodies.

Where to buy underwater photography gear in Europe?

The best specialized retailers in Europe are UW Camera Store (Netherlands), PanOceanPhoto (Germany) and Photo Denfert (Paris). They offer expert service, VAT included, and no customs fees.

How much does a complete underwater photography setup cost?

A complete beginner setup (housing + lens + strobe + arms) starts around 3000 EUR with Ikelite. A pro setup with Nauticam, dual strobes and wide-angle dome can exceed 15,000 EUR.

Is it better to buy from the US or Europe?

Generally, buy in Europe. US prices seem lower but add 21% import VAT + 3-5% customs duty + 50-200 EUR shipping. Total cost is often equivalent or higher, without local warranty.

How to find used underwater photography gear?

The best sources are Wetpixel Classifieds (specialized forum), dedicated Facebook groups, and some retailers like UW Camera Store which occasionally offer certified used gear.

Gear Comparator

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Caissons, flashs, optiques, revendeurs et prix. Le guide d\'achat intelligent pour plongeurs photographes europeens.

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HousingNauticamAdvancedPro

Nauticam NA-R5II

Premium aluminum housing for Canon R5II with N120 port system, vacuum leak detection, and optional fan for 8K video

3 800 - 4 700 EURAvailable at 6 retailers

HousingNauticamAdvancedPro

Nauticam NA-A7RV

Compact pro housing for Sony A7RV with N100 system, dual camera compatibility, and 8K HDMI output

3 100 - 3 800 EURAvailable at 6 retailers

HousingNauticamPro

Nauticam NA-A1

Flagship housing for Sony A1 with dual HDMI ports, pro controls, and most advanced vacuum system

4 600 - 5 200 EURAvailable at 5 retailers

HousingIkeliteIntermediateAdvanced

Ikelite 200DL pour Canon EOS R6 II

Transparent polycarbonate housing with DL system, excellent value for money for Canon R6 users

1 400 - 1 800 EURAvailable at 5 retailers

HousingIkeliteIntermediateAdvanced

Ikelite 200DL pour Sony A7C II / A7CR

Affordable polycarbonate housing for compact Sony full-frame bodies, ideal travel setup

1 400 - 1 800 EURAvailable at 4 retailers

HousingSea & SeaAdvancedPro

Sea & Sea MDX-aU

Universal Sony Alpha housing supporting 5+ bodies, future-proof investment made 100% in Japan

3 200 - 4 000 EURAvailable at 6 retailers

HousingIsottaAdvancedPro

Isotta pour Sony A7R V

Italian red aluminum housing, lightest and most compact for A7RV, one-hand closing mechanism

3 100 - 3 600 EURAvailable at 4 retailers

HousingAquaticaAdvancedPro

Aquatica pour Sony A7R V

Made in Canada from a single aluminum block, optional 130m depth, excellent value for money in the pro segment

2 800 - 3 400 EURAvailable at 3 retailers

StrobeInonIntermediateAdvancedPro

Inon Z-330 Type 2

Industry-standard UW strobe, fly-eye dome for uniform light distribution, 110-degree coverage

580 - 700 EURAvailable at 7 retailers

StrobeSea & SeaIntermediateAdvancedPro

Sea & Sea YS-D3 MKII Lightning

Japanese flagship strobe with GN33, 1/3-stop manual control, 300-lumen target light usable as dive light

750 - 900 EURAvailable at 6 retailers

StrobeRetra UWTAdvancedPro

Retra Flash Pro

Premium European 150Ws strobe with ultra-wide 130-degree soft beam, ideal for wide-angle

950 - 1 150 EURAvailable at 4 retailers

StrobeBackscatterIntermediateAdvanced

Backscatter Mini Flash 2 (MF-2)

Compact macro strobe with remote triggering, HSS, TTL (Olympus), and 1000-lumen focus light, perfect with OS-1 snoot

550 - 680 EURAvailable at 4 retailers

StrobeBackscatterIntermediateAdvancedPro

Backscatter Mini Flash 3 (MF-3)

Latest Mini Flash with added Sony TTL support, most versatile compact strobe on the market

650 - 800 EURAvailable at 3 retailers

Video lightKeldanAdvancedPro

Keldan Video 8X CRI

Premium Swiss CRI video light with 15000 lumens, ultra-soft speckle-free beam, 200m depth

2 100 - 2 500 EURAvailable at 4 retailers

Video lightBigBluePro

BigBlue VL65000P

Extreme 65,000-lumen video light with 160-degree beam and built-in red LEDs for approaching shy subjects

2 800 - 3 600 EURAvailable at 4 retailers

Video lightBackscatterIntermediateAdvanced

Backscatter Mini Flash (mode Video)

Dual-use strobe/video light with 1000-lumen continuous mode, perfect compact solution for macro video

550 - 680 EURAvailable at 3 retailers

Port/DomeNauticamAdvancedPro

Nauticam WACP-C

Revolutionary compact correction port, 130 degrees, corners 3 stops sharper than domes, zoom-through

3 000 - 3 500 EURAvailable at 5 retailers

Wide-angle lensNauticamIntermediateAdvanced

Nauticam WWL-C

Compact wide-angle wet lens for compacts and APS-C, 130 degrees with zoom-through and close focus

900 - 1 200 EURAvailable at 5 retailers

Wide-angle lensNauticamAdvancedPro

Nauticam WWL-1B

Pro wide-angle wet lens for full-frame mirrorless, 130 degrees with 28mm lenses, float collar included

1 100 - 1 500 EURAvailable at 5 retailers

Wide-angle lensInonBeginnerIntermediate

Inon UWL-95 C24 M67

Affordable 95-degree wide-angle wet lens, extendable to 141 degrees with optional dome, M67 thread

300 - 400 EURAvailable at 6 retailers

Wide-angle lensInonBeginnerIntermediateAdvanced

Inon UWL-95S XD Mount

Latest Inon wide-angle lens with XD quick mount, most recommended by UW professionals

280 - 370 EURAvailable at 5 retailers

Macro lensNauticamIntermediateAdvancedPro

Nauticam CMC-1

Super-macro 4.5x wet lens, the benchmark standard for underwater super-macro

450 - 580 EURAvailable at 5 retailers

Macro lensNauticamBeginnerIntermediateAdvanced

Nauticam CMC-2

Easier-to-use 2.8x macro lens, ideal companion to CMC-1 on double flip holder

260 - 320 EURAvailable at 5 retailers

Macro lensInonIntermediateAdvancedPro

Inon UCL-67 M67

High-power +15 diopter close-up lens with achromatic design, 2.76x magnification with 100mm macro on full frame

180 - 250 EURAvailable at 6 retailers

Macro lensInonBeginnerIntermediateAdvanced

Inon UCL-90 M67

Versatile +11 diopter close-up lens, easier than the UCL-67, ideal for nudibranchs and small fish

140 - 200 EURAvailable at 6 retailers

Arm & SystemUltralight (ULCS)BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedPro

ULCS Tray & Arm System

Industry-standard modular ball-joint arm system, extremely durable with the widest choice of components

80 - 250 EURAvailable at 6 retailers

Arm & SystemNauticamIntermediateAdvancedPro

Nauticam Aluminum Arm System

Premium Nauticam arm system with perfect integration for Nauticam housings, anodized finish

100 - 350 EURAvailable at 4 retailers

FloatsStixBeginnerIntermediateAdvancedPro

Stix Adjustable Buoyancy Jumbo Floats

Non-compressible foam floats for arms, adjustable buoyancy by adding/removing individual floats

50 - 90 EURAvailable at 4 retailers

FloatsNauticamAdvancedPro

Nauticam Carbon Fiber Float Arms

Integrated carbon float arms replacing arms and floats, sleek profile, incompressible at 100m

120 - 200 EURAvailable at 4 retailers

TrayUltralight (ULCS)BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedPro

ULCS Tray Base Plate

Most affordable and versatile tray system with multi-width options, standard 1/4-20 mount

30 - 70 EURAvailable at 4 retailers

AccessoryBackscatterIntermediateAdvancedPro

Backscatter OS-1 Optical Snoot

Optical snoot for creative macro lighting, produces a tight spot beam from any strobe

180 - 250 EURAvailable at 3 retailers

AccessoryNauticamIntermediateAdvancedPro

Nauticam Vacuum Check & Leak Detection

Electronic vacuum monitoring with color LED and audible alarm, included as standard on most new Nauticam housings

150 - 280 EURAvailable at 4 retailers