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underwater first setup

Started Jan 9, 2019 | Discussions thread
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SafariBob
SafariBob Veteran Member • Posts: 3,858
underwater first setup

I apologise if this question has been asked before.

have gotten hooked on snorkelling after a visit to Great Barrier Reef, and looking to create a “basic” underwater setup.

1.) I have already ordered a plastic bag setup for smartphone. Might get a hardxase version also

2.) I have an rx1 that I thought might be a good option, but couldn’t find any housings?

3.) I have an a7rii, and have seen the seafrogs/Meikon housing, any reason not to choose this option?

4.) I may be getting an a7riii before my next trip, is the setup associated with that camera much better? A bit uncomfortable with having so many $$$ under water

5.) I have a 16-35 f4 and a 100 f2.8 macro. I assume the macro won’t fit, happy to get a new macro , but prefer the sigma 70 2.8 art over the Sony 50 2.8, do they both fit in the Meikon housing? None?

6.) is lighting required for surface snorkelling around noon? If yes what kind?

7.) I dislike the 80s videostyle cruddy output, is this a result of lack of lighting? Turbid water? Lack of pp skills? All of the above? Could I use an x-rite color checker under water to bring colors back to normal, or would that be depth dependent and hence only work if the animals were at the correct distance?

 SafariBob's gear list:SafariBob's gear list
Sony RX1 Sony a7R II Sony a7R IV Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM +3 more
Sony a7 Sony RX1
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