Top-Down Porthole Out of Stock Still?

[returnofsid]

I've been watching your site, for several months, hoping to find that the Top-Down Portholes are back in stock, but no luck. Any idea when you'll be manufacturing them again?

I plan to buy both sizes, but have been waiting, hoping to get both at the same time.

 

[ctenophore]

Sid,
Sorry about that- we're moving the shop this month so all production is on hold until equipment gets moved. "Normal" sized portholes are one of the unlucky products that didn't get finished before we started the move. Plenty of XLs though. I may have a few "demo" portholes (normal) on the shelf that I wouldn't normally ship due to simple cosmetic defects, but nothing in the lens that would affect picture taking. If you want one of these at a discount please send me an email (justin at avastmarine) and I'll get you taken care of. Thanks!

Justin

 

[returnofsid]

Justin, thank you so much, for your response! I hope the move is going smoothly. Maybe you can help me out, with the "Normal" vs. XLs. Most of my tank shooting is done, with a Canon 100mm Macro, though sometimes, I also use a Canon 18-200. I'd obviously be using the XL, for the variable lens, but which would you recommend, for use with the 100mm?

 

[ctenophore]

You'll still want to use the XL I think. The regular Porthole is really only meant for the kit lenses (17-55) or short barrels like the 50mm prime, or a wide angle 12-24, where the longer porthole might show up in the frame.

 

[returnofsid]

I should have got back to you sooner about this, but didn't...lol.

If I were to order the large Top Down Porthole, today, what are the chances of getting it shipped so I receive it by Thursday, of this week? Wanting to take it to SeaMax, next weekend, if at all possible.