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Underwater photograpy..newbie to it

Started Feb 12, 2020 | Discussions thread
Dann-Oh Contributing Member • Posts: 894
Re: Underwater photograpy..newbie to it

Therefore, I would make sure that you are happy with the autofocus speed of the camera (the new RX100 seems to be the best in that class). Fish are unfortunately not very cooperative and annoying, I have a nice collection of fish tail pictures.... You said, that you had the Canon G10, well, I had the G9 and it was hell shooting underwater due to the slow AF...

Yes, I will check out the rx100 as well, because as you said the AF speed has to be good. I have quite a few of the fish tail pictures I took with my phone in Puerto Rico, when snorkeling there...so I totally understand. And no..the G10 would never suffice!

Just a quick side note since you said you had the Sony RX10.  I have the Sony RX100Va, its the same with all the RX100 cameras, you do not have the ability to use back button focus.  I was surprised when this was not an option since Sony says the RX100 is a pro-level compact camera.  A workaround I have found is below, its cumbersome and I don't like it as I'm used to using back button focus, this single issue is the main reason I am looking to upgrade to the Sony A6400.

1) half-press shutter button to focus

2) change to manual focus ( I have custom button 3 set to this function)

3) fully press shutter button to take the image.

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