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Sony RX100 mark1 or alternative + WA lens?

Started May 1, 2016 | Questions thread
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anbollenessor New Member • Posts: 16
Sony RX100 mark1 or alternative + WA lens?

Hello all,

I am currently using a Canon Powershot D30 to take underwater pictures when rock pooling, snorkeling and diving but I'd like to take a step up. I am especially interested in taking pictures of seaweeds in shallow rock pools such as these:

https://anbollenessor.wordpress.com/2016/04/26/photographing-seaweeds-with-a-canon-powershot-part-iv/

I think a WA lens (and a better camera) is what I need. The choice seems to be between one of the Sony RX100 models or perhaps a Canon G9X. I am used to- and like- Canon but the Sony's seems better in the side-by-side reviews. Of course there is a huge difference in price between the different RX100 marks. As I am on a budget and someone on whom the latest technology is probably wasted, I am leaning towards the RX100 mark with an ikelite housing. That and a WA and macro lens (the D30 is not very good in that respect of course) will set me back £1000 or so. (I then also want to buy an external flash for diving...).

Do you agree with the RX100 choice? Do you have suggestions for a wide angle lens? I am particularly interested in covering a width of 50-100 cms photographed from 10-50 cms distance.

thanks in advance for your thoughts!

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