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Home Knowledge Base Camera Housings Why is the underwater housing more expensive than my camera ?

Why is the underwater housing more expensive than my camera ?

Jan 29, 2016 Posted in: Camera Housings Hits: 1637   KB (123)
In short – because cameras are produced by the millions and housings are produced by the hundreds.
Read more about why that happens here

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Ran is a professional photographer for over 14 years. His passion for scuba diving and photography has pushed him to combine his profession and hobby and become a professional underwater photographer. Teaching is one of his greatest passions and over the years he has shared his experience with many divers and aspiring photographers. Along with his wife Danielle, an experienced Scuba Instructor, they have founded Dive and More, leading dive trips and UW photo workshops all over the world. Ran is also an electrical engineer and an avid internet marketing specialist.
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