From our industry leading two-stage auto focus / shutter release switch, to the sleek and time proven design of our housing shells, to the precise and expert craftsmanship on our front ports, nothing beats an Essex waterhousing.

Our quality is second to none, our customer service is legendary and our products perform. If you are a seasoned professional ocean sports photographer or a photographer just wanting to get wet and enjoy shooting in extreme conditions, Essex has a housing to suit your needs. We’ve been handcrafting the world’s most sought after waterhousings for over 28 years. Our housings are used by the best photographers in the world so join the Essex team and you won’t be disappointed.

Essex announces the introduction of our revolutionary “Spin / Push” control for the Canon 5D Mark II housing. No other manufacturer can offer you this Essex exclusive.

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The Essex Canon 5D Mark II housing with “Face Friendly” controls.

Sure there are other waterhousings that you can spend your money on. Essex has been making the best housings for over twenty five years and the owner, Mike Waggoner, has been a professional ocean sports photographer for over thirty years. Essex takes all of this experience and combines it with state of the art manufacturing processes to produce a product that is second to none.

“After you’ve tried the rest, come try the best.”

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Mike Waggoner stands behind each and every Essex housing.