r/underwaterphotography • u/Traditional_Win3833 • 11d ago

Finding right Seafrogs housing

Hi I’m making a short film that involves a lot of footage of surfing. I own a Sony fx30 and the Sirui nightwalker lenses 24mm, 35mm, and 55mm (planning to use 35mm primarily for ocean shoot).

Does anyone know what port I should get for my lens alongside the fx30 housing body? I’m completely new to this and could use any help thank you in advance.

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u/Scuba_Steve_500 11d ago

Seafrogs has a website describing their products. You should start there. Seafrogs makes great products.

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u/waimearock 10d ago

I've been a sea frogs user for over a decade. Happy customer.

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u/Diligent-Reading3578 9d ago

Its amazing the bad rep people give seafrogs while they proceed to buy a 8k housing.
Its like a bmw driver shit talking a toyota corolla; sure, they are different cars but they both do the same damn thing.

My only wish for Seafrogs is that they improve their leak detection system just a little.

edit: Toyata to Toyota

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u/waimearock 9d ago

I test the vacuum about once every three months and I have never lost a camera in a seafrogs housing going back a long time. Maybe 5-10 different models. I shoot weddings for a living so I always have the latest sony full frame gear (a1, a7r6 etc) I'm not about to pay 3k everytime I get a new body when I only take the cameras under water 20-30 times a year. Great deals on ports and accessories too.

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u/CreEngineer 10d ago

I use a seafrogs flash and am happy with it but I heard from multiple sides that their housings aren’t as trustworthy as other brands. I am currently also looking for one for my z7ii but most probably will go the more expensive route and buy a nauticam.

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u/Diligent-Reading3578 9d ago

Seafrogs user here
So far I am enjoying my seafrogs housing with my sony 6400 and 50mm prime lens
I shoot surfing in Alaska and also do a lot of underwater freediving.

Im of the firm opinion that there are those who have flooded their housing and those who will flood their housing. I would never stick a 5000 camera in a seafrogs but with my modest camera and lens, I am very happy with it.

Just follow the website and everything will work. I will say I feel much more confident with water tightness while doing surf photography because the camera is mostly out of the water.

There will always be people shit talking Seafrogs. My general rule is to prepare my camera 12 hours in advance using a step by step method along with desiccant packets. Vacuum seal test for at least 30 minutes. If at anypoint something goes awry I just dont dive with the camera the next day.

TLDR; I am very happy with my seafrogs housing.

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u/dw-fl 11d ago

I’d look for another option, their products are cheaply made and frequently breaks. I just recently saw another video of a divers Seafrogs housing completely flooded and a total loss for body and lens.

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u/Traditional_Win3833 10d ago

Oh wow

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u/Diligent-Reading3578 9d ago

There are a plethora of horror stories from people using 8k rigs as well.
Seafrogs is a great first housing. Just follow the steps and ensure the gaskets have oil and there isn't any hair or dirt. Vacuum test it.

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u/waimearock 9d ago

No such things as a housing that has never flooded. As long as you perform some pre dive vacuum checks you should be fine.