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Fantasea Nikon Coolpix S1 Housing Preview

by Eric Cheng Sunday, June 5th, 2005

Fantasea has sent us photos of their first (successful) testing of a new underwater housing for the Coolpix S1, an extremely-compact, 5-megapixel camera from Nikon. (continue reading for larger photo)

Fantasea strives to present affordable underwater housings for digital cameras. For example, their FD-70 housing for the Nikon D70 costs $999 and includes a standard flat port and flood insurance for one year.

The "splashproof" distinction is very important. Even cameras that are "splashproof" have been known to die horrible deaths when submerged at the surface in salt water.
Posted by Eric Cheng on 2005-06-07 00:52:35 We just completed the first dive tests of the Fantasea S1 housing. The tests went extremely well and now we will begin the production process and a final round of testing. Estimated launch of new S1 and S2 housing will be in July. Please follow progress in our website www.fantasea.com The S2 is not "Waterproof" but "Splashproof" an important difference but also a significant feature for photographers working in a marine environment. One personal comment, using the 2 1/2 inch LCD screen was amazing and the image quality both in macro and wide angle was excellent.
Posted by Hman on 2005-06-07 00:33:39 Will this housing fir the new Nikon coolplex S2 (waterproof version of the S1)?
Posted by diverken on 2005-06-06 12:44:21 I think it is great that we can have underwater capability for the S1 so quick. Is it on the market already?
Posted by rvered on 2005-06-05 21:21:30