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Underwater camera longevity

Started Aug 26, 2019 | Discussions thread
OP Robaire Forum Member • Posts: 73
Re: Underwater camera longevity

kelpdiver wrote:

Robaire wrote:

kelpdiver wrote:

every lens/port combination has to be confirmed - can't be presumed. A bad match, even if it fits inside, can translate to some pretty bad image distortion.

Oh. Thanks for pointing this out. There are cases for the Nex 7 with the 18-55. Too bad I had that lens and sold it a while back

isn't the 18-55 the kit lens? If true, should be pretty cheap to reacquire.

However, the broad zoom is usually a compromise choice. Versatile, but difficult to optimize on the optics. For the 4/3rds class, the majority use 2 lenses - the 8mm fisheye or the 60mm macro. For sharkers, one of the 7-14s, or the 8-16, but that requires a 6" or greater dome to be effective, and erases much of the compactness.

Yes, the 18-55 is the kit lens. Since I have the the Sony/Zeiss 16-70, I sold the 18-55. But, you are correct, replacement 18-55's are easy to find and cheap, especially with silver finish. Anyway, I appreciate the input on these enclosures and options for future choices.

 Robaire's gear list:Robaire's gear list
Sony Alpha NEX-7 Sony a6500 Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake Tokina AT-X Pro 100mm f/2.8 Macro Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro +4 more
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