3 into 2 Will Go

Brooke Mayo · Issue 44, Sep/Oct 2008 · pp. 22–26

Products mentioned: Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D700, Nikon D200, Subal ND20, Aquatica housing, Nexus housing, Sea & Sea housing, Light and Motion housing

Nikon have a habit it seems of sneaking up behind unwary underwater photographers and surprising if not shocking us with the announcement of new cameras and lenses. The last ten months have been no exception with the arrival of the D3 and D300 together and most recently the D700. Although we had all anticipated a FX (full frame) chip in a small body following the D3 announcement, many in the industry were surprised at how soon it hit the market. If you have bought a D3 look out for the D3X rumoured to arrive before the end of the year! If you are a serious or professional land photographer with the need or desire to upgrade regularly to the latest model then the expense is considerable. But for underwater photographers the expense can be terminal! Not only do you have the cost of the camera, but also the even greater cost of a housing and you will have the nagging doubt that by the time …