Sony RX100 mark1 or alternative + WA lens?
Sony RX100 mark1 or alternative + WA lens?
May 1, 2016
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!
ANSWER:
This question has not been answered yet.
|
Post
(hide subjects)
|
Posted by
|
When
|
|
|
|
|
May 1, 2016
|
|
|
|
|
Sep 2, 2016
|
|
|
|
|
Sep 2, 2016
|
|
|
|
|
Feb 3, 2017
|
|
|
|
|
Feb 6, 2017
|
|
Keyboard shortcuts:
FForum
PPrevious
NNext
WNext unread
UUpvote
SSubscribe
RReply
QQuote
BBookmark
MMy threads
Color scheme?
Blue /
Yellow
The Sony ZV-E1 is the company's latest vlogging-focused camera: a full-frame mirrorless camera based the FX3/a7S III sensor, aimed at YouTubers and 'creators' looking to go pro.
The Sony ZV-E1 is a full frame camera targeting YouTubers. Chris and Jordan are Youtubers, what do they think?
Fujifilm's X-H2 is a high-resolution stills and video camera, that sits alongside the high-speed X-H2S at the pinnacle of the company's range of X-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. We dug into what it does and what it means.
Holy Stone produces dozens of low-cost drone models aimed at consumers. We look at the HS710 and HS175D to see if they stack up to other sub-250g offerings. Are these secretly great or more like toys?
It's small, light, cheap and extremely wide but is it any good?
Above $2500 cameras tend to become increasingly specialized, making it difficult to select a 'best' option. We case our eye over the options costing more than $2500 but less than $4000, to find the best all-rounder.
There are a lot of photo/video cameras that have found a role as B-cameras on professional film productions or even A-cameras for amateur and independent productions. We've combed through the options and selected our two favorite cameras in this class.
What’s the best camera for around $2000? These capable cameras should be solid and well-built, have both the speed and focus to capture fast action and offer professional-level image quality. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing around $2000 and recommended the best.
Family moments are precious and sometimes you want to capture that time spent with loved ones or friends in better quality than your phone can manage. We've selected a group of cameras that are easy to keep with you, and that can adapt to take photos wherever and whenever something memorable happens.
What's the best camera for shooting sports and action? Fast continuous shooting, reliable autofocus and great battery life are just three of the most important factors. In this buying guide we've rounded-up several great cameras for shooting sports and action, and recommended the best.