video packages?

[fishome25]

looking into u/w video cameras. any experience? do's/don'ts ? lighting info? anything would help.

[luminary]

My wife and I have a Stingray II (http://www.uwimaging.com/products/video_housings/stingray_2/stingray_2.htm) from Light & Motion. We have the Sunray Elite lighting and the digital monitor back. Bought it used in pristine condition for about $2500.

We've been very happy with it. Very easy to use. I'd like lights with a bit more battery life. We don't use the system very often nowadays so it's not worth upgrading them for us. L&M is one of the major players in the space.

Some others include:
Ikelite (lower cost, it's a mechanical housing not electronic)
Gates (higher cost, higher quality...they make pro level gear)