I saw this really cool Nikon Waterproof Camera Case when I was browsing Amazon for camera cases that I could use for my Canon 7D DSLR. It’s not what I was looking for but I was blown away by the design of this one. True, this baby costs a tidy sum, $1,399.95. But if you have the money and you want to take pictures with your Nikon D5000 DSLR undewater, then this is a very nice waterproof camera case to have.

This is the Ikelite Underwater Housing for the Nikon D5000 DSLR camera, a very nice looking water protector for your gear. Below are its product features.

Ikelite Underwater Housing for the Nikon D5000 DSLR Camera Product Features

The heavy duty thick wall dSLR housing is molded of corrosion free clear polycarbonate
– Features full capabilities, and operates safely to 60m (200 feet).
– The housing size and weight provides neutral buoyancy and superb handling underwater.
– The dependable controls are conveniently placed at your fingertips

If you’re a photography buff, then it’s almost a no brainer for you to have your own DSLR camera. While point and shoot cameras are ok for casual picture taking for friends, but if you would want a more meaningful photography experience then having your own DSLR camera is a must. There are a lot of things that you can do more with a DSLR camera compared to the usual point and shoot gadget. For one, you can adjust your shutter speed and you can have a variety of lenses to use for whatever type of photography experience you have in mind.

The one thing that you cannot do with your DSLR camera as it is is to shoot photographs under water. If you’re into diving as well, for you to be able to bring your DSLR camera with you under water, you need to have a waterproof DSLR case. A waterproof case shields your DSLR camera from the water and prevents it from getting damaged. It also allows you to perform your photography functions just like you were in dry land. Well perhaps not including the use of a tripod but that’s pretty much it.

There are a lot of waterproof case for DSLR nowadays depending on the model of your camera. Prices can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on your preference. Below are some suggested waterproof cases for your DSLR cameras.

If you want to take a look at the waterproof case in more detail, just click on the link and product information .

Suggested Waterproof DSLR Cases and Housings

DiCAPac WPS10 Waterproof Case for SLR/DSLR Cameras 230 x 270 x 190mm

DiCAPac WP-S10 Waterproof Case + BP-511a Reachargeable Battery + Precision Design Accessory Kit for Canon EOS 50D, 40D, 30D, 5D Digital SLR Cameras

DiCAPac WP-S10 Waterproof Case + EN-EL3e Reachargeable Battery + Precision Design Accessory Kit for Nikon D700, D300, D200, D90, D80 Digital SLR Cameras

Aquatica D90 – Nikon D90 Digital Camera Housing with single bulkhead

Aquatica 5D MK II- Canon 5D MK II Digital Camera Housing with dual bulkheads

Aquatica A2X – Nikon D2X Digital Pro Camera Housing with dual bulkheads & Moisture Alarm

70% of the earth is under water. Imagine that 70%. This means that only 30% of the earth’s land mass is above it. That seems unfair right. I mean if you bought a really awesome DSLR camera, then you can only photograph 30% of the earth! Well one could say that the earth is big enough that even with only 30% of its land is visible above water, you still can’t live long enough to photograph the entire world.

But what if there’s a way that can let you photograph the earth’s beauty even if it’s under water? Will you do it?

Actually there is a way, and it’s been around for a long time too.

I’m talking about waterproof camera casings or camera housings whichever terminology you prefer. These nifty little contraptions allow you to bring your favorite cameras with you under water. These gadgets are waterproof and sealed so tight that some can even allow you to go to such depths under the water without having to worry about destroying your precious camera.

Take a look at this video for example. This one is really awesome. They’ve set up their camera with a plexiglass camera housing that allows them to shoot videos under water using a Canon 7D DSLR Camera. The slow motion editing is perfect as well. Really the world under water is such an amazing place to shoot photographs and videos that if I have enough money and time I’ll go to the nearest dive resort and enroll myself if only to be able to shoot photos and videos under water.

But before you jump up from your chair and go to the nearest store to score your own plexiglass camera housing, you might want to rethink your budget. Also you might want to do a little research on which camera casings or camera housing works for you AND your budget.

The best waterproof camera case | housing should fit your purpose and your budget. Forget about those one size fits all waterproof camera housings, you want something that fits your camera like a glove and more often than not, it will be the waterproof camera housing that’s created just for your specific camera model.